IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1: Scope and Administration|Latest Update Graded 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....
IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1: Scope and
Administration|Latest Update Graded 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
A. True
Unless approved by the building official, used ________________ must not be reused.
A. materials
B. equipment
C. devices
D. A through C
D. Materials, Equipment and Devices
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