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
Clay flue chimney liners must be carried up vertically, with a maximum
slope no greater than ___________ from the vertical.
A. 10 degrees
B. 20 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 45 degrees
C - 30 degrees
2113.12 Clay Flue lining (installation).
Open side stairways require guards that will not allow the passage of a
sphere _________________ in diameter from the walking surface to the required
guard height.
A. 4 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 6.5 inches
A - 4 inches
1015.4 Opening limitations.
Connections depending on joist hangers or framing anchors, ties and other
mechanical fastenings not otherwise covered _______________.
A. are not permitted
B. are only permitted if they are stainless or galvanized steel
C. are permitted where approved
D. are permitted only on HT type construction
C - are permitted where
approved
2304.10.3 Joist hangers and framing
anchors.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, where the fire wall intersects the exterior walls, the fire-resistance
rating for the exterior walls on both sides of the fire wall shall have a 1-hour fireresistance rating with 3/4-hour opening protection where opening protection is
required. The fire-resistance rating of the exterior wall shall extend a minimum of
_____________ on each side of the intersection of the fire wall to exterior wall.
A. 2 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 8 feet
B - 4 feet
706.5.1 Exterior walls. 1.
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents are
approved, in writing or by stamp, as ______________________.
A. Approved
B. Reviewed for Code Compliance.
C. Conditionally Approved
D. Authorization to Begin Work
B - Reviewed for Code
Compliance
[A]107.3.1 Approval of construction
documents.
A basement is considered as a story above grade plane where the finished
surface of the floor above the basement is:
A. More than 6 feet above grade plane
B. More than 6 feet above the finished ground level for more than 50
percent of the total building perimeter
C. More than 12 feet above the finished ground level at any point.
D. A or C
E. Any of the above
D - A or C
Chapter 2, Definitions. Grade Plane
Ballasted non-penetrating systems are to be designed and installed only on
roofs with slopes not more than ________________________________.
A. one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
B. two unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
C. three unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
D. six unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
A - one unit vertical in 12 units
horizontal.
1613.3.Ballasted, Roof-Mounted
Photovoltaic Panel Systems
In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms,
building service areas are permitted to open directly into exit passageways
provided that the exit passageway is separated from such rooms with
________________________________________
A. not less than 2-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 2-hours
B. not less than 1.5 -hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 1.5 -hours
C. not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 1-hour automatic opening doors.
D. not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 1-hour
D - not less than 1-hour fireresistance-rated walls and minimum fire protection
rating of openings in the
fire barriers of 1-hour
402.8.7 Service areas fronting on exit
passageways.
A reinforced 12” masonry foundation wall is 10 feet high. The lateral backfill
soil load is 45 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet. What is the required rebar size and spacing.
A. #4 at 48”
B. #6 at 48”
C. #6 at 72”
D. #4 at 72”
C - #6 at 72”
TABLE 1807.1.6.3(4) 12-Inch Masonry
Foundation Walls With Reinforcement
On graded sites, the top of any exterior foundation must extend above the
elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of an approved
drainage device a minimum of ___________________.
A. 8 inches plus 2 percent
B. 12 inches plus 2 percent
C. 12 inches plus 50 percent
D. 16 inches plus 2 percent
B -12 inches plus 2 percent
1808.7.4 Foundation elevation.
The building official is personally liable for any damage to persons or
property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge
of official duties.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
B - FALSE
[A] 104.8 Liability.
Each kiosk or similar structure or groupings thereof is limited to a
________________________________ .
A. minimum area of 500 square feet
B. maximum area of 300 square feet
C. minimum area of 300 square feet
D. maximum area of 500 square feet
B - maximum area of 300
square feet
402.6.2 Kiosks. 4.
Buildings and structures erected or to be erected, altered or extended in
height or area shall be classified in one of the _________ construction types as
defined in the code.
A. four
B. five
C. six
D. seven
B - five
602.1 General.
Horizontal sliding or swinging gates exceeding the _____________
maximum leaf width limitation are allowed in fences and walls surrounding a
stadium.
A. 5 foot
B. 3.5 foot
C. 4 foot
D. 4.5 foot
C - 4 foot
1010.2 Gates. Exception
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction trimmer and header joists must be doubled, or of lumber
of equivalent cross section, where the span of the header exceeds
______________.
A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 7 feet
A - 4 feet
2308.4.4 Framing around openings.
The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of
foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction
documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that
adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with
pertinent requirements of the code. The IBC calls this kind of approval
_______________________.
A. Pre-approval
B. Conditional approval
C. Temporary approval
D. Phased approval.
D - Phased approval.
[A]107.3.3 Phased approval.
The door component of a fire door assembly.
A. fire block
B. fire damper
C. fire door
D. fire stop
C - fire door
Chapter 2, Definitions.
With regards to egress from a building, exterior walls separating the exterior
area of assisted rescue from the interior of the building are to have a minimum
fire-resistance rating of __________, rated for exposure to fire from the inside.
A. 20 minutes
B. 1/2 hour
C. 1 hour
D. 2 hours
E. no fire rating needed
C - 1 hour
1009.7.2 Separation
A vertical assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in
which openings are protected.
A. fire door assembly
B. fire partition
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop
B - fire partition
Chapter 2, Definitions.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction tail joists over 12 feet long must be supported at the
header by framing anchors or on ledger strips not less than
____________________.
A. 2 inches by 4 inches
B. 2 inches by 2 inches
C. 4 inches by 4 inches
D. 1 inches by 4 inches
B - 2 inches by 2 inches
2308.4.4 Framing around openings.
What is the minimum allowable thickness of exterior walls in a masonry
construction one-story building?
A. 6 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
C - 10 inches
2109.2.4.4 Wall thickness.
Built-in tubs with showers must have ______________ joints between the
tub and adjacent wall.
A. water resistant
B. sealed
C. waterproof
D. caulked
C - waterproof
1209.2.4 Waterproof joints.
Which of the following is true to the IBC?
A. The IBC is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of the code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of
incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any The IBC is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued
under the provisions of the code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the
basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any
ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the code.
B. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued
under the provisions of the code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the
basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any
ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the code.
C. The UBC is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of the code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of
incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of the code.
D. The APA is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of the code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of
incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of the code.
B. The building official is
authorized to suspend or
revoke a permit issued
under the provisions of the
code wherever the permit
is issued in error or on the
basis of incorrect,
inaccurate or incomplete
information, or in violation
of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the
provisions of the code.
[A]105.6 Suspension or revocation.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, smoke barriers must have a fire-resistance rating of not less than
____________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 20 minutes
B. 1-hour
C. No fire-resistance rating
D. 2-hours
B -1-hour
709.3 Fire-resistance rating.
The minimum horizontal area of the window well use for emergency escape
shall be 9 square feet, with a minimum dimension of ________. The area of the
window well shall allow the emergency escape and rescue opening to be fully
opened.
A. 24 inches
B. 30 inches
C. 32 inches
D. 36 inches
D - 36 inches
1030.4.1 Minimum size.
Places of religious worship are classified as ___________ occupancies.
A. A-1
B. A-2
C. A-3
D. A-4
C - A-3
303.1 Assembly Group A-3
Building, structures and parts thereof shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with strength design, load and _______________________, allowable
stress design, empirical design or conventional construction methods, as
permitted by the applicable material chapters.
A. interpretative analysis
B. soil bearing methods
C. lateral vertical load factors
D. resistance factor design
D - resistance factor design
1604.1 General.
Light-transmitting plastics are permitted for glazing in shower stalls, shower
doors, bathtub enclosures and similar accessory units. Safety glazing must be
provided in accordance with _____________.
A. Chapter 24
B. Chapter 30
C. Chapter 36
D. Chapter 42
A - Chapter 24
2606.9 Bathroom accessories.
What is the maximum allowable travel distance between fire extinguishers
for Class A fire hazards in a extra high hazard occupancy setting?
A. 35 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 100 feet
C - 75 feet
[F]TABLE 906.3(1) Fire Extinguishers For
Class A Fire Hazards
What is the fire resistance rating requirement for nonbearing walls and
partitions interior in a type III-B structure?
A. 0 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
A - 0 hours
TABLE 601 Fire-Resistance Rating
Requirements For Building Elements
(Hours)
Building-integrated photovoltaic roof panels (BIPV) roof panels may be
used only on roof slopes of ___________________ or greater.
A. one units vertical in 12 units (1:12)
B. two units vertical in 12 units (2:12)
C. three units vertical in 12 units (3:12)
D. four units vertical in 12 units (4:12)
B - two units vertical in 12
units (2:12)
1507.18 Building-integrated photovoltaic
roof panels.1507.18.2 Deck slope.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, each opening through a fire wall must be protected in accordance
with the code and may not exceed _______ . The aggregate width of openings at
any floor level shall not exceed _______ of the length of the wall. Exceptions
ignored.
A. 144 square feet, 20 percent
B. 100 square feet, 15 percent
C. 156 square feet, 25 percent
D. 32 square feet, 10 percent
**C - 156 square feet, 25 percent **
706.8 Openings.
The building official, _____________________ will make the inspections
set forth in Sections 109.3.1 through 109.3.10.
A. at random intervals
B. on a daily basis
C. upon seeing a violation
D. upon notification
D - upon notification
[A]110.3 Required inspections.
Emergency escape and rescue openings must have the bottom of the clear
opening not greater than _____ measured from the floor.
A. 36 inches
B. 44 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 54 inches
B - 44 inches
1030.3 Maximum height from floor.
A 6-mil polyethylene ___________________ with joints lapped not less
than 6 inches is required between the base course or subgrade and the concrete
floor slab, or other approved equivalent methods or materials must be used to
retard vapor transmission through the floor slab.
A. moisture barrier
B. seal
C. vapor retarder
D. ground cover
C - vapor retarder
1907.1 General.
In other than dwelling units, toilet and bathing room floors are required to
have a smooth, hard, ______________ surface that extends upward onto the
walls at least 6 inches.
A. tile
B. concrete
C. wood or tile
D. nonabsorbent
D - nonabsorbent
1209.2.1 Floors and wall bases.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction in seismic design category A the buildings are limited to a
maximum of ______ above grade.
A. 1 stories
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories
C - 3 stories
Table 2308.2.1
Bleachers, grandstands, and folding and telescopic seating , that are not
building elements, shall comply with _________.
A. ICC 300
B. ICC 400
C. ICC 500
D. ICC 600
A - ICC 300
1029.1.1 Bleachers.
The area included within surrounding exterior walls (or exterior walls and
fire walls) exclusive of vent shafts and courts. Areas of the building not provided
with surrounding walls shall be included in the building area if such areas are
included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
A. lot area
B. basement
C. building area
D. building space
C - building area
Chapter 2, Definitions.
What is the maximum allowable travel distance between fire extinguishers
for Class A fire hazards in a light or low hazard occupancy setting?
