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2012 IBC Flashcards

1
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Code governs mechanical equipment installed in an attic?

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International Mechanical Code. 101.4.2.

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2
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Authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of the building code?

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Building Official. 104.1

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When are building permits Required?

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For new construction, reparis, or alterations. 105.1.

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One set of construciton documents must be kept?

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Site of work. 107.3.1.

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5
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Wood columns for type IV shall have a nominal depth of not less than ______ where supporting roof and ceiling loads only?

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8” 602.4.1

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Type of construction that permits exterior walls be to of any code permitted materials?

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Type V. 602.5

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7
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Combustible material permitted in Type I buildings?

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Non-Bearing Partititions. 603.1.

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Shaft enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than how many hours for a story building?

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One. 713.4.

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9
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Min fire door assembly rating for exterior walls where the required assembly rating is 1 hour.

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3/4 hour. Table 716.6

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10
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What shall be installed to cut off concealed draft openings both horizontal and vertical?

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Fire Blocking. 718.2

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11
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Fire blocking shall consist of all of the following, but?

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1 layer of 5/8” gypsum board. 717.2.1

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12
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For Group R-2, sprinkler what wall finish is required for corridors?

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Class C. Table 803.9.

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13
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In an apartment building that is four stores in height, sprinkler systems shall be installed and approved?

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NFPA 13R. 903.3.1.2

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14
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Not more than what percent of a ceiling area of a means of egress shall be reduced in height by protruding objects? ______

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50%. 1003.3.1

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15
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Emergency power systems shall provide power for a time of not less than?

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90 minutes. 1006.3.

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16
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The minimum width of each door opening shall provide a clear width of not less than how many inches?

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  1. 1008.1.1.
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17
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The max threshold height of an egress door other than a sliding door is?

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1/2” 1008.1.7.

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18
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Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces that are located more than how many inches above the floor or grade below?

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30” 1013.2

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19
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Where doors swing into a bathroom, a clear floor space of not less than how many inches shall be provided within the room?

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30” x 48” 1109.2.1.6.

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20
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What is the min. heigh of non-absorbent material from the finished floor around the toilet?

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48”. 1210.2.2

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21
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Minimum thickness of artificial stone?

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1 1/2”. Table 1405.2.

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What is the minimum thickness of wood siding applied with no sheating?

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1/2”. Table 1405.2.

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Wood veneers on exterior walls of a Type III building shall not be less than what thickness?

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1”. 1405.5.

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24
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Windows shall be installed in accordance with?

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Manufacturers Instructions. 1405.13.1

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25
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Where vinyl siding is intalled horizontally, the fastener spacing shall not exceed how many inches horizontally?

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16”. 1405.14.1.

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Vinyl siding is installed horizontally, what is the maximum vertical spacing of fasteners?

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12”. 1405.14.1.

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27
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Horizontal fiber cement lap siding shall be installed with a minimum of ______?

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1.25. 1405.16.2.

28
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Roof assemblies that are effective against severe fire test exposure?

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Class A. 1505.2.

29
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What is the minimum slope of asphalt shingles?

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2:12 or 17%, 1507.2.2.

30
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Which of the following fasteners is not approved for attaching asphalt shingles?

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Bright Nails. 1507.2.6.

31
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What is the minimum overlap for a drip edge at the eaves?

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2”. 1507.2.9.3.

32
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A cricket shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney greter than?

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30”. 1503.6.

33
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The minimum thickness of aluminum roofing panels is ____?

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.024” Thick. Table 1507.4.3(1).

34
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The weight of a mechanical system is considered?

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Dead Load. Ch.2 1602.1 (Definitions)

35
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A diaphragm transmits what?

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Lateral Forces. Ch.2 1602.1 (Definitions)

36
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What is the minimum distributed uniform pounds per foot of live load for the corridors above the first floor of an office building?

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  1. Table 1607.1.
37
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What soil inspection tasks require continuous verification by a special inspector?

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Verify lift thickness during placement of controlled fill. Table 1705.6.

