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1
Q

A building is 57 feet wide and 121 long. What is the gross
area of the building?

A. 5000 sf
B. 7367 sf
C. 6897 sf
D. none of these

A

C - 6897 sf
Area = Width X Length
57X121=6897

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What is the minimum density allowable for foam plastic used
as interior trim?

A. 10 pounds per cubic foot
B. 20 pounds per cubic foot
C. 30 pounds per cubic foot
D. 40 pounds per cubic foot
E. pounds per cubic foot

A

B - 20 pounds per cubic foot
[F] 2604.2.1 Density.

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Q

The minimum thickness of gypsum sheathing is
_______________ with a maximum wall stud spacing of ______________.

A. 5/8 inch, 16 inches on center
B. 5/8 inch, 24 inches on center
C. .1/2 inch, 24 inches on center
D. .1/2 inch, 16 inches on center

A

D - .1/2 inch, 16 inches on
center
TABLE 2308.5.11 MINIMUM
THICKNESS OF WALL
SHEATHING

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4
Q

In new construction, required smoke alarms must receive their
primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a
commercial source, and the smoke alarms must also be equipped with
______________. Exceptions ignored.

A. a battery backup
B. a solar power system
C. an emergency lighting system
D. a power saver system

A

A - a battery backup
[F] 907.2.11.6 Power source.

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5
Q

Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic
flush bolts will be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having the
automatic flush bolts has no _____________ or surface-mounted hardware.

A. doorknob
B. keylock
C. hinge bolts
D. removable obstructions

A

A - doorknob
1010.1.9.4 Locks and latches.3

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Q

Posts or columns. Posts or columns supporting permanent
structures and supported by a concrete or masonry slab or footing that is in direct
contact with the earth must be of _______________ or preservative-treated wood.
Exceptions ignored.

A. Fir
B. Cedar
C. Redwood
D. naturally durable

A

D - naturally durable
2304.12.2.2 Posts or columns.

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7
Q

In commercial cooking operations
__________________________ must be installed in commercial kitchen exhaust
hood and duct system.

A. an explosion proof fan
B. a fire extinguisher
C. an automatic sprinkler system
D. a smoke and carbon dioxide detector

A

C - an automatic sprinkler
system
[F] 903.2.11.5 Commercial cooking
operations.

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8
Q

What is the Rated Fire-Resistance Period for a hollow brick
wall, not filled, that is 3.4 inches thick?

A. 4 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 1 hour

A

C - 2 hours
TABLE 721.1(2) Rated FireResistance Periods For Various
Walls And Partitions, Item number
1-1.2

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9
Q

In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of
conventional light-frame construction, roof trusses and rafters may not span more
than ___________________ between points of vertical support.

A. 32 feet
B. 40 feet
C. 54 feet
D. 60 feet

A

B - 40 feet
2308.2.5 Allowable roof span

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10
Q

In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an already
approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the building official is
authorized to issue a(an) ______________ to any person, firm or corporation
regularly employing one or more qualified trades persons in the building, structure
or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit.

A. annual permit.
B. temporary certificate of occupancy
C. waiver of permit
D. expert permit exemption

A

A - annual permit.
[A] 105.1.1 Annual permit.

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11
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Second-hand masonry units may not be reused unless they
conform to the requirements ____________, and the units must be of whole,
sound materials and free from cracks and other defects that will interfere with
proper laying or use and old mortar shall be cleaned from the unit before reuse.

A. of their original design
B. set by the designer
C. set for used masonry units.
D. of new units

A

D - of new units
2103.1.1 Second-hand units

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12
Q

The time period that the through-penetration firestop system
limits the spread of fire through the penetration when tested in accordance with
ASTM E 814 or UL 1479.

A. A rating
B. C rating
C. F rating
D. T rating

A

C - F rating
Chapter 2, Definitions.

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13
Q

Factory Industrial Moderate-Hazard Occupancy. Factory
industrial uses which are not classified as Factory Industrial _______ shall be
classified as __________.

