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Quizlet: Home Inspection Flashcards

1
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A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a ___-___ wall.

A

Load-bearing

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2
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Openings from a private garage directly into used for sleeping purpose shall ___ be permitted.

A

Not

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3
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The building permit or copy thereof shall be kept on site of work until the __ of the project.

A

Completion

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4
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Shower compartments shall have at least ___ square inches of interior cross-sectional areas.

A

900 sq.in.

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5
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Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of not greater than ____.

A

200

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6
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Ramps shall have a maximum slope of ___ until vertical in ___ units horizontal (8.3% slope).

A

1 vertical, 12 horizontal

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7
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Other habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than ___ square feet.

A

70 sq. ft.

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8
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Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ____ and prior to ____.

A

Complete, Occupancy

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9
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Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or shower.

True or False

A

True

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10
Q

Fuel-gas-fired domestic clothes dryer ducts shall be a minimum of ___ inches in diameter.

A

4 inches

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11
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Every landing shall have a minimum dimension of ___ inches measured in the direction of travel.

A

36 inches

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12
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Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a ___.

A

Sink

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13
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Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a smoke-devloped index of not greater than ___.

A

450

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14
Q

Glazing in swinging doors, except jalousies shall be considered a specific _____ location.

A

Hazardous

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15
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Standpipes shall extend a minimum of ___ inches and a maximum of ____ inches above the trap weir.

A

18 inches, 42 inches

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16
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Supports for 1 inch copper or copper alloy tubing run horizontal shall not be spaced more than ___ feet apart.

A

6 feet

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17
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The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of ___ inches within the first ___feet.

A

6 inches, 10 feet

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18
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A permit is not required for retaining walls that are not over ___ feet in height, unless supporting a surcharges.

A

4 feet

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19
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The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than ____ feet, ____ inches.

A

6 feet, 8 inches

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20
Q

In areas subject to decay damage, naturally durable wood or wood that is preservative treated shall be used.

True or False

A

True

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21
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The center line of water closets or bidets shall not be less than ___ inches from adjacent walls or partitions.

A

15 inches

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22
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All exterior footing shall be placed at least ___ inches below the undisturbed found.

A

12 inches

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23
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Sinks shall be provided with waste outlets not less than ___ inches in diameter.

A

1 inch

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24
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A Type B-W gas vent shall terminate at least ___ feet in vertical height above the bottom of the wall furnace.

A

12 feet

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25
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Water service pipe shall be installed not less than ___ inches deep or less than ___ inches below frost line.

A

12 inches, 6 inches

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26
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Underground fuel gas piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of ___ inches below grade.

A

12 inches

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27
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Gas appliance fuel connectors shall have ll length not to exceed ___ feet.

A

3 feet

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28
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Clothes dryer transition ducts shall be metal and limited to a single length not to exceed ___ feet.

A

8 feet

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29
Q

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

A

660 gallons

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30
Q

Polyethylene tubing for hydronic piping systems shall installed with heat fusion joints.

True or False

A

True

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31
Q

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

A

6 inches

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32
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At least one outlet in bathrooms is required to be within ___ inches of each lavatory basin.

A

36 inches

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33
Q

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

A

20 feet

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34
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Receptacles installed on 15- and 20-ampere-rated branch circuits shall be of the ___ type.

A

Grounding

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35
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The bottom surface of footing shall have a slope excceding ___ unit vertical in ___ units horizontal (10-percent slope).

A

1 vertical, 10 horizontal

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36
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Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not less than ___ inches from the ground.

A

6 inches

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37
Q

What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for sleeping rooms?

A

30 pounds per square foot

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38
Q

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

A

10 feet

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39
Q

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

A

Continuous

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40
Q

In calculating box fill each No. 12 AWG conductors shall require ____ cubic inches free space within the box.

A

2.25 cubic inch

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41
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The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be ___ inches to a maximum of ___.

A

1.25 inches, 2.75 inches

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42
Q

Ceiling-suspended paddle fans shall be supported independently of the outlet box.

True or False

A

True

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43
Q

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

A

12 inches

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44
Q

Where subject to physical damage, cable may be protected by Scedule 80 PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit.

True or False

A

True

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45
Q

Flanges and lips of load-bearing steel floor framing members shall ____ be cut or notched.

A

Not

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46
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The minimum required under-floor access opening shall be ___ inches by ____ inches to all under-floor spaces.

A

18 inches by 24 inches

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47
Q

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

A

4 inches

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48
Q

Conductors shall have a vertical clearance of not less than ____ feet above the roof surface.

