Study Session 1 - IRC Chapter 1 and 44 Exam Questions and
Answers.
1. The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum
of ________ stories in above-grade-plane height.
a. one
b. two.
c. three
d. four
Reference_____________ - Correct Answer c. three
Sec R101.2
2. If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the__________requirement shall apply.
a. general
b. specific
c. least restrictive
d. most restrictive
Reference____________ - Correct Answer b. specific
Sec. R102.1
3. Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless_________________
a. specified in the code
b. applicable to unique conditions
c. specifically adopted
d. relevant to fire or life safety
Reference_____________ - Correct Answer c. specifically adopted
Sec R102.5
4. ___________________is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge
of the department of building safety.
a. Building official
b. Code official
c. Code administrator
d. Chief building inspector
Reference_________ - Correct Answer a. Building official
Sec. R103.1
5. The building official has the authority to___________ the provisions of the code.
a. Ignore
b. waive
c. violate
d. interpret - Correct Answer d. interpret
Sec. R104.1
, 6. used materials may be utilized under which one of the following conditions?
a. they meet the requirements for new materials
b. when approved by the building official
c. used materials may never be used in new construction
d. a representative sampling is tested for compliance
Reference___________ - Correct Answer b. when approved by the building official
Sec R104.9.1
7. The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code
a. for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety
b. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
c. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
d. related only to administrative functions Reference___________ - Correct Answer b.
when approved by the building official
Sec. R104.10
8. Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height of
________inches, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, do not
require a permit.
a, 30
b, 36
c, 48
d, 60
Reference - Correct Answer c, 48
Sec, R105.2, #B3
9. Tests performed by ________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance.
a. The owner
b. the contractor
c. an approved agency
d. a design professional
Reference____________ - Correct Answer c. an approved agency
Sec. R104.11.1
10. A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ____________square feet
a. 100
b. 120
c. 150
d. 200
Reference_________ - Correct Answer d. 200
Sec. R105.2, #B1
11. Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a
minimum depth of ____________.
Answers.
1. The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum
of ________ stories in above-grade-plane height.
a. one
b. two.
c. three
d. four
Reference_____________ - Correct Answer c. three
Sec R101.2
2. If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the__________requirement shall apply.
a. general
b. specific
c. least restrictive
d. most restrictive
Reference____________ - Correct Answer b. specific
Sec. R102.1
3. Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless_________________
a. specified in the code
b. applicable to unique conditions
c. specifically adopted
d. relevant to fire or life safety
Reference_____________ - Correct Answer c. specifically adopted
Sec R102.5
4. ___________________is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge
of the department of building safety.
a. Building official
b. Code official
c. Code administrator
d. Chief building inspector
Reference_________ - Correct Answer a. Building official
Sec. R103.1
5. The building official has the authority to___________ the provisions of the code.
a. Ignore
b. waive
c. violate
d. interpret - Correct Answer d. interpret
Sec. R104.1
, 6. used materials may be utilized under which one of the following conditions?
a. they meet the requirements for new materials
b. when approved by the building official
c. used materials may never be used in new construction
d. a representative sampling is tested for compliance
Reference___________ - Correct Answer b. when approved by the building official
Sec R104.9.1
7. The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code
a. for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety
b. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
c. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
d. related only to administrative functions Reference___________ - Correct Answer b.
when approved by the building official
Sec. R104.10
8. Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height of
________inches, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, do not
require a permit.
a, 30
b, 36
c, 48
d, 60
Reference - Correct Answer c, 48
Sec, R105.2, #B3
9. Tests performed by ________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance.
a. The owner
b. the contractor
c. an approved agency
d. a design professional
Reference____________ - Correct Answer c. an approved agency
Sec. R104.11.1
10. A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ____________square feet
a. 100
b. 120
c. 150
d. 200
Reference_________ - Correct Answer d. 200
Sec. R105.2, #B1
11. Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a
minimum depth of ____________.