A. 250 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 100 feet
C - 75 feet
[F]TABLE 906.3(1) Fire Extinguishers For
Class A Fire Hazards
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, ducts and air transfer openings. Ducts and air transfer openings shall
_____________ fire walls. Exceptions ignored.
A. not penetrate
B. be sealed from air escape in
C. be fireblocked in
D. be of non-combustible materials in
A - not penetrate
706.11 Ducts and air transfer openings.
In high-rise buildings automatic sprinkler systems must be tested every
____________ Exceptions ignored.
A. year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
D - 10 years
[F] 901.6.2.1 High-rise buildings.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, shaft 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. 3 hours, 1.5 hours
C. 3 hours, 2 hours
D. 4 hours, 2 hours
A - 2 hours, 1 hour
713.4 Fire-resistance rating.
As related to means of egress, doors, when opened in any position, must
not reduce the required clear width by more than __________________.
A. one-half
B. one-quarter
C. 7 inches
D. 2-1/2 inches
A - one-half
1005.7.1 Doors.
A wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of a wall.
A. Braced wall
B. Cripple wall
C. Vertical wall
D. Shearwall
D - Shearwall
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices shall be
installed ______ minimum and ______ maximum above the finished floor.
A. 30 inches , 40 inches
B. 34 inches, 48 inches
C. 34 inches, 42 inches
D. 36 inches, 48 inches
B - 34 inches, 48 inches
1010.1.9.2 Hardware height.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction, wall studs must support the ends of the header. Each end
of a lintel or header must have a length of bearing of not less than __________ for
the full width of the lintel.
A. 1 inch
B. 1-1/2 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches
B - 1-1/2 inches
2308.5.5.1 Openings in exterior bearing
walls.
Masonry shall not be supported on ____________________. Exceptions
ignored.
A. wood girders or other forms of wood construction
B. concrete girders or other forms of concrete construction
C. steel girders or other forms of steel construction
D. masonry girders or other forms of masonry construction
A - wood girders or other
forms of wood construction
2104.1.1 Support on wood.
The building official has the authority to require tests as evidence of
compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction.
A. The test methods must be designed by an architect.
B. The test methods must be UL Listed.
C. The test methods must be as specified in the code or by other
recognized test standards.
D. The test methods must be newly proven.
C - The test methods must be
as specified in the code or
by other recognized test
standards.
[A] 104.11.2 Tests.
If an egress court serving a building or portion thereof is less than 10 feet in
width, the egress court walls must have not less than __________ fire-resistancerated construction
A. 20-minute
B. 1/2-hour
C. 1-hour
D. 2-hour
C - 1-hour
1028.4.2 Construction and openings.
Wood Structural I panel grade roof sheathing 5/8 inch thick is used on a
roof with the strength axis parallel to the supports. All panels span over two or
more supports. The span between framing members is 24 inches o.c. What is the
total maximum allowable load in per square foot (live load plus dead load)
A. 30 pounds per square foot
B. 40 pounds per square foot
C. 50 pounds per square foot
D. 80 pounds per square foot
D - 80 pounds per square foot
Table 2304.8(5) Allowable Load (Psf) For
Wood Structural Panel Roof Sheathing
Continuous Over Two Or More Spans
And Strength Axis Parallel To Supports
In conventional light-frame construction in Seismic Design Categories A, B
or C, the spacing of braced wall lines may not exceed ____________ in both the
longitudinal and transverse directions in each story.
A. 28 feet
B. 32 feet
C. 35 feet
D. 40 feet
C - 35 feet
TABLE 2308.6.1a WALL BRACING
REQUIREMENTS
Class C roof assemblies are those that are effective against
_______________.
A. light fire-test exposure
B. moderate fire-test exposure
C. extreme fire-test exposure
D. no fire-test exposure
A - light fire-test exposure
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire walls shall extend from the foundation to a termination point at
least _____________ above both adjacent roofs. Exceptions Ignored.
A. 10 inches
B. 20 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 40 inches
C - 30 inches
706.6 Vertical continuity.
Class III standpipe fire control systems must be installed throughout
buildings where _______________. Exceptions ignored.
A. any of the stories are above or below grade plane
B. two or more stories are above or below grade plane
C. three or more stories are above or below grade plane
D. four or more stories are above or below grade plane
D - four or more stories are
above or below grade
plane
[F] 905.3.1 Building height.
Yards may not be less than ________ in width for buildings two stories or
less above grade plane.
A. 3 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
A - 3 feet
1205.2 Yards.
The unobstructed width of pedestrian walkways shall not be less than
_____. The total width shall not exceed _____.
A. 32 inches, 24 feet
B. 36 inches, 30 feet
C. 42 inches, 25 feet
D. 44 inches, 30 feet
B - 36 inches, 30 feet
3104.8 Width.
A Prison is an example of what type of Group Occupancy Classification?
A. A-1 Group Occupancy
B. I-1 Group Occupancy
C. I-2 Group Occupancy
D. I-3 Group Occupancy
D. I-3 Group Occupancy
308.4 Group I-3.
For detached structures accessory to occupancies in Group R-3, such as
garages, utility buildings or other unheated facilities a vapor barrier _______ mil
thick is required.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. no vapor barrier is required
D - no vapor barrier is required
1907.1 General. Exceptions 1.
In heavy timber construction, sawn or glued-laminated plank floors may not
extend closer than ___________ to walls. These ________ spaces shall be
covered by a molding fastened to the wall either above or below the floor and
arranged such that the molding will not obstruct the expansion or contraction
movements of the floor.
A. 1/2 inch, 1/2 inch
B. 1/4 inch, 1/4 inch
C. 1 inch, 1 inch
D. 3/4 inch, 3/4 inch
A - 1/2 inch, 1/2 inch
2304.11.3.2 Sawn or glued-laminated
plank floors.
As related to means of egress, doors, when fully opened, must not reduce
the required clear width by more than ______________ .
A. 6 inches
B. 7 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 14 inches
B - 7 inches
1005.7.1 Doors.
A permit is not required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation,
transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the
ownership and control ________________________________________.
A. of a licensed public official.
B. of a qualified contractor or code enforcement official.
C. of public service agencies by established right.
D. of a church, school or other non-profit entity.
C - of public service agencies
by established right.
A]105.2.3 Public service agencies.
Walls within 2 feet of urinals and water closets are required to have a
smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of _____________ above the
floor, and except for structural elements, the materials used in such walls shall be
of a type that is not adversely affected by moisture. Exceptions not considered.
A. 2 feet
B. 3 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 5 feet
C - 4 feet
1209.2.2 Walls and partitions.
Areas of refuge must be provided with
______________________________________ complying with the code.
A. a clear hallway 66 inch minimum in width
B. a two-way communication system
C. a emergency first aid station
D. a fire extinguishing tools cabinet
B - a two-way communication
1009.6.5 Two-way communication system
The building official has the authority to authorize the temporary connection
of the building or system to the utility source of _______________________.
A. energy, fuel or power.
B. telephone
C. cable
D. communications lines.
A - energy, fuel or power.
[A]112.2 Temporary connection.
A listed device that senses visible or invisible particles of combustion.
A. smoke detector
B. smoke alarm
C. nuisance alarm
D. thermal detector
A - smoke detector
Chapter 2, Definitions
Panic hardware is not required on gates surrounding stadiums where such
gates are under constant immediate supervision while the public is present, and
further provided that safe dispersal areas based on _______________ are located
between the fence and enclosed space.
A. 1 square feet per occupant
B. 2 square feet per occupant
C. 3 square feet per occupant
D. 4 square feet per occupant
C - 3 square feet per occupant
1010.2 Gates. Exception 1008.2.1
Stadiums
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction bearing and exterior wall studs are to be capped with
double top plates installed to provide overlapping at corners and at intersections
with other partitions. End joints in double top plates must be offset at least
_________ inches, and be nailed with not less than eight 16d face nails be nailed
in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 on each side of the joint. Exception ignored.
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
C - 48 inches
2308.5.3.2 Top plates.
In food service lines that require accessibility, where self-service shelves
are provided, at least _________ , but not less than one, of each type provided
shall be accessible.
A. 10 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 35 percent
D. 50 percent
D - 50 percent
1109.12.4 Food service lines.
A space within a building enclosed by smoke barriers on all sides, including
the top and bottom.
A. fire block
B. smoke compartment
C. smoke block
D. smoke barrier
B - smoke compartment
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Group A-3 occupancies where the fire area has an
_____________________ will require an automatic sprinkler system.
A. occupant load of 100 or more
B. occupant load of 200 or more
C. occupant load of 300 or more
D. occupant load of 400 or more
C - occupant load of 300 or
more
[F] 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. 2
For open roof valleys (valley lining exposed) lined with metal, the valley
lining must be not less than ______________ wide and of any of the corrosionresistant metals in Table 1507.2.9.2.
A. 16 inches
B. 20 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 28 inches
C - 24 inches
1507.2.8.2 Valleys. 1.
Over openings in exterior bearing walls where allowed, single-member
wood headers of nominal 2-inch thickness are to be framed with a single flat 2-
inch-nominal member or wall plate not less in width than the wall studs
______________________________.
A. on the top the header
B. on the bottom of the header
C. on the top and bottom of the header
D. none of the above
C - on the top and bottom of
the header
2308.5.5.1 Openings in exterior bearing
walls.
Thresholds at doorways shall not exceed _________ in height above the
finished floor or landing for sliding doors serving dwelling units or ___________
inch above the finished floor or landing for other doors.
A. 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch
B. 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch
C. 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch
D. 1inch, 1/2 inch
C - 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch
1010.1.7 Thresholds.
To obtain a building permit, the applicant must first file an application in
writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose.
The application does not require which of the following items.
A. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
B. State the valuation of the proposed work.
C. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.
D. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which
application is made.
E. None of the above items.
E. None of the above items.
[A]105.3 Application for permit. The
application requires all of these items and
more. Double negative.
Cement used to produce concrete shall comply
with_______________________.
A. CPI, Section 801.90
B. ACI 318
C. NACA 318.90
D. CIA, Section 405
B - ACI 318
1903.1 General
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, approved fire door and fire shutter assemblies are to be constructed
of ______________ or assembly of component materials that conforms to the test
requirements of the fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction outline in
the code.
A. any material
B. steel
C. treated wood
D. aluminum
A - any material
716.5 Fire door and shutter assemblies
Interior exit stairways and ramps serving as an exit component in a means
of egress system shall be enclosed and
____________________________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. may serve as intermediate stairways and ramp for different floor levels
B. shall be constructed of concrete and steel.
C. shall lead directly to the exterior of the building
D. none of these
C - shall lead directly to the
exterior of the building
1023.1 General Interior exit stairways.
If research reports required with supporting data, are necessary to assist in
the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in the code,
they must consist of valid research reports from ____________ sources.
A. approved
B. building design professional
C. university
D. agency
A - approved
[A] 104.11.1 Research reports.
The following are all required inspections except:
A. Frame inspection.
B. Footing and foundation inspection.
C. Final inspection.
D. Concrete slab and under-floor inspection.
E. Contractor license documents.
E - Contractor license
documents.
[A]110.3 Required inspections.
What is the maximum allowable span for rafters of #1 Douglas Fir-Larch
2X8s spaced 16 inches o.c. ground snow load = 30 psf, L/D = 180, dead load = 10
psf? Ceiling is not attached to the rafters.
