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1
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Detailed use and occupancy requirements. In addition to the
occupancy and construction requirements in the code, the provisions of which
chapter applies to the special uses and occupancies described herein.

A. Chapter 3
B. Chapter 4
C. Chapter 5
D. Chapter 6

A

B - Chapter 4
401.1 Detailed use and occupancy
requirements.

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An open parking garage with an IIA type of construction is
limited in area to how many square feet?

A. 50000 square feet
B. 60000 square feet
C. 70000 square feet
D. 80000 square feet

A

A - 50000 square feet
TABLE 406.5.4 OPEN PARKING
GARAGES AREA AND HEIGHT

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3
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The stopping of plumbing leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or
vent pipe provided does not require a permit, however, if any concealed trap, drain
pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary
to remove and replace the same with new material, such work is to be considered
as new work and a permit must obtained and inspections made as provided in the
code.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE

A

A - TRUE
[A]105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Plumbing (1.)

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On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and
plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit must be
paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established
__________________________.

A. by the building inspector
B. by the International Code Council (ICC)
C. by the applicable governing authority.
D. by the Uniform Permit Fee Schedule for Commercial Buildings &
Structures.

A

C - by the applicable governing
authority
[A]109.2 Schedule of permit fees.

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5
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Where separate central holding cells are provided for adult
males, juvenile males, adult females or juvenile females, one of each type shall be
accessible. Where central holding cells are provided and are not separated by age
or sex, at least ______ must be provided.

A. 1 accessible cell
B. 2 accessible cells
C. 3 accessible cells
D. 4 accessible cells

A

B - A. 1 accessible cell
1108.4.2.1 Central holding cells.

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Cleaning establishments that utilize a liquid solvent having a
flash point at or above 200°F (93°C) has what group occupancy classification.

A. Group H Class IIIA Combustible Liquid
B. Group H, but shall be classified as the occupancy that they most nearly
resemble.
C. Group H, Class IA Combustible Liquid
D. Group H, Class IIIB Combustible Liquid

A

B - Group H, but shall be
classified as the occupancy
that they most nearly
resemble.
[F] 307.1.1 High-hazard Group H..5

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If an egress court serving a building or portion thereof is less
than 10 feet in width, the egress court walls must have not less than __________
fire-resistance-rated construction

A. 20-minute
B. 1/2-hour
C. 1-hour
D. 2-hour

A

C - 1-hour
1028.4.2 Construction and
openings.

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8
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Occupied spaces, habitable spaces and corridors are required
to have a ceiling height of not less than _______________ above the finished
floor. Exceptions excluded.

A. 8 feet
B. 7 feet 6 inches
C. 7 feet
D. 6 feet 8 inches

A

B - 7 feet 6 inches
1207.2 Minimum ceiling heights.

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9
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Fire-retardant-treated lumber and wood structural panels must
be ___________.

A. UL Listed
B. labeled
C. factory applied
D. used in Class A construction

A

B - labeled
2303.2.4 Labeling.

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In food service lines that require accessibility, where selfservice shelves are provided, at least _________ , but not less than one, of each
type provided shall be accessible.

A. 10 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 35 percent
D. 50 percent

A

D - 50 percent
1109.12.4 Food service lines.

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11
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Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the
use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of
persons for purposes such as _______________________________.

A. civic functions
B. social functions
C. food or drink consumption
D. religious functions
E. All the above

A

E - All the above
303.1 Assembly Group A.

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12
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What is the allowable area of a single story Group A-1
building of Type IIB Construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system?

A. 17,500 square feet
B. 18,500 square feet
C. 34,000 square feet
D. 70, 000 square feet

A

C - 34,000 square feet
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE
AREA FACTOR (At = NS, S1,
S13R, or SM, as applicable) IN
SQUARE FEET

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13
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An 1100 square foot room requires ventilation, what is the
minimum open area to the outdoors required to provide ventilation?