A. F-1 Low Hazard, F-2 Moderate Hazard
B. F-2 Low Hazard, F-3 Moderate Hazard
C. F-2 Low Hazard, F-1 Moderate Hazard
D. F-4 Low Hazard, F-5 Moderate Hazard

A

C - F-2 Low Hazard, F-1
Moderate Hazard
306.2 Factory Industrial F-1

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14
Q

Minimum uniformly distributed live loads used in design of a
bowling alley is ____________________.

A. 50 pounds per square foot
B. 60 pounds per square foot
C. 75 pounds per square foot
D. 100 pounds per square foot

A

C - 75 pounds per square foot
TABLE 1607.1 Minimum Uniformly
Distributed Live Loads And
Minimum Concentrated Live Loads

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15
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, ducts and air transfer openings of fire barriers must
be protected with _________________,

A. non-flammable materials
B. listed fire dampers
C. materials that will not burn through
D. firestops

A

B - listed fire dampers
717.5.2 Fire barriers.

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16
Q

Interior exit stairways and ramps serving as an exit
component in a means of egress system shall be enclosed and
____________________________________. Exceptions ignored.

A. may serve as intermediate stairways and ramp for different floor levels
B. shall be constructed of concrete and steel.
C. shall lead directly to the exterior of the building
D. none of these

A

C - shall lead directly to the
exterior of the building
1023.1 General Interior exit
stairways.

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17
Q

What is the shear capacity for horizontal wood framed
gypsum board diaphragm ceiling assemblies for 1/2 material with framing
members 16 in oc?

A. 70 pounds per linear foot
B. 80 pounds per linear foot
C. 90 pounds per linear foot
D. 100 pounds per linear foot

A

C - 90 pounds per linear foot
Table 2508.5 Shear capacity for
horizontal wood framed gypsum
board diaphragm ceiling assemblies

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18
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, exterior walls with a horizontal fire separation
distance greater than _____________, the joint system is required to be tested for
interior fire exposure only.

A. 20 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 5 feet

A

D - 5 feet
715.3 Fire test criteria

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19
Q

As applied to a fire door or other opening, means equipped
with an approved device that will ensure closing after having been opened.

A. automatic
B. self-closing
C. motorized
D. self-automated

A

B - self-closing
Chapter 2, Definitions.

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20
Q

How are corrosive personal or household products in their
original packaging used in retail display to be classified?

A. Group H
B. Group E
C. Group U
D. They shall be classified in the occupancy that they most nearly
resemble.

A

D - They shall be classified in
the occupancy that they
most nearly resemble.
[F] 307.1.1 High-hazard Group H.
10.

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21
Q

A poured concrete basement wall is 10 feet high and 9.5
inches thick. The lateral backfill soil load is 60 psf. The unbalance backfill height is
4 feet. What is the required re-bar size and spacing.

A. #5 at 43”
B. #7 at 39”
C. #6 at 43”
D. Plain Concrete no re-bar required

A

D - Plain Concrete no re-bar
required
TABLE 1807.1.6.2 Concrete
Foundation Walls

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22
Q

Wood Structural I panel grade roof sheathing 5/8 inch thick is
used on a roof with the strength axis parallel to the supports. All panels span over
two or more supports. The span between framing members is 24 inches o.c. What
is the total maximum allowable load in per square foot (live load plus dead load)

A. 30 pounds per square foot
B. 40 pounds per square foot
C. 50 pounds per square foot
D. 80 pounds per square foot

A

D - 80 pounds per square foot
Table 2304.8(5) Allowable Load
(Psf) For Wood Structural Panel
Roof Sheathing Continuous Over
Two Or More Spans And Strength
Axis Parallel To Supports

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23
Q

In reference to signage within Covered Mall Buildings. Plastic
signs may not exceed a height of 36 inches, except if the sign is vertical, the
height may not exceed _______ and the width may not exceed 36 inches.

A. 120 inches
B. 96 inches
C. 72 inches
D. 60 inches

A

B - 96 inches
402.6.4.2 Height and width.

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24
Q

A reinforced 12” masonry foundation wall is 10 feet high. The
lateral backfill soil load is 45 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet. What is
the required re-bar size and spacing.

