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2018 IRC Home Inspection Flash Cards

1
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In flood hazard areas, enclosed areas below the design flood elevation shall be used solely for:

A

Parking of vehicles
Building Access
Storage

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2
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For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in what location?

A

Outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.

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3
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Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required where ___ ___ alarms are installed.

A

Listed wireless

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4
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Required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a ___.

A

Battery

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5
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Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:

A

In each sleeping room
Outside each separate sleeping area
On each additional story of the dwelling

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6
Q

An automatic residential fire sprinkler system is not required where ___ or are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system.

A

Additions
Alterations

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7
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In combustible construction, fire blocking shall be provided to cut off all concealed draft openings and to form an effective fire barrier between ___.

A

Stories

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8
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Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is ___ to be used for fire blocking.

A

Permitted

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9
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For mechanical system installations in flood hazard areas, ___ ___ openings shall be located at or above the required elevation.

A

Combustion air

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10
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Manually operated vent ___ shall not be installed except in connectors or chimneys serving solid fuel-burning appliances.

A

Dampers

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11
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Polyethylene tubing for hydronic piping systems shall be installed with ___ - ___ joints.

A

Heat-fusion

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12
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Components of a solar thermal energy systems that might be subjected to a vacuum during operation or shutdown shall be protected by ___ ___ ___ unless designed to withstand such a vacuum.

A

Vacuum relief valves

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13
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BTU is the abbreviation for ___ ___ ___, which is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degrees.

A

British thermal unit

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14
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Vent connectors for draft-hood-equipment appliances shall not be ___ than the draft hood outlet diameter.

A

Smaller

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15
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Bottom fed tank-type water heaters and bottom fed tanks connected to water heaters shall have a ___ ___ valve installed.

A

Vacuum relief

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16
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The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the ___.

A

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

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17
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A ___ - ___ fire sprinkler system shall be separate and independent from the water from the water distribution system.

A

Stand-alone

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18
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___ shall not be installed at the termination of a clothes dryer exhaust duct.

A

Screens

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19
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Where space for a ___ ___ is provided, an exhaust duct system shall be installed.

A

Clothes dryer

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20
Q

Mechanical appliance installed in attics shall have a luminaire controlled by a switch located at the required ___ ___ and a receptacle outlet provided at or near the appliance location.

A

Passageway opening

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21
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Return air for a forced-air heating or cooling system shall not be taken from ___.

A

Closets, bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, garages, mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, furnace rooms or unconditioned attic.

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22
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Chapter 11 regulates the ___ efficiency for the design and construction of building regulated by this code.

A

Energy

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23
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Braced wall panels shall be constructed with intermittent bracing methods and continuous sheathing methods. Mixing bracing methods shall be ___.

A

Permitted

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24
Q

Any combination of fixture within two bathroom groups located on the same floor level are ___ to be vented by a horizontal wet vent.

A

Permitted

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25
Q

Storm drainage sump pumps shall be of a capacity and head appropriate to ___ use requirements.

A

Anticipated

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26
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The marking for identification of disconnecting means shall have the durability to withstand the ___ involved.

A

Environment

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27
Q

The seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one-and two family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories ___.

A

D0, D1, and D2

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28
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The purpose of this code is to establish ___ requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare.

A

Minimum

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29
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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

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30
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Where a ref8 code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ___ shall take precedence.

A

IRC

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31
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An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is ___ and complies with the ___ of the code.

A

Satisfactory
Intent

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32
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Compliance with the specific ___ -based provisions of the International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an alternative.

A

Performance

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33
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Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the ___ ___ business day.

A

Next working

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34
Q

An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned ___ days after the date of filing.

A

180

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35
Q

Before issuing a permit, the building official is ___ to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.

A

Authorized

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36
Q

Where the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp which states ___ ___ ___ ___.

A

Reviewed for Code Compliance

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37
Q

Finial inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ___ and prior to ___.

A

Complete
Occupancy

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38
Q

If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Section R322.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the ___ inspection.

A

Final

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39
Q

Nonmetallic boxes shall be used only with cabled wiring methods with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, flexible cords and nonmetallic raceways.

A

True

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40
Q

A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices (breakers) of the required capacity in the same location (within a panel).

