IBC UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
*garage*
(and shall comply with the provisions for garages.) 2012 IBC Section 406.3.3 Garages and
carports. - Correct Answer- Carports not open on at least two sides shall be considered a
______________.
*one (1)*
A vertical assembly construc...
(and shall comply with the provisions for garages.) 2012 IBC Section 406.3.3 Garages and
carports. - Correct Answer- Carports not open on at least two sides shall be considered a
______________.
*one (1)*
A vertical assembly constructed in accordance with Section 707 or a horizontal assembly
constructed in accordance with Section 711 is acceptable, or both. 2012 IBC Section 404.6
Enclosure of atriums. - Correct Answer- Atrium spaces shall be separated from adjacent
spaces by a _____________-hour fire barrier.
*minimum*
(through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation adequate light and
ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards
attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency
responders during emergency operations.) 2012 IBC Section 101.3 Intent. - Correct Answer-
The purpose of this code is to establish the _____________ requirements to safeguard the
public health, safety and general welfare.
*three*
2012 IBC Section 101.2 Scope. Exception. - Correct Answer- Detached one- and two-family
dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than ____________
stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory
structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
*120 square feet*
,2012 IBC Section 105.2, #B1 Work exempt from permits. - Correct Answer- Permits are not
required for one-story detached accessory structures a maximum of __________ in floor area.
*interpretations*
2012 IBC Section 104.1 General. - Correct Answer- The building official shall have the
authority to render _____________ of the code and to adopt policies and procedures in order
to clarify the application of its provisions.
*approved*
2012 IBC Section 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction. - Correct
Answer- An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be ____________
where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with
the intent of the provisions of this code.
*180*
2012 IBC Section 108.1 General. - Correct Answer- A permit for temporary structures shall
be limited to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than __________ days.
*permit holder*
(It shall also be the duty of the permit holder or authorized agent to notify the building
official when work is ready for inspection.) 2012 IBC Section 110.5 Inspection requests. -
Correct Answer- It shall be the duty of the _____________ ______________ to provide
access to and means for inspections.
*means of egress*
(Location, construction, size and character.) 2012 IBC Section 107.2.3 Means of egress. -
Correct Answer- The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail all portions of the
_________ ___ _________ in compliance with the provisions of this code.
*occupants*
,(In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3 and I-1.) 2012 IBC Section 107.2.3 Means of
egress. - Correct Answer- The construction documents shall designate the number of
_______________ to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
*Reviewed for Code Compliance*
(One approved set shall be kept at the site of work at all times.) 2012 IBC Section 107.3.1
Approval of construction documents. - Correct Answer- When the building official issues a
permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as
"_____________ ____ _______ _________________."
*R-1*
(Transient boarding houses and congregate living facilities are only classified as Group R-1
where there are more than 10 occupants.) 2012 IBC Section 310.3 Residential Group R-1. -
Correct Answer- Transient hotels and motels are examples of Group ______ occupancies.
*concealed from view*
2012 IBC Section 110.3.6 Fire-and smoke-resistant penetrations. - Correct Answer-
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and
smoke partitions shall not be _____________ ______ ______ until inspected and approved.
*work exempt from permits*
2012 IBC Section 111.1, Exception. Use and occupancy. - Correct Answer- Certificates of
occupancy are not required for ______ _________ ______ _________.
*waive*
2012 IBC Section 113.2 Limitations on authority. - Correct Answer- The Board of Appeals
shall have no authority to ________ requirements of the code.
, *Habitable space*
(Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not
considered habitable spaces.) 2012 IBC Section 202 Definitions - Correct Answer- Space in a
building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking is considered ______________ ________.
*Occupiable space*
(In which individuals congregate for amusement, education or similar purposes or in which
occupants are engaged at labor.) 2012 IBC Section 202 Definitions - Correct Answer- A room
or enclosed space designed for human occupancy and which is equipped with means of
egress and light and ventilation facilities meeting the requirement of this code is considered
______________ ______.
*Group A-2*
(Other Group A-2 occupancies include restaurants and nightclubs.) 2012 IBC Section 303.3
Assembly Group A-2. - Correct Answer- A casino gaming floor is considered a ___________
______ occupancy.
*story*
(By definition, each story in a building will be considered as either a "story above grade
plane" or a "basement".) 2012 IBC Section 202 Definitions - Correct Answer- That portion of
a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or
roof next above is a _________.
*Vapor Retarder Class*
(There are three classes of vapor retarders: Classes I, II and III.) 2012 IBC Section 202
Definitions - Correct Answer- A measure of a material or assembly's ability to limit the
amount of moisture that passes through that material or wall assembly.
*yard*
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