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1
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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

A

C - 75 Feet
[F]TABLE 906.3(1) Fire Extinguishers For Class A Fire Hazards

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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

A

D - more than the joist depth
2308.4.5 Joists supporting bearing
partitions

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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A - 11/2-hour
716.2.5.1.2.2 Fire barriers.

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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

A - 1/2 inch, 1/2 inch
2304.11.3.2 Sawn or gluedlaminated plank floors.

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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

A

C - vapor retarder
1907.1 General.

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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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 fireresistance rating.

A. retard collapse of
B. totally support the
C. allow collapse of
D. brace the elements of

A

C - allow collapse of
706.2 Structural stability.

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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

A

C - 10 percent
[F] 2604.2.3 Area limitation

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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

A

D - taken down and removed or
made safe
[A]116.1 Conditions.

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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

A

B - one-third
Section 1510 Rooftop Structures
1510.1.1 Area limitation.

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10
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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

A

B - flame spread and smokedeveloped
803.1.1 Interior wall and ceiling
finish materials.

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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A

C - automatic-closing
716.2.8 Rolling fire shutters.

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12
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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

A

B - 1-hour fire-resistance rating
602.4 Type IV.

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13
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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

A

D - a board of appeals
[A]113.1 General. Board of Appeals

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14
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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

A

D - shall be occupied safely
[A]111.3 Temporary occupancy.

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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

A - This is a True statement
2304.12.3 Wood in contact with the
ground or freshwater. Exception

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16
Q

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

A

B - 2 inches
2514.2 Minimum thickness.

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17
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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

A

C - have an exterior exposure
durability classification
2304.6.1 Wood structural panel
sheathing.

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18
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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

A - This statement is True for
Covered Mall Buildings
402.8.6 Access to exits. Exception:

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19
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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

A - until released by the
building official.
[A]112.1 Connection of service
utilities

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20
Q

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

A

B - 5.4 inches
TABLE 721.1(3) Rated FireResistance Periods For Various
Walls And Partitions, Item number
4-1.1

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21
Q

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

A

B - two floors
2304.3.3. Shrinkage.

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22
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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

A

D - 10 units
1809.3 Stepped footings.

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23
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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

A

C - 15 feet 4 inches
Table 2308.7.2(1) Rafter Spans For
Common Lumber Species
Table 2308.7.2(1) Rafter Spans For
Common Lumber Species

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24
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An opening that passes through an entire assembly.

A. through penetration
B. wall penetration
C. ceiling penetration
D. membrane penetration

A

A - through penetration
Chapter 2, Definitions.

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25
Q

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

A

C - parallel
2308.4.5 Joists supporting bearing
partitions

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26
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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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.

A

C - self-closing or automatic-closing
710.5.2.3 Self- or automatic-closing
doors.

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27
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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

A

B - oriented strand board
Chapter 2, Definitions.

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28
Q

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

A

B - soils and foundations
CHAPTER 18 Soils And
Foundations

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29
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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.

A

B - Level 2 aerosol products.
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS

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30
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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A - not penetrate
706.11 Ducts and air transfer
openings.

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31
Q

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

A

B - mineral board
Chapter 2, Definitions.

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32
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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A

C - fireblocking
718.2 Fireblocking.

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33
Q

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

A -180 days, 180 days, 180
days
[A]105.5 Expiration.

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34
Q

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

A - #6 at 48”
TABLE 1807.1.6.2 Concrete
Foundation Walls

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35
Q

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

A

D - a specified period
[A]107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals.

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36
Q

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

A

C - 8 percent
1205.2 Natural light.

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37
Q

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

A

D - interconnected
[F] 907.2.10.5 Interconnection.

38
Q

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

A

C - 12 inches
2111.12 Fireplace clearance.
Exceptions: 2

39
Q

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

A

D - continuous backing
2406.1 Human impact loads.
Exception

40
Q

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

A

B - FALSE
[A] 104.8 Liability

41
Q

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

A - 2 inches
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated FireResistance Periods For Various
Walls And Partitions Item 9-1.1

42
Q

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

A

D - upon notification
[A]110.3 Required inspections.

43
Q

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

A

B - 3 units
1507.4.2 Deck slope.

44
Q

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

A

D - 20 inches by 30 inches
1208.2 Attic spaces.

45
Q

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

A

B - covered
1511.4 Roof recovering.

46
Q

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

A

D - building official
[A] 110.1 General.

47
Q

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

A

D - All of the above
[F] 915.1.1 Where required.