A

True

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41
Q

Unless otherwise recommended by the drain manufacturer, perforated foundation drains shall be surrounded with an approved ___ ___.

A

Filter membrane

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42
Q

Protection of wood and wood-based products from ___ shall be provided in specified locations by the use of naturally durable wood or wood that is preservative-treated.

A

Decay

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43
Q

Web holes in steel wall studs shall not exceed ___ inches in width or ___ inches in length.

A

1.5 inches
4.5 inches

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44
Q

Where raceways are installed in wet locations above grade, the interior of such raceways shall be considered to be a ___ location.

A

Wet

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45
Q

Insulated conductors and cables exposed to direct rays of the sun shall be listed and labeled as ___ ___.

A

Sunlight resistant

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46
Q

Branch circuit rating for space-heating and water-heating appliance shall be considered ___ loads.

A

Continuous

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47
Q

Underground service laterals that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 inches more below grade shall have their location identified by a ___ ___.warning ribbon

A

Warning Ribbon

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48
Q

All mechanical elements used to terminate a grounding electrode conductor or bonding jumper to the grounding electrode shall be ___.

A

Accessible

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49
Q

Ceiling-suspended paddle fans shall be supported ___ of an outlet box.

A

Independently

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50
Q

Recessed incandescent fixtures shall have ___ protection.

A

Thermal

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51
Q

Receptacles installed on 15 - and 20 -ampere-rated branch circuits shall be of the ___ type.

A

Grounding

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52
Q

The ___ shall not be considered as an effective ground-fault current path.

A

Earth

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53
Q

Connected to establish electrical continuity and conductivity.

A

Bonded (Bonding)

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54
Q

Electrical panel boards and overcurrent devices shall not be located in ___.

A

Clothes closets, bathrooms or over the steps of a stairway

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55
Q

Bonding shall be provided where necessary to ensure electrical ___.

A

Continuity

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56
Q

Unused openings in cabinets and panel boards shall be effectively ____ to afford protection equivalent to that of the wall of the cabinet.

A

Closed

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57
Q

A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a ___ - ___ wall.

A

Load-bearing

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58
Q

Under-floor plenums shall be ___ in new structures.

A

Prohibited

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59
Q

Masonry veneer above openings shall be supported on lintels of ___ materials.

A

Noncombustible

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60
Q

Attics containing mechanical appliances shall be provided with man opening and a clear and unobstructed passageway to allow removal of the ___ appliance.

A

Largest

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61
Q

A thermal barrier is not required for foam plastic insulation in an attic that is entered only for purposes of ___ or ___.

A

Repairs
Maintenance

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62
Q

Is plastic composite material permitted for use as exterior stair tread?

A

Yes

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63
Q

There shall be a floor or ___ at the top and bottom of each stairway.

A

Landing

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64
Q

Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.

A

Access (to)

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65
Q

Window wells serving emergency escape and rescue openings shall be designed for proper ___.

A

Drainage

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66
Q

Glazing in all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding and bifold doors shall be considered a ___ ___.

A

Hazardous location

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67
Q

Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closets, lavatory, and a ___ or ___.

A

Bathtub
Shower

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68
Q

A finished or unfinished habitable space within an attic.

A

Attic, Habitable

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69
Q

Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable ___ ___ and ___ ___.

A

Emergency escape
Rescue opening

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70
Q

Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a ___.

A

Sink

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71
Q

Flanges and lips of load-bearing cold-formed steel floor framing members shall not be cut or ___.

A

Notched

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72
Q

Steel studs and other structural members shall not be ___.

A

Spliced

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73
Q

Grout shall not be pumped through ___ pipes.

A

Aluminum

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74
Q

In cold-formed steel framing, king, jack and cripple studs shall be of the same dimension and thickness as the adjacent ___ studs.

A

Wall

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75
Q

Doors between the garage and residence shall be equipped with a ___ - __ ____.

A

Self-closing or automatic-closing device

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76
Q

Opening from a private garage directly into a room used for ___ ___ shall not be permitted. Sleeping purposes

A

Sleeping purpose

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77
Q

Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved ___ material.

A

Noncombustible

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78
Q

Wall bracing Method PFG (Portal Frame at Garage door openings) is limited to walls supporting a roof or ___ ___ and a ___.

