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IBC 2015

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

35 feet

b)

40 feet

c)

three stories

d)

four stories

2.

Provisions of the 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

3.

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

a)

general

b)

specific

c)

least restrictive

d)

most restrictive

4.

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

a)

building official

b)

code official

c)

code administrator

d)

chief building inspector

5.

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

a)

ignore

b)

waive

c)

violate

d)

interpret

6.

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

a)

they meet the requirements for new materials

b)

they are limited to 10 percent of the total materials

c)

Used materials may never be used in new construction

d)

A representative sampling is tested for compliance

7.

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

a)

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

b)

for individuals cases where the strict letter of the code impractical

c)

where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met

d)

related only to administrative functions

8.

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

9.

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

a)

the owner

b)

the contractor

c)

an approved agency

d)

a design professional

10.

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.

a)

100

b)

120

c)

150

d)

200

11.

Movable fixtures, cases, counters and partitions are exempt from a building permit where they have a maximum height of ____.

a)

5 feet, 0 inches

b)

5 feet, 6 inches

c)

5 feet, 9 inches

d)

6 feet, 0 inches

12.

where a building is constructed in a flood hazard area, documentation of the lowest floor elevation shall be submitted to the building official prior to ___.

a)

any framing work above the lowest floor level

b)

approved of the framing inspection

c)

the final inspection

d)

issuance of the certification of occupancy

13.

The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept ____ until completion of the project.

a)

at the job site

b)

by the permit applicant

c)

by the contractor

d)

by the design professional in responsible charge

14.

When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved as ___.

a)

"approved for Construction"

b)

"conditional approval"

c)

"Accepted as Reviewed"

d)

"Reviewed for Code Compliance"

15.

Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of ____ from the date of completion of the permitted work.

a)

90 days

b)

180 days

c)

1 year

d)

2 years

16.

Which one of the following inspection is not specifically identified by the international building code as a required inspection.

a)

footing inspection

b)

frame inspection

c)

soil classification

d)

energy efficiency inspection

17.

Whose duty is it to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection?

a)

the permit holder

b)

the owner

c)

the contractor

d)

the architect

18.

The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:

a)

the name of the building owner

b)

the name of the building official

c)

the building's type of construction

d)

the building's maximum height and area

19.

A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what maximum period of time?

a)

30 days

b)

60 days

c)

180 days

d)

a period set by the building official

20.

The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on a appeal based on a claim that __.

a)

the provisions of the code do not fully apply

b)

a code requirement should be waived

c)

the rules have been incorrectly interpreted

d)

a better form of construction is provided

21.

A one-family dwelling? accessory structure is regulated by the International building code. Provided it is a maximum of ___ story (stories) in height above grade plane.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

22.

The provisions of _____ shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.

a)

International building code chapter 1

b)

International building code chapter 34

c)

International existing building code

d)

International property maintenance code

23.

Where a conflict occurs between provisions in the International building code and those in referenced standard, which provision(s) shall apply?

a)

The international building code

b)

referenced standard

c)

the more restrictive of the International building code or the referenced standard

d)

the provisions as determined by the building official

24.

A permit is not required for the construction of a fence where the fence is a maximum of __ feet in height.

a)

5

b)

7

c)

6

d)

8

25.

ASTM C 1280 is a referenced standard addressing ___.

a)

structural concrete

b)

light-frame wood construction

c)

structural steel buildings

d)

exterior gypsum sheathing installation

26.

a permit is required for a prefabricated above-ground swimming pool, accessory to a group r-3 occupancy, that is a minimum of in depth or has a capacity of more than ___.

a)

18 inches; 4,000 gallons

b)

24 inches; 5,000 gallons

c)

30 inches; 5,000 gallons

d)

36 inches; 6,000 gallons

27.

In group r-3 and U occupancies, the installation of window awnings is exempt from a permit, provided the awnings each project a maximum of __ inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

a)

30

b)

36

c)

48

d)

54

28.

A permit may be suspended or revoked for all of the following reasons, except __.

a)

where it is issued in error

b)

on the basis of incomplete information

c)

where issued in violation of a jurisdictional ordiance

d)

where other permits by the contractor have been voided.

29.

Unless extended by the building official, what is the maximum time period granted for a permit issued on a temporary structure.

a)

90 days

b)

180 days

c)

1 year

d)

2 years

30.

the inspection of gysum board installation is required where the gysum board is part of __.

a)

a shear assembly only

b)

a fire-resistance-rated assembly only

c)

either a fire-or smoke-resistant assembly

d)

either a shear or fire-resistance-rated assembly

31.

A permit is not required for the installation of a self-contained refrigeration system, provided it contains a maximum of ___ pounds of refrigerant and is actuated by a maximum ___ -horsepower motor.

a)

5, 1

b)

10, 1

c)

5, 1 1/2

d)

10, 1 1/2

32.

The means of egress layout required as a part of the construction documents for which of the following occupancies must include the number of occupants to be accommodated?

a)

F-1

b)

I-I

c)

R-2

d)

R-3

33.

The final permit valuation shall be determined by the ___.

a)

owner

b)

building official

c)

design professional

d)

general contractor

34.

Who is responsible for assuring that the work is accessible and exposed for inspection purposes?

a)

owner

b)

contractor

c)

permit applicant

d)

design professional

35.

A stop work order shall be in writing and given to any of the following individuals except the ___.

a)

a owner of the property involved

b)

owner's agent

c)

permit holder

d)

person doing the work