A

8 feet

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49
Q

Where installed in raceways, conductors of size NO. ____ and larger shall be stranded.

A

8

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50
Q

The minimum headroom for working spaces for service equipement and panelboards shall be ____feet.

A

6.5 feet

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51
Q

For one-family dwellings, the rating of the underground conductors shall be not less than ____ amperes, 3 wire.

A

100 Amp

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52
Q

A minimum length of ____ inches of free conductor shall be provided at each outlet, junction, or switch point.

A

6 inches

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53
Q

Working space in front of panelboards shall not be less than ___ inches in depth and ___ inches wide.

A

36 inches, 30 inches

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54
Q

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

A

2-inch by 6-inch

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55
Q

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

A

2-inch by 4-inch

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56
Q

Chimneys that pass through a soffit or cornice shall have a minimum air space clearance of ____ inch.

A

1 inch

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57
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Handrails shall not project more than ____ inches on either side of the stairway.

A

4.5 inches

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58
Q

The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be ____ percent of the floor area being ventilated.

A

4%

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59
Q

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

A

22 inches by 30 inches

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60
Q

Holes in steel wall studs shall not exceed ____ inches in width or ____ inches in length.

A

1.5 inches, 4.5 inches

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61
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Studs in nonbearing partitions may be notched to a depth not exceeding ____ perent of a single stud width.

A

40%

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62
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The minimum thickness of masonry bearing walls more than one story high shall be ___ inches.

A

8 inches

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63
Q

Stone or masonry veneer above openings shall be supported on lintels of ____ materials.

A

Noncombustible

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64
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Collar ties shall be a minimum of 1-inch by 4-inch, spaced not more than ____ feet on center.

A

4 feet

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65
Q

The construction of braced walls may be of gypsum board with a minimum ____ inch thickness.

A

1/2 inch

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66
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Wood framing supporting gypsum board shall not be spaced more than ____ inches on center.

A

24 inches

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67
Q

Water heaters having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ingnition is not less than ___ inches above the garage floor.

A

18 inches

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68
Q

The garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic area by not less than ____ inch gypsum board or equivalent applied to the garage side.

A

1/2 inch

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69
Q

Where openings are provided as a means of escsape and rescue they shall have a sill height of not more than ___ inches above the floor.

A

44 inches

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70
Q

Wood shakes shall only be used on slopes of ____ units vertical in ____ units horizontal (25-percent slope) or greater.

A

3 in 12

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71
Q

Gas vents 12 inches or larger shall terminate nott less than ___ feet above the highest point where they pass through the roof.

A

2 feet

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72
Q

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

A

24 inches

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73
Q

Where used outside, aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounding conductors shall not be installed within ___ inches of the earth.

A

18 inches

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74
Q

Appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than ____ inches above the floor in garages.

A

18 inches

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75
Q

The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed ___ feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination.

A

25 feet

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76
Q

Manually operated dampers shall not be installed except in connectors or chimneys serving solid-fuel-buring appliances.

True or False

A

True

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77
Q

A minimum of ___ 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the bathroom receptacle outlets. Such circuit shall have no other outle.

A

One

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78
Q

Nonmetallic boxes shall be used only with nonmetallic-sheathed cable, cable wiring methods, flexible cords and nonmetallic raceways.

True or False

A

True

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79
Q

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

A

3 square feet

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80
Q

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

A

12 feet

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81
Q

On stairways the greatest riser height within any flioghtt of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than ____ inch.

A

3/8 inch

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82
Q

Cleanouts shall be not installed not more than ____ feet apart in horizontal drainage lines measured from the upstream enterance of the cleanout.

A

100 feet

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83
Q

Exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than ___ feet shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from both sides.

A

5 feet

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84
Q

Habitable rooms, hallways, corridors, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry rooms and basements shall have a ceiling height of not less than ____ feet.

A

7 feet

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85
Q

Dwelling units shall be provided with heating facilites capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of ____ F.

A

68 degress

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86
Q

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

A

7 feet

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87
Q

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

A

1.25 inch

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88
Q

Recessed incandescent fixtures shall have ____ protection.

A

Thermal

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89
Q

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

True or False

A

True

90
Q

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

A

2 inches

91
Q

Floor cantilevers shall not exceed ___ inches.

A

24 inches

92
Q

Vent pipes shall be not less than inch in diameter.

A

1.25 inch

93
Q

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

A

8 feet

94
Q

Range hoods shall discharge to the ___ through a single-wall duct.