A. 10 feet 2 inches
B. 12 feet 4 inches
C. 14 feet 4 inches
D. 16 feet 2 inches
D - 16 feet 2 inches
Table 2308.7.2(3) Rafter Spans For
Common Lumber Species
Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building. The exit
discharge shall be at grade or shall provide direct access to grade. The exit
discharge may not _________ a building.
A. leave
B. go under
C. re-enter
D. go over
C - re-enter
1028.1 General.
Any tower, spire, dome or cupola that exceeds ______________ in height
above the highest point at which it comes in contact with the roof, or that exceeds
______________ in area at any horizontal section, or which is intended to be used
for any purpose other than a belfry or architectural embellishment, must be entirely
constructed of and supported by noncombustible materials.
A. 40 feet, 1200 square feet
B. 100 feet, 300 square feet
C. 60 feet, 200 square feet
D. 30 feet, 100 square feet
C - 60 feet, 200 square feet
1510.5.1 Noncombustible construction
required.
The area of any covered mall building, including anchor buildings, of Type I,
II, III and IV construction, shall not be limited provided the anchor buildings do not
exceed ____________________.
A. two stories above grade plane
B. three stories below grade plane
C. four stories above grade plane
D. three stories above grade plane
D - three stories above grade
plane
402.4.1.1 Area and types of construction.
Stairways within dwelling units and exterior stairways serving a dwelling
unit are required to have an illumination level on tread runs of not less than _____
.
A. 1 foot-candle
B. 5 foot-candles
C. 10 foot-candles
D. 20 foot-candles
A - 1 foot-candle
1205.4 Stairway illumination.
Untreated wood is permitted to be used where such wood is continuously
and entirely below the ground-water level or submerged in fresh water.
A. This is a True statement
B. This is a False statement
A - This is a True statement
2304.12.3 Wood in contact with the
ground or freshwater. Exception
Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosings, or finish surface of
ramp slope must be uniform, not less than ____ and not more than ____.
Exceptions ignored.
A. 34 inches, 38 inches
B. 36 inches, 42 inches
C. 30 inches, 40 inches
D. 32 inches, 40 inches
A - 34 inches, 38 inches
1014.2 Height.
Crawl spaces are required to be provided with a minimum of one access
opening not less than _________________________.
A. 22 inches by 24 inches
B. 22 inches by 30 inches
C. 18 inches by 24 inches
D. 18 inches by 30 inches
C - 18 inches by 24 inches
1208.1 Crawl spaces.
______________________ occupancy includes, among others, the use of
a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type
transactions, including storage of records and accounts.
A. Group A
B. Group B
C. Group E
D. Group U
B - Group B
304.1 Business Group B.
Balconies, galleries or press boxes having a seating capacity of _______ or
more located in a building, room or space used for assembly purposes must have
at least two means of egress provided, with one from each side of every balcony,
gallery or press box and at least one leading directly to an exit.
A. 25 seats
B. 50 seats
C. 75 seats
D. 100 seats
B - 50 seats
1029.5 Interior balcony and gallery means
of egress.
In a covered mall building, there must be a minimum of ________ clear exit
width to a height of 8 feet between any projection of a tenant space bordering the
mall and the nearest kiosk, vending machine, bench, display opening, food court
or other obstruction to means of egress travel.
A. 8 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 12 feet
D. 14 feet
B - 10 feet
402.8.1.1 Minimum width.
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems must be automatically actuated and
provided with a manual means of actuation. Where more than one hazard could
be simultaneously involved in fire due to their proximity, all hazards must be
protected by ___________________________ to protect all hazards that could
become involved.
A. a single system designed
B. multiple systems designed to be redundant
C. multiple systems, but only if the are designed to operate independently
D. none of the above
A - a single system designed
[F] 904.3.2 Actuation.
If it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of the
code, or where the building official has _____________________ to believe that
there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in
violation of the code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or
hazardous, the building official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at
_____________________ to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by the
code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be
presented to the occupant and entry requested.
A. no reason, any time
B. a warrant, surprise times
C. reasonable cause, within 24 hrs.
D. reasonable cause, reasonable times
D - reasonable cause,
reasonable times
[A] 104.6 Right of entry.
A manual fire alarm system and an automatic fire detection system must be
installed in Group I occupancies. An automatic smoke detection system must be
provided in_________________________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. all rooms over 1000 square ft.
B. in accordance with Sections 907.2.6.1 and 907.2.6.2
C. every intersection of hallways
D. every dead end hallway
B - in accordance with
Sections 907.2.6.1 and
907.2.6.2
[F] 907.2.6 Group I.
What is the Rated Fire-Resistance Period for a hollow brick wall, not filled,
that is 3.4 inches thick?
A. 4 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 1 hour
C - 2 hours
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated Fire-Resistance
Periods For Various Walls And Partitions,
269 Item number 1-1.2
Combustible framing around flues and chimneys must be a minimum of not
less than___________, from flues, chimneys and fireplaces and __________
away from flue openings, but shall not be less than the distance specified in other
sections of this code and the International Mechanical Code.
A. 1 inch, 2 inches
B. 2 inches, 6 inches
C. 6 inches, 12 inches
D. 6 inches, 6 inches
B - 2 inches, 6 inches
2304.5 Framing around flues and
chimneys.
Type I and II construction are those types of construction in which the
building elements are of _________________________ materials.
A. combustible
B. water resistant
C. noncombustible
D. mineral based
C - noncombustible
602.2 Types I and II.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction, bearing wall floor-to-floor heights may not exceed
_________ feet.
A. 8 feet, 7 inches
B. 9 feet, 6 inches
C. 10 feet, 7 inches
D. 11 feet, 7 inches
D - 11 feet, 7 inches
2308.2.2 Allowable floor-to-floor height.
Maximum floor-to-floor height shall not
exceed 11 feet, 7 inches
Anchoring to concrete is to be done in accordance with ______________
as amended in a section of the IBC.
A. NFPA 302
B. ACI 318
C. UBC 1230.1.2
D. none of these
B - ACI 318
1901.3 Anchoring to concrete.
Exit signs are not required in ________________ in occupancies in Group
I-3.
A. sleeping rooms
B. conference areas
C. office areas
D. hallways
A - sleeping rooms
1013.1 Where required. Exceptions 4
Rooms or spaces having a floor area larger than ________ , containing a
refrigerant evaporator and maintained at a temperature below 68°F, shall have
access to not less than two exits or exit access doors.
A. 500 square feet
B. 1000 square feet
C. 1500 square feet
D. 2000 square feet
B - 1000 square feet
1006.2.2.3 Refrigerated rooms or spaces.
Gypsum board used in a horizontal diaphragm ceiling must be installed
_________________ to ceiling framing members. End joints of adjacent courses
of gypsum board may not occur on the same joist.
A. in line with
B. opposite
C. parallel
D. perpendicular
D - perpendicular
2508.6.2 Installation.
Any tower, spire, dome or cupola that exceeds 60 feet in height above the
highest point at which it comes in contact with the roof, or that exceeds 200
square feet in area at any horizontal section, or which is intended to be used for
any purpose other than a belfry or architectural embellishment, must be entirely
constructed of and supported by noncombustible materials and must be separated
from the building below by construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less
than ________ hours. rating.
A. 1-1/2 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 2-1/2 hours
D. 1 hours
A - 1-1/2 hours
1510.5.1 Noncombustible construction
required
Revolving doors shall not be given credit for more than ________ of the
required egress capacity.
A. 30 percent
B. 40 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 60 percent
C - 50 percent
1010.1.4.1.1 Egress component
What is the shear capacity for horizontal wood framed gypsum board
diaphragm ceiling assemblies for 1/2 material with framing members 16 in oc?
A. 70 pounds per linear foot
B. 80 pounds per linear foot
C. 90 pounds per linear foot
D. 100 pounds per linear foot
C - 90 pounds per linear foot
Table 2508.5 Shear capacity for
horizontal wood framed gypsum board
diaphragm ceiling assemblies
For the purpose of required natural lighting, any room is permitted to be
considered as a portion of an adjoining room where _______ of the area of the
common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than
one-tenth of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet, whichever is
greater. Exceptions ignored.
A. one-half
B. one-third
C. one-quarter
D. one-tenth
A - one-half
1204.2.1 Adjoining spaces.
With regards to egress from a building, a fire-resistance- rated exterior wall
separating the exterior area of assisted rescue from the interior of the building
must extend horizontally ________ beyond the landing on either side of the
landing or equivalent fire-resistance-rated construction is permitted to extend out
perpendicular to the exterior wall not less than 4 feet on the side of the landing.
Exception ignored.
A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 10 feet
D -10 feet
1009.7.2 Separation.
A courtroom is an example of what classification of occupancy.
A. A-3
B. A-1
C. I-2
D. I-3
A - A-3
Section 303.4 Assembly Group A
The required width of egress courts shall be unobstructed to a height of
__________ feet.
A. 7
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
A - 7
1028.4.1Width or capacity.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, exterior walls with a horizontal fire separation distance greater than
_____________, the joint system is required to be tested for interior fire exposure
only.
A. 20 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 5 feet
D - 5 feet
715.3 Fire test criteria
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all enclosed Group A-5
accessory use areas in excess of ___________________________.
A. 500 square feet
B. 750 square feet
C. 1,000 square feet
D. 2,000 square feet
C - 1,000 square feet
[F] 903.2.1.5 Group A-5.
Clay flue chimney liners must extend from a point not less than
______________ below the lowest inlet or, in the case of fireplaces, from the top
of the smoke chamber, to a point above the enclosing walls.
A. 6 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 16 inches
B - 8 inches
2113.12 Clay Flue lining (installation).
What is the maximum number of occupants allowed in a bowling center in
bowling areas?
A. 7 net, persons for each lane
B. 5 persons for each lane including 15 feet of runway
C. no limit
D. 15 gross, persons for each lane
B - 5 persons for each lane
including 15 feet of runway
Table 1004.5 Maximum Floor Area
Allowances Per Occupant
In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Anchor building means of egress.
The path of egress travel of malls may not exit through anchor buildings. Malls
terminating at an anchor building where no other means of egress has been
provided shall be considered as a _____________________.
A. valid means of egress
B. dead-end mall
C. low volume egress point
D. main entrance and egress
B - dead-end mall
402.8.4.1 Anchor building means of
egress.
Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed
work will be deemed to have been abandoned ____________ after the date of
filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been
issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more
extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each.
A. 180 days
B. 365 days
C. 270 days
D. 2 years
A - 180 days
[A]105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
What interior wall and ceiling class finish is required in non-sprinklered exit
enclosures and exit passageways of a Group I-3 occupancy?
A. Class A finish
B. Class B finish
C. Class C finish
D. Unclassified finish
A - Class A finish
TABLE 803.13 Interior Wall And Ceiling
Finish Requirements By Occupancy
Unless structural support and anchorage are provided to resist the
overturning moment, the center of gravity of projecting masonry or molded
cornices shall lie within the ________________ of the supporting wall.
