International Zoning Code Exam Bundle 100% Pass

IRC Permit not required for a one story detached accessory structure ( Tool Shed ) provided the floor area des not exceed - ANSWER-120 Sq feet IRC Permit not required for retaining walls that are not over ? feet in height unless supporting a surcharge - ANSWER-4 Feet IRC Final inspection sh...

What is the nominal thickness of a ridge board? - ANSWER-Not less than 1" How many jack studs will be required for a 2 - 2X12 header in an interior bearing wall supporting one floor only, building width of 28', and a span of 7'0"? - ANSWER-2 jack studs supporting each end What is the maxim...

Section R101 - ANSWER-General Section R102 - ANSWER-Applicability Section R103 - ANSWER-Department of Building Safety Section R104 - ANSWER-Duties and Powers of the Building Official Section R105 - ANSWER-Permits Section R106 - ANSWER-Construction Documents Section R107 - ANSWER-Te...

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 wi...

Chapter 1 - ANSWER-Scope and Administration Chapter 2 - ANSWER-Definitions Chapter 3 - ANSWER-Building Planning Chapter 4 - ANSWER-Foundations Chapter 5 - ANSWER-Floors Chapter 6 - ANSWER-Wall Construction Chapter 7 - ANSWER-Wall Covering Chapter 8 - ANSWER-Roof-Ceiling Construc...

SECTION 106 - ANSWER-VIOLATIONS SECTION 105 APPROVAL [A] 105.1 Modifications. - ANSWER-Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases upon application of the...

Fuel gas installations in detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress must comply with the ___________________________. - ANSWER-International Residential Code ( IRC) (see 101.2) The IF...

Federal buildings, such as VA hospitals and military office buildings, are usually not subject to state and local building codes. - ANSWER-True If two code jurisdictions are using the same building code such as the IBC, the requirements will be exactly the same, which will make designing easier. ...

State regulated storm water management was initiated by the states' desire to participate in the national ____________________ Program. - ANSWER-Flood Insurance (ch. 4, p22) When an attorney brings up in trial another court's decision this is called ___________________. - ANSWER-common law ( ch...

The International Residential Code is applicable to townhouses a maximum of __________ above grade plane in height and provided with separate means of egress. A. 35 feet B. 40 feet C. three stories D. four stories - ANSWER-A. 35 feet 101.2 Exc Provisions of the appendix do not apply unle...

The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of________ above grade plane. - ANSWER-3 stories The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, healt...

On average, how much of the price for a newly built, single family home goes towards regulations imposed by the government? 10% 25% 15% 30% - ANSWER-25% Studs used to frame the roofing system are called rafters. slabs. girders. sill plates. - ANSWER-rafters. What do we call anything at...

Building Code - ANSWER-A "minimum" set of requirements for building, design & construction, adopted into law by municipal (cities), governments, and by some state governments ( in states other than Texas), whose stated purpose is : "To provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the public"....

What are the two principal activities relating to building codes? - ANSWER-Enforcement/interpretation of codes & formulation/updating codes. Enforcement codes are what functions and handled by who? - ANSWER-Administrative Functions / Local Jurisdictions The formulation/updating codes is based ...

Accessible - ANSWER-Unless otherwise noted, this term refers to areas, products, or devices usable by persons with disabilities, as required by the codes, federal legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, and accessibility standards. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER-Use...

(T/F) Federal buildings such as VA hospitals and military office buildings are usually not subject to state and local building codes - ANSWER-True (typically, each federal agency sets it own requirements. In some cases, an agency may require the use of an ICC ir NFPA code; however, their use wou...

Influences on how we build: - ANSWER--client/user needs -material constraints (durability/availability/efficiency) -economic constraints (cost of materials; availability of loans) -building industry constraints (contractors; suppliers) -legal constraints (building codes; zoning & local ordinance...

Which of the following people or groups might have input on development of standards for a product? - Institutions of higher learning, people who use the product, companies who manufacture the product inspection authorities. DCA stands for ________, which, in Georgia, is in charge of recommend...

Building code regulates - ANSWER--the design of the building -the construction of the building in a building safety code, some life safety provisions are contained in fire safety provisions and the remaining in structural safety provisions? T or F - ANSWER-FALSE The building code requirements...

Federal Housing Authority (FHA) - ANSWER-Government agency designed to make buying a home more affordable. Insured loans made by banks and other private lenders for home building and home buying. Environmental protection Agency (EPA) - ANSWER-The US federal agency with a mission to protect human ...

What are building codes - ANSWER-A building code is a standard is a set of structurally sound and safe from fire and other hazards . Most communities follow one or more building codes . A builder can construct a house that exceeds code requirements . Many builders who have a reputation for high q...

What is/are the most important document(s) that a code official and building department have to determine what the building or contractor is doing on site? I. Building Permit II. International Zoning Code III. International Building Code IV. Application for Building Permit - ANSWER-I and IV on...

IMC/Residential In order for someone to service an appliance other than a room heater, a minimum working space of______ inches deep by 30 inches wide shall be provided in front of the control side of the appliance. - ANSWER-30 M1305.1 IMC/Residential For the purpose of providing working sp...