A

One story

Roof

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79
Q

Showers and bathtubs with installed shower heads shall be finished with a non absorbent surface extending to a height of not less than ___ feet above the floor.

A

6 feet

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80
Q

A pane of glass in a window requires safety glazing if the pane is greater than ___ square feet with a bottom edge less than ___ inches above the floor and a top edge greater than ___ inches above the floor.

A

9
18
36

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81
Q

Glazing at the side of a stairway where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than ___ inches above the plane of the adjacent walking surface must be safety glazing.

A

36 inches

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82
Q

Glazing less than ___ inches above the landing at the bottom of a stairway and within ___ inches of the bottom tread nosing must be safety glazing.

A

36 inches
60 inches

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83
Q

Carports shall be open on at least ___ sides.

A

Two (2)

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84
Q

Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided, they shall have a sill height of not more than ____ inches above the floor.

A

44 inches

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85
Q

All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of ___ square feet. Minimum net clear opening height shall be ___ inches. Minimum net clear opening width shall be ___ inches.

A

5.7 square feet
24 inches
20 inches

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86
Q

The horizontal area of a window well serving an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be not less than ___ square feet.

A

9 square feet

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87
Q

The required egress door for each dwelling unit shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a minimum clear width of ___ inches.

A

32 inches

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88
Q

A landing at an exterior door shall have a minimum dimension of ___ inches measured in the direction of travel.

A

36 inches

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89
Q

The width of a hallway shall be not less than ___ feet.

A

3 feet

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90
Q

The width of a hallway shall be not less than ___ feet.

A

3 feet

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91
Q

Where a handrail is installed on one side, the clear width of stairways at handrail height shall be a minimum of ___ inches.

A

31.5 inches

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92
Q

A flight of stairs shall not have a vertical rise larger than ___ inches between floor levels or landings.

A

151 inches

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93
Q

For stairs with a straight run, the landing shall have a minimum depth of ___ inches measured in the direction of travel.

A

36 inches

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94
Q

Ramps shall have a maximum slope of ___ unit vertical in ___ units horizontal (8.3-percent slope) where serving the required egress door.

A

1
12

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95
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Stairways shall be not less than ___ inches in clear width at all points above the permitted handrail height and below the required headroom height.

A

36 inches

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96
Q

On stairways, the maximum riser height shall be ___ inches.

A

7.75 inches

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97
Q

On stairways, the minimum tread depth shall be ___ inches.

A

10 inches

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98
Q

On stairways, the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than ___ inch.

A

0.375 inch

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99
Q

On stairways, the greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than ___ inch.

A

0.375 inch

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100
Q

A nosing projection not less than ___ inch and not more than ___ inches shall be provided on stairways.

A

0.375 inch
1.25 inch

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101
Q

The headroom in all parts of the stairway shall be not less than ___ feet ___ inches.

A

6 feet 8 inches

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102
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On spiral stairways, the minimum width shall be ___ inches. The rise shall be not more than ___ inches between treads. A minimum headroom of ___ feet ___ inches shall be provided.

A

26 inches
9.5 inches
6 feet
6 inches

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103
Q

Handrail height shall be a minimum of ___ inches and a maximum of ___ inches.

A

34 inches
38 inches

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104
Q

Handrail adjacent to a wall shall have a space of not less than ___ inches between the wall and the handrails.

A

1.5 inches

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105
Q

Type I handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least ___ inches and not greater than ___ inches.

A

1.25 inch
2 inches

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106
Q

Open side walking surfaces located more than ___ inches above the floor or grade below shall have guards not less than ___ inches in height.

A

30 inches
36 inches

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107
Q

Required guards shall not have openings from the walking surface to the required guard height that allow passage of a sphere ___ inches in diameter.

A

4 inches

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108
Q

Photoelectric smoke alarms shall not be installed less than ___ feet horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance.

A

6 feet

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109
Q

Foam plastic shall have a flame spread index of not more than ___ and shall have a smoke-developed index of mot more than ___.

A

75
450

110
Q

Foam plastic shall be separated foam the interior of a building by an approved ___ ___ of not less than ___ -inch gypsum wallboard.

A

Thermal barrier
.500 inch

111
Q

In areas where the probability of termite ingestion is a (very heavy..,’ the clearances between foam plastic installed above grade and exposed earth shall be at least ____ inches.