38
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What soil inspection tasks require continuous verification by a special inspector?

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Verify lift thickness during placement of controlled fill. Table 1705.6.

39
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True regard a compacted fill material report, where the footings will bear on compancted fill material, but?

A

Field test method for determining the in-place wet density of the compacted fill. 1803.5.8.

40
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True regard a compacted fill material report, where the footigns will bear on compancted fill material, but?

A

Field test method for determining the in-place wet density of the compacted fill. 1803.5.8.

41
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In accordance with Modified Proctor the companced fill material should be compacted a minimum of?

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90%. 1804.5

42
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If the bottom surface of the footings are greater than 10% and it’s necessary to change the elevation, the footing shall be?

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Stepped. 1809.3.

43
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The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be?

A

12”. 1809.4.

44
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Minimum wall thickness for a plain masonry foundation wall that has a wall height of 8 feet and a maximum unbalanced backfill height of 6 feet with a soil class of GC is_________?

A

12” 1807.1.6.3.(1).

45
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Maximum vertical reinforcemetn for an 8” masonry foundtion wall with a maximum unbalanced backfill height of 8’-6” with a soil class of GW?

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6 @ 48” on center. pages 401 and 359.

46
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What is the spacing for a 12” masonry foundation with reinforcing bars that have a wall height of 8’ and an unbalanced backfill height of 7’ with a soil class of SC?

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6 @ 72” on center. 1807.1.6.3.(4).

47
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A 7.5” thick concrete wall that is 7’-6” high and supports 7’ of unbalanced fill, if lateral soil load is 45 psf, what’s the minimum required vertical reinforcement?

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5 at 41” on center. 1807.1.6.3.2

48
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What is the maximum space of horizontal reinfrocement in detailed plain concrete structural walls?

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72”. 1807.1.6.3.1.

49
Q

The top of a foundtion drain should be covered with?

A

Approved filter membrane material. 1805.4.2.

50
Q

Dampproofing shall consist of not less than 6-mil poly with joints lapped no less than?

A

6”. 1805.2.1.

51
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Masonry walls shall be parged on the exterior surface below ground level with no less than how many inches of Portland Cement and it shall be covered a the footing?

A

.375”. 1805.2.2.1.

52
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When required, waterproofing shall be applied from the bottom of the wall?

A

To not less than 12” above maximum elevation fo the ground water table. 1805.3.2.

53
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The minimum outside diameter for a driven open ended steel pipe should not be less than?

A

8”. 1810.3.5.3.2

54
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When is tied reinforcement placed in augered uncasted cast-in-place piles?

A

Prior to pouring. 1810.3.9.3

55
Q

What is the minimum specified compressive strenght for a driveway exposed to the earth under severe weather conditions?

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3500 PSI. Table 1904.2.

56
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Concrete placed during hot and cold weather shall comply with the requirements of?

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ACI 318. 1905.12.

57
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What is the minimum thickness of a concrete floor slab supported on the ground?

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3.5”. 1907.1

58
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What is the allowable service load on an embedded 3/4 inch bolt wth an edge distance of 4-1/2” and a spacing of 9 inches with a minmum shear concrete strenght of 4000 pounds per square inch?

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3,560. Table 1908.2.

59
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What is the minimum diameter fo pipe columns for construciton not exceeding 40 feet in height?

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4”. 1912.5.

60
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What is the minimum length of end support for lintels shall be?

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4” 2111.7.

61
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Minimum length of anchor rods that protrude through connection material?

A

flush with the head of the nut. 2204.2.1.

62
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Fire retardant treated wood shall be dried to a moisture content of what for wood structural panels?

A

15%. 2303.2.8.

63
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Which of the following truss modificaitons is permitted without written approval of a design professional?

A

Bracing. 2303.4.5.

64
Q

What is the maximum wall stud spacing of wood sheathing that is 5/8” thick?

A

24”. Table 2304.6.

65
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The shear capacity for horizontal wood framed gypsum board that has spacing of framing members at maximum of 16” on center _______minimum thickness of material?

A

1/2”. Table 2508.5

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