Section 876 IAC 2-8-11 - Basic house constructionAuthority: IC 25-34.1-2-5
Affected: IC 25-34.1-5
Sec. 11.
(a) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (2) is Level 1. (The purpose of this section is to provide the student with an elementary knowledge of basic house construction principles, techniques, and terminology which will assist the student in listing, showing, and selling such properties. Study is limited to wood frame (including brick veneer) type of construction because of its predominant use in Indiana. Extensive use of handout material is recommended due to limited class time.) The following are concepts of architectural types and styles: (1) The following basic types: (A) One (1) story (ranch).(B) One and one-half (1 1/2) story.(2) The following styles: (A) Traditional including the following: (b) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (6) is Level 1. The following are concepts of foundations: (2) The following major types: (A) Concrete slabs including the following: (4) The following termite protection: (A) Chemical treatment of ground near foundation, walls, and piers.(B) Pressure-treated wood.(c) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (3) is Level 1. The following are concepts of framing: (1) Floors, major components.(2) Walls including the following: (B) Basic types as follows: (i) Platform (most common type).(3) Roof and ceiling framing: major roof types (designs) as follows: (d) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (2) is Level 1. The following are concepts of exterior walls: (e) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (2) is Level 1. The following are concepts of windows and exterior doors: (1) Windows including the following: (A) The following types: (i) Sliding windows: double hung and horizontal sliding.(ii) Swinging windows: casement, jalousie, hopper, and awning.(iii) Fixed windows: picture, bay, and bow.(2) The following door types: (f) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (3) is Level 1. The following are concepts of roofing: (1) Roof sheathing (decking).(g) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (4) is Level 1. The following are concepts of insulation: (1) Insulation materials.(2) Required insulation under Indiana and/or local residential building codes including the following: (C) Floors. (Note electrical utilities recommend higher R values.)(4) Moisture control (vapor barriers and attic ventilation).(h) The competency and instructional level for interior finish for walls, ceilings, and floors is Level 1. (i) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (3) is Level 1. The following are concepts of heating and air conditioning systems: (1) Heating systems including the following: (A) Power sources: sun, gas, oil, electricity, coal, wood, etc.(B) Methods of heating: solar, warm air, hot water, steam, electric wire.(C) Types of heating systems as follows: (iii) Electric baseboard.(iv) Space heating systems. (Include wood stoves, kerosene heaters, electric heaters, fireplaces, etc.)(v) Solar heating systems as follows: (2) Air conditioning systems including the following: (A) Central forced air (may be powered by electricity, gas, or oil).(B) Room air conditioners.(3) Combination systems, the heat pump.(j) The competency and instructional level for subdivisions (1) through (3) is Level 1. The following are concepts of government regulations: (1) Indiana uniform residential building code.(2) HUD minimum standards.(3) Contractor licensing.Indiana Real Estate Commission; 876 IAC 2-8-11; filed Dec 1, 1989, 5:00 p.m.: 13 IR 647; errata filed Jun 2, 1998, 11:33 a.m.: 21 IR 3939; readopted filed Jun 29, 2001, 9:56 a.m.: 24 IR 3824; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:57 p.m.: 20070808-IR-876070067RFA; readopted filed November 25, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20131225-IR-876130283RFA