A. #4 at 48”
B. #6 at 48”
C. #6 at 72”
D. #4 at 72”

A

C - #6 at 72”
TABLE 1807.1.6.3(4) 12-Inch
Masonry Foundation Walls With
Reinforcement

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25
Q

In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Fire-resistance-rated
separation _________ required between tenant spaces and the mall.

A. is not
B. of 1 Hr. is
C. of 2 Hr. is
D. of 3 Hr. is

A

A - is not
402.4.2 Fire-resistance-rated
separation..

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26
Q

Cabinets containing fire-fighting equipment such as
standpipes, fire hoses, fire extinguishers or fire department valves must not be
_______________ or obscured from view.

A. installed in public view
B. painted yellow
C. blocked from use
D. behind glass doors

A

C - blocked from use
[F] 905.7 Cabinets.

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27
Q

The minimum horizontal separation between kiosks or
groupings thereof and other structures within a mall is __________ .

A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 50 feet

A

B - 20 feet
402.6.2 Kiosks. 3

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28
Q

Buildings of Group R-1 containing not more than
__________________ for rent or hire that are also occupied as the residence of
the proprietor are not required to be accessible.

A. 3 sleeping units
B. 5 sleeping units
C. 10 sleeping units
D. 15 sleeping units

A

B - 5 sleeping units
1103.2.11 Residential Group R-1.

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29
Q

Efficiency dwelling units are required to have a living room of
not less than ________________ of floor area and an additional
___________________of floor area must be provided for each occupant of such
unit in excess of two.

A. 220 square feet, 100 square feet
B. 100 square feet, 220 square feet
C. 120 square feet, 200 square feet
D. 220 square feet , 150 square feet

A

A - 220 square feet, 100 square
feet
1207.4 Efficiency dwelling units.

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30
Q

An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the
building in an approved location, must be connected to each
________________________________.

A. emergency evacuation system
B. emergency lighting system
C. exit alarm system
D. automatic sprinkler system

A

**D - automatic sprinkler system **
[F] 903.4.2 Alarms.

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31
Q

Sleepers and sills on a concrete or masonry slab that is in
direct contact with earth must be of ________________ or preservative-treated
wood.

A. pressure treated
B. creosote
C. green
D. naturally durable

A

D - naturally durable
2304.12.2.4 Sleepers and sills.

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32
Q

Horizontal sliding, accordion or folding egress doors must be
openable by a simple method from both sides
_____________________________________.

A. without special knowledge or effort
B. with keys
C. with handles on the inside
D. with panic hardware

A

A - without special knowledge
or effort
1010.1.4.3 Horizontal sliding doors.
2.

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33
Q

The opening around a penetrating item in a fire resistancerated construction.

A. dead space
B. annular space
C. fire blocking space
D. seal housing

A

B - annular space
Chapter 2, Definitions..

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34
Q

Attics that are used or intended for living purposes or storage
_________________________________.

A. must be less than 1000 square feet
B. are not permitted
C. require a special use permit
D. shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system

A

D - shall be protected by an
automatic sprinkler system
[F] 903.3.1.2.3 Attics. 1.

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35
Q

What is the required separation of occupancies (hours)
between a Group A-1 and Group H-5? The Buildings are not equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. Not Permitted

A

D - Not Permitted
TABLE 508.4 Required Separation
Of Occupancies (Hours)

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36
Q

In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Mechanical rooms,
electrical rooms, building service areas are permitted to open directly into exit
passageways provided that the exit passageway is separated from such rooms
with ________________________________________

A. not less than 2-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 2-hours
B. not less than 1.5 -hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 1.5 -hours
C. not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 1-hour automatic opening doors.
D. not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire
protection rating of openings in the fire barriers of 1-hour

A

D - not less than 1-hour fireresistance-rated walls and
minimum fire protection
rating of openings in the fire
barriers of 1-hour
402.8.7 Service areas fronting on
exit passageways

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37
Q

As related to means of egress, doors, when fully opened,
must not reduce the required clear width by more than ______________ .

A. 6 inches
B. 7 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 14 inches

A

B - 7 inches
1005.7.1 Doors

38
Q

What interior wall and ceiling class finish is required in
sprinklered rooms and enclosed spaces of a Group A-4 occupancy?