A. 20 square feet
B. 34 square feet
C. 44 square feet
D. 60 square feet

A

C - 44 square feet
1202.5.1 Ventilation area required.
1100sf X .04 = 44sf

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14
Q

Any tower, spire, dome or cupola that exceeds
______________ in height above the highest point at which it comes in contact
with the roof, or that exceeds ______________ in area at any horizontal section,
or which is intended to be used for any purpose other than a belfry or architectural
embellishment, must be entirely constructed of and supported by noncombustible
materials.

A. 40 feet, 1200 square feet
B. 100 feet, 300 square feet
C. 60 feet, 200 square feet
D. 30 feet, 100 square feet

A

C - 60 feet, 200 square feet
1510.5.1 Noncombustible
construction required.

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15
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Combustible framing around flues and chimneys must be a
minimum of not less than___________, from flues, chimneys and fireplaces and
__________ away from flue openings, but shall not be less than the distance
specified in other sections of this code and the International Mechanical Code.

A. 1 inch, 2 inches
B. 2 inches, 6 inches
C. 6 inches, 12 inches
D. 6 inches, 6 inches

A

B - 2 inches, 6 inches
2304.5 Framing around flues and
chimneys.

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16
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The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for
educational, supervision or personal care services for more than five children older
than _________________ , is classified as a Group E occupancy.

A. 2.5 years of age
B. 5 years of age
C. 12 years of age
D. 17 years of age

A

A - 2.5 years of age
305.2 Day care.

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17
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Fireplace smoke chamber walls must be constructed of solid
masonry units, hollow masonry units grouted solid, stone or concrete. The total
minimum thickness of front, back and sidewalls is ____________ of solid
masonry.

A. 8 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 14 inches
D. 6 inches

A

A - 8 inches
2111.9 Smoke chamber walls.

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18
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If a Type A, Group R-2 housing unit has 54 sleeping units,
what is the minimum total number of required accessible units that are required to
be accessible to the handicapped, with or without roll-in showers?

A. 2 accessible units
B. 4 accessible units
C. 6 accessible units
D. 8 accessible units

A

B - 4 accessible units
TABLE 1107.6.1.1 Accessible
Dwelling Units And Sleeping Units

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19
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In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, openings other than _______________ are not
permitted in shaft enclosures.

A. the required means of egress system
B. the exterior walls that serve as a part of a required shaft
C. those necessary for the purpose of the shaft
D. required automobile ramps open and enclosed

A

C - those necessary for the
purpose of the shaft
713.7.1 Prohibited openings.

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20
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The area of any covered mall building, including anchor
buildings, of Type I, II, III and IV construction, shall not be limited provided the
anchor buildings do not exceed ____________________.

A. two stories above grade plane
B. three stories below grade plane
C. four stories above grade plane
D. three stories above grade plane

A

D - three stories above grade
plane
402.4.1.1 Area and types of
construction.

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21
Q

Where interior glazing is installed adjacent to a walking
surface, the differential deflection of two adjacent unsupported edges may not be
greater than the thickness of the panels when a force of 50 pounds per linear foot
is applied horizontally to one panel at any point up to _________ above the
walking surface.

A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches

A

C - 42 inches
2403.4 Interior glazed areas.

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22
Q

What is the fire resistance rating requirement for nonbearing
walls and partitions interior in a type III-B structure?

A. 0 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours

A

A - 0 hours
TABLE 601 Fire-Resistance Rating
Requirements For Building
Elements (Hours)

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23
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In general, not noting exceptions, the unlatching of any door
leaf shall not require more than ________ . Exceptions ignored.

A. 1 operation
B. 2 operations
C. 3 operations
D. 4 operations

A

A - 1 operation
1010.1.9.6 Unlatching.

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24
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In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Assembly
occupancies with an occupant load of ___________ or more must be so located in
the covered mall building that their entrance will be immediately adjacent to a
principal entrance to the mall and shall have not less than one-half of their
required means of egress opening directly to the exterior of the covered mall
building.

A. 100 persons
B. 500 persons
C. 1000 persons
D. 1500 persons

A

B - 500 persons
402.8.4 Arrangements of means of
egress.

