General Questions Flashcards
What is the minimum thickness face-to-face required for a wall constructed from solid sand-lightweight concrete to have a fire resistance rating of 4 hours?
A. 8.3 inches
B. 5.4 inches
C. 4.2 inches
D. 3.0 inches
B - 5.4 inches
TABLE 721.1(3) Rated Fire-Resistance Periods For Various Walls And Partitions, Item number 4-1.1
The use of a solid or liquid hazardous material involving a closed vessel or system that remains closed during normal operations where vapors emitted by the product are not liberated outside of the vessel or system, and the product is not exposed to the atmosphere during normal operations; and all uses of compressed gases.
A. Open System
B. Encapsulated System
C. Concealed System
D. Closed System
D - Closed System
Section 202 Definitions
Mastics and caulking materials applied to provide flexible seals between
components of exterior wall construction.
A. is allowed in Type I construction
B. is not allowed in Type I construction
C. is a non-hazardous material
D. is not a good practice
**A - is allowed in Type I
construction **
603.1 Allowable materials. 16.
Where more than one exit is required, they are to be so arranged that it is
possible to travel in either direction from any point in a mall to separate exits. The
minimum width of an exit passageway or corridor from a mall is
A. 144 inches
B. 100 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 66 inches
D - 66 inches
402.8.6 Access to exits
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems,
pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow
switches on all sprinkler systems must be ______________ supervised by a listed
fire alarm control unit. Exceptions ignored.
A. manually
B. hydraulically
C. pneumatically
D. electrically
D - electrically
[F] 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision
and alarms.
Projections into the required width at each handrail must not exceed _____
at or below the handrail height.
A. 1.5 inches
B. 3 inches
C. 4.5 inches
D. 7 inches
C - 4.5 inches
1014.8 Projections
What is the allowable area of a Group F-2 single story building of Type IIIB
Construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?
A. 18,000 square feet
B. 18,000 square feet
C. 36,000 square feet
D. 72,000 square feet
D - 72,000 square feet
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE AREA
FACTOR (At = NS, S1, S13R, or SM, as
applicable) IN SQUARE FEET
Openings in wood shear panels that materially affect their strength must be
fully detailed on the plans, and must have their edges _______________
A. adequately reinforced to transfer all shearing stresses.
B. H-molded
C. reinforced with steel angle
D. doubled up
A - adequately reinforced to
transfer all shearing
stresses.
2305.1.1 Openings in shear panels
The aggregate area of penthouses and other enclosed rooftop structures
may not exceed __________ the area of the supporting roof deck.
A. one-quarter
B. one-third
C. one-half
D. two-thirds
B - one-third
Section 1510 Rooftop Structures 1510.1.1
Area limitation
A poured concrete basement wall is 7 feet high and 7.5 inches thick. The
lateral backfill soil load is 60 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet. What is
the required re-bar size and spacing?
A. #6 at 48”
B. #7 at 39”
C. #7 at 60”
D. Plain Concrete no re-bar required
A - #6 at 48”
TABLE 1807.1.6.2 Concrete Foundation
Walls
The minimum width of means of egress doors openings must be sufficient
for the occupant load thereof and must provide a minimum clear opening width of
_____________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 32 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 44 inches
A - 32 inches
1010.1.1 Size of doors.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire walls are required to have sufficient structural stability under fire
conditions to _____________ construction on either side without collapse of the
wall for the duration of time indicated by the required fire-resistance rating.
A. retard collapse of
B. totally support the
C. allow collapse of
D. brace the elements of
C - allow collapse of
706.2 Structural stability.
Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts will
be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush
bolts has no _____________ or surface-mounted hardware.
A. doorknob
B. keylock
C. hinge bolts
D. removable obstructions
A - doorknob
1010.1.9.4 Locks and latches.3
Where wood structural panel sheathing not as the exposed finish,
______________________________.
A. must be of a type manufactured with exterior glue (Exposure 1 or
Exterior)
B. must have an exterior exposure durability classification
C. may of a type manufactured with interior glue
D. must be a minimum of 7/16” thick
A - must be of a type
manufactured with exterior
glue (Exposure 1 or
Exterior)
2304.6.1 Wood structural panel
sheathing.
Any attic space having a clear height of 30 inches or more is required to
have an access opening of not less than ________________________ .
A. 22 inches by 24 inches
B. 22 inches by 30 inches
C. 18 inches by 24 inches
D. 20 inches by 30 inches
D - 20 inches by 30 inches
1208.2 Attic spaces.
Non separated occupancies must be individually classified in accordance
with Section 302.1. The requirements of the IBC code shall apply to each portion
of the building based on the occupancy classification of that space except that the
most _________ applicable provisions of Section 403 and Chapter 9 shall apply to
the building or portion thereof in which the no separated occupancies are located.
A. restrictive
B. convenient
C. lenient
D. none of the above
A - restrictive
508.3.1 Occupancy classification.
In reference to signage in Covered Mall Buildings. Plastic signs shall not
exceed __________ of the wall area facing the mall.
A. 20 percent
B. 30 percent
C. 40 percent
D. 50 percent
A - 20 percent
402.6.4.1 Area.
An exit component that is separated from other interior spaces of a building
or structure by fire-resistance-rated construction and opening protectives, and
provides for a protected path of egress travel in a horizontal direction to the exit
discharge or the public way.
A. exit passageway
B. exit enclosure
C. exit access
D. exit discharge
A - exit passageway
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
_________________ construction is that type of construction in which the
exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements
are of any material permitted by the code.
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
C - Type III
602.3 Type III.
In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Anchor building means of egress.
Required means of egress for anchor buildings must be provided
__________________ from the mall means of egress system. The occupant load
of anchor buildings opening into the mall will not be included in determining means
of egress requirements for the mall.
A. within 1000 feet
B. within 500 feet
C. independently
D. within 1500 feet
C - independently
402.8.4.1 Anchor building means of
egress.
The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings
shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in _________
horizontal
A. 20 units
B. 5 units
C. 8 units
D. 10 units
D - 10 units
1809.3 Stepped footings.
The application of a new protective roof coating over an existing
____________________ is permitted without tear off of existing roof coverings.
A. protective roof coating, mineral or modified bitumen roofing
B. metal roof panel or metal roof shingles
C. built-up roof, surfaced roll roofing, or thermoset and thermoplastic singleply roofing
D. spray polyurethane foam roofing system or spray polyurethane foam
roofing system
E. any of the above
E - any of the above
1511.3.1 Roof recover
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, shaft enclosure penetrations other than those
____________________________________ are not permitted.
A. for heating and cooling
B. necessary communication wiring
C. necessary for alarm systems
D. necessary for the purpose of the shaft
D - necessary for the purpose
of the shaft
713.8.1 Prohibited penetrations.
Stair treads and risers must be of uniform size and shape. The tolerance
between the largest and smallest riser or between the largest and smallest tread
depth at the walk line within any flight of stairs may not exceed _________ in any
flight of stairs. Exceptions ignored.
A. 1/8 inch
B. 3/8 inch
C. 7/16 inch
D. 1/2 inch
B - 3/8 inch
1011.5.4 Dimensional uniformity.
In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Assembly occupancies with an
occupant load of ___________ or more must be so located in the covered mall
building that their entrance will be immediately adjacent to a principal entrance to
the mall and shall have not less than one-half of their required means of egress
opening directly to the exterior of the covered mall building.