A. bottom one-third
B. bottom one-half
C. middle one-third
D. top one-third
C - middle one-third
2104.2.1 Molded cornices.
If a masonry fireplace is constructed as part of masonry or concrete wall,
combustible materials may not be in contact with the masonry or concrete walls
less than _________ from the inside surface of the nearest firebox lining.
A. 10 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 30 inches
C - 12 inches
2111.12 Fireplace clearance. Exceptions:
2
In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Fire-resistance-rated separation
_________ required between tenant spaces and the mall.
A. is not
B. of 1 Hr. is
C. of 2 Hr. is
D. of 3 Hr. is
A - is not
402.4.2 Fire-resistance-rated separation..
The fireblocking of spaces between wood joists, beams or headers must be
________________ or be placed on strips of metal or metal lath laid across the
spaces between combustible material and the chimney.
A. self-supporting
B. cemented in place
C. spaced at least 1” from combustible materials
D. screwed in place
A - self-supporting
2113.20 Chimney fireblocking.
Where parking is provided, what is the minimum number of accessible
parking spaces that must be provided at a facility that has 77 total parking spaces.
A. 4 accessible spaces
B. 6 accessible spaces
C. 8 accessible spaces
D. 10 accessible spaces
A - 4 accessible spaces
TABLE 1106.1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING
SPACES
Sheathing nails or other approved sheathing connectors shall be driven so
that their head or crown __________ the surface of the sheathing.
A. penetrates
B. is flush with
C. is counter sunk into
D. split
B - is flush with
2304.10.2 Sheathing fasteners.
A Single Family Home is and example of what occupancy group?
A. R-1 occupancy group
B. R-2 occupancy group
C. R-3 occupancy group
D. R-4 occupancy group
C - R-3 occupancy group
310.1 Residential Group R.
The period of time a building element, component or assembly maintains
the ability to confine a fire, continues to perform a given structural function, or
both, as determined by the tests, or the methods based on tests, prescribed in
Section 703.
A. flame spread rating
B. smoke rating
C. fire spread time
D. fire resistance rating
D - fire resistance rating
D. fire resistance rating
Airport traffic control towers, Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds Banks
Barber and beauty shops Car washes are examples of what Group of Occupancy:
A. A
B. B
C. F
D. I
B - B
304.1 Business Group B
What is the required separation of occupancies (hours) between a Group A1 and Group H-5? The Buildings are not equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. Not Permitted
D - Not Permitted
TABLE 508.4 Required Separation Of
Occupancies (Hours)
A Hospital is an example of what type of Group Occupancy Classification?
A. A-1 Group Occupancy
B. B Group Occupancy
C. I-1 Group Occupancy
D. I-2 Group Occupancy
D - I-2 Group Occupancy
308.3 Group I-2.
An open parking garage with an IIA type of construction is limited in area to
how many square feet?
A. 50000 square feet
B. 60000 square feet
C. 70000 square feet
D. 80000 square feet
A - 50000 square feet
TABLE 406.5.4 OPEN PARKING
GARAGES AREA AND HEIGHT
What is the fire resistance rating requirement for floor construction and
secondary members in a type III-B structure?
A. 0 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
A - 0 hours
TABLE 601 Fire-Resistance Rating
Requirements For Building Elements
(Hours)
In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. An attached garage for the storage
of passenger vehicles having a capacity of not more than __________________
and open parking garages shall be considered as a separate building where it is
separated from the covered mall building by a fire barrier having a fire-resistance
rating of at least _______________.
A. ten persons, 1 hours
B. twelve persons, 2 hours
C. nine persons, 2 hours
D. ten persons, 2 hours
C - nine persons, 2 hours
402.4.2.3 Parking garages.
An area where persons unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to
await instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
A. balcony
B. area of refuge
C. fire escape
D. fire room
B - area of refuge
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
Where _______________________ of any pane of glass are not firmly
supported, or are subjected to unusual load conditions, detailed construction
documents, detailed shop drawings and analysis or test data assuring safe
performance for the specific installation are required to be prepared by a
registered design professional.
A. one or more sides
B. layers
C. sections
D. rails
A - one or more sides
2403.2 Glass supports.
What is the minimum thickness face-to-face required for a wall constructed
from solid gypsum plaster, studless with 1/2 inch full-length plain gypsum lath and
perlite or vermiculite gypsum plaster each side, to have a fire resistance rating of 2
hours.
A. 2 inches
B. 2.5 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 3.5 inches
B - 2.5 inches
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated Fire-Resistance
Periods For Various Walls And Partitions,
Item 6-2.2
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire walls are to be constructed of
__________________________________. Ignoring all exceptions.
A. sheetrock, concrete or steel.
B. concrete or steel materials
C. any approved non-combustible materials
D. wood, sheetrock, concrete or steel.
C - any approved noncombustible materials
706.3 Materials.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction floor, attic and roof framing with a nominal depth-tothickness ratio greater than or equal to 5:1 must have one edge held in line for the
______________.
A. 50 % of the span
B. entire span
C. length of the building
D. length of the cantilever
B - entire span
2308.4.6 Lateral support
What is the minimum allowable thickness for a fireplace hearth?
A. 3 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 8 inches
B - 4 inches
2111.10.1 Hearth thickness.
In reference to the LIB bracing method, the LIB stands for what?
A. Linear-Integral-Bracing
B. Linear-In Line-Bracing
C. Lateral-Internal-Bracing
D. Let-in-Bracing
D - Let-in-Bracing
Table 2308.6.3(1) Bracing Methods
An accessible route is not required between site arrival points and the
building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a
vehicular way not providing for ______________________.
A. employee access
B. emergency access
C. pedestrian access
D. motorized access
C - pedestrian access
1104.1 Site arrival points. Exception 1
Fireplace smoke chamber walls must be constructed of solid masonry units,
hollow masonry units grouted solid, stone or concrete. The total minimum
thickness of front, back and sidewalls is ____________ of solid masonry.
A. 8 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 14 inches
D. 6 inches
A - 8 inches
2111.9 Smoke chamber walls.
Stairways that are part of the means of egress for the exterior area for
assisted rescue must provide a minimum clear width of ___________________
between handrails
A. 36 inches
B. 40 inches
C. 44 inches
D. 48 inches
D - 48 inches
1009.7.4 Stairways
A 3-second gust wind velocities 100 mph wind load is equivalent to
____________ allowable stress design wind speeds.
A. 110 mph
B. 105 mph
C. 90 mph
D. 78 mph
D - 78 mph
Table 1609.3.1 Wind Speed Conversions
Chimney flues may not be smaller in area than the area of the connector
from the appliance. Chimney flues connected to more than one appliance shall not
be less than the area of the largest connector plus _____________ of the areas of
additional chimney connectors. Exceptions ignored.
A. 50 percent
B. 75 percent
C. 100 percent
D. 125 percent
A - 50 percent
2113.15 Flue area (appliance).
In commercial cooking operations __________________________ must be
installed in commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system.
A. an explosion proof fan
B. a fire extinguisher
C. an automatic sprinkler system
D. a smoke and carbon dioxide detector
C - an automatic sprinkler
system
[F] 903.2.11.5 Commercial cooking
operations.
What is the allowable shear (pounds per foot) for wood structural panel
shear walls with framing of Douglas-fir-larch, or southern pine for wind or seismic
loading for 7/16 Structural I Sheathing applied directly to the framing fastened with
4 inch spacing at the perimeter of the panels with 1.5” 16 gage staples into the
framing.
A. 200
B. 260
C. 395
D. 505
B - 260
TABLE 2306.3(1) ALLOWABLE SHEAR
VALUES (POUNDS PER FOOT) FOR
WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR
WALLS UTILIZING STAPLES WITH
FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH
OR SOUTHERN PINE FOR WIND OR
SEISMIC LOADING
Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be
performed in an emergency situation, the permit application may be submitted
___________________________.
A. within a reasonable time to the building official.
B. only if the work is in a concealed space.
C. only if there are no qualified private inspectors to verify the work.
D. within the next working business day to the building official.
D - within the next working
business day to the
building official.
[A]105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
What is the maximum number of occupants per 200 gross square feet
allowed in a commercial kitchen?
A. 1 occupant for each 200 gross square feet.
B. 2 occupant for each 200 gross square feet.
C. 3 occupant for each 200 gross square feet.
D. 4 occupant for each 200 gross square feet.
A - 1 occupant for each 200
gross square feet.
TABLE 1004.5 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
ALLOWANCES PER OCCUPANT
A-1 Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended for the production
and viewing of the performing arts or motion pictures 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
B- Motion picture theaters
Symphony and concert
halls Television and radio
studios admitting an
audience Theaters
303.1 Assembly Group A-1.
What is the minimum curing time between the first and second cement
plaster coat in exterior applications.
A. 24 Hours
B. 36 Hours
C. 48 Hours
D. 60 Hours
C - 48 Hours
TABLE 2512.6 CEMENT PLASTERS
This Type of Construction is that in which the exterior walls are of
noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid wood,
laminated wood, heavy timber (HT) or structural composite lumber (SCL) without
concealed spaces.
A. Type III
B. Type IV
C. Type V
D. Type VI
B - Type IV
602.4 Type IV.
Press boxes in assembly areas must be on an accessible route. An
accessible route is not required to press boxes in bleachers that have points of
entry at only one level, provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is
___________ square feet maximum.
A. 100
B. 500
C. 1000
D. 1200
B - 500
1104.3.2 Press boxes. Exceptions: 1.
The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls, fire barriers,
exterior walls or fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies of a building.
A. fire compartment
B. fire area
C. fire rescue area
D. fire plane area
B - fire area
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Where masonry chimneys are constructed as part of masonry or concrete
walls, combustible materials shall not be in contact with the masonry or concrete
wall less than _________ from the inside surface of the nearest flue lining.
A. 2 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 18 inches
C - 12 inches
2113.19 Chimney clearances. Exception.
2
______________ roof assemblies are those that are effective against
severe fire test exposure.
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Nonclassified
A - Class A
1505.2 Class A roof assemblies.
Exterior landings outside of egress doors are permitted to have a slope
which does not exceed ____________________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 0.125 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
B. 0.5 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
C. 0.25 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
D. 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
C - 0.25 unit vertical in 12 units
horizontal
1010.1.5 Floor elevation.
The space surrounding a chimney lining system or vent installed within a
masonry chimney may not be used to vent ______________________.
A. no more than two additional appliances
B. any other appliance
C. natural gas appliances
D. wood burning stoves
E. all of the above
B - any other appliance
2113.13.2 Space around lining. May not
be used to vent any of these without a
separate liner.
Combustible materials is not permitted in buildings of Type I or II
construction.
A. This is a true statement as to the IBC.
B. This is a false statement as to the IBC.
B - This is a false statement as
to the IBC.
603.1 Allowable materials.
Fire-retardant-treated lumber and wood structural panels must be
___________.
A. UL Listed
B. labeled
C. factory applied
D. used in Class A construction
B - labeled
2303.2.4 Labeling.
An enclosed space extending through one or more stories of a building,
connecting vertical openings in successive floors, or floors and roof.