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25
Q

An opening through one side (wall, floor or ceiling membrane)
of an assembly.

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

A

C - membrane penetration
Chapter 2 Definitions.

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26
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305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by
six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the
______________.

A. 8th Grade
B. 12th Grade
C. College
D. Vocational School

A

B - 12th Grade
305.1 Educational Group E.

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27
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Where used in monolithic glazing systems are used in sloped
glazing and skylights, heat-strengthened glass and fully tempered glass shall have
screens installed __________ the glazing material. Exceptions ignored.

A. inside
B. above
C. below
D. within

A

C- below
2405.3 Screening.

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28
Q

Balconies, galleries or press boxes having a seating capacity
of _______ or more located in a building, room or space used for assembly
purposes must have at least two means of egress provided, with one from each
side of every balcony, gallery or press box and at least one leading directly to an
exit.

A. 25 seats
B. 50 seats
C. 75 seats
D. 100 seats

A

B - 50 seats
1029.5 Interior balcony and gallery
means of egress.

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29
Q

Where preservative-treated wood is used in enclosed
locations where drying in service cannot readily occur, such wood must be at a
moisture content level of _________ or less before being covered with insulation,
interior wall finish, floor covering or other materials.

A. 10 percent
B. 15 percent
C. 19 percent
D. 24 percent

A

C - 19 percent
2303.1.9.2 Moisture content.

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30
Q

A fireplace has on opening area of 5.5 square feet. How far
must the heart extend in front of and beyond the sides of this fireplace opening?
Hearth extensions shall extend at least ______________ , and at least ________
inches.

A. 20 inches in front of, 8 inches beyond each side
B. 16 inches in front of, 8 inches beyond each side
C. 18 inches in front of, 9 inches beyond each side
D. 18 inches in front of, 10 inches beyond each side

A

B - 16 inches in front of, 8
inches beyond each side
2111.11 Hearth extension
dimensions.

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31
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Building, structures and parts thereof shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with strength design, load and
_______________________, allowable stress design, empirical design or
conventional construction methods, as permitted by the applicable material
chapters.

A. interpretative analysis
B. soil bearing methods
C. lateral vertical load factors
D. resistance factor design

A

D - resistance factor design
1604.1 General.

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32
Q

Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosings, or finish
surface of ramp slope must be uniform, not less than ____ and not more than
____. Exceptions ignored.

A. 34 inches, 38 inches
B. 36 inches, 42 inches
C. 30 inches, 40 inches
D. 32 inches, 40 inches

A

A - 34 inches, 38 inches
1014.2 Height

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33
Q

Mastics and caulking materials applied to provide flexible
seals between components of exterior wall construction.

A. is allowed in Type I construction
B. is not allowed in Type I construction
C. is a non-hazardous material
D. is not a good practice

A

A - is allowed in Type I
construction
603.1 Allowable materials. 16.

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33
Q

Mastics and caulking materials applied to provide flexible
seals between components of exterior wall construction.

A. is allowed in Type I construction
B. is not allowed in Type I construction
C. is a non-hazardous material
D. is not a good practice

A

A - is allowed in Type I
construction
603.1 Allowable materials. 16.

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34
Q

The building official, will indicate the portion of the
construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or
her agent the portion or portions that fail to comply with the code. Any portions that
do not comply must be corrected and those portions must not be
_______________________ until authorized by the building official.

A. completed
B. re-inspected
C. covered or concealed
D. exposed

A

C - covered or concealed
[A]110.6 Approval required

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35
Q

The fireblocking of spaces between wood joists, beams or
headers must be ________________ or be placed on strips of metal or metal lath
laid across the spaces between combustible material and the chimney.

A. self-supporting
B. cemented in place
C. spaced at least 1” from combustible materials
D. screwed in place

A

A - self-supporting
2113.20 Chimney fireblocking.

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36
Q

Chimney flues may not be smaller in area than the area of the
connector from the appliance. Chimney flues connected to more than one
appliance shall not be less than the area of the largest connector plus
_____________ of the areas of additional chimney connectors. Exceptions
ignored.