A. Class A finish
B. Class B finish
C. Class C finish
D. Unclassified finish

A

C - Class C finish
TABLE 803.9 Interior Wall And
Ceiling Finish Requirements By
Occupancy

39
Q

In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. An attached garage
for the storage of passenger vehicles having a capacity of not more than
__________________ and open parking garages shall be considered as a
separate building where it is separated from the covered mall building by a fire
barrier having a fire-resistance rating of at least _______________.

A. ten persons, 1 hours
B. twelve persons, 2 hours
C. nine persons, 2 hours
D. ten persons, 2 hours

A

C - nine persons, 2 hours
402.4.2.3 Parking garages.

40
Q

What interior wall and ceiling class finish is required in nonsprinklered exit enclosures and exit passageways of a Group I-3 occupancy?

A. Class A finish
B. Class B finish
C. Class C finish
D. Unclassified finish

A

A - Class A finish
TABLE 803.13 Interior Wall And
Ceiling Finish Requirements By
Occupancy

41
Q

The minimum width of exit passageways may not be less than
____________, Exceptions ignored.

A. 38 inches
B. 44 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches

A

B - 44 inches
1028.4.1 Width or capacity.

42
Q

Every occupied portion of any occupancy in Group A or
assembly occupancies accessory to Group E that contains seats, tables, displays,
similar fixtures or equipment must be provided with
__________________________________.

A. open ceiling areas and skylights
B. aisles leading to exits or exit access doorways
C. natural lighting
D. at least 3 means of egress

A

B - aisles leading to exits or exit
access doorways
1029.9 Assembly aisles are
required.

43
Q

Stair risers shall be solid and vertical or sloped from the
underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than
________ from the vertical.

A. 20 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 60 degrees

A

B - 30 degrees
1011.5.5 Nosing and riser profile

44
Q

If it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of the code, or where the building official has _____________________
to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is
contrary to or in violation of the code which makes the structure or premises
unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official is authorized to enter the
structure or premises at _____________________ to inspect or to perform the
duties imposed by the code, provided that if such structure or premises be
occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested.

A. no reason, any time
B. a warrant, surprise times
C. reasonable cause, within 24 hrs.
D. reasonable cause, reasonable times

A

D - reasonable cause,
reasonable times
[A] 104.6 Right of entry.

45
Q

In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of
conventional light-frame construction floor, attic and roof framing with a nominal
depth-to-thickness ratio greater than or equal to 5:1 must have one edge held in
line for the ______________.

A. 50 % of the span
B. entire span
C. length of the building
D. length of the cantilever

A

B - entire span
2308.4.6 Lateral support

46
Q

If research reports required with supporting data, are
necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically
provided for in the code, they must consist of valid research reports from
____________ sources.

A. approved
B. building design professional
C. university
D. agency

A

A - approved
[A] 104.11.1 Research reports.

47
Q

Class III standpipe fire control systems must be installed
throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than
_____________ above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions ignored.

A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 40 feet

A

C - 30 feet
[F] 905.3.1 Height. 2.

48
Q

What is the minimum required depth of footings below the
undisturbed ground surface?

A. 6 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches

A

D - 12 inches
1809.4 Depth and width of footings.

49
Q

For floors and ceilings through which fireplaces pass the
fireblocking of spaces between wood joists, beams or headers must be to a
minimum depth of ____ and may only be placed on strips of metal or metal lath
laid across the spaces between combustible material and the chimney.

A. 1inch
B. 2 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches

A

A - 1inch
2111.13 Fireplace fireblocking.

50
Q

Over openings in exterior bearing walls where allowed, singlemember wood headers of nominal 2-inch thickness are to be framed with a single
flat 2-inch-nominal member or wall plate not less in width than the wall studs
______________________________.

A. on the top the header
B. on the bottom of the header
C. on the top and bottom of the header
D. none of the above

A

C - on the top and bottom of the
header
2308.5.5.1 Openings in exterior
bearing walls.

51
Q

The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or
concrete walls must be provided with a ________________________, unless
naturally durable or preservative-treated wood is used.

