sesssion 4

Question 1

Which of the following conditions is not specifically listed in the International Building Code for the establishment of minimum standards to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare?

Answer 1

accessibility

Question 2

The scope of the IBC does not typically regulate what general category of buildings?

Answer 2

houses

Question 3

Which of the following codes is not specifically referenced as part of the IBC to the extent prescribed?

Answer 3

International zoning code

Question 4

Where, in a specific situation, different provisions of the code specify differing requirements, the ( blank) provision shall govern.

Answer 4

most restrictive

Question 5

The person charged with the administration and enforcement of the code is the

Answer 5

Building official

Question 6

where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the ( blank ) requirement shall be applicable.

Answer 6

specific

Question 7

The standards referenced in the IBC are considered

Answer 7

a part of the code only to the extent prescribed

Question 8

As it applies to construction under the IBC, where a referenced standard contains provisions that are within the scope of the International Fire Code, the ( blank) provisions take precedence.

Answer 8

International Fire Code

Question 9

The code does not recognize which of the following as an official department record?

Answer 9

operating expenses

Question 10

Official department records shall be retained

Answer 10

for the period required for retention of public records

Question 11

The appendices of the code shall

Answer 11

not apply unless specifically adopted

Question 12

When permitted, a modification to the code must be in compliance with the ( BlanK) of the code

Answer 12

intent and purpose

Question 13

The building official, through the development of policies and procedures, shall not have the authority to

Answer 13

waive the provisions of the code

Question 14

Inspections performed by an approved agency must be documented by reports certified by

Answer 14

a responsible officer of the agency

Question 15

Employees of the jurisdiction who are delegated authority by the building official to serve in his or her behalf are described by the IBS as

Answer 15

deputies

Question 16

All representatives of the building safety department shall carry proper identification

Answer 16

when inspecting structures

Question 17

Generally, the building official will not be rendered liable while

Answer 17

acting for the jurisdiction in good faith

Question 18

The building official is authorized to enter an occupied structure at reasonable times to make and inspection, provided

Answer 18

credentials are presented and entry is requested

Question 19

If a building is unoccupied and the building official finds it necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of the code, the building official must first

Answer 19

make a reasonable effort to locate the owner and request entry

Question 20

Under what conditions may used materials be reused?

Answer 20

if they meet the Codes requirements for new materials

Question 21

who is responsible for providing legal representation to a building department employee being sued because of the performance of their lawful duty?

Answer 21

the jurisdiction

Question 22

When determining the adequacy of alternative materials or methods of construction through testing, such tests shall be performed

Answer 22

by an approved agency

Question 23

Supporting data utilized in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically addressed in the code shall consist of (blank) from approved sources.

Answer 23

research reports

Question 24

In general, the legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of a new code is

Answer 24

permitted to continue without change

Question 25

A determination by the building official to allow construction below the level prescribed by the flood hazard provisions requires written notice to applicant stating that

Answer 25

construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and property

Question 26

In flood hazard areas, who determines whether proposed work is a substantial repair?

Answer 26

building official

Question 27

If an office building is built and then sits vacant for six years, new permit applications for tenant improvements, additions and alternations must meet which code plus local amendments

Answer 27

The currently adopted edition of the IBC

Question 28

A state amendment to the building code allows a day care run in a facility that is primarily a residence to have up to seven children in the day care. THE IBC limits the number of children to five or fewer. IF there are six children in the day care, should the day care be classified as an educational occupancy?

Answer 28

No, the state amendment overrides the IBC; the structure remains a residential occupancy

Question 29

When a building is deemed a substantial improvement by the building official in a flood hazard region, the structure must meet the requirements of

Answer 29

section 1612 of the currently adopted IBC

Question 30

The fire marshal reviews a school's fire alarm system and hazardous materials storage in the science closet. The school does not meet current fire requirements. According to the IBC, does the school need to meet all currently adopted building and fire provisions?

Answer 30

It depends; the school does not need to meet requirements in the current edition of the building code or fire code unless a specific provision requires existing construction to meet a specific requirement.