A. atrium
B. shaft
C. stairwell
D. chute
B - shaft
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Factory Industrial Moderate-Hazard Occupancy. Factory industrial uses
which are not classified as Factory Industrial _______ shall be classified as
__________.
A. F-1 Low Hazard, F-2 Moderate Hazard
B. F-2 Low Hazard, F-3 Moderate Hazard
C. F-2 Low Hazard, F-1 Moderate Hazard
D. F-4 Low Hazard, F-5 Moderate Hazard
C - F-2 Low Hazard, F-1
Moderate Hazard
306.2 Factory Industrial F-1
What is the maximum allowable span for floor joist of #2 Southern Pine
2X6s spaced 16 inches o.c. in residential sleeping areas, live load = 30 psf, L/D =
360, dead load = 10 psf?
A. 10 feet 3 inches
B. 12 feet 5 inches
C. 11 feet 10 inches
D. 8 feet 9 inches
A - 10 feet 3 inches
Table 2308.4.2.1(1) Floor Joist Spans For
Common Lumber Species
If a Type A, Group R-2 housing unit has 54 sleeping units, what is the
minimum total number of required accessible units that are required to be
accessible to the handicapped, with or without roll-in showers?
A. 2 accessible units
B. 4 accessible units
C. 6 accessible units
D. 8 accessible units
B - 4 accessible units
TABLE 1107.6.1.1 Accessible Dwelling
Units And Sleeping Units
Fire department glass access panels are to be made of ____________
glass.
A. double strength
B. tempered
C. shatterproof
D. beveled
B - tempered
2406.5 Fire department access panels.
Aerosol product rooms and general-purpose warehouses containing
aerosol products must be provided with an approved _____________ fire alarm
system where required by the International Fire Code.
A. manual
B. automatic
C. remote controlled
D. fume activated
A - manual
[F] 907.2.15 Aerosol storage uses.
What interior wall and ceiling class finish is required in sprinklered rooms
and enclosed spaces of a Group A-4 occupancy?
A. Class A finish
B. Class B finish
C. Class C finish
D. Unclassified finish
C - Class C finish
TABLE 803.9 Interior Wall And Ceiling
Finish Requirements By Occupancy
The time period that the through-penetration firestop system limits the
spread of fire through the penetration when tested in accordance with ASTM E
814 or UL 1479.
A. A rating
B. C rating
C. F rating
D. T rating
C - F rating
Chapter 2, Definitions.
As to fire-resistance ratings, cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies
and similar architectural appendages extending beyond the floor area may not
extend beyond the distance determined by the following two methods, whichever
results in the lesser projection:
A. A point one-third the distance from the exterior face of the wall to the lot
line where protected openings or a combination of protected and unprotected
openings is required in the exterior wall.
B. More than 20 inches into areas where openings are prohibited.
C. More than 12 inches into areas where openings are prohibited.
D. A and B
E. A and C
E - A and C
705.2 Projections.
Cleaning establishments that utilize a liquid solvent having a flash point at
or above 200°F (93°C) has what group occupancy classification.
A. Group H Class IIIA Combustible Liquid
B. Group H, but shall be classified as the occupancy that they most nearly
resemble.
C. Group H, Class IA Combustible Liquid
D. Group H, Class IIIB Combustible Liquid
B - Group H, but shall be
classified as the occupancy
that they most nearly
resemble.
B Group H, but shall be
classified as the occupancy
that they most nearly
resemble.
The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or concrete walls must
be provided with a ________________________, unless naturally durable or
preservative-treated wood is used.
A. 1 inch clear air space on top, sides and end
B. intentional on the end
C. tightly caulked top, sides and end
D. 1/2-inch air space on top, sides and end
D - 1/2-inch air space on top,
sides and end
2304.12.2.1 Girder ends.
Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official
relative to the application and interpretation of the code, are handled by
____________________.
A. an oversight commission
B. a special investigation commission
C. a panel of independent inspectors
D. a board of appeals
D - a board of appeals
[A]113.1 General. Board of Appeals
The _____________ is authorized to waive the submission of construction
documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design
professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review
of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with the code.
A. building permit
B. application
C. building official
D. construction documents
C - building official
[A]107.1 General. Exception:
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, where a fire wall also separates occupancies that are required to be
separated by a fire barrier wall, the __________________________________
requirements of each separation applies.
A. most restrictive
B. least restrictive
C. most cost effective
D. most fire resistive
A - most restrictive
706.1 General.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, combustible framing in fire walls. Adjacent combustible members
entering into a concrete or masonry fire wall from opposite sides shall not have
less than a __________ distance between embedded ends. Exceptions ignored.
A. 4 inch
B. 12 inch
C. 20 inch
D. 28 inch
A - 4 inch
706.7 Combustible framing in fire walls.
Kitchens space dimensions require that kitchens have a clear passageway
of not less than ________ between counter fronts and appliances or counter fronts
and walls.
A. 3 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 5 feet
D. 6 feet
A - 3 feet
1207.1 Minimum room widths.
Dead ends not exceeding a length equal to twice the width of the mall
measured at the narrowest location within the dead-end portion of the mall are not
required to be a minimum of 66 inches wide.
A. This statement is True for Covered Mall Buildings
B. This statement is False for Covered Mall Buildings
C. This statement is always False for Covered Mall Buildings
D. This statement is False for all commercial buildings
A - This statement is True for
Covered Mall Buildings
402.8.6 Access to exits. Exception:
The minimum horizontal separation between kiosks or groupings thereof
and other structures within a mall is __________ .
A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 50 feet
B - 20 feet
402.6.2 Kiosks. 3
Covered mall buildings exceeding 50,000 square feet must be provided
with standby power systems that are capable of operating the emergency
__________________________________________.
A. interior lighting systems
B. automatic sprinkler system
C. loss control egress exits
D. voice/alarm communication system
D - voice/alarm communication
system
[F] 402.7.3 Emergency power.
A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected
for compliance with the requirements of the code for the occupancy and division of
occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified is required
to be found on the:
A. Permit Application
B. Certificate of Occupancy
C. Building Documents
D. Request for Appeal
B- Certificate of Occupancy
[A]111.2 Certificate issued.
In Type I and II construction, The use of electrical wiring methods with
combustible insulation, tubing, raceways and related components is permitted
when installed in accordance with the limitations of the
______________________.
A. This Code
B. NEC Code
C. NFPA Code
D. NFAOSP Code
A - This Code
603.1.3 Electrical.
The minimum allowable thickness of reinforced gypsum concrete is
_____________ . Exceptions ignored.
A. 1-1/2 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 2-1/2 inches
D. 3 inches
B - 2 inches*
2514.2 Minimum thickness.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction bearing partitions __________ to joists must be supported
on beams, girders, doubled joists, walls or other bearing partitions.
A. between or opposite
B. at a right angle
C. parallel
D. perpendicular
C- parallel
2308.4.5 Joists supporting bearing
partitions
What is the minimum allowable horizontal area of a window well use for
emergency escape?
A. 6 square feet
B. 8 square feet
C. 9 square feet
D. 10 square feet
C - 9 square feet
1030.4.1 Minimum size.
Headers, double joists, trusses or other approved assemblies that are of
adequate size to ___________ loads to the vertical members must be provided
over window and door openings in load-bearing walls and partitions.
A. deflect
B. transfer
C. split
D. inter-transmittently carry
B - transfer
2304.3.2 Framing over openings.
Nonclassified roofing is approved material that is not listed as a
_______________ roof covering.
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. All of the above
D - All of the above
1505.5 Nonclassified roofing.
Listed materials used as chimney flue linings must be installed in
accordance with the terms of their listings and the _______________________.
A. UL
B. contractor’s experience
C. UBC
D. manufacturer’s instructions
D - manufacturer’s instructions
2113.13.1 Listed materials.
The width of the floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway may
not be less than _____________________.
A. 36 inches
B. 42 Inches
C. 48 inches
D. the width of stairways they serve
D- the width of stairways they
serve
1011.6 Stairway landings
A building used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than
________ persons are classified as a Group B occupancy.
A. 50
B. 100
C. 200
D. 500
A - 50
303.1.1 Small buildings and tenant
spaces.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, where protection of the vertical opening by approved shutters at
every penetrated floor is permitted in accordance with this the code. The shutters
must be of noncombustible construction and have a fire-resistance rating of not
less than ____________.
A. .5 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 1.5 hours
D. 2 hours
C - 1.5 hours
712.1.3.2 Automatic shutters.
Where wood structural panel sheathing is used as the exposed finish on the
exterior of outside walls, it must ________________________.
A. be adequately painted
B. coated with 2 full coats of water seal
C. have an exterior exposure durability classification
D. not be considered as a structural component for load calculations
C - have an exterior exposure
durability classification
2304.6.1 Wood structural panel
sheathing.
It is the duty of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to cause the
work to remain visible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the
__________________ nor the jurisdiction are liable for expense entailed in the
removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
A. contractor
B. designer
C. subcontractor
D. building official
D - building official
[A] 110.1 General.
Insulating materials, where exposed as installed in buildings of any type of
construction, shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smokedeveloped index of not more than _______.
A. 50
B. 250
C. 450
D. 650
C - 450
720.3 Exposed installation.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, openings other than _______________ are not permitted in shaft
enclosures.
A. the required means of egress system
B. the exterior walls that serve as a part of a required shaft
C. those necessary for the purpose of the shaft
D. required automobile ramps open and enclosed
C - those necessary for the
purpose of the shaft
713.7.1 Prohibited openings.
Which of the following occupancies which contain a fuel burning appliance
require carbon monoxide detectors? Exceptions ignored.
A. Group I-1, I-2, I-4
B. R
C. Group I or R or Group E classrooms
D. All of the above
D - All of the above
[F] 915.1.1 Where required.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, each portion of a building separated by one or more fire walls that
comply with the provisions of the fire wall section of the code is to be considered
______________________, and the extent and location of such fire walls shall
provide a complete separation.
A. a separate room
B. a separate partition
C. a separate building
D. a separate fire zone
C - a separate building
706.1 General.
What is the maximum allowable span for floor joist of #2 Southern Pine
2X12s spaced 12 inches o.c. in residential living areas, live load = 40 psf, L/D =
360, dead load = 10 psf?
A. 10 feet 3 inches
B. 13 feet 6 inches
C. 16 feet 2 inches
D. 19 feet 1 inch
D -19 feet 1 inch
Table 2308.4.2.1(2) Floor Joist Spans For
Common Lumber Species
Foam plastic interior trim may not constitute more than _________ of the
specific wall or ceiling areas to which it is attached.
A. 2.5 percent
B. 5 percent
C. 10 percent
D. 15 percent
C - 10 percent
[F] 2604.2.3 Area limitation
In conventional light-frame construction, exterior gable end walls, braced
wall panel sheathing in the top story must be extended and fastened to roof
framing where the spacing between parallel exterior braced wall lines is greater
than ____________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 25 feet
B. 40 feet
C. 50 feet
D. 60 feet
C - 50 feet
2308.6.7.2 Top plate connection
In radio and television transmitting stations the code does not apply to
electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but does apply to
equipment and wiring for supplying power to the installations of towers and
antennas.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A - TRUE
[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Electrical 2.