The International Building Code requires a stop work order to state the - ANSWER-Conditions for permitting work to resume. The board of appeals established under the International Building Code shall have no authority to - ANSWER-waive code requirements. A Type V building is permitted to be co...

Three - ANSWER-The mechanical provisions of the international residential code are applicable to one and two family dwellings and townhouses a maximum of________________-stories above grade plane in height. Specifically adopted - ANSWER-Provisions of an appendix do not apply unless_______________...

code - ANSWER-A collection of requirements that pertain to a specific subject and regulate specific practices Model code - ANSWER-written set of regulations that provides the means for exercising reasonable control over construction and is available for adoption by cities, counties state or count...

The international Residential Code is applicable to townhouses a maximum of --------- above grade plane in height and provided with separate means of egress. - ANSWER-three stories provisions of the appendix do not apply unless - ANSWER-specifically adopted if there is a conflict in the code b...

What are the Purposes of Zoning? - ANSWER-"Protect and maintain property values; Promote public health and safety; Protect the environment; Promote the aesthetic of a community; Manage traffic; Manage density; Encourage a variety of housing; Attract businesses and industries." What does ...

1. The International Residential Code is applicable to townhouses a maximum of ______________ above grade plane in height and provided with separate means of egress. - ANSWER-c. three stories 2. Provisions of the appendix do not apply unless ______________. - ANSWER-c. specifically adopted 3. ...

What is the minimum required size for an entry door? - ANSWER-32 inches wide - the opening (36 inches is often the width of the door itself) - and 6 feet, 8 inches tall List the five major building codes used throughout the United States, starting with the code that governs your area. - ANSWER-IC...

Addition - ANSWER-An increase in the aggregate floor area, height, or number of stories of a structure. Alteration - ANSWER-Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than an addition. Architect - ANSWER-This professional initiates the building design and determines a number...

Building - ANSWER-any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof used or intended for supporting, sheltering, enclosing, or housing and use or occupancy, including persons, animals, property of any kind. Includes private (not open to the public) and public buildings Building Code - ANSWER-reg...

International Building Code (IBC) - ANSWER-it is the primary building model code, published by the International Code Council (ICC). A model building code is one that is written without reference to any particulary geographical area. The IBC is a prescriptive code Life Safety Code - ANSWER-it is ...

The first building law on record in the U.S. - ANSWER-1625 International Code Council - ANSWER-ICC International Building Code - ANSWER-IBC International Code Council Performance Code - ANSWER-ICCPC National Fire Protection Association - ANSWER-NFPA International Code Council - Evalua...

Code of Hammurabi - ANSWER-one of the earliest sets of laws found and one of the best preserved examples of this type of document from ancient mesopotamia building codes - ANSWER-local state or national regulations that specify requirements to protect public safety and health zoning ordiance -...

standard - ANSWER-- a definition, a recommended practice, a test method, a classification, or required specification that must be met. -developed by trade associations, gov't agencies, and standards-writing organizations - referenced by cods - become law when the standard is accepted by a jurisd...

Building Regulations - ANSWER-There are different types of regulations that affect building and construction of buildings and interiors. Building codes, Legal and administrative regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. ei. state may enforce flammability regulations for furniture while bu...

construction documents - ANSWER-Drawings and specification comprise the zoning ordinances - ANSWER-laws that regulate the types of use allowed of property in certain areas model building codes - ANSWER-standardized codes that local jurisdictions may adopt for their own use as a simpler alterna...

Federal buildings, such as VA hospitals and military office building, are usually not subject to state and local building codes. - ANSWER-True There are separate federal requirements that these building must follow. Typically, no two code juridications have exactly the same codes and standards ...

A building code regulates: 1. the design of the building 2. the construction of the building 3. the aesthetics of the building 4. all of the above - ANSWER-Both (1) and (2) In a building code, some life safety provisions are contained in fire safety provisions and the remaining ones i...

A building code regulates: a. the design of the building. b. the construction of the building. c. the aesthetics of the building. d. all of the above e. both (a) and (b). - ANSWER-e. both (a) and (b). In a building code, some life safety provisions are contained in fire safety provisions ...

1. A building code regulates a. the design of the building. b. the construction of the building. c. the aesthetics of the building. d. all of the above. e. both (a) and (b). - ANSWER-e. both (a) and (b). 2. In a building code, some life safety provisions are contained in fire safety provisions an...

municipality - ANSWER-A city, town, etc. having its own incorporated government for local affairs. Common municipal buildings include: public schools, community centers, libraries, and law enforcement centers for police. Common Land Uses - ANSWER-The most common land uses include: city parks, str...

What are the regulations concerning codes? - ANSWER-Cities, counties, and states have the authority to implement whatever codes they deem necessary. If they don't want any code at all that is perfectly fine. What is the goal of ICC? - ANSWER-To develop a single set of comprehensive, coordinated ...

What is the ADA requirements based on? - ANSWER-ICC A117.1, Accessible and Usable buildings and facilities What is Model Code? - ANSWER-a code that has been written by a group comprised of experts knowledgeable in the field, without reference to any particular geographical area. Who publishes ...