A. 100 persons
B. 500 persons
C. 1000 persons
D. 1500 persons
B - 500 persons
402.8.4 Arrangements of means of
egress.
An exterior area for assisted rescue is to be open to the outside air. The
sides other than the separation walls must be at least ________ open, and the
open area is to be distributed so as to minimize the accumulation of smoke or
toxic gases.
A. 10 percent
B. 30 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 70 percent
C - 50 percent
1009.7.3 Openness
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, shaft enclosures are to be constructed of materials permitted by the
______________________.
A. UBC
B. buildings type of construction
C. non-combustible materials list
D. design engineer
B - buildings type of
construction
713.3 Materials.
Fasteners used for the attachment of gypsum board to a horizontal
diaphragm ceiling must be spaced not more than _________ on center (o.c.) at all
supports, including perimeter blocking, and not more than ________ from the
edges and ends of the gypsum board.
A. 4 inches, 1/2 inch
B. 7 inches, 3/8 inch
C. 9 inches, 3/8 inch
D. 10 inches, 1/2 inch
B - 7 inches, 3/8 inch
2508.6.4 Fasteners.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, flexible ducts and air connectors may not pass through
_______________________________.
A. any fire rated wall
B. any fire rated ceiling
C. any fire rated floor
D. any fire-resistance-rated assembly
E. all of the above
E - all of the above
717.7 Flexible ducts and air connectors
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction in Seismic Design Categories A, B and C , spacing of
edge nailing for required wall bracing may not exceed ____________ o.c. along
the foundation plate and the top plate of the cripple wall.
A. 4 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 10 inches
B - 6 inches
2308.6.6.1 Cripple wall bracing in Seismic
Design Categories A, B and C.
The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational,
supervision or personal care services for more than ______ older than _______ ,
shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
A. ten children, 2 years of age
B. six children, 2 1/2 years of age
C. twelve children, 2 years of age
D. five children, 2 1/2 years of age
D - five children, 2 1/2 years of
age
305.2 Day care.
The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or
portion thereof is designed.
A. legal group
B. public access
C. max occupancy
D. occupant load
D - occupant load
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an
individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R or I-1 occupancies, the smoke
alarms must be _____________________ in such a manner that the activation of
one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit.
A. installed
B. separated
C. transmitted
D. interconnected
D - interconnected
[F] 907.2.10.5 Interconnection.
Guards are required along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines,
industrial equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and landings which are located
more than _________ above the floor or grade below. Exceptions ignored.
A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 40 inches
C - 30 inches
1015.2 Where required
What is the maximum allowable distance, in masonry wall construction
between lateral supports?
A. 20 feet
B. 24 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 60 feet
B - 24 feet
2109.2.4.4 Wall thickness
The minimum width of exit passageways may not be less than
____________, Exceptions ignored.
A. 38 inches
B. 44 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
B - 44 inches
1028.4.1 Width or capacity.
In assembly seating the aisle width must provide sufficient egress capacity
for the number of persons accommodated by the ____________ area served by
the aisle.
A. building
B. seating
C. open
D. catchment
D - catchment
1029.9.2 Aisle catchment area.
Deferral of any submittal of plan items for a permit must have the prior
approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible
charge must list the deferred submittals on the _______________________ for
review by the building official.
A. deferrals board
B. construction documents
C. schedule of submittals
D. plot plan
B - construction documents
[A]107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals.
In other than dwelling units, toilet and bathing room floor finish materials
must have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface and the intersections of such
floors with walls must have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base that
extends upward onto the walls at least ___________.
A. 3 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 5 inches
D. 6 inches
B - 4 inches
1209.2.1 Floors and wall bases.
If an elevator service in the building provides an accessible route only to the
lowest story containing dwelling or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a
residence, only the units on that story which are intended to be occupied as a
residence are required to be __________ units.
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D
B - Type B
1107.7.3 Elevator service to the lowest
story with units.
A rigid felted thermal insulation board consisting of either felted mineral
fiber or cellular beads of expanded aggregate formed into flat rectangular units.
A. OSB
B. mineral board
C. sheetrock
D. Celotex
B - mineral board
Chapter 2, Definitions.
The stopping of plumbing leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
provided does not require a permit, however, if any concealed trap, drain pipe,
water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to
remove and replace the same with new material, such work is to be considered as
new work and a permit must obtained and inspections made as provided in the
code.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A - TRUE
[A]105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Plumbing (1.)
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire-protection-rated glazing used in fire window assemblies located
in fire partitions and fire barriers is limited to use in assemblies with a maximum
fire-resistance rating of ____________.
A. 1 hour
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2.5 hours
A - 1 hour
716.3.2.1 Interior fire window assemblies.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire walls, where combustible members frame into hollow walls or
walls of hollow units, hollow spaces must be solidly filled for the full thickness of
the wall and for a distance not less than 4 inches __________________________
the structural members, with noncombustible materials approved for fireblocking.
A. above
B. below
C. between
D. All of the above
D - All of the above
706.7 Combustible framing in fire walls.
Group A-3 occupancies where the fire area exceeds _____________ will
require an automatic sprinkler system.
A. 10000 square feet
B. 12000 square feet
C. 14000 square feet
D. 16000 square feet
B - 12000 square feet
[F]903.2.1.3 Group A-3., 1.
Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy must have the
occupant load of the room or space posted in a ______________________, near
the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space.
A. illuminated sign holder
B. exit sign enclosure
C. orderly manner
D. conspicuous place
D - conspicuous place
1004.9 Posting of occupant load.
Where masonry is used as veneer for a framed chimney, through flashing
and ___________ must be provided as required by Chapter 14 of the code.
A. rain venting
B. insulation
C. soldering
D. weep holes
D - weep holes
2113.10.1 Masonry veneer chimneys.
Chimneys must extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of the building
within 10 feet, but shall be not less than _________ above the highest point where
the chimney passes through the roof.
A. 2 feet
B. 3 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 5 feet
B - 3 feet
2113.9 Termination.
Where a building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with the code, the fire separation distance will be
permitted to be reduced to not less than ___________.
A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 40 feet
B - 20 feet
1406.11.4.1 Minimum fire separation
distance, Exception:
Finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or less in diameter and
which, when dispersed in air in the proper proportions, could be ignited by a flame,
spark or other source of ignition.
A. Combustible Fibers
B. Combustible Dust
C. Combustible Liquid
D. Combustible Film
B - Combustible Dust
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction, in exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud is
permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding _______ of its width.
Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater than _______ of the width of
the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions not supporting loads other than the
weight of the partition.
A. 40 percent, 25 percent
B. 30 percent, 50 percent
C. 25 percent, 40 percent
D. 35 percent, 50 percent
C - 25 percent, 40 percent
2308.5.9 Cutting and notching
Kiosks or similar structures located within a mall are to be provided with
___________________ .
A. covered roofs
B. approved automatic sprinkler system and detection devices
C. location maps indicating where the restrooms are located
D. signs posting the hours of the mall
B - approved automatic
sprinkler system and
detection devices
402.6.2 Kiosks.
Adobe building block units may not have a moisture content exceeding
_________.
A. 10 percent by weight
B. 15 percent by weight
C. 8 percent by weight
D. 4 percent by weight
D - 4 percent by weight
2109.3.1.3 Moisture content
requirements.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, the fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation
distance of _____________or less shall be rated for exposure to fire from both
sides.
