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Building Flashcards

1
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Code
The purpose of this code is to establish _____________ requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare.

A

minimum

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

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restrictive

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Code
Where a referenced 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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Code
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is ____________ and complies with the ____________ of the code.

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satisfactory

intent

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

A

200

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Code

Fences that are ___________ feet or less in height do not required permits.

A

7

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True/False
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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Code
Unattached decks not exceeding __________ square feet in area, that are not more than __________ inches above grade do not require a permit.

A

200

30

(Provided the decks do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.)

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Code
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

…to the building official.

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

A

180

180 days also applies to extensions)

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Code
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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Code
When 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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Code

Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ____________ and prior to ______________.

A

complete

occupancy

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Code
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the ______________ inspection.

A

final

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Definition

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

A

Accessible

Readily Accessible signifies access without the necessity for removing a panel or similar obstruction.

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Definition
A finished or unfinished area, not considered a story, where the occupiable space is enclosed by the roof assembly above and the floor-ceiling assembly below is a __________.

A

habitable attic

Other conditions relating to occupiable floor area must also be met.

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Definition

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

A

110

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Definition

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

A

load-bearing

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Question

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

A

30 pounds per square foot

Review of tables will be useful as knowledge of many tables is necessary for the exam.

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Code
Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of __________ inch and a maximum span of __________ feet shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris regions.

A

7/16

8

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Code
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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Table
For dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than ______ feet shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from the outside.

A

3

See Note for subdivisions where all dwellings are sprinklered.

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Table
In a nonsprinklered townhouse building, the common wall between units shall be a minimum ________ -hour ________-________ ________.

A

2

fire-resistance rated

(A minimum 1-hour rated wall is required where the building is sprinklered.)

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Code
For townhouse separation, a parapet is not required when the roof sheathing is fire-retardant-treated wood for a distance of _______ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the roof within ________ feet of the wall.

A

4

4

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Code

Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for ________ ________ shall not be permitted.

A

sleeping purposes

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Code

Doors between the garage and residence shall be equipped with a __________ ___________.

A

self-closing device

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Table
Garages shall be separated from residence and attics by not less than ______-inch gypsum board or equivalent applied to the garage side.

A

1/2

Review and know this table.

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Code
Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with _________ -inch gypsum board.

A

1/2

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Code

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

A

200

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Code
In combustible construction, fireblocking shall be provided to cut off all concealed draft openings and to form an effective fire barrier between __________.

A

stories

32
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Code
All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ______ percent of the floor area of such rooms.

A

8

Review the 3 exceptions to the 8-percent requirement.

33
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Code
For natural ventilation for habitable rooms, the minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be ______ percent of the floor area being ventilated.

A

4

(Natural ventilation shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other approved openings to the outdoor air. Review the exception for mechanical ventilation.)

34
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Code
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

See exception where a local exhaust system is provided.

35
Q

Code
Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is no more than __________ air changes per hour when tested, the dwelling unit shall be provided with ________ mechanical ventilation.

A

5

whole-house

(See Section M1507.3.)

36
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Code
Dwelling units shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of _____ degrees F.
(Required where the winter design temperature in Table R301.2(1) is below 60 deg F.)

A

68

(At a point 3 feet above the floor and 2 feet from exterior walls in all habitable rooms. Portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.)

37
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Code

Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than _____ square feet.

A

70

Exception: Kitchens have no minimum area requirement.

38
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Code

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

A

7

Exception: Kitchens

39
Q

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

A

7

40
Q

Code

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

A

6

8

41
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Code
For rooms with sloped ceilings, at least _______ percent of the required floor area of the room must have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet.

A

50

42
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Code
Portions of basements that do not contain habitable space or shall have a ceiling height of not less than _______ feet _______ inches.

A

6

8

(See allowance for 6 feet 4 inches height at beams, girders and ducts.)

43
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Code

Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and ______ or ______.

A

bathtub

shower

44
Q

Code

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

A

sink

45
Q

Code

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

A

24

46
Q

Code
Showers and bathtubs with installed shower heads shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface, that shall extend to a height of not less than _______ feet above the floor.

A

6

47
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Code

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

A

hazardous location

See exceptions for decorative glazing and glazed openings through which a 3-inch diameter sphere cannot pass.

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Code
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

(See three exceptions. Section R308.4.3 Glazing in windows.)

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Q

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

A

44

50
Q

Code
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

24

20

(Exception: Grade floor openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5 sq. ft.)

51
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Code
The horizontal area of a window well serving an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be not less than ________ square feet.

A

9

A ladder is required where the vertical depth of the window well exceeds 44 inches.

52
Q

Code

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

A

drainage

53
Q

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

A

32

54
Q

Code

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

A

36

The slope of an exterior landing shall not exceed 1/4:12 [2 percent]

55
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Code
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 the door does not swing over the landing.

A

7 3/4

Storm and screen doors shall be permitted to swing over all exterior stairs and landings.

56
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Code

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

A

3

57
Q

Code

Handrails shall not project more than ______ inches on either side of the stairway.

A

4 1/2

58
Q

Code

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

A

147

59
Q

Code

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

A

Landing

(Exception: At the top of an interior flight of stairs, including stairs in an enclosed garage, provided a door does not swing over the stairs.)

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Code
For stairs with a straight run, the landing shall have a minimum dimension of ______ inches measured in the direction of travel.

A

36

61
Q

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

A

1:12

(Exception: Where it is technically infeasible to comply because of site constraints, ramps may have a maximum slope of one unit vertical in eight units horizontal [12.5-percent slope].)

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

A

36

Exception: Spiral stairs complying with Section R311.7.10.1

63
Q

Question

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

A

Yes

Shall comply with the provisions of Section R507.3

64
Q

Code

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

A

7 3/4

65
Q

Code

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

A

10

66
Q

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

A

3/8

67
Q

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

A

3/8

68
Q

Code
A nosing projection of not less than ______ inch but not more than ______ inches shall be provided on stairways with solid risers.

A

3/4

1-1/4

69
Q

Code

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

A

6

8

70
Q

Code
On spiral stairways, the minimum width shall be ______ inches. The rise shall be no more than ______ inches between treads. A minimum headroom of ______ feet ______ inches shall be provided.

A

26

9-1/2

6 ft.

6

(Each treat having a 7-1/2” minimum tread width at 12” from the narrow edge.)

71
Q

Code

Handrails height shall be a minimum of ______ inches and a maximum of ______ inches.

A

34

38

(Review the exceptions.)

72
Q

Code

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

A

1-1/2

73
Q

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

A

1-1/4

2

74
Q

Code
Open sided walking surfaces located more than ______ inches above the floor or grade below, shall have guards not less than ______ inches in height.

A

30

36

(Walking surface height is measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches horizontally to the edge of the open side.)

75
Q

Code
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

See the two exceptions.

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