A

6 inches

112
Q

Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and floor assemblies having not less than ___- hour fire- resistance rating.

A

1

113
Q

Address numbers shall be a minimum of ___ inches high with a minimum stroke width of ___ inch.

A

4 inches
1/2 inch

114
Q

Where there are ___ or more dwelling units in a single structure, the accessibility provisions of IBC Chapter 11 for Group R-3 shall apply.

A

Four

115
Q

Where photovoltaic panels are installed on a roof, a pathway at least ___ inches in width shall be provided to each emergency escape and rescue opening.

A

36 inches

116
Q

The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of ___ inches within the first ___ feet.

A

6 inches
10 feet

117
Q

In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, foundations with stem walls shall be provided with a minimum of one No. ___ horizontal bar within 12 inches of the top of the wall and one No. ___ horizontal bar located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing.

A

4
4

118
Q

All exterior footings shall be placed at least ___ inches below the undisturbed ground surface.

A

12 inches

119
Q

The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding ___ unit vertical in ___ units horizontal.

A

1 unit
10 units

120
Q

Wood sill plates shall be anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced a maximum of ___ feet on center.

A

6 feet

121
Q

Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of ___ inches into concrete or grouted cells of concerted masonry units.

A

1/2 inch
7 inches

122
Q

Isolated hollow masonry piers shall have a minimum nominal thickness of ___ inches.

A

8 inches

123
Q

Hollow masonry piers shall be capped with ___ inches of solid masonry or concrete or a masonry cap block.

A

4 inches

124
Q

The studs used in wood foundation walls shall be ___ -inch by ____inch members.

A

2 inches
6 inches

125
Q

Wood sill plates shall be a minimum of ___ inch by ___ inch nominal lumber.

A

2 inch
4 inch

126
Q

Steel pipe columns shall be not less than ___ inches in diameter.

A

3 inches

127
Q

In under-floor spaces, the minimum net area of ventilation openings shall be not less than ___ square foot for each ____ square feet of under-floor space area.

A

1
150

128
Q

Ventilation openings in under-floor spaces are not required where the ground is covered with a continuous ___ vapor retarder and the joints overlap at least ___ inches.

A

Class I
6 inches

129
Q

The minimum required floor access opening to all under-floor spaces shall be ___ inches by ___ inches.

A

18 inches
24 inches

130
Q

Open web truss or I-joist floor assemblies are required to have a ___ inch gypsum wallboard membrane, ___ inch wood structural panel membrane, or equivalent on the underside of the floor framing member.

A

1/2 inch
5/8 inch

131
Q

The ends of each floor joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ___ inches of bearing on wood or metal and not less than ___ inches of bearing on masonry or concrete.

A

1.5 inch
3 inches

132
Q

Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed ___ of the depth, shall not be longer than ___ of the depth and shall not be located in the middle ___ of the span.

A

1/6 inch
1/3 inch
1/3 inch

133
Q

The tension side of floor joist members ___ inches or greater in nominal thickness shall not be notched except at the ends of the members.

A

4 inches

134
Q

Where the header joist span does not exceed ___ feet, the header joist may be a single member the same member the same size as the floor joist.

A

4 feet

135
Q

In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below a floor-ceiling assembly, draftstop shall be installed so the area of the concealed space does not exceed ___ square feet.

A

1,000

136
Q

The provisions of Section R505 Cold-formed Steel Floor Framing shall control the construction of cold-formed steel floor framing for buildings not greater than ___ feet in length perpendicular to the joist span.

A

60

137
Q

In cold-formed steel framing, floor cantilevers for the top floor of a two-or three story building or the first floor of a one-story building shall not exceed ___ inches.

A

24

138
Q

Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of ___ inches thick.

A

3.5 inches

139
Q

For wood stud walls capped with a double top plate, end joints in top plates shall be offset at least ___ inches.

A

24 inches

140
Q

Where joists, trusses or rafters are spaced more than 16 inches on center and the bearing studs below are spaced 24 inches on center, such members shall bear within ___ inches of the studs beneath.

A

5 inches

141
Q

Any wood stud in an. Exterior wall or bearing partition may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding ___ percent of its width.

