Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Practice Test

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Each of the following is a characteristic of a confined space, except that __________.

Its not designed or configured for continuous occupancy

Its large enough for a person to enter to perform repair or maintenance tasks

Its a space in which a worker cannot fully stand upright

A confined space is defined by three things: (1) limited or restricted means for entry and exit, (2) not designed for continuous occupancy, and (3) large enough for a person to enter and perform work. The height or ability to stand upright isn’t a required feature—some confined spaces are tall enough to stand, while others require crouching or crawling. Therefore, the statement that a confined space is one in which a worker cannot fully stand upright is not a defining characteristic, making it the exception. The other aspects—restricted entry/exit, not designed for continuous occupancy, and being large enough to enter to perform tasks—are the true characteristics.

It has a limited or restricted means or entry and/or exit