IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1: Scope and Administration A+GRADED Q&A…..
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IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1: Scope
and Administration A+GRADED Q&A…..
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction or
other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. N...
IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1: Scope
and Administration A+GRADED Q&A…..
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction or
other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B - CORRECT ANSWERS--B. Most Restrictive
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-
family dwellings and townhouses a max. of how many stories above grade plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories - CORRECT ANSWERS--C. 3 stories
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum
requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare
through__________________.
A. affordability
B. structural strength
C. means of egress
D. A through C - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. A through C
If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the ___________________ requirement must apply.
A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive
D. the most restrictive - CORRECT ANSWERS--B. Specific
If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an
_____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer's
instructions must apply.
A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - CORRECT ANSWERS--C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance
True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless
referenced in the adopting ordinance.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWERS--A. True
Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the
requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply
with the new requirements.
A. additions
, B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and
Repairs
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the
performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the
__________________________.
A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
D. chief building inspector - CORRECT ANSWERS--B. Building Official
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to _______________ of this
code.
A. enforce the provisions
B. render interpretations
C. adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
D. A through C - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. enforce the provisions, render
interpretations and adopt policies in order to clarify provisions.
The building official must keep official records permits and certificates issued for
______________________.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. the period required for the retention of public records - CORRECT ANSWERS--D.
the period required for the retention of public records.
True or False: The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage
accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or
omission in the discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the
jurisdiction in good faith and without malice.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWERS--A. True
Unless approved by the building official, used ________________ must not be
reused.
A. materials
B. equipment
C. devices
D. A through C - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. Materials, Equipment and Devices
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