Question

1. the primary concern with the pipe coming through the garage ceiling with a bedroom above is:

image of a pipe through a ceiling
○ the gap breaches fireproofing (us) and gas tightness (canada)
○ mice or other animals could enter the house
○ heat loss
○ the pipe has only a temporary, duct tape seal
○ there is no visible support for the pipe

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Explanation:

In building codes, especially regarding fire separation (like between a garage and a living space like a bedroom) and gas tightness (in Canada), gaps around pipes penetrating such separations are a key concern. Mice entry is a lesser primary concern, heat loss is not the main issue here, duct tape seal is a symptom not the primary concern, and pipe support is a structural issue less critical than fire/gas breaches.

Answer:

A. The gap breaches fireproofing (US) and gas tightness (Canada)