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2021 IPC CHAPTER 1

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many extensions of 180 days may a code official grant on an application for a permit?

a)

one or more

b)

only one

c)

none

d)

two

2.

Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most ____________ shall govern.

a)

restrictive

b)

lenient

c)

common

d)

recent

3.

Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant ______________ for individual cases.

a)

modifications

b)

penalties

c)

permits

d)

exemptions

4.

Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before any ______________ is put in place.

a)

backfill

b)

concrete

c)

asphalt

d)

insulation

5.

Where the extent of a referenced standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IPC, the provisions of ____________________ shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced standard.

a)

the IPC

b)

the referenced standard

c)

the local authority

d)

the building code

6.

Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking, firestopping, draftstopping and bracing is in place and all sanitary, storm and water distribution piping is roughed-in, and prior to the installation of ____________ or ____________ membranes.

a)

wall, ceiling

b)

floor, roof

c)

door, window

d)

pipe, duct

7.

The purpose of this code is to establish __________ standards to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and public welfare.

a)

minimum

b)

maximum

c)

temporary

d)

optional

8.

Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place and properly connected, and the structure is ready for _________________.

a)

occupancy

b)

demolition

c)

painting

d)

sale

9.

Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code official shall respond ____ _______, stating the _______ ______ ____________.

a)

in writing, reason for disapproval

b)

orally, reason for approval

c)

in person, reason for acceptance

d)

by phone, reason for delay

10.

No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall be ____________.

a)

valid

b)

enforced

c)

signed

d)

issued

11.

The code official shall have the authority to authorize ____________ of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by the technical codes in case of emergency, where necessary, to eliminate an immediate danger to life or property.

a)

disconnection

b)

installation

c)

inspection

d)

extension

12.

Minor plumbing repairs may be done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the existing system as long as it is not hazardous and is ______________.

a)

approved

b)

inspected

c)

temporary

d)

unreported

13.

A permit for temporary equipment, systems and uses shall be limited as to time of service but shall not be permitted for more than __________ days.

a)

180

b)

60

c)

90

d)

365