48
Q

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

A

C - 8 inches
2304.12.1.2 Wood supported by
exterior foundation walls.

49
Q

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

A - 1 occupant for each 200
gross square feet.
TABLE 1004.5 MAXIMUM FLOOR
AREA ALLOWANCES PER
OCCUPANT

50
Q

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

A

E - A and D
303.1 Assembly Group A3

51
Q

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

A - 3 feet
1205.2 Yards.

52
Q

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

A

B - draftstop
Chapter 2, Definitions.

53
Q

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

A

C - 100 persons
303.1.4 Accessory to places of
religious worship.

54
Q

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

A

B - 36 inches
1029.9.1 Minimum aisle width. 1.
Exception

55
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A

C - automatic-closing
710.5.1 Windows. .

56
Q

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.

A

D - subject to penalties as
prescribed by law.
[A]115.3 Unlawful continuance.

57
Q

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

A

D - A or C
Chapter 2, Definitions. Grade Plane

58
Q

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

A

B - Groups R-2, R-3 and I-1
[A]107.2.3 Means of egress.

59
Q

Fire department glass access panels are to be made of
____________ glass.

A. double strength
B. tempered
C. shatterproof
D. beveled

A

B - tempered
2406.5 Fire department access
panels.

60
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A - 4 inch
706.7 Combustible framing in fire
walls.

61
Q

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

A

C - independently
402.8.4.1 Anchor building means of
egress.

62
Q

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

A - 20 units, 10 feet
1804.4 Site grading.

63
Q

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

A

C - noncombustible
602.2 Types I and II.

64
Q

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

A

B - fire area
Chapter 2, Definitions.

65
Q

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

A - 3 inch
2406.4.1 Exceptions: 1.

66
Q

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

A

C - middle one-third
2104.2.1 Molded cornices.

67
Q

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

A - listed
[F] 909.10.4 Automatic dampers.

68
Q

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

A - studs
2304.3.1 Bottom plates.

69
Q

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

A - 30 inches
1015.5 Screen porches.

70
Q

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

A

C - 50 feet
2308.6.7.2 Top plate connection

71
Q

One of the specifications that the label on fire-retardanttreated 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

A

D - the method of drying after
treatment
2303.2.4 Labeling.

72
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-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

A

C - 30 inches
706.6 Vertical continuity.

73
Q

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

A

C - 6 feet
2308.4.4 Framing around openings.

74
Q

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

A

D - 3 inches
TABLE 722.5.1(7)Minimum Cover
(Inch) For Steel Columns Encased
In Normal-Weight Concrete

75
Q

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

A - on each side
1011.11 Handrails.

76
Q

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

A

B - 20 feet
1406.11.4.1 Minimum fire
separation distance, Exception:

77
Q

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.

A

E - Contractor license
documents.
[A]110.3 Required inspections.

78
Q

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

A - holder of the building permit
or their duly authorized
agent
[A]110.5 Inspection requests

79
Q

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

A - 1-5/8 inches
1405.1.3 Fireblocking.

80
Q

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

A

C - 5 foot-candles
1013.6.2 Exit sign illumination.

81
Q

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 - a site plan
[A]107.2.5 Site plan.

82
Q

Group H Occupancy Classification is for what type of
occupancies?

A. Health
B. High Temperature Storage
C. High-Hazard
D. Helicopters

A

C - High-Hazard
307.1 High-Hazard Group H.

83
Q

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

A - No. 5
1908.4.1 Size.

84
Q

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

A

C - 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch
1010.1.7 Thresholds.

85
Q

What is the minimum net thickness (inches) of lumber applied
to a roof and placed perpendicular to supports 24 inches o.c.? The lumber has
been surfaced unseasoned.

A. 25/32 inch
B. 3/4 inch
C. 11/16 inch
D. 5/8 inch

A

C - 11/16 inch
Table 2304.8(1) Allowable Spans
For Lumber Floor And Roof
Sheathing

86
Q

Built-in tubs with showers must have ______________ joints
between the tub and adjacent wall.

A. water resistant
B. sealed
C. waterproof
D. caulked

A

C - waterproof
1209.2.4 Waterproof joints

87
Q

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

A - This is True
2113.14 Multiple flues.

88
Q

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

A

B - 2 times
1011.9 Curved stairways.

89
Q

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.

A

E - None of the above items.
[A]105.3 Application for permit. The
application requires all of these
items and more. Double negative.

90
Q

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

A

C - 30 degrees
2113.12 Clay Flue lining
(installation).

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