Chapter 7 (Building Codes and Interior
Design) Exam Questions and Answers
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 national codes that will eliminate disparities among the three major codes.
What is the IRC? - ANSWER-International Residential Code; it is a model code that
combines features of the three major codes into one base code. Most municipalities are
now using this code, or their own edited version of this code, to govern residential
construction.
Who is responsible for determining which code will be used during the design process
and ensuring that the structure complies with all required codes? - ANSWER-Architect
and engineer. Drafters are to expected to make decisions regarding the codes as they
affect the design but they are expected to know the content of the codes and how they
affect construction.
Which codes have the greatest influence on the design and construction of a
residence? - ANSWER-Fire and Life Safety and Structural codes
Building codes divide structures into different categories or occupancies. Give an
example - ANSWER-Houses are a Group R-1 occupancy.
Group R-1 occupancy - ANSWER-Includes houses, hotels, apartments, convents,
single-family dwellings, and lodging houses with MORE than 10 inhabitants.
The R occupancy is further divided into 3 categories
Divided into TYPE A and TYPE B units.
What is an accessible route? - ANSWER-Is the walking surface from the exterior access
through the residence.
There cannot be THE exterior access in the bedroom. At least one route is required that
connects all spaces that are part of the dwelling unit. If only one route is provided then it
cannot be through the bathroom, closet, or similar space.
What is the minimum required for the width of a door? - ANSWER-32" but there is a -1/4
tolerance.
Design) Exam Questions and Answers
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 national codes that will eliminate disparities among the three major codes.
What is the IRC? - ANSWER-International Residential Code; it is a model code that
combines features of the three major codes into one base code. Most municipalities are
now using this code, or their own edited version of this code, to govern residential
construction.
Who is responsible for determining which code will be used during the design process
and ensuring that the structure complies with all required codes? - ANSWER-Architect
and engineer. Drafters are to expected to make decisions regarding the codes as they
affect the design but they are expected to know the content of the codes and how they
affect construction.
Which codes have the greatest influence on the design and construction of a
residence? - ANSWER-Fire and Life Safety and Structural codes
Building codes divide structures into different categories or occupancies. Give an
example - ANSWER-Houses are a Group R-1 occupancy.
Group R-1 occupancy - ANSWER-Includes houses, hotels, apartments, convents,
single-family dwellings, and lodging houses with MORE than 10 inhabitants.
The R occupancy is further divided into 3 categories
Divided into TYPE A and TYPE B units.
What is an accessible route? - ANSWER-Is the walking surface from the exterior access
through the residence.
There cannot be THE exterior access in the bedroom. At least one route is required that
connects all spaces that are part of the dwelling unit. If only one route is provided then it
cannot be through the bathroom, closet, or similar space.
What is the minimum required for the width of a door? - ANSWER-32" but there is a -1/4
tolerance.
