IBC 2015

The International Residential Code is applicable to townhouses a maximum of _______ above grade plane in height and provided with separate means of egress.

• 35 feet

• 40 feet

• three stories

• four stories

Provisions of the appendix do not apply unless ___.

• specified in the code

• Applicable to unique conditions

• Specifically adopted

• relevant to fire or life safety

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the ___ requirement shall apply.

• general

• specific

• least restrictive

• most restrictive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The ___ is considered by the code as the term to describe the individual in charge of the department of building safety.

• building official

• code official

• code administrator

• chief building inspector

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

The building official has the authority to ___ the provisions of the code.

• ignore

• waive

• violate

• interpret

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions?

• they meet the requirements for new materials

• they are limited to 10 percent of the total materials

• Used materials may never be used in new construction

• A representative sampling is tested for compliance

The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code ____.

• for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety.

• for individuals cases where the strict letter of the code impractical

• where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met

• related only to administrative functions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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?

• Durability

• economics

• strength

• fire resistance

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

• the owner

• the contractor

• an approved agency

• a design professional

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of ___ square feet.

• 100

• 120

• 150

• 200

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3