A

Outdoors

95
Q

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

A

7.75 inch

96
Q

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

A

10 inches

97
Q

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

A

3 feet

98
Q

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

A

Landing

99
Q

Hot is water is water at a temperaature greater than or equal to ___ degress.

A

110 degress

100
Q

Flexible cords for kitchen waste disposals shall be ___ inches minimum and ___ inches maximum length.

A

18 inches, 36 inches

101
Q

The required exit door shall be a side-hinged door not less than ___ feet in width and ___ feet, ___ inches in height.

A

3 feet, 6 feet, 8 inches

102
Q

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

A

180 days

103
Q

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

A

6 lbs.

104
Q

Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of ___ ___ shall apply.

A

this code

105
Q

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

A

3/8 inch

106
Q

Required guards on stairways and porches shall be constructed to not allow passage of a ___ inch diameter sphere.

A

4 inch

107
Q

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

A

36 inches

108
Q

Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies of not less than ___–hour fire-resistive rating.

A

1 hour

109
Q

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

A

Battery

110
Q

Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the ___ fronting the property.

A

street or road

111
Q

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

A

next working

112
Q

Ceiling in basements without habitable spaces may project to within ___ feet, ___ inches of the finish floor, ducts or other obstructions may project to within ___ feet, ___ inches.

A

6 feet, 8 inches

6 feet, 4 inches

113
Q

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

A

5.7 square feet

24 inches

20 inches

114
Q

Porches, balconies, ramps or raised floor surface located more than ___ inches above the floor or grade below shall have guards not less than ___ inches in height.

A

30 inches

36 inches

115
Q

A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed ____ square feet.

A

120 square feet

116
Q

Smoke alarms shall be required in the following locations:

  1. In each sleeping room.
  2. Adjacent to each bedroom.
  3. On each story of the dwelling.

True or False

A

True

117
Q

Underground gas piping, where installed below grade through the outer foundattion or basement wall of a building, shall be encased in a protective pipe sleeve.

True or False

A

True

118
Q

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

A

6 feet

119
Q

Fuel-fired appliances shall not obtain combustion air from any of the following rooms or spaces:

  1. Sleeping rooms.
  2. Bathrooms.
  3. Toilet rooms.

True or False

A

True

120
Q

A luminaire controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the appliance location.

True or False

A

True

121
Q

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

A

4 and #4

122
Q

Where a branch circuit or a feeder supplies a continuous load it shall have an allowable ampacity equal to or greater than the noncontinuous load plus ___ percent of the continuous load.

A

125%

123
Q

A minimum of ___ 20-ampere-rated branch circuit shall be provided for receptacles located in the laundry area and shall serve only receptacle outlets in the laundry area.

A

One

124
Q

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

A

Warning Ribbon

125
Q

If the building sewer is not constructed of listed materials, it shall be separated from the water service pipe by a minimum of ___ feet measured horizontally.

A

5 feet

126
Q

The provisions of Section R5050 Steel Floor Framing does not apply to building greater than 60 feet in length measured perpendicular to the joist span.

True or False

A

True

127
Q

Ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection is required in:

  1. Bathrooms.
  2. Kitchen countertops.
  3. Garages.
  4. Outdoors.

True or False

A

True

128
Q

Minimum static pressure (as determined by the local water authority) at the building entrance for either public or private water service shall be ___ psi.

A

40 psi

129
Q

King and jack studs shall be of the same dimension and thickness as the adjacent wall studs.

True or False

A

True

130
Q

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

A

6 inches.

131
Q

The purpose of this code is to provide ___ requirements to safeguard life or limb, health and public welfare.

A

Minimum

132
Q

A minimum ___ foor-by- ___-foot landing shall be provided:

  1. At the top and bottom of ramps.
  2. Where doors open onto ramps.
  3. Where ramps change directions.
A

3-foot-by-3-foot

133
Q

Bathtubs shall have outlets and overflows at least ___ inches in diameter, and the waste outlet shall be equipped with an approved stopper.

A

1.5 inches

134
Q

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

A

21 inches

135
Q

Combustible insulation shall be separated a minimum of ___ inches from recessed luminaires, fan motors and other heat-producting devices.

A

3 inches

136
Q

Weepholes in masonory veneer shall not be less than ___ inch in diameter with a maximum spacing of ____ on center.

A

3/16 inches

33 inches

137
Q

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

A

4 and 2

138
Q

Stone or masonryneer shall be separated from the sheating by an air space of a minimum of ____ inch but not more than ___ inches.

