Timed Exam 1 Flashcards by Ron Natal

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

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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

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 - 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 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

C - automatic-closing
716.2.8 Rolling fire shutters.

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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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 FireResistance Periods For Various
Walls And Partitions, Item number
4-1.1

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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.

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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

D - 10 units
1809.3 Stepped footings.

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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

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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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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 - not penetrate** 706.11 Ducts and air transfer openings.

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.

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

**C - fireblocking** 718.2 Fireblocking.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 FireResistance Periods For Various Walls And Partitions Item 9-1.1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

**C - automatic-closing** 710.5.1 Windows. .

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.

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

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.

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.

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 - 4 inch** 706.7 Combustible framing in fire walls.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

**D - the method of drying after treatment** 2303.2.4 Labeling.

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

**C - 30 inches** 706.6 Vertical continuity.

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.

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 Normal-Weight Concrete

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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