A

25 percent

142
Q

Wood studs in non bearing partitions may be notched to a depth not exceeding ___ percent of a single studs width.

A

40 percent

143
Q

Exterior wood frame walls parallel to a braced wall line shall be offset not more than ___ feet from the designated braced wall line location.

A

4 feet

144
Q

Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet shall have a minimum of ___ braced wall panels.

A

2 braced wall panels

145
Q

In order to use the simplified wall bracing methods, the building must be located where the ultimate design wind speed is less than or equal to ___ mph.

A

130

146
Q

Load-bearing cold-formed steel studs shall be located in-line with joists, trusses and rafters with a maximum tolerance of ___ inch between the centerline of the horizontal and vertical framing members.

A

3/4 inch

147
Q

The minimum thickness of masonry bearing walls more than one story high shall be ___ inches.

A

8 inches

148
Q

Solid masonry walls of one-story dwellings and garage shall be not less than ___ inches in thickness where not h=greater than 9 feet in height.

A

6 inches

149
Q

The provisions for structural insulated panel walls are limited to buildings not greater than ___ stories in height with each wall not greater than ___ feet high.

A

2 stories
10 feet

150
Q

Wood wall framing supporting 3/8-inch gypsum board shall not be spaced more than ___ inches on center.

A

16 inches

151
Q

For a water-resistive barrier on an exterior wall, felt shall be applied horizontally with the upper layer lapped over the lower layer not less than ___ inches.

A

2 inches

152
Q

Anchored stone and masonry veneer installed over a backing of wood or cold-formed steel shall be limited to the first story above grade and shall not exceed ___ inches in thickness

A

5 inches

153
Q

Where using W1.7 wire ties with hooks, stained or masonry veneer shall be separated from the sheathing buy an airspace of a minimum of ___ inch but not more than ___ inches.

A

1inch
4.5 inches

154
Q

Weep holes in masonry veneer shall be not less than ___ inch in diameter with a maximum spacing of ___ inches on center.

A

3/16 inch
33 inches

155
Q

Collar ties shall be a minimum of 1 inch by 4 inches, spaced not more than ___ feet on center.

A

4 feet

156
Q

Attic ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of ___ inch minimum and inch maximum.

A

1/16 inch
1/4 inch

157
Q

Attic access rough-framing openings shall be not less than ___ inches by inches.

A

22 inches
30 inches

158
Q

Except for Type IC luminaires, thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or within ___ inches of the recessed luminaire’s enclosure.

A

3 inches

159
Q

A cricket or saddle shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney more than ___ inches wide as measured perpendicular to the slope.

A

30 inches

160
Q

Asphalt shingles shall be secured to the roof with not less than ___ fasteners per strip shingles or ___ fasteners per individual shingles.

A

4 fasteners
2 fasteners

161
Q

Where the roof sheathing is less than ___ inch thick, the fasteners for asphalt shingles shall penetrate through the sheathing.

A

3/4 inch

162
Q

At least one receptacle outlet in bathrooms is required to be within ___ inches of the outside edge of each lavatory basin.

A

36 inches

163
Q

There shall be a wall switch at each floor to control stairway lighting where the stairway has ___ or more risers.

A

6

164
Q

In calculating box fill, each No. 12 AWG conductor shall require ___ cubic inches of free space within the box.

A

2.25 cubic inches

165
Q

Switches for devices and luminaires shall not be more than ___ feet ___ inches above the floor or working platform when the switch is in its highest position.

A

6 feet
7 inches

166
Q

In clothes closets, surface-mounted incandescent luminaires shall have ___ inches of minimum clearance from the nearest point of a storage space.

A

12 inches

167
Q

Flexible cords for kitchen range hoods shall be ___ inches minimum and ___ inches maximum length.

A

18 inches
48 inches

168
Q

Cords that supply swimming pool equipment shall have a copper equipment grounding conductor not smaller than No. ___ AWG.

A

12 AWG

169
Q

Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of ___ inch and a maximum span of ___ feet shall be permitted for opening protection for opening protection in wind borne debris regions.

A

7/16 inch
8 feet

170
Q

What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs?

A

30 pounds per square foot

171
Q

Hot water is water at a temperature greater than or equal to ___ degrees F.

A

110

172
Q

Unattached decks not exceeding ___ square feet in area, that are not more than ___ inches above grade, do not require a permit.