A. 50 percent
B. 75 percent
C. 100 percent
D. 125 percent

A

A - 50 percent
2113.15 Flue area (appliance)

37
Q

In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of
conventional hardboard siding applied directly to the studs must be nailed a
minimum of _________ oc.

A. 8
B. 10
C. 16
D. 24

A

C - 16
Table 2308.6.3(5) Hardboard Siding

38
Q

Kitchens space dimensions require that kitchens have a clear
passageway of not less than ________ between counter fronts and appliances or
counter fronts and walls.

A. 3 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 5 feet
D. 6 feet

A

A - 3 feet
1207.1 Minimum room widths

39
Q

Mineral-surfaced roll roofing may not be applied on roof
slopes below _________ vertical in 12 units horizontal.

A. 1/4 unit
B. 1/2 unit
C. 1 unit
D. 2 units

A

C - 1 unit
1507.6.2 Deck slope.

40
Q

What is the fire resistance rating requirement for roof
construction and secondary members in a type I-A structure?

A. 1 hours
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours

A

B - 1.5 hours
TABLE 601 Fire-Resistance Rating
Requirements For Building
Elements (Hours)

41
Q

The building official has the authority to authorize the
temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of
_______________________.

A. energy, fuel or power.
B. telephone
C. cable
D. communications lines.

A

A - energy, fuel or power.
[A]112.2 Temporary connection.

42
Q

Where masonry is used as veneer for a framed chimney,
through flashing and ___________ must be provided as required by Chapter 14 of
the code.

A. rain venting
B. insulation
C. soldering
D. weep holes

A

D - weep holes
2113.10.1 Masonry veneer
chimneys.

43
Q

The width of the floor or landing at the top and bottom of each
stairway may not be less than _____________________.

A. 36 inches
B. 42 Inches
C. 48 inches
D. the width of stairways they serve

A

D - the width of stairways they
serve
1011.6 Stairway landings

44
Q

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems must be automatically
actuated and provided with a manual means of actuation. Where more than one
hazard could be simultaneously involved in fire due to their proximity, all hazards
must be protected by ___________________________ to protect all hazards that
could become involved.

A. a single system designed
B. multiple systems designed to be redundant
C. multiple systems, but only if the are designed to operate independently
D. none of the above

A

A - a single system designed
[F] 904.3.2 Actuation.

45
Q

Footings for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys must be
constructed of concrete or solid masonry not less than _________ thick and shall
extend at least ______ beyond the face of the fireplace or foundation wall on all
sides.

A. 10 inches, 5 inches
B. 6 inches, 12 inches
C. 12 inches, 4 inches
D. 12 inches, 6 inches

A

D - 12 inches, 6 inches
2113.2 Footings and foundations.

46
Q

The application of a new protective roof coating over an
existing ____________________ is permitted without tear off of existing roof
coverings.

A. protective roof coating, mineral or modified bitumen roofing
B. metal roof panel or metal roof shingles
C. built-up roof, surfaced roll roofing, or thermoset and thermoplastic singleply roofing
D. spray polyurethane foam roofing system or spray polyurethane foam
roofing system
E. any of the above

A

E - any of the above
1511.3.1 Roof recover.

47
Q

Horizontal sliding or swinging gates exceeding the
_____________ maximum leaf width limitation are allowed in fences and walls
surrounding a stadium.

A. 5 foot
B. 3.5 foot
C. 4 foot
D. 4.5 foot

A

C - 4 foot
1010.2 Gates. Exception

48
Q

Arenas, Skating rinks, Swimming pools & Tennis courts are
examples of what Group of Occupancy.

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

A

C - A-4
303.1 Assembly Group A.

49
Q

Installation of a skylight without a curb is permitted on roofs
with a minimum slope of ____________ in Group R-3 occupancies.