A. 3 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 5 feet
D. 10 feet
D - 10 feet
705.5 Fire-resistance ratings
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, parapets must have the same fire-resistance rating as that required
for the supporting wall, and on any side adjacent to a roof surface, it must have
noncombustible faces for the uppermost _________________, including counter
flashing and coping materials.
A. 18 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 54 inches
D. 72 inches
A - 18 inches
705.11.1 Parapet construction.
Interior wall and ceiling finishes are classified in accordance with NFPA 286
and these materials are grouped in the classes in accordance with their
_______________________________ indexes.
A. thickness and texture
B. flame spread and smoke-developed
C. modulus of elasticity
D. shear wall properties
B - flame spread and smoke-developed
803.1.1 Interior wall and ceiling finish
materials.
What is the maximum allowable span for floor joist of #1 Douglas Fir-Larch
2X10s spaced 16 inches o.c. in residential sleeping areas, live load = 30 psf, L/D =
360, dead load = 20 psf.
A. 18 feet 5 inches
B. 21 feet 4 inches
C. 14 feet 5 inches
D. 16 feet 5 inches
D - 16 feet 5 inches
Table 2308.4.2.1(1) Floor Joist Spans For
Common Lumber Species
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, the fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation
distance of __________ than 10 feet shall be rated for exposure to fire from the
inside.
A. less
B. greater
C. 10 feet or less
D. 20 feet or less
B - greater
705.5 Fire-resistance ratings.
What is the maximum allowable span for ceiling joist of #3 Southern Pine
2X6s spaced 24 inches o.c. live load = 10 psf, L/D = 240, dead load = 5 psf? The
area above the ceiling in uninhabitable and there is no storage area.
A. 10 feet 6 inches
B. 11 feet 5 inches
C. 12 feet 6 inches
D. 13 feet 7 inches
A - 10 feet 6 inches
Table 2308.7.1(1) Ceiling Joist Spans For Common Lumber Species
A material, device or construction installed to restrict the movement of air
within open spaces of concealed areas of building components such as crawl
spaces, floor/ceiling assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies and attics.
A. firestop
B. draftstop
C. smokestop
D. damper
B - draftstop
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Where required, the special inspection of concrete elements of buildings
and structures and concreting operations will be in accordance with
___________________.
A. the designer
B. the building inspector
C. the general contractor
D. the IBC Chapter 17
D - the IBC Chapter 17
1903.2 Special inspection.
A hand held portable fire extinguisher is installed in a Class C fire hazard
area. The extinguisher’s weight is 44 lbs. What is the maximum allowable height
that this fire extinguisher can be installed above the floor.
A. 5 feet
B. 3.5 feet
C. 4 inches
D. 36 inches
B - 3.5 feet
[F] 906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing more
than 40 pounds.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, draftstopping shall be installed to subdivide floor/ceiling assemblies.
In other than Group R occupancies, draftstopping must be installed to subdivide
combustible floor/ceiling assemblies so that horizontal floor areas do not exceed
________________.
A. 500 square feet
B. 750 square feet
C. 1,000 square feet
D. 2,000 square feet
C - 1,000 square feet
718.3 Draftstopping in floors.
What is the fire resistance rating requirement for the primary structural
frame including columns, girders, trusses excluding roof support members in a
Type I-B structure?
A. 0 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
C - 2 hours
TABLE 601 Fire-Resistance Rating
Requirements For Building Elements
(Hours)
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction studs are to be placed with their wide dimension
perpendicular to the wall. Not less than __________ must be installed at each
corner of an exterior wall. Exceptions ignored.
A. 2 studs
B. 3 studs
C. 4 studs
D. 5 studs
**B - 3 studs **
2308.5.2 Framing details
The minimum width of each means of egress door opening must be
sufficient for the occupant load thereof and provide a clear width of not less than
_______ . Exceptions ignored.
A. 24 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 42 inches
B - 32 inches
1010.1.1 Size of doors.
A poured concrete basement wall is 10 feet high and 9.5 inches thick. The
lateral backfill soil load is 60 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 4 feet. What is
the required re-bar size and spacing.
A. #5 at 43”
B. #7 at 39”
C. #6 at 43”
D. Plain Concrete no re-bar required
D - Plain Concrete no re-bar
required
TABLE 1807.1.6.2 Concrete Foundation
Walls
Water-resistant gypsum backing board may not be used where there will be
direct exposure to __________ or in areas subject to continuous high humidity.
A. heat
B. water
C. air conditioning
D. fumes
B - water
2509.3 Limitations.
The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest
roof surface.
A. story height
B. building height
C. building dimension
D. straight rise
B - building height
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building
or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of persons for
purposes such as _______________________________.
A. civic functions
B. social functions
C. food or drink consumption
D. religious functions
E. All the above
E - All the above
303.1 Assembly Group A
For floors and ceilings through which fireplaces pass the fireblocking of
spaces between wood joists, beams or headers must be to a minimum depth of
____ and may only be placed on strips of metal or metal lath laid across the
spaces between combustible material and the chimney.
A. 1inch
B. 2 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches
A - 1inch
2111.13 Fireplace fireblocking.
Mineral-surfaced roll roofing may not be applied on roof slopes below
_________ vertical in 12 units horizontal.
A. 1/4 unit
B. 1/2 unit
C. 1 unit
D. 2 units
C - 1 unit
1507.6.2 Deck slope
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, which of the following is not listed as a draftstopping material.
A. 0.5-inch gypsum board
B. 0.012 aluminum foil
C. 0.375-inch particleboard
D. 0.375-inch wood structural panel
B - 0.012 aluminum foil
718.3.1 Draftstopping materials
Chapter 18 of the IBC (International Building Code) deals with the
requirements of _________________.
A. exterior walls
B. soils and foundations
C. preformed floors
D. girders
B - soils and foundations
CHAPTER 18 Soils And Foundations
The time period that the penetration firestop system, including the
penetrating item, limits the maximum temperature rise to 325°F (163°C) above its
initial temperature through the penetration on the nonfire side when tested in
accordance with ASTM E 814 or UL 1479.
A. A rating
B. C rating
C. F rating
D. T rating
D - T rating
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Every dwelling unit is required to have at least one room that is not less
than 120 square feet of net floor area. Other habitable rooms are required to have
a net floor area of not less than 70 square feet except for
______________________.
A. living rooms
B. bedrooms
C. kitchens
D. dens
C - kitchens
1207.3 Room area. Exception
The minimum headroom in all parts of the means of egress ramp may not
be less than ______ above the finished floor of the ramp run and any intermediate
landings.. Exceptions ignored.
A. 78 inches
B. 6 feet 8 inches
C. 80 inches
D. B or C
D - B or C
1012.5.2 Headroom.
Any combination of a fire door, frame, hardware, and other accessories that
together provide a specific degree of fire protection to the opening.
A. fire door assembly
B. fire damper
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop
A - fire door assembly
Chapter 2, Definitions.
A ______________polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less
than 6 inches shall be placed between the base course or subgrade and the
concrete floor slab, or other approved equivalent methods or materials shall be
used to retard vapor transmission through the floor slab.
A. 3-mil
B. 6-mil
C. 8-mil
D. 10-mil
B - 6-mil
1907.1Minimum Slab Provisions, General
An automatic sprinkler system must be provided for Group A-5 occupancies
in accessory use areas in excess of _______________.
A. 1000 square feet
B. 2000 square feet
C. 3000 square feet
D. 4000 square feet
A - 1000 square feet
[F] 903.2.1.5 Group A-5.
