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IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
B. Most Restrictive
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of how many stories above grade plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories
C. 3 stories
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through__________________.
A. affordability
B. structural strength
C. means of egress
D. A through C
D. A through C
If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the ___________________ requirement must apply.
A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive
D. the most restrictive
B. Specific
If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an _____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer's instructions must apply.
A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance
True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless referenced in the adopting ordinance.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the new requirements.
A. additions
B. alterations
The building official must keep official records permits and certificates issued for ______________________.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. the period required for the retention of public records
D. the period required for the retention of public records.
True or False: The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Unless approved by the building official, used ________________ must not be reused.
A. materials
B. equipment
C. devices
D. A through C
D. Materials, Equipment and Devices
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modifications do not lessen ___________________________.
A. structural requirements
B. fire safety
C. health
D. A through C
D. Structural Requirements, Fire Safety and Health
True or False: The building official must not grant modifications to any provisions required in flood hazard areas under any circumstance.
A. True
B. False
B. False
The building official has the authority to require tests for evidence of compliance when ______________________________.
A. there is insufficient evidence
B. the evidence known does not conform to the requirements of this code
C. alternative methods want to be used
D. A through C
D. There is insufficient evidence, The evidence known does not conform to the requirements of this code, and Alternative methods want to be used.
A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures, so long as the floor area does not exceed ________.
A. 100 square feet
B. 200 square feet
C. 300 square feet
D. 400 square feet
B. 200 square feet
B. papering
C. tiling
D. A through C
D. Painting, Papering and Tiling
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than ______________ deep, do not require a permit.
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
A. 24 inches
A permit is not required for the installation of window awnings that are supported by an exterior wall and that project a max of ______________.
A. 30 inches
B. 48 inches
C. 54 inches
D. 64 inches
C. 54 inches
Which of the following mechanical installations do not require a permit?
A. Portable heating appliance
B. Portable ventilation appliance
C. Portable cooling units
D. A through C
D. Portable heating appliance, Portable ventilation appliance and Portable cooling units
Self-contained refrigeration systems containing ___________________ or less of refrigerant do not require a permit.
A. 5 pounds
B. 10 pounds
C. 15 pounds
D. 20 pounds
B. 10 pounds
Plumbing equipment repairs and replacements that require a permit, can be done without a permit in emergency situations, so long as the permit application is submitted to the building official within ________ of the repair/replacement.
A. the next working business day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 15 days
A. The next working business day
In the permit application, the applicant must __________________.
A. identify the work
B. describe the land
C. indicate occupancy
D. A through C
D. Identify the work, Describe the land and Indicate occupancy.
C. at the office
D. with you at all times
A. At the job site
Submittal documents that consist of construction documents must be submitted in _______________ or more sets with each application for a permit.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
B. two
True or False: Where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed, construction documents in submittal documents must be prepared by a registered design professional.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The construction documents submitted with the permit application must be accompanied by a site plan that shows the _____________________.
A. size of the new construction
B. location of the new construction
C. existing structures
D. A through C
D. Size of the new construction, Location of the new construction and existing structure
The construction documents submitted with the permit application for a demolition must be accompanied by a site plan that shows the _____________.
A. construction to be demolished
B. location and size of existing structure
C. construction that will remain on the site or plot
D. A through C
D. Construction to be demolished, Location and size of existing structure and Construction that will remain on the site or plot
Where the building official issues a permit, the construction documents must be approved in writing or by a stamp that states ____________________________________.
A. ACCEPTED
B. ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED
C. REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
D. REVIEWED BY INSPECTOR
C. REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
One set of approved construction documents must be retained by the building official for a min. period of __________ from date of completion of the permitted work.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
D. 180 days
Permits for temporary structures must be for a max of ___________.
A. permit holder
B. building official
C. contractor
D. building inspector
A. Permit Holder
The building official must issue a certificate of occupancy before _____________________________.
A. a building or structure is occupied
B. a change in the existing occupancy of the building is made
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
C. A building or structure is occupied and/or A change in the existing occupancy of the building is made.
The certificate of occupancy must include the ____________________.
A. building permit number
B. address of structure
C. edition of the code under which the permit was issued
D. A through C
D. Building permit number, Address of Structure and Edition of the code under which the permit was issued
A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for ______________.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. a period set by the building official
D. A period set by the building official
True or False: The building official is an ex officio member of the created board of appeals but must not have a vote on any matter before the board.
A. True
B. False
A. True
An application for appeal must be based on a claim that ___________.
A. code was incorrectly interpreted
B. code does not fully apply
C. proposed construction is equal or better than the required
D. A through C
D. Code was incorrectly interpreted, Code does not fully apply and/or Proposed construction is equal or better than the required.
The board of appeals must consist of members who __________.
A. are qualified by experience
B. are qualified by training
C. are not employees of the jurisdiction
D. A through C
D. Are qualified by experience, Are qualified by training and/or Are not employees of the jurisdiction
Any person who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of _________________________ is subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
A. provisions of this code