A. 14 degrees
B. 25 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 40 degrees

A

A -14 degrees
2405.4 Framing. Exception

50
Q

What is the allowable shear (pounds per foot) for wood
structural panel shear walls with framing of Douglas-fir-larch, or southern pine for
wind or seismic loading for 7/16 Structural I Sheathing applied directly to the
framing fastened with 4 inch spacing at the perimeter of the panels with 1.5” 16
gage staples into the framing.

A. 200
B. 260
C. 395
D. 505

A

B - 260
TABLE 2306.3(1) ALLOWABLE
SHEAR VALUES (POUNDS PER
FOOT) FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL
PANEL SHEAR WALLS UTILIZING
STAPLES WITH FRAMING OF
DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR
SOUTHERN PINE FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING

51
Q

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

A. 25/32 inch
B. 5/8 inch
C. 7/8 inch
D. 3/4 inch

A

D - 3/4 inch
Table 2304.8(1) Allowable Spans
For Lumber Floor And Roof
Sheathing

52
Q

The clear space between a handrail and a wall or other
surface shall be a minimum of _____.

A. 1 inches
B. 1.5 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 2.5 inches

A

B - 1.5 inches
1014.7 Clearance..

53
Q

Non separated occupancies must be individually classified in
accordance with Section 302.1. The requirements of the IBC code shall apply to
each portion of the building based on the occupancy classification of that space
except that the most _________ applicable provisions of Section 403 and Chapter
9 shall apply to the building or portion thereof in which the no separated
occupancies are located.

A. restrictive
B. convenient
C. lenient
D. none of the above

A

A - restrictive
508.3.1 Occupancy classification.

54
Q

In other than Group I-3, curtains, draperies, fabric hangings
and similar combustible decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings
may not exceed ___________ of the specific wall or ceiling area to which such
materials are attached.

A. 25 percent
B. 20 percent
C. 5 percent
D. 10 percent

A

D - 10 percent
[F] 806.2 Combustible decorative
materials.

55
Q

In assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fireresistance-rated construction, fire walls shall be continuous from exterior wall to
exterior wall and must extend at least _____________ beyond the exterior surface
of exterior walls. Exceptions ignored.

A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches

A

C - 18 inches
706.5 Horizontal continuity.

56
Q

What is the allowable area of a Group M single story building
of Type I-A construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?

A. 40,000 SF
B. 500,000 SF
C. 1,140,000 SF
D. Unlimited

A

D - Unlimited
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE
AREA FACTOR (At = NS, S1,
S13R, or SM, as applicable) IN
SQUARE FEET

57
Q

In light frame construction, footings supporting 3 floors shall
have a minimum width of ________________ and a minimum depth of
________________. Exceptions ignored.

A. 12 inches, 6 inches
B. 15 inches, 6 inches
C. 16 inches, 8 inches
D. 18 inches, 8 inches

A

D - 18 inches, 8 inches
TABLE 506.2a, b ALLOWABLE
AREA FACTOR (At = NS, S1,
S13R, or SM, as applicable) IN
SQUARE FEET

58
Q

An automatic sprinkler system must be installed at the top of
rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes must have additional
sprinkler heads installed at alternate floors and at the ____________.

A. highest intake
B. lowest intake
C. central location
D. above the center location

A

B - lowest intake
[F] 903.2.11.2 Rubbish and linen
chutes.

59
Q

Places of religious worship are classified as ___________
occupancies.

A. A-1
B. A-2
C. A-3
D. A-4

A

C - A-3
303.1 Assembly Group A-3

60
Q

On graded sites, the top of any exterior foundation must
extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of
an approved drainage device a minimum of ___________________.

A. 8 inches plus 2 percent
B. 12 inches plus 2 percent
C. 12 inches plus 50 percent
D. 16 inches plus 2 percent

A

B - 12 inches plus 2 percent
1808.7.4 Foundation elevation.

61
Q

Nonclassified roofing is approved material that is not listed as
a _______________ roof covering.

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. All of the above

A

D - All of the above
1505.5 Nonclassified roofing.

62
Q

Handrail-gripping surfaces must be continuous, without
interruption by _______________ or other obstructions. Exceptions ignored.