Stair riser heights shall be _______ maximum and _______ minimum. Stair
tread depths shall be _______ minimum. Exceptions ignored.
A. 8 inches, 6 inches, 10 inches
B. 7 inches, 6 inches, 12 inches
C. 8 inches, 7 inches, 11 inches
D. 7 inches, 4 inches, 11 inches
D - 7 inches, 4 inches, 11
inches
1011.5.2 Riser height and tread depth.
The space surrounding a chimney lining system or vent installed within a
masonry chimney shall be allowed to contain the installation of a separate flue
lining used to vent another appliance or fireplace.
A. This is True
B. This is False
A - This is True
2113.14 Multiple flues.
A manual actuation fire-extinguishing device must be located at or near a
means of egress from the cooking area not less than ______ and not more than
_______ from the kitchen exhaust system. Exception ignored.
A. 5 feet, 10 feet
B. 10 feet, 15 feet
C. 10 feet, 20 feet
D. 15 feet, 25 feet
C - 10 feet, 20 feet
[F] 904.12.1 Manual system operation.
The minimum thickness of hardboard siding c on the exterior of a building is
__________________.
A. 0.25 inches
B. 0.5 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches
A - 0.25 inches
Table 1404.2 Minimum Thickness Of
Weather Coverings
The face of an exit sign illuminated from an external source shall have an
intensity of not less than ___________________.
A. 1 foot-candle
B. 3 foot-candles
C. 5 foot-candles
D. 8 foot-candles
C - 5 foot-candles
1013.6.2 Exit sign illumination.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, ducts and air transfer openings of fire barriers must be protected with
_________________,
A. non-flammable materials
B. listed fire dampers
C. materials that will not burn through
D. firestops
B - listed fire dampers
717.5.2 Fire barriers.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, where required in the code, doors in smoke partitions must be
_____________________________________________.
A. a minimum of 24 inches wide
B. made of non-combustible material
C. self-closing or automatic-closing
D. steel or wood with a gypsum core.
C - self-closing or automatic-closing
710.5.2.3 Self- or automatic-closing
doors
Permit fees are not refunded unless:
A. The applicant changes his mind on starting the project.
B. The permit is rejected.
C. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
D. The applicant has just cause for a refund.
C - The building official is
authorized to establish a
refund policy
[A]109.6 Refunds.
Guards must be provided where appliances, equipment, fans, roof hatch
openings or other components that require service are located within ________ of
a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is
located more than _______ above the floor, roof or grade below.
A. 10 feet, 48 inches
B. 8 feet, 30 inches
C. 8, 24 inches
D. 10 feet, 30 inches
D - 10 feet, 30 inches
1015.6 Mechanical equipment, systems
and devices.
Artificial light must be provided that is adequate to provide an average
illumination of _____ over the area of the room at a height of _____ above the
floor level.
A. 5 foot-candles, 24 inches
B. 10 foot-candles, 30 inches
C. 10 foot-candles, 6 inches
D. 30 foot-candles, 10 inches
B - 10 foot-candles, 30 inches
1204.3 Artificial light
The building official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a
certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of the code
wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof
is in _____________ of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the
code.
A. violation
B. compliance
C. partial compliance
D. direct compliance
A - violation
[A]111.4 Revocation
The building official has the authority to authorize
___________________________ the building, structure or system regulated by
the code and the codes referenced in case of emergency where necessary to
eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.
A. property seizures of
B. disconnection of utility service to
C. warrants to the owner of
D. an order for extreme prejudice to the owner of
B - disconnection of utility
service to
[A]112.3 Authority to disconnect service
utilities.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction what is the maximum laterally unsupported height (in feet)
of a 2x4 stud in a nonbearing wall.
A. 10 feet
B. 14 feet
C. 16 feet
D. 20 feet
B - 14 feet
TABLE 2308.5.1 SIZE, HEIGHT AND
SPACING OF WOOD STUDS
Parapet walls shall be properly coped with noncombustible, weatherproof
materials of a width _______________.
A. of 8 inches minimum
B. no less than the thickness of the parapet wall
C. of 12 inches minimum
D. none of these
B - no less than the thickness
of the parapet wall
1503.3 Coping.
Assembly areas with less than ___________ and which are accessory to
another occupancy are not assembly occupancies.
A. 250 square feet
B. 500 square feet
C. 750 square feet
D. 1000 square feet
C - 750 square feet
303.1.2 Small assembly spaces.
The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation must be sloped away
from the building at a slope of not less than one unit vertical in _________
horizontal for a minimum distance of _____ feet measured perpendicular to the
face of the wall.
A. 20 units, 10 feet
B. 10 units, 20 feet
C. 20 units, 30 feet
D. 30 units, 20 feet
A - 20 units, 10 feet
1804.4 Site grading.
What is the minimum net thickness (inches) of lumber applied to a floor and
placed perpendicular to supports 24 inches o.c.? The lumber has been surfaced
dry.
A. 25/32 inch
B. 5/8 inch
C. 7/8 inch
D. 3/4 inch
D - 3/4 inch
Table 2304.8(1) Allowable Spans For
Lumber Floor And Roof Sheathing
Wood framing members, including wood sheathing, which rest on exterior
foundation walls and are less than ____ from exposed earth must be of naturally
durable or preservative-treated wood.
A. 1 inch
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 12 inches
C - 8 inches
2304.12.1.2 Wood supported by exterior
foundation walls.
A listed device, installed in ducts and air transfer openings, designed to
close automatically upon detection of heat, to interrupt migratory airflow, and to
restrict the passage of flame. Fire dampers are classified for use in either static
systems that will automatically shut down in the event of a fire, or in a dynamic
system that continues to operate during a fire. A dynamic fire damper is tested and
rated for closure under airflow.
A. fire block
B. fire damper
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop
B - fire damper
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Combustible framing must be not less than ______________ nominal, but
may not be less than the distance specified in Sections 2111 and 2113 and the
International Mechanical Code, from flues, chimneys and fireplaces, and 6 inches
away from flue openings.
A. 6 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 2 inches
D - 2 inches
2304.5 Framing around flues and
chimneys.
If a self-service storage facility has 300 individual self-storage spaces how
many accessible self-storage facilities are required.
A. 1 space
B. 5 spaces
C. 12 spaces
D. 16 spaces
C - 12 spaces
Table 1108.3 Accessible Self-Service
Storage Facilities: 10, plus 2% of total
number of units over 200: 10 + .02x(300-
200) =12
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
hardboard siding applied directly to the studs must be nailed a minimum of
_________ oc.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 16
D. 24
C - 16
Table 2308.6.3(5) Hardboard Siding
What is the minimum required depth of footings below the undisturbed
ground surface?
A. 6 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
D - 12 inches
1809.4 Depth and width of footings.
A “phased approval” permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or
structure may proceed at the __________ risk with the building operation and
without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
A. holders
B. owners
C. contractors
D. building officials
A - holders
[A]107.3.3 Phased approval
Guards for open-sided walking surfaces for occupancies in Group R-3 not
more than three stories above grade in height and within individual dwelling units
in occupancies in Group R-2 not more than three stories above grade in height
with separate means of egress, required guards may not be less than 36 inches in
height measured ______________ above the adjacent walking surfaces or
adjacent fixed seating.
A. horizontally
B. at a 90 degree angle
C. diagonally
D. vertically
D - vertically
1015.3 Height. Exceptions 1.
What is the allowable area of a single story Group A-1 building of Type IIB
Construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?