A

1 inch

4.5 inches

139
Q

Attic venting openings shall be provided with corrosion-resistant wire mesh, with ____ inch minimum to ____ inch maximum openings.

A

1/8 inch and 1/4 inch

140
Q

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

A

25%

141
Q

When doing a air test on rough-in plumbing, the potion under test shall be maintained at ___ psi for ___ mininutes.

A

5 psi for 15 min.

142
Q

Access to an under-floor plenum shall be provided through an opening in the floor with a minimum dimensions of ___ inches by ___ inches.

A

18 inches by 24 inches

143
Q

BTU is the abbreviation for ___ ___ ___, which is the quanity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 F.

A

British Thermal Unit

144
Q

There shall be a wall switch (3-way) at each floor to control stairway lighting where the stairway has ___ or more steps.

A

6 steps

145
Q

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

A

Energy

146
Q

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

A

18 inches

147
Q

Supports and foundations for the outdoor unit of a heat pump shall be raised at least ___ inches above the ground.

A

3 inches

148
Q

Vent piping shall terminate outside of buildings at a point not less than ____ feet measured vertically or horizontally, from any building opening.

A

2 feet

149
Q

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

A

6 feet

150
Q

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

A

5 feet

151
Q

Outdoor air inlets shall be covered with screens having not less than ___ inch openings and not greater than ___ inch openings.

A

1/4 inch

1/2 inch

152
Q

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

A

No. 12

153
Q

Anchor bolt shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of ____ inches into masonry or concrete.

A

1/2 inch

7 inches

154
Q

Anchor bolts shall be spaced a maximum of ___ feet on center and no further than ___ inches from each corner.

A

6 feet

12 inches

155
Q

Hearth extensions shall extend at least ___ inches in front of and at least ___ inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening.

A

16 inches

8 inches

156
Q

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

A

12 inches

157
Q

The minimum net area of ventilation opening shall not be less than ___ square foot for each ____ square feet of under-floor space.

A

1 square foot for each 150 squarre foot

158
Q

Switches shall not be more than ___ feet, ___ inches above the floor or working platform, when in its highest position.

A

6 feet and 7 inches

159
Q

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

A

4 feet

160
Q

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

A

1/5 inches

161
Q

Minimum clearance in front of cleanouts shall be ___ inches on 3 inches and larger pipes, and ___ inches on smaller pipes.

A

18 inches

12 inches

162
Q

Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from the ground shall be protected to a point at least ___ feet above finsihed grade.

A

8 feet

163
Q

The attic access shall be larger enough to remove the largest app, but not less than ___ inches high and ___ wide inches.

A

30 inches high by 22 inches wide.

164
Q

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

A

4 inches

165
Q

In cothes closets, surface-mounted incandescent luminaires shall have ___ inches clearance from the nearest point of storages spaces.

A

12 inches

166
Q

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

A

194 degrees

167
Q

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

A

smaller

168
Q

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

A

45 degree

169
Q

Vent piping shall be not smaller than ___ inch pipe.

A

1 1/4 inch

170
Q

End joints in top plates shall be offset at least ____ inches.

A

24 inches

171
Q

Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation may be used for fireblocking.

True or False

A

True

172
Q

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

A

3.5 inches

173
Q

Wood shingles shall be attached to the roof with ___ fasteners per shingle.

A

2

174
Q

Steel studs and other structural memners shall not be __.

A

Spliced

175
Q

Grout shall be pumped through ___ pipes.

A

Aluminum

176
Q

The Drainage Fixture Unit (d.f.u.) value of a dishwasher is ____.

A

2

177
Q

The minimum size water service pipe shall be ___ inch.

A

3/4 inch

178
Q

Common trapped fixture outlets shall not be more than ___ inches apart.

A

30 inches

179
Q

Conductors in NM able assemblies shall be rated at ___.

A

90

180
Q

Handrails having a minimum and maximum heights of ___ inches and ____ inches shall be provided on at least one side of stairways.

A

34 inches

38 inches

181
Q

Beams and girders spaced not less than ___ feet on center may project not more than ___ inches below the required ceiling height.

A

4 feet

6 inches

182
Q

Openings between the garage and the residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than ___ inches, or ___ -minute fire-rated doors.

A

1 3/8 inches

20-min

183
Q

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

A

80%

184
Q

On stairways a nosing not less than ___ inch but not more than ___ inches shall be provided on stairways with solid risers.

A

3/8 inch

1 1/4 inches

185
Q

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

A

8%

186
Q

Openings shall not be permitted in the exterior wall of a dwelling or accessory building with a fire separation distance less than ___ feet.

