Amherst Building Department Study - Document Questions

What percentage of the inspected homes were two-story structures?

• 56%

• 70%

• 79%

• 30%

After March 2005, a third category was added to the reporting system. What is it called?

• Construction reviews

• Assessment reviews

• Repair evaluations

• Foundation checks

Non-lacustrine soil areas generally have ______ problems.

• more

• fewer

• the same

• no

What is the median cost of repair according to the phone survey?

• $17,000

• $23,700

• $20,300

• $71,000

The research question for the University of Buffalo's study is about evidence of ____.

• long-term neighborhood-scale subsidence

• short-term structural damage

• immediate repair needs

• climate change effects

What did one homeowner say about the cracks in their home?

• They widen in the winter and close in the summer

• They widen in the summer and close in the winter

• They remain the same all year

• They disappear in the summer.

The segmented pipe in the downspout system is vulnerable to frost, construction damage, and __.

• wind erosion

• soil subsidence

• water overflow

• animal intrusion

According to the text, which area reports between one and five foundation-related repair permits per year?

• Amherst

• Colonie and Greece

• South-central Amherst

• New York City

What is the main reason homeowners are reluctant to provide information about foundation damage?

• Fear of legal action

• Potential impact on property values

• Lack of awareness

• High repair costs

What is the basis for the estimate on foundation repair costs?

• Phone survey

• Home inspections

• Field inspections

• All of the above.