A. 17,500 square feet
B. 18,500 square feet
C. 34,000 square feet
D. 70, 000 square feet
C - 34,000 square feet
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE AREA
FACTOR (At = NS, S1, S13R, or SM, as
applicable) IN SQUARE FEET
- In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction a hole not greater in diameter than ________ of the stud
width is permitted to be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes not greater than
________ of the width of the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions or in any
wall where each bored stud is doubled, provided not more than two such
successive doubled studs are so bored.
A. 25 percent, 40 percent
B. 30 percent, 40 percent
C. 40 percent, 60 percent
D. 50 percent, 75 percent
C - 40 percent, 60 percent
2308.5.10 Bored holes.
In conventional light-frame construction, where roof trusses are used and
are installed perpendicular to an exterior braced wall line, lateral forces must be
transferred from the roof diaphragm to the braced wall by blocking of the ends of
the trusses or by other approved methods providing equivalent lateral force
transfer. Blocking is required to be a minimum of ______________ nominal in
thickness and equal to the depth of the truss at the wall line.
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 3.5 inches
D. 4 inches
B - 2 inches
2308.6.7.2 Top plate connection
What is the required separation of occupancies (hours) between a Group A
and Group M? The Buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system.
A. 1hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. NP (Not Permitted)
A - 1hour
TABLE 508.4 Required Separation Of
Occupancies (Hours)
A building permit issued will become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by the permit is commenced within ____________ after its issuance, or
if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a
period of ______________ after the time the work is commenced. The building
official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods
not more than ____________ each.
A. 180 days, 180 days, 180 days
B. 365 days, 180 days, 180 days
C. 270 days, 2 years, 2 years
D. 2 years, 2 years, 180 days
A - 180 days, 180 days, 180
days
[A]105.5 Expiration.
The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of
occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit,
provided that such portion or portions ________________________.
A. completely finished
B. approved by the owner, contractor and building official.
C. have no exposed electrical connections.
D. shall be occupied safely
D - shall be occupied safely
[A]111.3 Temporary occupancy.
A fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials designed to restrict the
spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.
A. fire block
B. fire damper
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop
C - fire barrier
Chapter 2, Definitions
Where drinking fountains are required, no fewer than ___________ drinking
fountains must be provided. Exceptions ignored.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
B - two
1109.5.1 Minimum number
A reinforced 8” masonry foundation wall is 8 feet high. The lateral backfill
soil load is 60 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet. What is the required rebar size and spacing.
A. #4 at 48”
B. #5 at 48”
C. #6 at 48”
D. #7 at 48”
D - #7 at 48”
TABLE 1807.1.6.3(2) 8-Inch Masonry
Foundation Walls With Reinforcement
Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the side and have a ________
of fireclay, rigid refractory material or metal that will prevent the connector from
pulling out of the inlet or from extending beyond the wall of the liner.
A. funnel
B. fire door
C. vent
D. thimble
D - thimble
2113.17 Inlet
A fire-resistance-rated wall having protected openings, which restricts the
spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof,
with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of
construction on either side without collapse of the wall.
A. fire wall
B. fire barrier
C. fire stop
D. fire block
A - fire wall
Chapter 2, Definitions.
The construction documents filed when applying for a permit must include
______________________________ that provides supporting documentation that
any proposed penetration and opening in the exterior wall envelope by equipment
described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the
exterior wall envelope.
A. engineering calculations and approval stamps
B. manufacturer’s installation instructions
C. all UL listed systems used in the building
D. detail drawing done by an licensed design professional
B - manufacturer’s installation
instructions
[A]107.2.4 Exterior wall envelope.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, where fire shutters of the rolling type are installed, such shutters
must include approved _________________ devices.
A. fire blocking system
B. smoke detection
C. automatic-closing
D. temperature triggering
C - automatic-closing
716.2.8 Rolling fire shutters.
The minimum slope for lapped, nonsoldered seam metal roofs without
applied lap sealant shall be __________ vertical in 12 units horizontal.
A. 2 units
B. 3 units
C. 4 units
D. 5 units
B - 3 units
1507.4.2 Deck slope.
The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection
agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to
______________.
A. education
B. licensing
C. experience
D. qualifications and reliability
D - qualifications and reliability
[A]110.4 Inspection agencies.
With respect to masonry fireplaces, cleanout openings, located within
foundation walls below fireboxes, when provided, must be equipped with
________________________ and frames constructed to remain tightly closed,
except when in use.
A. ferrous metal or masonry doors
B. glass doors
C. aluminum metal or masonry doors
D. any of these
A - ferrous metal or masonry
doors
2111.3.1 Ash dump cleanout.
The area of a nonsprinklered, one story group F-2 or S-2 building is not
limited when the building is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not
less than _________ in width.
A. 36 feet
B. 40 feet
C. 60 feet
D. 100 feet
C - 60 feet
507.3 Nonsprinklered, one story.
Mirrors and other glass panels mounted or hung on a surface that provides
a ______________ support is not considered hazardous location.
A. perimeter frame
B. bottom and top
C. hinged
D. continuous backing
D - continuous backing
2406.1 Human impact loads. Exception
n a Group H-5 classified facility, what is the occupancy hazard
classification of service corridors as it applies to design criteria?
A. Extra Hazard Group 2
B. Ordinary Hazard Group 2
C. Ordinary Hazard Group 3
D. Ordinary Hazard Group 1
B - Ordinary Hazard Group 2
[F] TABLE 903.2.5.2 Group H-5 Sprinkler
Design Criteria
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, in combustible construction, _________________ must be installed
to cut off concealed draft openings (both vertical and horizontal) to form an
effective barrier between floors, between a top story and a roof or attic space.
A. insulation
B. sheet metal
C. fireblocking
D. sheet rock
C - fireblocking
718.2 Fireblocking.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
_____________________________________________ any building, structure or
equipment regulated by the code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in
violation of any of the provisions of the code.
A. erect or construct
B. alter
C. extend, repair, or move
D. remove, demolish or occupy
E. All of the Above
E - All of the Above
[A]114.1 Unlawful acts.
The period of time that an opening protective will maintain the ability to
confine a fire as determined by tests prescribed in Section 715. Ratings are stated
in hours or minutes.
A. Fire Protection Rating
B. Fire Barrier Time
C. Firestop Time
D. Fireblocking Time
A - Fire Protection Rating
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Where a maximum one-story above grade plane Group S-2 parking garage,
enclosed or open, or combination thereof, of Type I construction or open of Type
IV construction, with grade entrance, is provided under a building of Group R, the
number of stories to be used in determining the minimum type of construction shall
be measured from _________________________________.
A. the grade plane
B. the floor below such a parking area
C. the floor above such a parking area
D. the average flood plane plus 20 feet.
C - the floor above such a
parking area
510.4 Parking beneath Group R
The distance measured from the building face to the closest interior lot line,
or to the centerline of a street, an alley or public way or to an imaginary line
between two buildings on the property.
A. fire separation distance
B. building set back
C. minimum wall distance
D. allowable building line
A - fire separation distance
Chapter 2, Definitions.
A wood structural panel that is a mat-formed product composed of thin
rectangular wood strands or wafers arranged in oriented layers.
A. plywood
B. oriented strand board
C. plycore
D. particle board
B - oriented strand board
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Unsafe structures must be ______________________________________,
as the building official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A
vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
A. imploded
B. immediately removed without exception
C. seized by the federal government and sold to the highest bidder.
D. taken down and removed or made safe
D - taken down and removed
or made safe
[A]116.1 Conditions.