In reference to signage within Covered Mall Buildings. Plastic signs must be
located a minimum distance of _________ from adjacent tenants.
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 48 inches
A - 18 inches
402.6.4.3 Location.
In reference to signage within Covered Mall Buildings. Plastic signs must be
located a minimum distance of _________ from adjacent tenants.
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 48 inches
A - 18 inches
402.6.4.3 Location.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, shaft enclosures are required to have a fire-resistance rating of not
less than ________________ where connecting four stories or more, and not less
than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories.
A. .5 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 1.5 hours
D. 2 hours
D - 2 hours
713.4 Fire-resistance rating.
What is the minimum density allowable for foam plastic used as interior
trim?
A. 10 pounds per cubic foot
B. 20 pounds per cubic foot
C. 30 pounds per cubic foot
D. 40 pounds per cubic foot
E. pounds per cubic foot
B - 20 pounds per cubic foot
[F] 2604.2.1 Density.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, shaft enclosures are required to have a fire-resistance rating of not
less than ________________ where connecting four stories or more, and not less
than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories.
A. .5 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 1.5 hours
D. 2 hours
A - building official
1013.1 Where required. Exceptions 2.
Group H Occupancy Classification is for what type of occupancies?
A. Health
B. High Temperature Storage
C. High-Hazard
D. Helicopters
C - High-Hazard
307.1 High-Hazard Group H.
What is the allowable area of a Group M single story building of Type I-A
construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?
A. 40,000 SF
B. 500,000 SF
C. 1,140,000 SF
D. Unlimited
D - Unlimited
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE AREA
FACTOR (At = NS, S1, S13R, or SM, as
applicable) IN SQUARE FEET
What is the fire resistance rating requirement for primary structural frame
including columns, girders, trusses in a type V-B structure.
A. 0 hours
B. 1hour
C. 2 hours
D. HT
A - 0 hours
TABLE 601 Fire-Resistance Rating
Requirements For Building Elements
(Hours)
Private garages and carports that are classified as Group U occupancies
may not exceed ___________ in area.
A. 500 square feet
B. 750 square feet
C. 1000 square feet
D. 1500 square feet
C - 1000 square feet
406.3 Private garages and
carports.406.3.1 Classification.
What is the maximum allowable span for ceiling joist of #2 Southern Pine
2X8s spaced 16 inches o.c. live load = 10 psf, L/D = 240, dead load = 5 psf? The
area above the ceiling in uninhabitable and the is no storage area.
A. 14 feet 5 inches
B. 18 feet 3 inches
C. 19 feet 2 inches
D. 21 feet 7 inches
D - 21 feet 7 inches
Table 2308.7.1(1) Ceiling Joist Spans For
Common Lumber Species
Detailed use and occupancy requirements. In addition to the occupancy
and construction requirements in the code, the provisions of which chapter applies
to the special uses and occupancies described herein.
A. Chapter 3
B. Chapter 4
C. Chapter 5
D. Chapter 6
B - Chapter 4
401.1 Detailed use and occupancy
requirements.
Detailed use and occupancy requirements. In addition to the occupancy
and construction requirements in the code, the provisions of which chapter applies
to the special uses and occupancies described herein.
A. Chapter 3
B. Chapter 4
C. Chapter 5
D. Chapter 6
B - Chapter 4
401.1 Detailed use and occupancy
requirements.
What is the maximum allowable span for rafters of #3 Southern Pine 2X6s
spaced 24 inches o.c. roof load = 20 psf, L/D = 180, dead load = 10 psf? Ceiling
is not attached to the rafters.
A. 8 feet 4 inches
B. 10 feet 6 inches
C. 11 feet 4 inches
D. 12 feet 1 inch
A - 8 feet 4 inches
Table 2308.7.2(1) Rafter Spans For
Common Lumber Species
The building official, will indicate the portion of the construction that is
satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent the
portion or portions that fail to comply with the code. Any portions that do not
comply must be corrected and those portions must not be
_______________________ until authorized by the building official.
A. completed
B. re-inspected
C. covered or concealed
D. exposed
C - covered or concealed
[A]110.6 Approval required
In Type I and II construction, The use of combustible piping materials is
permitted when installed in accordance with the limitations of the
_____________________________________________________________.
A. International Mechanical Code and the International Plumbing Code
B. UBC
C. NFPA
D. Plumbing Pipe Association of America
A - International Mechanical
Code and the International
Plumbing Code
603.1.2 Piping.
The triangular openings at the open sides of a stair formed by the riser,
tread and bottom rail at the open side of a stairway must be of a maximum size
such that a sphere of ______________ in diameter cannot pass through the
opening.
A. 4 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 10 inches
B - 6 inches
1015.4 Opening limitations. Exceptions 2
A poured concrete basement wall is 8 feet high and 8 inches thick. The
lateral backfill soil load is 45 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet. What is
the required re-bar size and spacing.
A. #7 at 45”
B. #7 at 39”
C. #5 at 41”
D. #6 at 43”
C - #5 at 41”
TABLE 1807.1.6.2 Concrete Foundation
Walls
Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with installed shower
heads are required to be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height
not less than _____________ above the drain inlet.
A. 70 inches
B. 6 feet
C. 72 inches
D. B and C
C - 72 inches”
1209.2.3 Showers.
It is the duty of the _______________________________ to notify the
building official when work is ready for inspection.
A. holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent
B. contractor
C. construction supervisor
D. design professional or their associates
A - holder of the building
permit or their duly
authorized agent
[A]110.5 Inspection requests
The provisions of the code is deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state
or federal law.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
B - FALSE
[A] 102.2 Other laws.
Where preservative-treated wood is used in enclosed locations where
drying in service cannot readily occur, such wood must be at a moisture content
level of _________ or less before being covered with insulation, interior wall finish,
floor covering or other materials.
A. 10 percent
B. 15 percent
C. 19 percent
D. 24 percent
C - 19 percent
2303.1.9.2 Moisture content.
What is the minimum required thickness in inches for concrete floor slabs
supported directly on the ground? Exceptions ignored.
A. 3 inches
B. 3-1/2 inches
C. 4 inches
D. 4-1/2 inches
B - 3-1/2 inches
1907.1 General.
The construction documents submitted with the application for permit
require that ____________ showing to scale the size and location of new
construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the
established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable,
flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn
in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey.
A. a site plan
B. a survey plan prepared by a Civil Engineer
C. an elevation view
D. an environmental impact statement and plan
A - a site plan
[A]107.2.5 Site plan.
The use of the provisions for conventional light-frame construction in this
section are not to be permitted for buildings in Seismic Design Categories B, C, D,
E or F.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D, E and F
E. All the above except A
E - All the above except A
2308.2.6 Risk category limitation.
What is the minimum normal weight concrete cover in inches that will
provide a Fire-Resistance Rating of 3 hours for a W6 x 15 structural shape steel
column?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
E. none of these
D - 3 inches
TABLE 722.5.1(7) Minimum Cover (Inch)
For Steel Columns Encased In NormalWeight Concrete
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction, where the nominal depth-to-thickness ratio of the framing
member exceeds 6:1, there must be one line of bridging for each 8 feet of span,
unless both edges of the member are held in line. The bridging must consist of not
less than ______________________ lumber, double nailed at each end, of
equivalent metal bracing of equal rigidity, full-depth solid blocking or other
approved means.
A. 1-inch by 3-inch
B. 1-inch by 2-inch
C. 2-inch by 3-inch
D. 2-inch by 4-inch
A - 1-inch by 3-inch
2308.4.6 Lateral support
What is the allowable area of a 2 story Group H-1 building of Type V-B
Construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?
A. 18,000 SF
B. 39,000 SF
C. Not Permitted
D. 40,000 SF
C - Not Permitted
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE AREA
FACTOR (At = NS, S1, S13R, or SM, as
applicable) IN SQUARE FEET
In other than Group I-3, curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and similar
combustible decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings may not
exceed ___________ of the specific wall or ceiling area to which such materials
are attached.
A. 25 percent
B. 20 percent
C. 5 percent
D. 10 percent
D -10 percent
[F] 806.2 Combustible decorative
materials.
What is the minimum normal weight concrete cover in inches that will
provide a Fire-Resistance Rating of 3 hours for a W14 x 43 structural shape steel
column?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
E. none of these
D - 3 inches
TABLE 722.5.1(7)Minimum Cover (Inch)
For Steel Columns Encased In NormalWeight Concrete
What is the minimum thickness face-to-face required for a wall constructed
from wood studs interior partition with gypsum wallboard each side 2X4 wood
studs 24 inch on center with 5/8 inch type x gypsum wallboard applied vertically or
horizontally nailed with 6d cooler or wallboard nails at 7 inch on center with end
joints on nailing members, stagger joints each side, to have a fire resistance rating
of 1 hour?:
A. 3.5 inches
B. 4.75 inches
C. 5.75 inches
D. 6.75 inches
B - 4.75 inches
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated Fire-Resistance
Periods For Various Walls And Partitions,
Item 14-1.3
Foam plastic insulation used as interior wall or ceiling finish or as interior
trim in plenums must exhibit a flame spread index of ________ or less and a
smoke developed index of ________ or less when tested.
A. 25, 450
B. 450, 450
C. 75, 75
D. 175, 150
A - 25, 450
2603.7 Interior finish in plenums.
Horizontal sliding, accordion or folding egress doors must be openable by a
simple method from both sides _____________________________________.
A. without special knowledge or effort
B. with keys
C. with handles on the inside
D. with panic hardware
A - without special knowledge
or effort
1010.1.4.3 Horizontal sliding doors. 2.
What is the area of a Group E single story building of Type IIB Construction
not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?
A. 14,500 square feet
B. 58,000 square feet
C. 43, 500 square feet
D. Not Permitted
B - 58,000 square feet
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE AREA
FACTOR (At = NS, S1, S13R, or SM, as
applicable) IN SQUARE FEET
In buildings where a required accessible floor is __________ or more
stories above or below a level of exit discharge, at least one required accessible
means of egress must be an elevator complying with the code.
A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
B - four
1009.2.1 Elevators required..
In reference to Food courts in Covered Mall Buildings. The occupant load of
a food court is determined in accordance with Section 1004. For the purposes of
determining the means of egress requirements for the mall, the food court
occupant load must _________ the occupant load of the covered mall building as
calculated above.
A. be subtracted from
B. not be included with
C. not be added to
D. be added to
D - be added to
402.8.2.4 Food courts.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or
more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking
and sanitation.
A. Dormitory
B. Dwelling Unit
C. Boarding House
D. Residential Care/Assisted Living Facility
B - Dwelling Unit
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
Where installed and fireblocked to comply with Chapter 7, fiberboards are
permitted as wall insulation in all types of construction. In fire walls and fire
barriers, unless treated to comply with Section 803.1 for Class A materials, the
boards shall be cemented directly to the concrete, masonry or other
noncombustible base and shall be protected with an approved noncombustible
veneer anchored to the base without ________________.