A. 1 inch clear air space on top, sides and end
B. intentional on the end
C. tightly caulked top, sides and end
D. 1/2-inch air space on top, sides and end

A

D - 1/2-inch air space on top,
sides and end
2304.12.2.1 Girder ends.

51
Q

In buildings where a required accessible floor is __________
or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge, at least one required
accessible means of egress must be an elevator complying with the code.

A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six

A

B - four
1009.2.1 Elevators required..

52
Q

The following information is not required to be on a Certificate
of Occupancy:

A. The building permit number.
B. The address of the structure.
C. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.
D. The general contractors name.

A

D - The general contractors
name.
[A]111.2 Certificate issued.

53
Q

In conventional light-frame construction, where roof trusses
are used and are installed perpendicular to an exterior braced wall line, lateral
forces must be transferred from the roof diaphragm to the braced wall by blocking
of the ends of the trusses or by other approved methods providing equivalent
lateral force transfer. Blocking is required to be a minimum of ______________
nominal in thickness and equal to the depth of the truss at the wall line.

A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 3.5 inches
D. 4 inches

A

B - 2 inches
2308.6.7.2 Top plate connection

54
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, shaft enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating
of not less than 2 hours where connecting four stories or more, and not less than 1
hour where connecting less than four stories. The number of stories connected by
the shaft enclosure includes any basements but not any mezzanines. Shaft
enclosures must have a fire-resistance rating not less than the floor assembly
penetrated, but need not exceed ________.

A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours

A

A - 2 hours
713.4 Fire-resistance rating.

55
Q

What color are manual fire alarm boxes required to be?

A. yellow, orange or red
B. orange
C. red
D. white and red

A

C - red
[F] 907.4.2.3 Color.

56
Q

In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of
conventional light-frame construction tail joists over 12 feet long must be
supported at the header by framing anchors or on ledger strips not less than
____________________.

A. 2 inches by 4 inches
B. 2 inches by 2 inches
C. 4 inches by 4 inches
D. 1 inches by 4 inches

A

B - 2 inches by 2 inches
2308.4.4 Framing around openings.

57
Q

What is the minimum normal weight concrete cover in inches
that will provide a Fire-Resistance Rating of 3 hours for a W6 x 15 structural shape
steel column?

A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
E. none of these

A

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

58
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, through penetrations are to be protected using
systems installed as ________________ in the approved fire-resistance-rated
assembly.

A. a unit
B. neatly as possible
C. tight as possible
D. tested

A

D - tested
714.4.1.1 Fire-resistance-rated
assemblies.

59
Q

The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for
educational, supervision or personal care services for more than ______ older
than _______ , shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.

A. ten children, 2 years of age
B. six children, 2 1/2 years of age
C. twelve children, 2 years of age
D. five children, 2 1/2 years of age

A

D - five children, 2 1/2 years of age
305.2 Day care.

60
Q

61 In high-rise buildings automatic sprinkler systems must be
tested every ____________ Exceptions ignored.

A. year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years

A

D -10 years
[F] 901.6.2.1 High-rise buildings.

61
Q

A hand held portable fire extinguisher is installed in a Class C
fire hazard area. The extinguisher’s weight is 44 lbs. What is the minimum
allowable height that this fire extinguisher can be installed above the floor.

A. no limit, can be placed directly on the floor
B. 4 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 3.5 feet

A

B - 4 inches
[F] 906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing
more than 40 pounds.

62
Q

Where installed and fireblocked to comply with Chapter 7,
fiberboards are permitted as wall insulation in all types of construction. In fire walls
and fire barriers, unless treated to comply with Section 803.1 for Class A
materials, the boards shall be cemented directly to the concrete, masonry or other
noncombustible base and shall be protected with an approved noncombustible
veneer anchored to the base without ________________.

A. causing excessive load
B. the use of fasteners
C. intervening airspaces
D. the need for additional insulation

A

C - intervening airspaces
2303.1.6.3 Wall insulation.

63
Q

The building official has the authority to authorize
___________________________ the building, structure or system regulated by
the code and the codes referenced in case of emergency where necessary to
eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.