Nursing homes must be equipped with ______________________ in
corridors. Exceptions ignored
A. a manual fire alarm system
B. a manual emergency lighting system
C. a voice alarm system
D. an automatic smoke detection system
D - an automatic smoke
detection system
[F] 907.2.6.2 Group I-2
No person may make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or
power to any building or system that is regulated by the code for which a permit is
required, _____________________________________
A. until released by the building official.
B. until released by the public utility.
C. until the contractor, electrician, plumber or other professional in charge
of the applicable utilization equipment approves.
D. until a reasonable person deems it to be safe.
A - until released by the
building official.
[A]112.1 Connection of service utilities.
Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors are required to have a
ceiling height of not less than _______________ above the finished floor.
Exceptions excluded.
A. 8 feet
B. 7 feet 6 inches
C. 7 feet
D. 6 feet 8 inches
B - 7 feet 6 inches
1207.2 Minimum ceiling heights.
Structural concrete in footings shall have a specified compressive strength
(fc) of not less than ___________________.
A. 2000 pounds per square inch
B. 2500 pounds per square inch
C. 3000 pounds per square inch
D. 3500 pounds per square inch
B - 2500 pounds per square
inch
ACI 318 Section 1.1.1
Stairways must have handrails _____________. Exceptions ignored.
A. on each side
B. on the right side going down
C. on the right side going up
D. on the left side going down
A - on each side
1011.11 Handrails.
Wood walls and bearing partitions may not support more than __________
and a roof unless an analysis satisfactory to the building official shows that
shrinkage of the wood framing will not have adverse effects on the structure or any
plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems, or other equipment installed therein
due to excessive shrinkage or differential movements caused by shrinkage.
A. one floor
B. two floors
C. three floors
D. four floors
B - two floors
2304.3.3. Shrinkage.
Class III standpipe fire control systems must be installed throughout
buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than _________
below the highest level of fire department vehicle access. Exceptions ignored.
A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 40 feet
C - 30 feet
[F] 905.3.1 Height. 3,
A building is 57 feet wide and 121 long. What is the gross area of the
building?
A. 5000 sf
B. 7367 sf
C. 6897 sf
D. none of these
C - 6897 sf
Area = Width X Length 57X121=6897
Exit signs are not required in occupancies in Group U and individual
sleeping units or dwelling units in Group __________________.
A. R-1, R-2 or R-3
B. M, I-2
C. A-1, A-2
D. none of the above
A - R-1, R-2 or R-3
1013.1 Where required. Exceptions 3
The maximum distance of travel from any point within a mall to an exit may
not exceed ____________________.
A. 50 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 150 feet
D. 200 feet
D - 200 feet
402.8.5 Distance to exits.
Buildings of Group R-1 containing not more than __________________ for
rent or hire that are also occupied as the residence of the proprietor are not
required to be accessible.
A. 3 sleeping units
B. 5 sleeping units
C. 10 sleeping units
D. 15 sleeping units
B - 5 sleeping units
1103.2.11 Residential Group R-1.
Buildings of Group R-1 containing not more than __________________ for
rent or hire that are also occupied as the residence of the proprietor are not
required to be accessible.
A. 3 sleeping units
B. 5 sleeping units
C. 10 sleeping units
D. 15 sleeping units
B - 5 sleeping units
1103.2.11 Residential Group R-1.
What is the maximum span for a Southern Pine #1 2x12, floor joist, in a
residential sleeping area, with a dead load of 20 psf? The joists are spaced 19.2”
OC.
A. 21 feet 2 in
B. 17 feet 5 in
C. 21 feet 6 in
D. 17 feet 8 in
B - 17 feet 5 in
TABLE 2308.4.2.1(1) Floor Joist Spans
For Common Lumber Species
(Residential Sleeping Areas, Live Load =
30 Psf, L/ = 360)
Exit sign placement shall be such that no point an exit access corridor or
exit passageway is more than _____________ or the listed viewing distance for
the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign. Exceptions ignored.
A. 50 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 150 feet
D. 200 feet
B -100 feet
1013.1 Where required
For the purposes of submitting an application for a building permit, deferred
submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the
time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within
_______________________.
A. a reasonable period of time.
B. 180 days.
C. the time period of the permit.
D. a specified period
D - a specified period
[A]107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals.
Arenas, Skating rinks, Swimming pools & Tennis courts are examples of
what Group of Occupancy.
A. A-2
B. A-3
C. A-4
D. A-5
C - A-4
303.1 Assembly Group A.
A listed device installed in a ceiling membrane of a fire-resistance-rated
floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly to limit automatically the radioactive heat
transfer through an air inlet/outlet opening.
A. draft block
B. draft stop
C. ceiling radiation damper
D. fire stop
C - ceiling radiation damper
Chapter 2, Definitions.
One of the specifications that the label on fire-retardant-treated lumber and
wood structural panels must contain is _____________________________.
A. the installation instructions
B. the nailing schedule
C. the maximum allowable span
D. the method of drying after treatment
D - the method of drying after
treatment
2303.2.4 Labeling.
A building is 250 feet wide and 400 long. What is the gross area of the
building?
A. 10,000 sf
B. 25,000 sf
C. 40,000 sf
D. 100,000 sf
D - 100,000 sf
Area = Width X Length 250X400=100000
A plain masonry basement wall is 7 feet high . The lateral backfill soil load
is 60 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet. What is the minimum required
wall thickness and the type of wall required.
A. 8” Hollow
B. 10 Hollow
C. 10” Solid
D. 8” Solid
C - 10” Solid
TABLE 1807.1.6.3(1) Plain Masonry
Foundation Walls
What is the maximum allowable span center to center for rafters or roof
trusses in inches for 3/4 inch thick wood structural panel sheathing single floor
grade applied to a roof? The panel span rating is 24 inches o.c. and the edges are
supported between the framing members.
A. 16 inches
B. 20 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 32 inches
E. 48 inches
E - 48 inches
table 2304.8(3) allowable spans and
loads for wood structural panel sheathing
and single-floor grades continuous over
two or more spans with strength axis
perpendicular to supports
Occupant formula. In determining required means of egress of the mall, the
number of occupants for whom means of egress are to be provided is based on
____________________________________________ and the occupant load
factor as determined by the equation listed in this section.
A. gross leasable area of the covered mall building (including anchor
buildings)
B. gross leasable area of the covered mall building and the anchor building
area added together.
C. gross total area of the covered mall building (excluding anchor buildings)
D. gross leasable area of the covered mall building (excluding anchor
buildings)
D - gross leasable area of the
covered mall building
(excluding anchor
buildings)
402.8.2.1 Occupant formula.
An 1100 square foot room requires ventilation, what is the minimum
openable area to the outdoors required to provide ventilation?
A. 20 square feet
B. 34 square feet
C. 44 square feet
D. 60 square feet
C - 44 square feet
1202.5.1 Ventilation area required. 1100sf X .04 = 44sf
For interior exit stairways and ramps serving as an exit component in a
means of egress system ___________________________ the fire barrier other
than the fire door assembly are prohibited. Exceptions ignored
A. exit signs placed near
B. smoke alarms placed near
C. fire extinguishers placed near
D. openings in and penetrations of
D - openings in and
penetrations of
SECTION 1023 Interior Exit Stairways
And Ramps,
The thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall
not be less than _____________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 2 inches
B. 3 inches
C. 31/2 inches
D. 4 inches
C - 31/2 inches
1907.1 Minimum Slab Provisions, General
The capacity, in inches, of means of egress components other than
stairways is to be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such
component by a means of egress capacity factor of ____________ per occupant.