A

200 square feet
30 inches

173
Q

Fences that are ___ feet or less in height do not require permits.

A

7 feet

174
Q

A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed ___ square feet.

A

200 square feet

175
Q

A luminaire that weights more than ___ pounds or exceeds 16 inches in any dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell of a lamp holder.

A

6 pounds

176
Q

At the intersection of asphalt shingles with a vertical sidewall, flashing shall be a minimum of ___ inches in height and ___ inches in width.

A

4 inches
4 inches

177
Q

Roof drip edges shall be mechanically fastened to the roof deck at a maximum of ___ inches on center.

A

12 inches

178
Q

Wood shakes shall only be used on slopes of ___ units vertical in ___ units horizontal or greater.

A

3 units
12 units

179
Q

For wood shake roofs, valley flashing shall be not less than No. ___ gage corrosion-resistant sheet metal.

A

26

180
Q

Masonry chimney walls or chimney flue linings shall not change in size or shape within ___ inches above or below where the chimney passes through floor, ceiling or roof components.

A

6 inches

181
Q

Chimneys shall extend at least ___ feet higher than any portion of a building within ___ feet.

A

2 feet
10 feet

182
Q

Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid masonry units or hollow masonry units grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch nominal thickness.

A

4 inch

183
Q

Any portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of a building or within an exterior wall shall have a minimum airspace clearance to combustible of ___ inches.

A

2 inches

184
Q

Exterior masonry chimneys that pass through a soffit or cornice shall have a minimum airspace clearance of ___ inch.

A

1 inch

185
Q

Footing for masonry chimneys shall be constructed of concrete or solid masonry at least ___ inches thick.

A

12 inches

186
Q

The minimum thickness of masonry fireplace hearths shall be ___ inches.

A

4 inches

187
Q

Where a masonry fireplace opening is less than 6 square feet, hearth extension shall extend at least ___ inches in front of and at least ___ inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening.

A

16 inches
8 inches

188
Q

For masonry fireplace openings 6 square feet or larger, hearth extensions shall extend at least ___ inches in front of and at least ___ inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening.

A

20 inches
12 inches

189
Q

The maximum amount of fuel oil stored above ground or inside a building shall be ___ gallons.

A

660 gallons

190
Q

Vent piping on oil tank shall be not smaller than ___ inch pipe.

A

1.25 inch

191
Q

Oil tank vent piping shall terminate outside of building at a point not less than ___ feet, measured vertically or horizontally, from any building opening.

A

2 feet

192
Q

Fuel gas piping installed across roof surface shall be elevated not less than ___ inches above the roof surface.

A

3.5 inches

193
Q

Where gas piping is concealed and run within ___ inches from the framing member face to which the membranes will be attached, it shall be protected by shield plates.

A

1.5 inches

194
Q

Shield plates, where required to cover the area of concealed gas piping, shall be a minimum No. ___ gage.

A

16 gage

195
Q

Underground fuel gas piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of ___ inches below grade.

A

12 inches

196
Q

Gas appliance shutoff valves shall be located in the same room as the appliance and not farther than ___ feet from the appliance.

A

6 feet

197
Q

Fuel gas appliance connectors shall not exceed an overall length of ___ feet.

A

6 feet

198
Q

Gas vents over 12 inches in size shall terminate not less than ___ feet above the highest point where they pass through the roof.

A

2 feet

199
Q

A Type B or Type L gas vent shall terminate at least ___ feet inn vertical height above the highest connected appliance draft hood or flue collar.

A

5 feet

200
Q

A Type B-W gas vent shall terminate at least ___ feet in vertical height above the bottom of a wall furnace.

A

12 feet

201
Q

The lowest portion of a gas floor furnace shall have not less than a ___ inch clearance from grade level.

A

6 inches

202
Q

What size diameter is required for fuel-gas-fired domestic clothes dryer exhaust ducts?

A

4 inches

203
Q

Domestic clothes dryer transition ducts shall be metal and limited to a single length not to exceed ___ feet.

A

8 feet

204
Q

When doing a water test on DWV systems during rough-in plumbing, each section shall be filled with water to a point not less than ___ feet above the highest fitting in that section.

