2018 Mechanical Chapter 1

The IRC applies to 1 & 2-family dwellings and townhouses up to _ stories.

• one
• two
• three
• four
• 101.2, Exception

Where there is a conflict, the _ Rqmt. shall govern.

• general
• specific
• least restrictive
• most restrictive
• 102.1

Provisions of an appendix do not apply unless _.

• specified in the code
• applicable to unique conditions
• specifically adopted
• relevant to fire or life safety
• 102.2.1

The _ shall maintain the Mech. systems.

• maintenance staff
• person occupying the structure
• installing contractor
• owner or owner’s agent
• 102.3

If the code does not cover necessary Rqmt.s for a proposed Mech. system, _ will determine them.

• a registered design
• a licensed contractor professional
• the board of appeals
• the code official
• 102.9

The code official has the authority to _ the code.

• ignore
• waive
• violate
• interpret
• 104.1

The code official can grant code _ modifications.

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

Where the code official finds a proposed Alt. mtrl. does not comply with code provisions, the code official shall _.

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

For an Alt.to be considered acceptable, it must be equiv.to the code based on all but the following criteria?

• durability
• economics
• strength
• fire resistance
• 105.2

Used mtrl.s, equip. and appliances may be utilized under which of the following conditions?

• Elements have been reconditioned, placed in proper working order and
• They are limited to 10 percent of the total materials.
• Used materials may never be utilized in new construction.
• A representative sampling is tested for compliance.
• 105.5