A. newel posts
B. brackets
C. pencil sharpeners
D. door knobs

A

A - newel posts
1014.4 Continuity

63
Q

Used materials and equipment can not be used, unless the
materials used meet the requirements of the code for new materials and they are
approved by the building official.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE

A

A - TRUE
[A] 104.9.1 Used materials and
equipment.

64
Q

The minimum allowable thickness of architectural cast stone
on the exterior of a building is ________.

A. 0.75 inches
B. 1 inch
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches

A

A - 0.75 inches
Table 1404.2 Minimum Thickness
Of Weather Coverings

65
Q

Finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or less in
diameter and which, when dispersed in air in the proper proportions, could be
ignited by a flame, spark or other source of ignition.

A. Combustible Fibers
B. Combustible Dust
C. Combustible Liquid
D. Combustible Film

A

B - Combustible Dust
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS

66
Q

Masonry shall not be supported on ____________________.
Exceptions ignored.

A. wood girders or other forms of wood construction
B. concrete girders or other forms of concrete construction
C. steel girders or other forms of steel construction
D. masonry girders or other forms of masonry construction

A

A - wood girders or other forms
of wood construction
2104.1.1 Support on wood.

67
Q

In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of
conventional light-frame construction, wall studs must support the ends of the
header. Each end of a lintel or header must have a length of bearing of not less
than __________ for the full width of the lintel.

A. 1 inch
B. 1-1/2 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches

A

B - 1-1/2 inches
2308.5.5.1 Openings in exterior
bearing walls.

68
Q

Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy must
have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a
______________________, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the
room or space.

A. illuminated sign holder
B. exit sign enclosure
C. orderly manner
D. conspicuous place

A

D - conspicuous place
1004.9 Posting of occupant load.

69
Q

Ballasted non-penetrating systems are to be designed and
installed only on roofs with slopes not more than
________________________________.

A. one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
B. two unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
C. three unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
D. six unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.

A

A - one unit vertical in 12 units
horizontal.
1613.3.Ballasted, Roof-Mounted
Photovoltaic Panel Systems

70
Q

Glass that is sloped __________________ or less from
vertical in windows, curtain and window walls, doors and other exterior
applications must be designed to resist the wind loads in Section 1609 for
components and cladding.

A. 10 degrees
B. 15 degrees
C. 20 degrees
D. 25 degrees

A

B - 15 degrees
2404.1 Vertical glass.

71
Q

Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less
than ______________ above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of
stairways, landings between flights of stairs, and ramps is considered to be a
hazardous location.

A. 38 inches
B. 48 inches
C. 60 inches
D. 72 inches

A

C - 60 inches
2406.4.6 Glazing adjacent to stairs
and ramps.

72
Q

Clay flue chimney liners must extend from a point not less
than ______________ below the lowest inlet or, in the case of fireplaces, from the
top of the smoke chamber, to a point above the enclosing walls.

A. 6 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 16 inches

A

B - 8 inches
2113.12 Clay Flue lining
(installation).

73
Q

Combustible framing must be not less than ______________
nominal, but may not be less than the distance specified in Sections 2111 and
2113 and the International Mechanical Code, from flues, chimneys and fireplaces,
and 6 inches away from flue openings.

A. 6 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 2 inches

A

D - 2 inches
2304.5 Framing around flues and
chimneys.

74
Q

Crawl spaces are required to be provided with a minimum of
one access opening not less than _________________________.

A. 22 inches by 24 inches
B. 22 inches by 30 inches
C. 18 inches by 24 inches
D. 18 inches by 30 inches

A

C - 18 inches by 24 inches
1208.1 Crawl spaces.

75
Q

The number of persons for which the means of egress of a
building or portion thereof is designed.

A. legal group
B. public access
C. max occupancy
D. occupant load

A

D - occupant load
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS

76
Q

A vertical assembly of materials designed to restrict the
spread of fire in which openings are protected.

A. fire door assembly
B. fire partition
C. fire barrier
D. fire stop

A

B - fire partition
Chapter 2, Definitions.