A. causing excessive load
B. the use of fasteners
C. intervening airspaces
D. the need for additional insulation
C - intervening airspaces
2303.1.6.3 Wall insulation.
An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an
approved location, must be connected to each
________________________________.
A. emergency evacuation system
B. emergency lighting system
C. exit alarm system
D. automatic sprinkler system
D - automatic sprinkler system
[F] 903.4.2 Alarms.
Where the application of a new roof covering over wood shingle or shake
roofs creates a combustible concealed space, the entire existing surface must be
_____________ with gypsum board, mineral fiber, glass fiber or other approved
materials securely fastened in place.
A. replaced
B. covered
C. removed and replaced
D. flashed
B - covered
1511.4 Roof recovering.
Egress courts serving Group R-3 and U occupancies may be not less than
______________ in width.
A. 32 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 40 inches
D. 44 inches
B - 36 inches
1028.4.1 Width or capacity
Spiral stairways are permitted to be used as a component in the means of
egress only within dwelling units or from a space not more than _________ in area
and serving not more than five occupants, or from technical production areas in
accordance with the code.
A. 150 square feet
B. 250 square feet
C. 350 square feet
D. 450 square feet
B - 250 square feet
1011.10 Spiral stairways.
The minimum aisle width of assembly seating where the aisle does not
serve more than 50 seats is __________.
A. 32 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 40 inches
D. 44 inches
B - 36 inches
1029.9.1 Minimum aisle width. 1.
Exception
The minimum allowable thickness of architectural cast stone on the exterior
of a building is ________.
A. 0.75 inches
B. 1 inch
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches
A - 0.75 inches
Table 1404.2 Minimum Thickness Of
Weather Coverings
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, shaft enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2
hours where connecting four stories or more, and not less than 1 hour where
connecting less than four stories. The number of stories connected by the shaft
enclosure includes any basements but not any mezzanines. Shaft enclosures
must have a fire-resistance rating not less than the floor assembly penetrated, but
need not exceed ________.
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours
A - 2 hours
713.4 Fire-resistance rating.
Where separate central holding cells are provided for adult males, juvenile
males, adult females or juvenile females, one of each type shall be accessible.
Where central holding cells are provided and are not separated by age or sex, at
least ______ must be provided.
A. 1 accessible cell
B. 2 accessible cells
C. 3 accessible cells
D. 4 accessible cells
A - 1 accessible cell
1108.4.2.1 Central holding cells.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, the fire barrier separating incidental accessory occupancies from
other spaces in the building must have a fire-resistance rating of not less than
___________.
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. that indicated in Table 509
D. any of the above
C - that indicated in Table 509
707.3.7 Incidental accessory
occupancies
Exit signs must be illuminated at all times. To ensure continued illumination
for a duration of not less than _________ in case of primary power loss, the sign
illumination means must be connected to an emergency power system provided
from storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. Exceptions
ignored.
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes
C - 90 minutes
1013.6.3 Power source.
On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems
or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit must be paid as required, in
accordance with the schedule as established __________________________.
A. by the building inspector
B. by the International Code Council (ICC)
C. by the applicable governing authority.
D. by the Uniform Permit Fee Schedule for Commercial Buildings &
Structures.
C - by the applicable governing
authority.
[A]109.2 Schedule of permit fees.
Where the combustible exterior wall covering is furred from the wall and
forms a solid surface, the distance between the back of the covering and the wall
may not exceed ____________ or the concealed space created must be
fireblocked in accordance with the code.
A. 1-5/8 inches
B. 2-1/8 inches
C. 2-5/8 inches
D. 3-1/8 inches
A - 1-5/8 inches
1405.1.3 Fireblocking.
A continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall, floor,
or ceiling assembly, which is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of
smoke.
A. fire stop
B. fire block
C. smoke block
D. smoke barrier
D - smoke barrier
Chapter 2, Definitions.
In light frame construction, footings supporting 3 floors shall have a
minimum width of ________________ and a minimum depth of
________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 12 inches, 6 inches
B. 15 inches, 6 inches
C. 16 inches, 8 inches
D. 18 inches, 8 inches
D - 18 inches, 8 inches
Table 1809.7 Prescriptive Footings
Supporting Walls Of Light-Frame Construction
Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas which require
_________________ exit or exit access.
A. only 1
B. only 2
C. only 3
D. only 4
A - only 1
1013.1 Where required. Exceptions 1.
The occupant load of a nonsprinklered space is 350 occupants. What is the
minimum required combined clear width of the egress doors serving that space?
A. 60 inches
B. 70 inches
C. 80 inches
D. 100 inches
B - 70 inches
1005.3.2 Other egress components.
Answer: 350 occupants x 0.2 inches per
occupant = 70 inches
Glazed openings in doors through which a ___________ sphere is unable
to pass is not considered hazardous location.
A. 3 inch
B. 6 inch
C. 9 inch
D. 12 inch
A - 3 inch
2406.4.1 Exceptions: 1.
The area of a one-story, Group A-3 building used as a church, community
hall, dance hall, exhibition hall, gymnasium, lecture hall, indoor swimming pool or
tennis court of Type I or II construction shall always be limited to 60,000 square
feet maximum.
A. This is a true statement as to the IBC.
B. This is a false statement as to the IBC.
B - This is a false statement as
to the IBC.
507.6 Group A-3 buildings of Type II
construction.
Footings for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys must be constructed of
concrete or solid masonry not less than _________ thick and shall extend at least
______ beyond the face of the fireplace or foundation wall on all sides.
A. 10 inches, 5 inches
B. 6 inches, 12 inches
C. 12 inches, 4 inches
D. 12 inches, 6 inches
D - 12 inches, 6 inches
2113.2 Footings and foundations.
The maximum width of a swinging means of egress door leaf shall be
__________ nominal. Exceptions ignored.
A. 36 inches
B. 42 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
C - 48 inches
1010.1.1 Size of doors.
Where used in monolithic glazing systems are used in sloped glazing and
skylights. Screens are required within individual dwelling units in
______________________ as applicable in Section 101.2 where fully tempered
glass is used as single glazing or as both panes in an insulating glass unit, certain
other criteria are met.
A. Groups A-1 and A-2
B. Group E
C. Groups I-2 and I-3
D. Groups R-2, R-3 and R-4
D - Groups R-2, R-3 and R-4
2405.3 Screening. Exceptions 4.
What is the maximum allowable span for floor joist of #1 Douglas Fir-Larch
2X10s spaced 16 inches o.c. in residential living areas, live load = 40 psf, L/D =
360, dead load = 10 psf?
A. 16 feet 5 inches
B. 13 feet 1 inch
C. 9 feet 8 inches
D. 19 feet 1 inch
A - 16 feet 5 inches
Table 2308.4.2.1(2) Floor Joist Spans For
Common Lumber Species
In some applications for a building permit, construction documents must
show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size and character of all
portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of the code.
Which of the following groups of occupancies do not require the construction
document to show the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor,
and in all rooms and spaces?
A. Groups I-2, I-3
B. Groups R-2, R-3 and I-1
C. Groups E-2
D. Groups U-2, U-3
B - Groups R-2, R-3 and I-1
[A]107.2.3 Means of egress.
Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms are
required to have a ceiling height of not less than __________ feet. Exceptions
excluded.
A. 8 feet
B. 7 feet 6 inches
C. 7 feet
D. 6 feet 8 inches
C - 7 feet
1207.2 Minimum ceiling heights.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, through penetrations are to be protected using systems installed as
________________ in the approved fire-resistance-rated assembly.
A. a unit
B. neatly as possible
C. tight as possible
D. tested
D - tested
714.4.1.1 Fire-resistance-rated
assemblies.
Cabinets containing fire-fighting equipment such as standpipes, fire hoses,
fire extinguishers or fire department valves must not be _______________ or
obscured from view.
A. installed in public view
B. painted yellow
C. blocked from use
D. behind glass doors
C - blocked from use
[F] 905.7 Cabinets.
Any portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of the building or
within the exterior wall of the building must have a minimum airspace clearance to
combustibles of ___________ . Exceptions ignored.
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 4 inches
D. 6 inches
B - 2 inches
2113.19 Chimney clearances.
A fireplace has on opening area of 5.5 square feet. How far must the heart
extend in front of and beyond the sides of this fireplace opening? Hearth
extensions shall extend at least ______________ , and at least ________ inches.
A. 20 inches in front of, 8 inches beyond each side
B. 16 inches in front of, 8 inches beyond each side
C. 18 inches in front of, 9 inches beyond each side
D. 18 inches in front of, 10 inches beyond each side
B - 16 inches in front of, 8
inches beyond each side
Construction in which the exterior load-bearing and nonload-bearing walls
and partitions are of unfired clay masonry units, and floors, roofs and interior
framing are wholly or partly of wood or other approved materials.
A. Masonry Construction
B. Adobe Construction
C. Mud Construction
D. Gypsum Construction
B - Adobe Construction
SECTION 201 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
A reference plane representing the average of finished ground level
adjoining the building at exterior walls.
A. flood plane
B. maximum drainage plane
C. floor plane
D. grade plane
D - grade plane
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Studs must have full bearing on a 2-inch-thick (actual 1 1/2-inch) or larger
plate or sill having a width at least equal to the width of the __________.
A. studs
B. foundation
C. sill top
D. top plate
**A - studs **
2304.3.1 Bottom plates.
Wood structural panel sheathing used as the exposed finish on the outside
of exterior walls, _______________________________.
A. must have an 2 coats of waterproof coating applied
B. must be minimum 5/8 inches in thickness
C. must have an exterior exposure durability classification
D. is not permitted
C - must have an exterior
exposure durability
classification
2304.6.1 Wood structural panel
sheathing.
An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story
and in accordance with Section 505.
A. gallery
B. stage
C. mezzanine
D. platform
C - mezzanine
Chapter 2, Definitions.
What is the maximum allowable span for rafters of #1 Douglas Fir-Larch
2X6s spaced 16 inches o.c. roof load = 20 psf, L/D = 180, dead load = 10 psf?
Ceiling is not attached to the rafters.
A. 8 feet 4 inches
B. 12 feet 6 inches
C. 15 feet 4 inches
D. 16 feet 3 inches
C - 15 feet 4 inches
Table 2308.7.2(1) Rafter Spans For
Common Lumber Species
What is the fire resistance rating requirement for roof construction and
secondary members in a type I-A structure?
A. 1 hours
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
B - 1.5 hours
The open space under exterior stairways ________________________.
A. shall not be used for any purpose
B. must be kept clear of combustible materials
C. may not be used as a storage area
D. all of the above
D - all of the above
1011.7.4 Enclosures under exterior
stairways
No building or structure may be used or occupied, and no change in the
existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof may
be made until the building official _______________ . Exceptions ignored.
A. has issued a building permit
B. has issued a certificate of occupancy
C. has examined the plans and stamped them approved
D. has not identified any code violations
B - has issued a certificate of
occupancy
[A]111.1 Change of occupancy.
In wood construction, consideration must be given in design to the possible
effect of cross-grain dimensional changes considered vertically which may occur
in lumber fabricated in a ___________ condition.
A. arid
B. dry
C. green
D. kiln dried
C - green
2303.7 Shrinkage.
Exit passageway enclosures must have walls, floors and ceilings of not less
than ____________ fire-resistance rating, and not less than that required for any
connecting interior exit stairway or ramp.