A. 0.1 inch
B. 0.2 inch
C. 0.5 inch
D. 1.0 inch
B - 0.2 inch
1005.3.2 Other egress components.
What is the minimum thickness face-to-face required for a wall constructed
from solid wallboard partition one full-length layer 1/2 inch type x gypsum
wallboard laminated to each side of 1 inch full-length v-edge gypsum coreboard
with approved laminating compound. Vertical joints of face layer and coreboard
staggered at least 3 inches, to have a fire resistance rating of 2 hours?
A. 2 inches
B. 2.5 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 3.5 inches
A - 2 inches
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated Fire-Resistance
Periods For Various Walls And Partitions
Item 9-1.1
Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware intended for operation by
the occupant, including switches that control lighting and ventilation and electrical
convenience outlets, in accessible spaces, along accessible routes or as parts of
accessible elements shall be accessible. However, operable parts that are
intended for use only by _______________________ are not required to be
accessible.
A. employees
B. the general public
C. special care individuals
D. service or maintenance personnel
D - service or maintenance
personnel
1109.13 Controls, operating mechanisms
and hardware. Exceptions 1.
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a
stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove
a violation or unsafe condition, is _____________________________
A. subject to seizure of property
B. subject to loss of permit
C. subject fines and or imprisonment
D. subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
D - subject to penalties as
prescribed by law.
[A]115.3 Unlawful continuance.
Posts or columns. Posts or columns supporting permanent structures and
supported by a concrete or masonry slab or footing that is in direct contact with the
earth must be of _______________ or preservative-treated wood. Exceptions
ignored.
A. Fir
B. Cedar
C. Redwood
D. naturally durable
D - naturally durable
2304.12.2.2 Posts or columns.
Accessory religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums with
occupant loads of less than _________ are not considered separate occupancies.
A. 50 persons
B. 75 persons
C. 100 persons
D. 200 persons
C - 100 persons
303.1.4 Accessory to places of religious
worship
Where a fireplace opening is 6 square feet or larger, the hearth extension
must extend at least _______ in front of, and at least _________ beyond, each
side of the fireplace opening.
A. 10 inches , 8 inches
B. 16 inches , 8 inches
C. 20 inches , 12 inches
D. 24 inches , 12 inches
C - 20 inches , 12 inches
2111.11 Hearth extension dimensions.
Which of the following is not required to be included in the construction
documents for structural concrete construction?
A. The magnitude and location of prestressing forces.
B. The specified strength or grade of reinforcement.
C. Name and location of the concrete mixing plant.
D. Stressing sequence for post tensioning tendons.
C - Name and location of the
concrete mixing plant.
1901.5 Construction documents.
What color are manual fire alarm boxes required to be?
A. yellow, orange or red
B. orange
C. red
D. white and red
C - red
[F] 907.4.2.3 Color.
In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an already approved
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the building official is
authorized to issue a(an) ______________ to any person, firm or corporation
regularly employing one or more qualified trades persons in the building, structure
or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit.
A. annual permit.
B. temporary certificate of occupancy
C. waiver of permit
D. expert permit exemption
A - annual permit.
[A] 105.1.1 Annual permit.
Not less than ______________ of solid masonry must be provided for
bearing at girder supports at the top of hollow masonry unit foundation walls.
A. 3 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 5 inches
D. 6 inches
B - 4 inches
1807.1.6.3 Masonry foundation walls. 9.
An opening that passes through an entire assembly.
A. through penetration
B. wall penetration
C. ceiling penetration
D. membrane penetration
A - through penetration
Chapter 2, Definitions.
The minimum thickness of gypsum sheathing is _______________ with a
maximum wall stud spacing of ______________.
A. 5/8 inch, 16 inches on center
B. 5/8 inch, 24 inches on center
C. .1/2 inch, 24 inches on center
D. .1/2 inch, 16 inches on center
D - 1/2 inch, 16 inches on
center
TABLE 2308.5.11 MINIMUM THICKNESS
OF WALL SHEATHING
What is the minimum allowable thickness of concrete exterior basement
walls and foundation walls? Exceptions ignored.
A. 6 inches
B. 7 1/2 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 10 Inches
E. not be less than the thickness of the wall supported
E - not be less than the
thickness of the wall
supported
1807.1.6.1 Foundation wall thickness
Class III standpipe fire control systems must be installed throughout
buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than
_____________ above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions ignored.
A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 40 feet
C - 30 feet
[F] 905.3.1 Height. 2
Group A-3 occupancies where the fire area ___________________ will
require an automatic sprinkler system.
A. is located on the same floor as the exit discharge
B. is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies
C. exceeds 300 square feet
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
B - is located on a floor other
than a level of exit
discharge serving such
occupancies
[F] 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. 3
For reinforcement used in shotcrete construction the maximum size of
reinforcement shall be ________ bars unless it is demonstrated by
preconstruction tests that adequate encasement of larger bars will be achieved.
A. No. 5
B. No. 8
C. No. 10
D. No. 14
A - No. 5
1908.4.1 Size.
In passenger transportation facilities and airports, the accessible route from
separate-sex toilet rooms to a unisex toilet room may not pass through
________________.
A. hallways
B. cafeterias
C. terminal waiting areas
D. security checkpoints
D - security checkpoints
1109.2.1.5 Prohibited location.
Used materials and equipment can not be used, unless the materials used
meet the requirements of the code for new materials and they are approved by the
building official.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A - TRUE
[A] 104.9.1 Used materials and
equipment.
Fiberboard wall insulation applied on the exterior of foundation walls must
be protected below ground level with a ___________________.
A. bituminous coating
B. waterproof film
C. cement based coating
D. preservative
A - bituminous coating
2303.1.6.3.1 Protection.
In Type IV Construction interior walls and partitions with not less than
____________________ or heavy timber complying with other areas of the code
is permitted.
A. 1/2 -hour fire-resistance rating
B. 1-hour fire-resistance rating
C. 2-hour fire-resistance rating
D. 2-1/2-hour fire-resistance rating
B -1-hour fire-resistance
rating
602.4 Type IV.
Approval as a result of an inspection may be construed to be an approval of
a violation of the provisions of the code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the
code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction are valid.
A. This statement as written is True to the Code.
B. This statement as written is False to the Code.
B - This statement as written is
False to the Code.
[A] 110.1 General.
Column-and-post end connections must be designed to resist the full
compressive loads, neglecting end-bearing capacity. Column-and-post end
connections must be fastened to resist lateral and net induced
_________________.
A. uplift forces
B. fastener bonding
C. lateral stress
D. compression stress
A - uplift forces
2304.10.7 Framing requirements.
Glazing in guards and railings, including structural baluster panels and
nonstructural in-fill panels, ___________________ above a walking surface is
considered hazardous location.
A. within 36 inches
B. regardless of area or height
C. within 60 inches
D. within 42 inches
B - regardless of area or
height
2406.4.4 Glazing in guards and railings.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, windows in smoke partitions shall be sealed to resist the free
passage of smoke or be ___________________ upon detection of smoke.
A. closed
B. glassed
C. automatic-closing
D. sealed by shutters
C - automatic-closing
710.5.1 Windows. .
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, elementary materials required to be noncombustible are to be tested
in accordance with _________________.
