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Building Planning Flashcards

1
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Fire blocking shall be installed horizontally at intervals not exceeding _____ feet.

A

10

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2
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Fireblocking shall consist of the following materials:

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1) 2” nominal lumber.
2) Two pieces of 1” nominal lumber with broken joint laps.
3) 3/4” wood structural panels with joints backed by 23/32” wood structures panels.
4) 3/4” particleboard with joints backed by 3/4” particle board.
5) 1/2” gypsum board.
6) 1/4” cement-based millboard.
7) Batts or blankets of mineral wool or glass fiber or other approved materials installed in such a manner as to be securely retained in place.
8) Cellulose insulation as tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263, for the specific application.

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3
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In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below the concealed space of floor-ceiling assembly ______ shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed ________.

A

draftstops

1000sqft

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4
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Draftstopping materials shall be not less than __ gypsum board, ___ wood structural panels or other approved materials adequately supported.

A

1/2”

3/8”

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5
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Bathrooms, water closet compartments or other similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in window of not less than ___ , one-half of which shall be openable. Unless ____ ____ and a local _____ system are provided.

A

artificial light

exhaust

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6
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Air intake openings shall be located not less than ____ from any hazardous or noxious contaminant, such as vents, chimneys, plumbing vents, streets, alleys, parking lots and loading docks. The exhaust from toilet rooms, bathrooms and kitchens shall not be considered hazardous or noxious. This isn’t required where the intake opening is located _____ or greater ______ the contaminant source.

A

10’
3’
below

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7
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Exhaust are shall not be directed onto ______.

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walkways

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8
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Air exhaust and intake openings that terminate outdoors shall be protected with corrosive-resistant screens having and opening size of not less than _____ and a maximum opening size of ______.

A

1/4”

1/2”

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9
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Exterior stairways shall be provided with an artificial light source located at the _____.

A

top landing

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10
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Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than _____. Except kitchens.

A

70sqft

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11
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Habitable rooms shall be not less than _____ in any horizontal dimension. Except kitchens.

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7’

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12
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Habitable space, hallways and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than ____. Bathrooms, toilet rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than _______. (There are exceptions)

A

7’

6’-8”

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13
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Toilets shall have a minimum of ____ clearance to either side measured from center of toilet and a minimum of ____ in front measured from the front of the toilet.

A

15”

21”

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14
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A vanity sink shall have a minimum ____ clearance in front of it.

A

21”

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15
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Showers shall have a minimum _____ clearance in front of opening.

A

24”

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16
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Showers shall have a minimum size of _____ by _____.

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30”

30”

17
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Emergency and escape rescue openings shall have a net clear opening of not less than _____. The net clear height of the opening shall not be less than _____ and the net clear width shall be not less than _______. Exception, grade floor openings and below-grade openings shall have a net clear opening of area of not less than _____.

A

5.7 sqft
24”
20”
5 sqft

18
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Where a window is provided as an escape and rescue opening, it shall have a sill height of not more than ______.

A

44”

19
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The horizontal area of he window well shall not be less than ____, with a horizontal projection and width of not less than _____. Exception, the ladder or steps required may encroach not more than ____ into the required dimensions of the window well.

A

9 sqft
36”
6”

20
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Window wells with a vertical depth greater than _____ shall be equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the window in the fully open position. Ladders or rungs shall have an inside width of not less than _____ , shall project not less than _____ from the wall and shall be spaced not more than _____ on center vertically for the height of the window well.

A

44”
12”
3”
18”

21
Q

Not less than ____ door shall be provided for each dwelling unit.

A

egress

22
Q

Egress doors shall be not less than ______ wide measured from the face of door and the stop.

A

32”

23
Q

The clear height of an egress door shall not be less than _____ measured from the top of the threshold and to the bottom of the stop.

A

78”

24
Q

There shall be a _____ or ______ on each side of an exterior door. Which shall not be less than the door served. They shall not have a dimension less than _______ measured in the direction of travel.

A

landing
floor
36”

25
Q

The slope at exterior landings shall not exceed ____ unit vertical in _____ units horizontal(2 percent.

A

1/4

12

26
Q

The width of a hallway shall not be less than _____.

A

3’

27
Q

Landings or floors at egress doors shall not be more than ______ from the top of the threshold. Except when the landing at the exterior does not have a door that swings over it, then it shall not be more than _______ below the top of the threshold.

A

1 1/2”

7 3/4”

28
Q

A _________ is not required where a stairway of not more than two steps is located at the exterior and the door doesn’t swing over it. (Storm and screen doors are permitted to swing over)

A

top landing

29
Q

Ramps serving the egress door required shall have a slope of not more than ___ unit vertical in ____ units horizontal(8.3%). All other ramps should have a maximum slope of ___ unit vertical in ____ units horizontal(12.5%).

A

1
12
1
8

30
Q

Required guards at open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, porches, balconies or landings, shall not be less than _____.

A

36”

31
Q

Carbon monoxide shall be provided in dwelling units where either or both of the following conditions exist.

1) The dwelling unit contains a _____ appliance.
2) The dwelling unit has an attached garage with an ____ that communicates with the dwelling unit.

A

fuel-fired

opening

32
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Address characters shall be not less than _____ in height with a strike width of not less than ____.

A

4”

1/2”

2018 IRC (5 decks)

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