2018 IMC CH 3A Study Quiz

01. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed for efficient use of energy in accordance with the __________.

• a. International Plumbing Code®
• b. International Fuel Gas Code®
• c. International Building Code®
• d. International Energy Conservation Code®
• Sec. 301.2

02. Appliances that are part of the building mechanical system shall not be converted to a different fuel, except where approved and in accordance with the __________ instructions.

• a. mechanical engineer's
• b. mechanical contractor's
• c. manufacturer’s
• d. mechanical inspector's
• Sec. 301.12

03. Mechanical systems in structures located in flood hazard areas shall be located at or above the __________.

• a. high water level
• b. highest flood stage
• c. elevation required by the IBC
• d. 100 year flood level
• Sec. 30 1.16

04. Walls enclosing occupiable rooms where food is stored, served or sold shall be constructed to protect against the entrance of __________ in accordance with the building code.

• a. termites
• b. outside air
• c. moisture
• d. rodents
• Sec. 301.17

05. Notches on the ends of solid wood joists shall not exceed __________ percent of the joist depth.

• a. 25
• b. 33 1/3
• c. 40
• d. 60
• Sec. 302.3.1

06. Bored holes for the installation of piping shall be located at least __________inch(es) from the top and bottom of a solid wood joist.

• a. 1/2
• b. 5/8
• c. 1
• d. 2
• Sec. 302.3.1

07. A bored hole in a floor joist is limited in diameter to __________ percent of the depth of the joist.

• a. 25
• b. 33 1/3
• c. 40
• d. 60
• Sec. 302.3.1

08. Notches in the top or bottom of solid wood joists are limited to __________ of the depth of the joists.

• a. 1/6
• b. 1/4
• c. 1/3
• d. 2/5
• Sec. 302.3.1

09. Notches in the top or bottom of solid wood joists shall not be located in the middle __________ of the span.

• a. 1/6
• b. 1/4
• c. 1/3
• d. 2/5
• Sec. 302.3.1

10. In bearing partitions, wood studs may be cut or notched to a maximum depth of __________ percent of the stud depth.

• a. 25
• b. 33 1/3
• c. 40
• d. 60
• Sec. 302.3.2