A. property seizures of
B. disconnection of utility service to
C. warrants to the owner of
D. an order for extreme prejudice to the owner of

A

B - disconnection of utility
service to
[A]112.3 Authority to disconnect
service utilities.

64
Q

Guards for open-sided walking surfaces for occupancies in
Group R-3 not more than three stories above grade in height and within individual
dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2 not more than three stories above
grade in height with separate means of egress, required guards may not be less
than 36 inches in height measured ______________ above the adjacent walking
surfaces or adjacent fixed seating.

A. horizontally
B. at a 90 degree angle
C. diagonally
D. vertically

A

D - vertically
1015.3 Height. Exceptions 1.

65
Q

Kiosks or similar structures located within a mall are to be
provided with ___________________ .

A. covered roofs
B. approved automatic sprinkler system and detection devices
C. location maps indicating where the restrooms are located
D. signs posting the hours of the mall

A

B - approved automatic
sprinkler system and
detection devices
402.6.2 Kiosks

65
Q

A poured concrete basement wall is 8 feet high and 8 inches
thick. The lateral backfill soil load is 45 psf. The unbalance backfill height is 7 feet.
What is the required re-bar size and spacing.

A. #7 at 45”
B. #7 at 39”
C. #5 at 41”
D. #6 at 43”

A

C - #5 at 41”
TABLE 1807.1.6.2 Concrete
Foundation Walls

66
Q

If an elevator service in the building provides an accessible
route only to the lowest story containing dwelling or sleeping units intended to be
occupied as a residence, only the units on that story which are intended to be
occupied as a residence are required to be __________ units.

A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D

A

B - Type B
1107.7.3 Elevator service to the
lowest story with units.

67
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, parapets must have the same fire-resistance rating
as that required for the supporting wall, and on any side adjacent to a roof surface,
it must have noncombustible faces for the uppermost _________________,
including counter flashing and coping materials.

A. 18 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 54 inches
D. 72 inches

A

A - 18 inches
705.11.1 Parapet construction.

68
Q

Bleachers, grandstands, and folding and telescopic seating ,
that are not building elements, shall comply with _________.

A. ICC 300
B. ICC 400
C. ICC 500
D. ICC 600

A

A - ICC 300
1029.1.1 Bleachers.

69
Q

No building or structure may be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion
thereof may be made until the building official _______________ . Exceptions
ignored.

A. has issued a building permit
B. has issued a certificate of occupancy
C. has examined the plans and stamped them approved
D. has not identified any code violations

A

B - has issued a certificate of occupancy
[A]111.1 Change of occupancy

70
Q

______________ roof assemblies are those that are effective
against severe fire test exposure.

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Nonclassified

A

A - Class A
1505.2 Class A roof assemblies.

71
Q

When the building official issues a permit, the construction
documents are approved, in writing or by stamp, as ______________________.

A. Approved
B. Reviewed for Code Compliance.
C. Conditionally Approved
D. Authorization to Begin Work

A

B - Reviewed for Code Compliance.
[A]107.3.1 Approval of construction
documents.

72
Q

Fiberboard wall insulation applied on the exterior of
foundation walls must be protected below ground level with a
___________________.

A. bituminous coating
B. waterproof film
C. cement based coating
D. preservative

A

A - bituminous coating
2303.1.6.3.1 Protection.

73
Q

Construction or work which requires a permit is subject to
inspection by the ________________ and such construction or work must remain
visible and accessible for inspection purposes until approved.

A. building official
B. building inspector
C. general contractor
D. design professional

A
74
Q

A listed device, installed in ducts and air transfer openings,
designed to close automatically upon detection of heat, to interrupt migratory
airflow, and to restrict the passage of flame. Fire dampers are classified for use in
either static systems that will automatically shut down in the event of a fire, or in a
dynamic system that continues to operate during a fire. A dynamic fire damper is
tested and rated for closure under airflow.

A. fire block
B. fire damper
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop

A

B - fire damper
Chapter 2, Definitions.

75
Q

Any portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of the
building or within the exterior wall of the building must have a minimum airspace
clearance to combustibles of ___________ . Exceptions ignored.

A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 4 inches
D. 6 inches

A

B - 2 inches
2113.19 Chimney clearances.