A

5 feet

205
Q

When doing an air test on DWV systems during rough in plumbing, the portion under test shall be maintained at ___ psi for ___ minutes.

A

5 psi for 15 minutes

206
Q

Water service pipe shall be installed not less than ___ inches deep and not less than ___ inches below the frost line.

A

12 inches
6 inches

207
Q

Trenching installed parallel to footings shall not extend below the ___ degrees bearing plane of the bottom edge of a wall or footing.

A

45 degrees

208
Q

In plumbing systems, supports for 1-inch copper or copper alloy tubing run horizontally shall not be spaced more than ___ feet apart.

A

6 feet

209
Q

Fixture tail pieces shall be not less than ___ inches in diameter for sinks, dishwashers, laundry tubs, bathtubs and similar fixtures.

A

1.5 inches

210
Q

The center line of water closets or bidets shall not less than ___ inches from adjacent side walls or partitions.

A

15 inches

211
Q

There shall be at least ___ inches of clearance in front of the water closet, bidet or lavatory to any wall, fixture or door.

A

21 inches

212
Q

Standpipes shall extend a minimum of ___ inches and a maximum of ___ inches above the trap weir.

A

18 inches
42 inches

213
Q

Shower compartments shall have at least ___ square inches of interior cross-sectional area.

A

900

214
Q

Lavatories shall have waste outlets not less than ___ inches in diameter.

A

1.25 inches

215
Q

Bathtubs shall be equipped with waste outlets and overflow outlets connected to piping at least ___ inches in diameter.

A

1.5 inches

216
Q

Sinks shall be provided with waste outlets not less than ___ inches in diameter.

A

1.5 inches

217
Q

Each compartment of a laundry tub shall be provided with a waste outlet not less than ___ inches in diameter.

A

1.5 inches

218
Q

Floor drains shall have waste outlets not less than ___ inches in diameter and a removable strainer.

A

2 inches

219
Q

The maximum static pressure of a water service shall be a—- psi.

A

80 psi

220
Q

The maximum size water service pipe shall be ___ inch.

A

3/4 inch

221
Q

The fire sprinkler water supply shall provide the required design flow rate for ___ minutes for one-story dwelling units less than ___ square feet in area.

A

7 minutes
2,000 square feet

222
Q

Where chlorine is used for disinfection in non-potable water systems, the water shall contain not more than ___ ppm of chloramines or free chlorine.

A

4 ppm

223
Q

The drainage fixture unit (d.f.u.) value of a dishwasher is ___.

A

2

224
Q

Electrical services within the scope of the IRC are limited to ___ volt, 0-to -ampere, single-phase systems.

A

120/240
400

225
Q

Overhead service-drop conductors shall have a vertical clearance of not less than ___ feet above roof surface.

A

8 feet

226
Q

Over residential property and driveways, service-drop conductors shall have ___ feet minimum clearance above final grade.

A

12 feet

227
Q

In no case shall the point of attachment for service-drop conductors be less than ___ feet above finished grade.

A

10 feet

228
Q

Above-ground service-entrance cables subject to physical damage shall be protected by Schedule ___ PVC conduit.

A

80 PVC

229
Q

Interior metal water piping located more than ___ feet from the point of entrance to the building shall not be used to connect electrodes as part of the grounding electrode system.

A

5 feet

230
Q

Rod and pipe electrodes shall be not less than ___ feet in length.

A

8 feet

231
Q

Where a branch circuit or a feeder supplies a continuous load, it shall have an ampacity of at least the non continuous load plus ___ percent of the continuous load.

A

125 percent

232
Q

The rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment shall not exceed ___ percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating.

A

80 percent

233
Q

A minimum of ___ 20-ampere-rated branch circuit shall be provided to serve all wall and floor receptacle outlets located in the kitchen, pantry, breakfast area, dinning area or similar area of a dwelling.

A

2

234
Q

A minimum of one ___ ampere-rated branch circuit shall be provided for receptacles located in the laundry area and shall serve only receptacle outlets in the laundry area.

A

20

235
Q

A minimum of ___ 20-ampere rated branch circuit(s) shall be provided to supply the bathroom receptacle outlet(s). Such circuit shall have no other outlets.

A

1

236
Q

Conductors in NM cable assemblies shall be rated at ___ degrees C.

