International Residential Code 2006 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

A box or conduit body - ANSWER-What must be installed at each conductor splice point, outlet, switch point, junction point and pull point? Lock mechanism located on inside of gate / self closing, self locking gates opening away from pool - ANSWER-Access gates for outside pools must be equipped with what? Be secured, locked, or removed - ANSWER-Where an above ground pool is used as a barrier the ladder must be able to? 18 inches - ANSWER-Untreated floor joist can be no less than how many inches close to exposed Earth? 12 inches - ANSWER-Untreated wood girders can be no less than how many inches close to exposed Earth 8 Inches - ANSWER-All wood framing members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior foundation walls shall be no less than how many inches from the exposed ground? 1/2 inches - ANSWER-When an untreated wood girder is to be placed in masonry pocket, what spacing is required on the top, sides and end of the girder from the masonry? 6 inches - ANSWER-What is the minimum distance untreated wood siding, sheathing or wall framing can be from the ground? 2 1/2: 12 - ANSWER-What is the minimum slope on which clay tile can be installed? 24" - ANSWER-What depth does a pool have to be in order for it to be classified officially as a swimming pool? An alarm which produces an audible warning when the door and/or it's screen are opened - ANSWER-If a pool is directly accessible from the dwelling, what must be in place? The building wiring with battery back up - ANSWER-What should be used as the primary power source for smoke detectors?