76
Q

Class III standpipe fire control systems must be installed
throughout buildings where _______________. Exceptions ignored.

A. any of the stories are above or below grade plane
B. two or more stories are above or below grade plane
C. three or more stories are above or below grade plane
D. four or more stories are above or below grade plane

A

D - four or more stories are above or below grade plane
[F] 905.3.1 Building height.

77
Q

If a self-service storage facility has 300 individual self-storage
spaces how many accessible self-storage facilities are required.

A. 1 space
B. 5 spaces
C. 12 spaces
D. 16 spaces

A

C - 12 spaces
Table 1108.3 Accessible SelfService Storage Facilities: 10, plus
2% of total number of units over
200: 10 + .02x(300-200) =12

78
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, shaft enclosures must have a fire-resistance rating
of not less than _______________ where connecting four stories or more, and not
less than __________ where connecting less than four stories.

A. 2 hours, 1 hour
B. 3 hours, 1.5 hours
C. 3 hours, 2 hours
D. 4 hours, 2 hours

A

A - 2 hours, 1 hour
713.4 Fire-resistance rating.

79
Q

Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware intended for
operation by the occupant, including switches that control lighting and ventilation
and electrical convenience outlets, in accessible spaces, along accessible routes
or as parts of accessible elements shall be accessible. However, operable parts
that are intended for use only by _______________________ are not required to
be accessible.

A. employees
B. the general public
C. special care individuals
D. service or maintenance personnel

A

D - service or maintenance personnel
1109.13 Controls, operating
mechanisms and hardware.
Exceptions 1.

80
Q

Adobe building block units may not have a moisture content
exceeding _________.

A. 10 percent by weight
B. 15 percent by weight
C. 8 percent by weight
D. 4 percent by weight

A

D - 4 percent by weight
2109.3.1.3 Moisture content
requirements.

81
Q

A fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials designed to
restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.

A. fire block
B. fire damper
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop

A

C - fire barrier
Chapter 2, Definitions.

82
Q

In reference to signage in Covered Mall Buildings. Plastic
signs shall not exceed __________ of the wall area facing the mall.

A. 20 percent
B. 30 percent
C. 40 percent
D. 50 percent

A

A - 20 percent
402.6.4.1 Area.

83
Q

In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of
conventional light-frame construction a hole not greater in diameter than
________ of the stud width is permitted to be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes
not greater than ________ of the width of the stud are permitted in nonbearing
partitions or in any wall where each bored stud is doubled, provided not more than
two such successive doubled studs are so bored.

A. 25 percent, 40 percent
B. 30 percent, 40 percent
C. 40 percent, 60 percent
D. 50 percent, 75 percent

A

C - 40 percent, 60 percent
2308.5.10 Bored holes.

84
Q

Exit signs are not required in ________________ in
occupancies in Group I-3.

A. sleeping rooms
B. conference areas
C. office areas
D. hallways

A

A - sleeping rooms
1013.1 Where required. Exceptions
4

85
Q

Buildings and structures erected or to be erected, altered or
extended in height or area shall be classified in one of the _________ construction
types as defined in the code.

A. four
B. five
C. six
D. seven

A

B - five
602.1 General.

86
Q

The period of time a building element, component or
assembly maintains the ability to confine a fire, continues to perform a given
structural function, or both, as determined by the tests, or the methods based on
tests, prescribed in Section 703.

A. flame spread rating
B. smoke rating
C. fire spread time
D. fire resistance rating

A

D - fire resistance rating
Chapter 2, Definitions.

87
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, flexible ducts and air connectors may not pass
through _______________________________.

A. any fire rated wall
B. any fire rated ceiling
C. any fire rated floor
D. any fire-resistance-rated assembly
E. all of the above

A

E - all of the above
717.7 Flexible ducts and air
connectors.

88
Q

What is the minimum curing time between the first and
second cement plaster coat in exterior applications?

A. 24 Hours
B. 36 Hours
C. 48 Hours
D. 60 Hours

A

C - 48 Hours
TABLE 2512.6 CEMENT
PLASTERS

ICC G11 Exam Prep (6 decks)

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