A

3 feet

187
Q

Every dwelling unit shall have at least one habitable room that shall have not less than ___ square feet of gross floor area.

A

120 square feet

188
Q

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

A

6 feet

189
Q

On spiral stairways, the minimum width shall be ___ inches. The rise shall be no more than ___ inches. A minimum headroom of ___ feet, ___inches shall be provided.

A

26 inches

9 1/2 inches

6 feet., 6 inches

190
Q

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

A

30 inches

191
Q

Where gas piping is concealed and run within ___ inch from the edge of wood studs, joists, rafters and similar members, it shall be protected by shield plates.

A

1.5 inches

192
Q

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

A

10 inches

193
Q

The minimum unobstructed total area of the outside and return air ducts or openings to a forced air warm-air furnace shall not be less than ____ square inches for each 1000 Btu/h output ratting.

A

2 square inch

194
Q

When providing combustion air for a confined space, one opening shall be within ___ inches of the top and one within ___ inches of the bottom of the space.

A

12 inches

12 inches

195
Q

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

A

1/6 inch

1/3 inch

1/3 inch

196
Q

Shield plates shall be a minimum of 1/16-inch–thick steel, shall cover the area of the pipe and shall extend a minimum of ___ inches to each side of a stud, joist or rafter.

A

4 inches

197
Q

Each compartment of a laundry tub shall be provided with a waste outlet not less than ___ inches in diameter and a strainer or crossbar to restrict the clear opening of the waste outlet.

A

1 1/2 inches

198
Q

Bonding shall be provided where necessary to ensure electrical ___ and the capacity to conduct safely any fault current likely to be imposed.

A

Continuity

199
Q

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

A

30 inches by 30 inches

200
Q

Service cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means within ___ inches of every service head, gooseneck or connection to a raceway or enclosure.

A

12 inches

201
Q

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

A

5 feet

202
Q

Unused cable and raceway openings in cabinets and panelboards shall be effectively ____ to afford protection equivalent to that of the wall of the cabinet.

A

Closed

203
Q

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

A

1.5 inches

3 inches

204
Q

On fireplace openings larger thn 6 square feet, hearth extensions shall extend at least ___ inches in front of and at least ___ inches beyond each side of th fireplace opening.

A

20 inches

12 inches

205
Q

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

A

4 inches

206
Q

When there is usable space above and below a floor/ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed ___ square feet.

A

1000 square feet

207
Q

A minimum of ___ 20-ampere-rated branch circuits shall be provided to serve all wall and floor recepatcle outlets located in the kitchen, pantry, breakfast area and dining area.

A

two

208
Q

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

A

2 inches

209
Q

Water-resistant gypsum backing board shall be permitted to be used on ceiling where framing spacing does not exceed ___ inches on center for 1/2 inch thick gypsum board.

A

12 inches

210
Q

Interior load-bearing steel stud walls shall be located directly above load-bearing walls with a maximum tolerance of ___ inch between the centerline of the studs.

A

3/4 inch

211
Q

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

A

5 inches

212
Q

Alternate braced wall panels constructed in accordance with R602.10.6.1 or alternate braced wall panels adjacent to a door or window opening permitted to replace each ___ feet of braced wall as required by section R602.10.4.

A

4 feet

213
Q

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

A

3/4 inch

214
Q

When joists, trusses or rafters are spaced 16 inches on center and the bearing studs below are spaced 24 inches on center, they shall bear within ___ inches of the studs beneath.

A

5 inches

215
Q

The maximum height allowed for an alternate braced wall panel used in Seismic design category SDC D0, D1, or D2 with windspeeds less ttthan 110 mph is ___ feet and the minimum allowed width is ___ feet ___ inches.

A

10 feet

2 feet by 8 inches

216
Q

Solid masonry walls of one-story dwellings and garages shall not be less than ___ inches in thickness when not greatter than 9 feet in height.

A

6 inches

217
Q

Where felt joints occur applied horizontally in a weather-resistant barrier, felt shall be lapped not less than ___ inches.

A

6 inches

218
Q

Roof valley flashing shall not be less than No. ____ gage corrrosion-resistant sheet metal.

A

26 gage

219
Q

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

A

2 feet

10 feet

220
Q

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

A

75

450

221
Q

For foundaion walls to be considered laterally supported, floors shall be blocked perpendicular to the floor joists with full depth blocking for a minimum of ____ joists spaces of tthe foundation wall and flat-bloced with minimum ____ inch by ___ inch blocking elsewhere.

A

2

2 inches by 4 inches

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