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hour
C. 3 hour
D. 4 hour
A - 1 hour
1024.3 Construction
In conventional light-frame construction, where a girder is spliced over a
support, an adequate tie shall be provided. The ends of beams or girders
supported on masonry or concrete may not have less than _______________ of
bearing.
A. 1.5 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 3 inches
D - 3 inches
2308.4.1 Girders.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction the ends of header joists more than _____________ long
shall be supported by framing anchors or joist hangers unless bearing on a beam,
partition or wall.
A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 7 feet
C - 6 feet
2308.4.4 Framing around openings.
Concrete to be placed during freezing or near-freezing weather must
___________________________.
A. be heated or otherwise chemically treated to produce it own heat
B. comply with the requirements of ACI 318, Section 5.12.
C. be insulated by the use straw insulation
D. be heated by the use radiant or other heaters
B - comply with the
requirements of ACI 318,
Section 5.12.
SECTION 1904 DURABILITY
REQUIREMENTS
As applied to fire protection devices, a device or system providing an
emergency function without the necessity for human intervention and activated as
a result of a predetermined temperature rise, rate of temperature rise or
combustion products.
A. sensor
B. automatic
C. remote controlled
D. manual
B - automatic
Chapter 2, Definitions.
What is the minimum thickness face-to-face required for a wall constructed
from a combination of clay brick and load-bearing hollow clay tile with 4 inch solid
brick and 4 inch tile (at least 40 percent solid), to have a fire resistance rating of 3
hours?
A. 4 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 10 inches
C - 8 inches
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated Fire-Resistance
Periods For Various Walls And Partitions,
Item number 2-1.1
An exterior perimeter building of a group other than H having direct access
to a covered mall building but having required means of egress independent of the
mall.
A. Food Court
B. Anchor Building
C. Covered Mall Building
D. Gross Leas able Area
B - Anchor Building
Chapter 2 Definitions.
Sleepers and sills on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct contact
with earth must be of ________________ or preservative-treated wood.
A. pressure treated
B. creosote
C. green
D. naturally durable
D - naturally durable
2304.12.2.4 Sleepers and sills.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, smoke partitions are required to extend from the top of the
foundation or floor below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or
slab above or to the underside of the ceiling above where the ceiling membrane is
constructed to limit the _________________ of smoke.
A. transfer
B. accumulation
C. intensity
D. buildup
A - transfer
710.4 Continuity.
Stair risers shall be solid and vertical or sloped from the underside of the
leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than ________ from the
vertical.
A. 20 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 60 degrees
B - 30 degrees
1011.5.5 Nosing and riser profile
Efficiency dwelling units are required to have a living room of not less than
________________ of floor area and an additional ___________________of floor
area must be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two.
A. 220 square feet, 100 square feet
B. 100 square feet, 220 square feet
C. 120 square feet, 200 square feet
D. 220 square feet , 150 square feet
A - 220 square feet, 100
square feet
1207.4 Efficiency dwelling units.
Automatic dampers, regardless of the purpose for which they are installed
within the smoke control system, must be __________ and conform to the
requirements of approved, recognized standards.
A. listed
B. normally closed
C. visible
D. normally open
A - listed
[F] 909.10.4 Automatic dampers.
In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated
construction, fire walls shall be continuous from exterior wall to exterior wall and
must extend at least _____________ beyond the exterior surface of exterior walls.
Exceptions ignored.
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
C - 18 inches
706.5 Horizontal continuity.
Attics that are used or intended for living purposes or storage
_________________________________.
A. must be less than 1000 square feet
B. are not permitted
C. require a special use permit
D. shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system
D - shall be protected by an
automatic sprinkler system
[F] 903.3.1.2.3 Attics. 1.
Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a building may
be not less than _________ or less than _________ vertical from concrete steps,
porch slabs, patio slabs and similar horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather
except where siding, sheathing and wall framing are of naturally durable or
preservative-treated wood.
A. 4 inches, 4 inches
B. 6 inches, 2 inches
C. 8 inches, 4 inches
D. 10 inches, 6 inches
B - 6 inches, 2 inches
2304.12.1.5 Wood siding.
Aerosols with a total chemical heat of combustion that is greater than 8,600
Btu/lb, but less than or equal to 13,000 Btu/lb.
A. Level 1 aerosol products.
B. Level 2 aerosol products.
C. Level 3 aerosol products.
D. Level 4 aerosol products.
B Level 2 aerosol products.
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS
Curved stairways with winder treads must have treads and risers in
accordance with the code and the smallest radius may not be less than ________
the required width of the stairway.
A. 1.5 times
B. 2 times
C. 3 times
D. 4 times
B - 2 times
1011.9 Curved stairways.
Ramps used as part of a means of egress may not have a running slope
steeper than __________ in 12 units horizontal. The slope of other ramps may not
have a running slope steeper than one unit vertical in _________.
A. 1/4 unit vertical, 12 units horizontal
B. 1/2 unit vertical, 8 units horizontal
C. 1 unit vertical, 8 units horizontal
D. 1-1/4 unit vertical, 12 units horizontal
C - 1 unit vertical, 8 units
horizontal
1012.2 Slope.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction, roof trusses and rafters may not span more than
___________________ between points of vertical support.
A. 32 feet
B. 40 feet
C. 54 feet
D. 60 feet
B - 40 feet
2308.2.5 Allowable roof span
Every space intended for human occupancy shall be provided with natural
light by means of exterior glazed openings which shall open directly onto a public
way or onto a yard or court. The minimum net glazed area shall not be less than
______________ of the floor area of the room served.
A. 4 percent
B. 6 percent
C. 8 percent
D. 10 percent
C - 8 percent
1205.2 Natural light.
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 minimum allowable height
that this fire extinguisher can be installed above the floor.
A. no limit, can be placed directly on the floor
B. 4 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 3.5 feet
B - 4 inches
[F] 906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing more
than 40 pounds.
Second-hand masonry units may not be reused unless they conform to the
requirements ____________, and the units must be of whole, sound materials and
free from cracks and other defects that will interfere with proper laying or use and
old mortar shall be cleaned from the unit before reuse.
A. of their original design
B. set by the designer
C. set for used masonry units.
D. of new units
D - of new units
2103.1.1 Second-hand units.
Habitable spaces, other than a kitchen, are required to be not less than
________ in any plan dimension.
A. 6 feet
B. 7 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 9 feet
B - 7 feet
1207.1 Minimum room widths.
The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational,
supervision or personal care services for more than five children older than
_________________ , is classified as a Group E occupancy.
A. 2.5 years of age
B. 5 years of age
C. 12 years of age
D. 17 years of age
A - 2.5 years of age
305.2 Day care.
A horizontal diaphragm element parallel and in line with the applied force
that collects and transfers diaphragm shear forces to the vertical elements of the
lateral-force-resisting system and/or distributes forces within the diaphragm.
A. collector
B. shear wall
C. diaphragm
D. strut
A - collector
Chapter 2, Definitions.
Which of the following does require a permit?
A. Fences not over 7 feet high.
B. Oil derricks.
C. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
D - All of the above.
A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Every occupied portion of any occupancy in Group A or assembly
occupancies accessory to Group E that contains seats, tables, displays, similar
fixtures or equipment must be provided with
__________________________________.
A. open ceiling areas and skylights
B. aisles leading to exits or exit access doorways
C. natural lighting
D. at least 3 means of egress
B - aisles leading to exits or
exit access doorways
1029.9 Assembly aisles are required.
Glass sloped __________________ or less from vertical in windows,
curtain and window walls, doors and other exterior applications must be designed
to resist the wind loads in Section 1609 for components and cladding.
A. 10 degrees
B. 15 degrees
C. 20 degrees
D. 25 degrees
B - 15 degrees
2404.1 Vertical glass.
A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and
other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A 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
E. A and D
E - A and D
303.1 Assembly Group A3
Minimum uniformly distributed live loads used in design of a bowling alley is
____________________.
A. 50 pounds per square foot
B. 60 pounds per square foot
C. 75 pounds per square foot
D. 100 pounds per square foot
C - 75 pounds per square foot
TABLE 1607.1 Minimum Uniformly
Distributed Live Loads And Minimum
Concentrated Live Loads
In buildings constructed in seismic design categories D and E accordance
with the provisions of conventional light-frame construction, exterior exit balconies,
stairs and similar exit facilities are to be positively anchored to the primary
structure at not over ____________________ or shall be designed for lateral
forces. Such attachment may not be accomplished by use of toenails or nails
subject to withdrawal.
A. 2 feet o.c.
B. 4 feet o.c.
C. 6 feet o.c.
D. 8 feet o.c.
D - 8 feet o.c.
2308.4.10 Anchorage of exterior means of
egress components in Seismic Design
Categories D and E.
An automatic sprinkler system must be installed at the top of rubbish and
linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes must have additional sprinkler
heads installed at alternate floors and at the ____________.
A. highest intake
B. lowest intake
C. central location
D. above the center location
B - lowest intake
F] 903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen chutes.
An opening through one side (wall, floor or ceiling membrane) of an
assembly.
A. wall penetration
B. ceiling penetration
C. membrane penetration
D. floor penetration
C - membrane penetration
Chapter 2 Definitions.
Direction signage indicating the location of the other means of egress and
which are accessible means of egress must be provided at which of the following
locations?
A. At exits serving a required accessible space but not providing an
approved accessible means of egress.
B. At elevator landings.
C. Within areas of refuge.
D. All of the above
D - All of the above
1009.10 Directional signage.
In new construction, required smoke alarms must receive their primary
power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial
source, and the smoke alarms must also be equipped with ______________.
Exceptions ignored.
A. a battery backup
B. a solar power system
C. an emergency lighting system
D. a power saver system
A - a battery backup
[F] 907.2.11.6 Power source.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction, in nonbearing walls and partitions, studs shall be spaced
not more than ________________ o.c. and are permitted to be set with the long
dimension parallel to the wall.
A. 19.2 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 28 inches
D. 32 inches
B - 24 inches
2308.5.4 Nonload-bearing walls and
partitions.
The capacity of the means of egress required from any story of a building
____________ along the path of egress travel until arrival at the public way.
A. must not be reduced
B. must be increased
C. must not be lengthened
D. shall be kept constant
A - must not be reduced
1005.4 Continuity.
In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional
light-frame construction in Seismic Design Categories D and E’ solid blocked
cripple walls exceeding 14 inches in height _____________________.
A. need not be considered a story
B. must be considered a story
C. are not allowed
D. must be treated wood
B - must be considered a story
2308.6.6.2 Cripple wall bracing in Seismic
Design Categories D and E
The opening around a penetrating item in a fire resistance-rated
construction.
A. dead space
B. annular space
C. fire blocking space
D. seal housing
B - annular space
Chapter 2, Definitions..
Installation of a skylight without a curb is permitted on roofs with a minimum
slope of ____________ in Group R-3 occupancies.
A. 14 degrees
B. 25 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 40 degrees
A - 14 degrees
2405.4 Framing. Exception