A. ASTM E 134
B. ASTM E 135
C. ASTM E 136
D. ASTM E 137
C- ASTM E 136
703.5.1 Elementary materials.
An exterior air outlet is permitted to be located in the back or sides of the
firebox chamber or within ________ of the firebox opening on or near the floor.
The outlet shall be closable and designed to prevent burning material from
dropping into concealed combustible spaces.
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
A - 24 inches
2111.14.6 Outlet
The aggregate clear egress width of the mall in either a covered or open
mall building may not be less than ______________________.
A. 20 feet
B. 24 feet
C. 36 feet
D. 40 feet
A - 20 feet
402.8.1.1 Minimum width.
If an egress court serving a building or portion thereof is less than
________ in width, the egress court walls must have not less than 1-hour fireresistance-rated construction
A. 5 feet
B. 8 feet
C. 12 feet
D. 10 feet
D - 10 feet
1028.4.2 Construction and openings.
A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption including,
but not limited to:
A. Courtrooms, Dance halls (not including food or drink consumption)
Exhibition halls
B. Motion picture theaters Symphony and concert halls Television and radio
studios admitting an audience Theaters
C. Banquet halls, Night clubs, Restaurants, Taverns and bars
D. Amusement arcades, Art galleries, Bowling alleys, Churches,
Community halls
C - Banquet halls, Night clubs,
Restaurants, Taverns and
bars
303.1 Assembly Group A2
In general, not noting exceptions, the unlatching of any door leaf shall not
require more than ________ . Exceptions ignored.
A. 1 operation
B. 2 operations
C. 3 operations
D. 4 operations
A - 1 operation
1010.1.9.6 Unlatching.
The clear space between a handrail and a wall or other surface shall be a
minimum of _____.
A. 1 inches
B. 1.5 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 2.5 inches
B - 1.5 inches
1014.7 Clearance..
Glazing in fixed and sliding panels of sliding door assemblies and panels in
sliding and bifold closet door assemblies _________________.
A. is not allowed
B. must be double glazed
C. is considered a hazardous location installation
D. must be unbreakable
C - is considered a hazardous
location installation
2406.4.1 Glazing in doors.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction bearing partitions perpendicular to joists may not be offset
from supporting girders, walls or partitions ___________________ unless such
joists are of sufficient size to carry the additional load.
A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. more than twice the joist depth
D. more than the joist depth
D - more than the joist depth
2308.4.5 Joists supporting bearing
partitions
Where interior glazing is installed adjacent to a walking surface, the
differential deflection of two adjacent unsupported edges may not be greater than
the thickness of the panels when a force of 50 pounds per linear foot is applied
horizontally to one panel at any point up to _________ above the walking surface.
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches
C - 42 inches
2403.4 Interior glazed areas.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire-protection-rated glazing is permitted in fire doors having a
__________ fire protection rating intended for installation in fire barriers, where
limited to 100 square inches.
A. 11/2-hour
B. 1-hour
C. 2-hour
D. 21/2-hour
A - 11/2-hour
716.2.5.1.2.2 Fire barriers.
What is the minimum normal weight concrete cover in inches that will
provide a Fire-Resistance Rating of 1.5 hours for a W14 x 233 structural shape
steel column?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
A - 1 inch
TABLE 722.5.1(7) Minimum Cover (Inch)
For Steel Columns Encased In NormalWeight Concrete
Handrail-gripping surfaces must be continuous, without interruption by
_______________ or other obstructions. Exceptions ignored.
A. newel posts
B. brackets
C. pencil sharpeners
D. door knobs
A - newel posts
1014.4 Continuity.
Mercantile Group M. Mercantile Group M occupancy includes, among
others, buildings and structures or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of
merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to
such purposes and _________________________.
A. is accessible to the public
B. private storage areas
C. is for employee use only
D. no one admitted
A - is accessible to the public
309.1 Mercantile Group M.
Where used in monolithic glazing systems are used in sloped glazing and
skylights, heat-strengthened glass and fully tempered glass shall have screens
installed __________ the glazing material. Exceptions ignored.
A. inside
B. above
C. below
D. within
C - below
2405.3 Screening.
Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than
______________ above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways,
landings between flights of stairs, and ramps is considered to be a hazardous
location.
A. 38 inches
B. 48 inches
C. 60 inches
D. 72 inches
C - 60 inches
2406.4.6 Glazing adjacent to stairs and
ramps.
In reference to signage within Covered Mall Buildings. Plastic signs may not
exceed a height of 36 inches, except if the sign is vertical, the height may not
exceed _______ and the width may not exceed 36 inches.
A. 120 inches
B. 96 inches
C. 72 inches
D. 60 inches
B - 96 inches
402.6.4.2 Height and width.
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes,
among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or
more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the
______________.
A. 8th Grade
B. 12th Grade
C. College
D. Vocational School
**B - 12th Grade **
402.6.4.2 Height and width.
Construction or work which requires a permit is subject to inspection by the
________________ and such construction or work must remain visible and
accessible for inspection purposes until approved.
A. building official
B. building inspector
C. general contractor
D. design professional
A - building official
[A] 110.1 General.
Flashing must be installed in such a manner so as to prevent
_____________ water entering the wall and roof through joints in copings, through
moisture-permeable materials and at intersections with parapet walls and other
penetrations through the roof plane.
A. dust
B. water
C. rodents
D. bird
B - water
1503.2 Flashing.
Porches and decks which are enclosed with insect screening must be
provided with guards where the walking surface is located more than
_____________ above the floor or grade below.
A. 30 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches
A - 30 inches
1015.5 Screen porches.
Exit access stairway enclosures must have a fire-resistance rating of not
less than _________ where connecting four stories or more, and not less than
____________ where connecting less than four stories.
A. 2 hours, 1 hour
B. 1 hour, 1 hour
C. 2.5 hours, 1 hour
D. 1 hour, 1/2 hour
A - 2 hours, 1 hour
1023.2 Construction Fire-resistance
rating
Handrail assemblies and guards must be designed to resist a load of
__________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 25 pounds per linear foot
B. 50 pounds per linear foot
C. 75 pounds per linear foot
D. 100 pounds per linear foot
B - 50 pounds per linear foot
1607.8.1 Handrails and guards.
For buildings using building-integrated photovoltaic roof panels (BIPV), in
areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a
back-up of water, an ice barrier consisting of not fewer than two layers of
underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer/modified bitumen
sheet is to be used instead of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest
edges of all roof surfaces to a point not less than _____________ inside the
exterior wall line of the building.
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 36 inches
C - 24 inches
1507.18.4.2 Ice barrier.
The minimum glazing class for 9 square feet of glass in a storm door is
____________.
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
**A - Class I **
Table 2406.2(1) Minimum Category
Classification Of Glazing Using Cpsc 16
Cfr 1201
A building permit will not be valid until:
A. they are stamped by a licensed design professional.
B. the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a
permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
C. approved by a listing agency.
D. all documents are approved by the Board of Review.
B - the fees prescribed by law
have been paid, nor shall
an amendment to a permit
be released until the
additional fee, if any, has
been paid.
[A]109.1 Payment of fees.
Every landing shall a minimum dimension measured parallel to the direction
of travel, equal to the width of the stairway or ____________, whichever is less.
A. 48 inches
B. 60 inches
C. 72 inches
D. 84 inches
A - 48 inches
1011.6 Stairway landings
