WorksheetsIPC Ch. 1 Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
01. The International Residential Code (IRC) is applicable to plumbing work in town-houses not more than __________ in height with a separate means of egress.
a)
a. 35 feet
b)
b. 45 feet
c)
c. three stories
d)
d. four stories
2.
02. The provisions of the appendices do not apply unless __________.
a)
a. referenced in the code
b)
b. applicable to specific conditions
c)
c. specifically adopted
d)
d. relevant to fire or life safety
3.
03. In order to safeguard life, health and property, the IPC regulates all of the following except
a)
a. design
b)
b. maintenance
c)
c. use
d)
d. cost
4.
04. Where different sections of the code specify different requirements, the__________ requirement shall apply.
a)
a. general
b)
b. most restrictive
c)
c. least restrictive
d)
d. specific
5.
05. Existing plumbing systems must be brought into compliance with the IPC if the system is __________.
a)
a. repaired
b)
b. added on to
c)
c. a hazard to property
d)
d. nonconforming
6.
06. Where code provisions are in conflict with the referenced standard, the__________
a)
a. code
b)
b. referenced standard
c)
c. most restrictive
d)
d. more specific
7.
07. Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply
a)
a. request additional information from the manufacturer
b)
b. state the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant
c)
c. contact a third-party agency to authorize additional testing
d)
d. place limitations on the use of the alternative material
8.
08. For materials not specifically covered by the code, supportin
a)
a. a referenced standard
b)
b. research reports
c)
c. testing and listing
d)
d. the manufacturer’s instructions
9.
09. Tests performed by __________ may be required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.
a)
a. the owner
b)
b. the contractor
c)
c. an approved agency
d)
d. a design professional
10.
10. Required department records shall be retained __________.
a)
a. permanently
b)
b. as required by the code official
c)
c. for as long as the building is in existence
d)
d. as required for public records
11.
11. The code official shall be appointed by the __________.
a)
a. chief appointing authority
b)
b. building official
c)
c. director of the plumbing inspection department
d)
d. jurisdiction attorney
12.
12. The prescribed portions of standards referenced in the IPC and listed in Chapter 15 are considered __________.
a)
a. requirements
b)
b. guidelines
c)
c. alternatives
d)
d. modifications
13.
13. The code official shall require construction documents and specifications to be prepared by a registered design professional when __________.
a)
a. the proposed construction does not comply with the code
b)
b. the building exceeds two stories in height
c)
c. required by state law
d)
d. special conditions exist
14.
14. Which of the following information is not specifically required on a permit application?
a)
a. location
b)
b. type of construction
c)
c. the proposed occupancy
d)
d. description of the work
15.
15. Who is responsible for inspection scheduling?
a)
a. the permit holder
b)
b. the code official
c)
c. the contractor
d)
d. the owner
16.
16. A permit is not required for __________.
a)
a. replacement of a water heater
b)
b. rearrangement of valves or pipes
c)
c. replacement of a concealed vent pipe
d)
d. repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures
17.
17. Permits expire if work is not commenced within __________ days of issuance.
a)
a. 30
b)
b. 60
c)
c. 120
d)
d. 180
18.
18. An application for an appeal of the code official’s decision must be filed within
a)
a. 10
b)
b. 20
c)
c. 30
d)
d. 60
19.
19. The code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit __________.
a)
a. when work proceeds without approved construction documents
b)
b. when work does not commence within 120 days of issuance
c)
c. for failure to call for required inspections
d)
d. that was issued based on inaccurate information
20.
20. Where tests are required as evidence of compliance with the
a)
a. 180 days after completion of the project
b)
b. the period required for retention of public records
c)
c. 90 days after completion of the project
d)
d. 120 days after occupancy of the building
21.
21. When a plumbing permit is issued, the construction documents
a)
a. APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION
b)
b. APPROVED
c)
c. ACCEPTED AS REVIEWED
d)
d. REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
22.
22. Generally, one set of approved construction documents shall
a)
a. 180
b)
b. 120
c)
c. 90
d)
d. 60
23.
23. The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that
a)
a. the provisions of the code do not fully apply
b)
b. a code requirement should be waived
c)
c. the rules have been incorrectly interpreted
d)
d. a better form of construction is proposed
24.
24. Construction documents for buildings more than __________ stories in height shall indicate the materials and methods for maintaining the required fire-resistance rating.
a)
a. 2
b)
b. 3
c)
c. 4
d)
d. 6
25.
25. The code official may allow temporary connection to the utility source __________.
a)
a. pending the outcome of an appeal
b)
b. for a period not exceeding 60 days
c)
c. for construction purposes
d)
d. for testing plumbing systems
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