2018 IMC CH 1 Study Quiz

01. The mechanical provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one and two-family dwellings and townhouses a maximum of __________ stories above grade plane in height.

• a. one
• b. two
• c. three
• d. four
• Sec. 101.2, Exception

02. Provisions of an appendix do not apply unless __________.

• a. specified in the code
• b. applicable to unique conditions
• c. specifically adopted
• d. relevant to fire or life safety
• Sec. 102.2.1

03. Where there is a conflict between a general code requirement and a specific requirement, the __________ requirement shall govern.

• a. general
• b. specific
• c. least restrictive
• d. most restrictive
• Sec. 102.1

04. The __________ shall be responsible for the maintenance of the mechanical systems.

• a. maintenance staff
• b. person occupying the structure
• c. installing contractor
• d. owner or owner’s agent
• Sec. 102.3

05. When requirements necessary for proper operation of a proposed mechanical system are not specifically covered by the code, such requirements shall be determined by __________.

• a. a registered design
• b. a licensed contractor professional
• c. the board of appeals
• d. the code official
• Sec. 102.9

06. Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code official shall __________.

• a. request additional information from the manufacturer
• b. state the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant
• c. contact a third-party agency to authorize additional testing
• d. place limitations on the use of the alternative material
• Sec. 105.2

07. The code official has the authority to __________ the provisions of the code.

• a. ignore
• b. waive
• c. violate
• d. interpret
• Sec. 104.1

08. The code official has the authority to grant modifications to the code __________.

• a. for only those issues not affecting fire or life safety
• b. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
• c. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
• d. related only to administrative functions
• Sec. 105.1

09. In order for an alternative material, design or method of construction to be considered acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all but which of the following criteria?

• a. durability
• b. economics
• c. strength
• d. fire resistance
• Sec. 105.2

10. Tests performed by __________ may be required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.

• a. the owner
• b. the contractor
• c. an approved agency
• d. a design professional
• Secs. 105.3 and 105.3.2