77
Q

Stair riser heights shall be _______ maximum and _______
minimum. Stair tread depths shall be _______ minimum. Exceptions ignored.

A. 8 inches, 6 inches, 10 inches
B. 7 inches, 6 inches, 12 inches
C. 8 inches, 7 inches, 11 inches
D. 7 inches, 4 inches, 11 inches

A

D - 7 inches, 4 inches, 11
inches
1011.5.2 Riser height and tread
depth.

78
Q

The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height
of the highest roof surface.

A. story height
B. building height
C. building dimension
D. straight rise

A

B - building height
Chapter 2, Definitions.

79
Q

An exterior perimeter building of a group other than H having
direct access to a covered mall building but having required means of egress
independent of the mall.

A. Food Court
B. Anchor Building
C. Covered Mall Building
D. Gross Leas able Area

A

B - Anchor Building
Chapter 2 Definitions.

80
Q

Every landing shall a minimum dimension measured parallel
to the direction of travel, equal to the width of the stairway or ____________,
whichever is less.

A. 48 inches
B. 60 inches
C. 72 inches
D. 84 inches

A

A - 48 inches
1011.6 Stairway landings

81
Q

For interior exit stairways and ramps serving as an exit
component in a means of egress system ___________________________ the
fire barrier other than the fire door assembly are prohibited. Exceptions ignored

A. exit signs placed near
B. smoke alarms placed near
C. fire extinguishers placed near
D. openings in and penetrations of

A

D - openings in and
penetrations of
SECTION 1023 Interior Exit
Stairways And Ramps,

82
Q

Guards are required along open-sided walking surfaces,
mezzanines, industrial equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and landings which
are located more than _________ above the floor or grade below. Exceptions
ignored.

A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 40 inches

A

C - 30 inches
1015.2 Where required.

83
Q

A building is 250 feet wide and 400 long. What is the gross
area of the building?

A. 10,000 sf
B. 25,000 sf
C. 40,000 sf
D. 100,000 sf

A

D - 100,000 sf
Area = Width X Length
250X400=100000

84
Q

What is the maximum allowable span for floor joist of #1
Douglas Fir-Larch 2X10s spaced 16 inches o.c. in residential living areas, live load
= 40 psf, L/D = 360, dead load = 10 psf?

A. 16 feet 5 inches
B. 13 feet 1 inch
C. 9 feet 8 inches
D. 19 feet 1 inch

A

A - 16 feet 5 inches
Table 2308.4.2.1(2) Floor Joist
Spans For Common Lumber
Species

85
Q

A “phased approval” permit for the foundation or other parts of
a building or structure may proceed at the __________ risk with the building
operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be
granted.

A. holders
B. owners
C. contractors
D. building officials

A

A - holders
[A]107.3.3 Phased approval.

86
Q

In radio and television transmitting stations the code does not
apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but does
apply to equipment and wiring for supplying power to the installations of towers
and antennas.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE

A

A - TRUE
[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Electrical 2.

87
Q

The minimum thickness of hardboard siding c on the exterior
of a building is __________________.

A. 0.25 inches
B. 0.5 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches

A

A - 0.25 inches
Table 1404.2 Minimum Thickness
Of Weather Coverings

88
Q

In conventional light-frame construction in Seismic Design
Categories A, B or C, the spacing of braced wall lines may not exceed
____________ in both the longitudinal and transverse directions in each story.

A. 28 feet
B. 32 feet
C. 35 feet
D. 40 feet

A

C - 35 feet
TABLE 2308.6.1a WALL BRACING
REQUIREMENTS

89
Q

Concrete to be placed during freezing or near-freezing
weather must ___________________________.

A. be heated or otherwise chemically treated to produce it own heat
B. comply with the requirements of ACI 318, Section 5.12.
C. be insulated by the use straw insulation
D. be heated by the use radiant or other heaters

A

B - comply with the
requirements of ACI 318,
Section 5.12.
SECTION 1904 DURABILITY
REQUIREMENTS

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