A

90

237
Q

Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than ___ feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space.

A

6 feet

238
Q

Kitchen wall countertop and work surface receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than ___ inches from a receptacle.

A

24 inches

239
Q

The landing on the exterior side of the required egress door is permitted to be a maximum of ___ inches below the top of the threshold provided that the door does not swing over the landing.

A

7.75 inches

240
Q

For dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than ___ feet shall have not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance rating with exposure from the outside.

A

3 feet

241
Q

In a non sprinklered townhouse building, the common wall between units be a minimum ___ -hour ___-___ ___ wall assembly.

A

2-hour fire-resistance rated wall assembly

242
Q

For townhouse separation, a parapet is not required where the roof sheathing is fire-retardant-treaded wood for a distance of ___ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the roof within ___ feet of the common wall.

A

4 feet
4 feet

243
Q

Garages shall be separated from resistance and attics by not less than ___ inch gypsum board or equivalent applied to the garage side.

A

1/2 inch

244
Q

Enclosed space under stairs that is accessed by a door or access panel shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with ___ inch gypsum board.

A

1/2 inch

245
Q

Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index of not greater than ___.

A

200

246
Q

All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ___ percent of the floor areas of such rooms.

A

8

247
Q

For natural ventilation for habitable rooms, the minimum openable area to the outdoors shall b ___ percent of the floor area being ventilated.

A

4 percent

248
Q

Bathrooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than ___ square feet, one-half of which must be openable.

A

3

249
Q

Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is not more than ___ air changes per hour where tested, the dwelling unit shall be provided with ___-___ mechanical ventilation.

A

5
Whole-house

250
Q

Dwelling unitys shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of degrees F.

A

68

251
Q

Habitable rooms shall have a floor ares of not less than ___ square feet.

A

70

252
Q

Habitable rooms shall be not less than ___ feet in any horizontal dimension.

A

7 feet

253
Q

Habitable space, hallways and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than ___ feet.

A

7 feet

254
Q

Bathrooms, toilet rooms and laundry rooms shall have a minimum ceiling height of ___ feet ___ inches.

A

6 feet 8 inches

255
Q

For rooms with sloped ceilings, at least ___ percent of the required floor areas of the room must have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet.

A

50 percent

256
Q

Portions of basements that do not contain habitable space or hallways shall have a ceiling height of not less than ___ feet ___ inches.

A

6 feet 8 inches

257
Q

A clearance of at least ___ inches shall be provided at the front of a shower opening.

A

24 inches

258
Q

All wood beams, joists, studs and other combustible material shall have a clearance of not less than ___ inches from the front faces and sides of masonry fireplaces.

A

2 inches

259
Q

Combustible material within ___ inches of the fireplace opening shall not project more than 1/8 inch for each 1-inch distance from such an opening.

A

12 inches

260
Q

For mechanical systems, a level working space at least ___ inches deep and ___ inches wide shall be provided in front of the control side to service an appliance.

A

30 inches 30 inches

261
Q

Where mechanical equipment is located in attics, it shall not be farther than ___ feet from the attic access.

A

20 feet

262
Q

Mechanical appliances suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not less than ___ inches from the ground.

A

6 inches

263
Q

Mechanical appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less tan ___ inches above he floor in garages.

A

18 inches

264
Q

Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall be ___ inches nominal in diameter.

A

4 inches

265
Q

A 4-inch radius mitered 45-degree elbow dryer exhaust duct fitting shall reduce the maximum 35-foot length of a dryer duct by ___ feet ___ inches.

A

2 feet 6 inches

266
Q

Crimp joints for round and oval metal ducts shall be lapped not less than ___ inch(es).

A

1 inch

267
Q

For gas appliance installations using the two-permanent-openings methods for outdoor combustion air, one opening shall be within ___ inches of the top and one within ___ inches of the bottom of the space.

A

12 inches within 12 inches

268
Q

Freestanding or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than ___ inches to unprotected combustible material.

A

30 inches

269
Q

Sauna heaters shall be equipped with a thermostat that will limit room temperature to not greater than ___ degrees F.

A

194

270
Q

Boiler pressure relief valve discharge shall be piped to drains by gravity to within ___ inches of the floor or to an open receptor.

A

18 inches

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