WorksheetsIBC 2015
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
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
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
The building official has the authority to ___ the provisions of the code.
ignore
waive
violate
interpret
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
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
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
Movable fixtures, cases, counters and partitions are exempt from a building permit where they have a maximum height of ____.
5 feet, 0 inches
5 feet, 6 inches
5 feet, 9 inches
6 feet, 0 inches
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 ___.
any framing work above the lowest floor level
approved of the framing inspection
the final inspection
issuance of the certification of occupancy
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept ____ until completion of the project.
at the job site
by the permit applicant
by the contractor
by the design professional in responsible charge
When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved as ___.
"approved for Construction"
"conditional approval"
"Accepted as Reviewed"
"Reviewed for Code Compliance"
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.
90 days
180 days
1 year
2 years
Which one of the following inspection is not specifically identified by the international building code as a required inspection.
footing inspection
frame inspection
soil classification
energy efficiency inspection
Whose duty is it to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection?
the permit holder
the owner
the contractor
the architect
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:
the name of the building owner
the name of the building official
the building's type of construction
the building's maximum height and area
A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what maximum period of time?
30 days
60 days
180 days
a period set by the building official
The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on a appeal based on a claim that __.
the provisions of the code do not fully apply
a code requirement should be waived
the rules have been incorrectly interpreted
a better form of construction is provided
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.
one
two
three
four
The provisions of _____ shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.
International building code chapter 1
International building code chapter 34
International existing building code
International property maintenance code
Where a conflict occurs between provisions in the International building code and those in referenced standard, which provision(s) shall apply?
The international building code
referenced standard
the more restrictive of the International building code or the referenced standard
the provisions as determined by the building official
A permit is not required for the construction of a fence where the fence is a maximum of __ feet in height.
5
7
6
8
ASTM C 1280 is a referenced standard addressing ___.
structural concrete
light-frame wood construction
structural steel buildings
exterior gypsum sheathing installation
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 ___.
18 inches; 4,000 gallons
24 inches; 5,000 gallons
30 inches; 5,000 gallons
36 inches; 6,000 gallons
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.
30
36
48
54
A permit may be suspended or revoked for all of the following reasons, except __.
where it is issued in error
on the basis of incomplete information
where issued in violation of a jurisdictional ordiance
where other permits by the contractor have been voided.
Unless extended by the building official, what is the maximum time period granted for a permit issued on a temporary structure.
90 days
180 days
1 year
2 years
the inspection of gysum board installation is required where the gysum board is part of __.
a shear assembly only
a fire-resistance-rated assembly only
either a fire-or smoke-resistant assembly
either a shear or fire-resistance-rated assembly
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.
5, 1
10, 1
5, 1 1/2
10, 1 1/2
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?
F-1
I-I
R-2
R-3
The final permit valuation shall be determined by the ___.
owner
building official
design professional
general contractor
Who is responsible for assuring that the work is accessible and exposed for inspection purposes?
owner
contractor
permit applicant
design professional
A stop work order shall be in writing and given to any of the following individuals except the ___.
a owner of the property involved
owner's agent
permit holder
person doing the work
