IRC 2018 Exam with COMPLETE SOLUTION | 100 Questions
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The purpose of this code is to establish
_________ requirements to safeguard
the public safety, health and general
welfare. Correct Answer: minimum
2018 IRC Section R101.3 Intent.
Where, in any specific case, different
sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or
other requirements, the most _________
shall govern. Correct Answer: restrictive
2018 IRC Section R102.1 General.
Where a referenced code or standard
includes subject matter that is within
the scope of the IRC, the provisions of
the _________ shall take precedence. Correct Answer: IRC
2018 IRC Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards.
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is _________
and complies with the _________ of the code. Correct Answer: satisfactory
intent
2018 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment.
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Compliance with the specific _________
-based provisions of the International
Codes in lieu of specific requirements
of the IRC shall be permitted as an
alternative. Correct Answer: performance
2018 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
A permit is not required for one-story
detached accessory structures,
provided that the floor area does not
exceed _________ square feet. Correct Answer: 200
,2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 1.
Fences that are _________ feet or less in
height do not require permits. Correct Answer: 7
2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 2.
A permit is not required for the
replacement of branch circuit
overcurrent devices (breakers) of the
required capacity in the same location
(within a panel). Correct Answer: True
2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Electrical: Item 3.
Unattached decks not exceeding
_________ square feet in area, that are
not more than _________ inches above
grade, do not require a permit. Correct Answer: 200
30
2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 10.
Where equipment replacements and
repairs must be performed in an
emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within
the _________ _________ business day. Correct Answer: next working
...to the building official.
2018 IRC Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned _________ days after
the date of filing. Correct Answer: 180
180 days also applies to extensions.
2018 IRC Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
Before issuing a permit, the building
official is _________ to examine or
cause to be examined buildings,
structures and sites for which an
, application has been filed. Correct Answer: authorized
2018 IRC Section R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
Where the building official issues a
permit, the construction documents
shall be approved in writing or by a
stamp which states _________
_________ _________ _________ . Correct Answer: REVIEWED FOR
CODE COMPLIANCE
2018 IRC Section R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
Final inspection shall be made after the
permitted work is _________ and prior
to _________ . Correct Answer: complete
occupancy
2018 IRC Section R109.1.6 Final inspection.
If located in a flood hazard area, the
documentation of elevations required
in Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted
to the building official prior to the
_________ inspection. Correct Answer: final
2018 IRC Section R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation.
Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.
Correct Answer: Access (to)
Ready Access (to) signifies access without the necessity for removing a
panel or similar obstruction
2018 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
A finished or unfinished habitable
space within an attic. Correct Answer: Attic, Habitable
Other conditions relating to occupiable floor area must also be met.
2018 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
Hot water is water at a temperature
greater than or equal to _________ °F. Correct Answer: 110
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The purpose of this code is to establish
_________ requirements to safeguard
the public safety, health and general
welfare. Correct Answer: minimum
2018 IRC Section R101.3 Intent.
Where, in any specific case, different
sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or
other requirements, the most _________
shall govern. Correct Answer: restrictive
2018 IRC Section R102.1 General.
Where a referenced code or standard
includes subject matter that is within
the scope of the IRC, the provisions of
the _________ shall take precedence. Correct Answer: IRC
2018 IRC Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards.
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is _________
and complies with the _________ of the code. Correct Answer: satisfactory
intent
2018 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment.
Copyright
Compliance with the specific _________
-based provisions of the International
Codes in lieu of specific requirements
of the IRC shall be permitted as an
alternative. Correct Answer: performance
2018 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
A permit is not required for one-story
detached accessory structures,
provided that the floor area does not
exceed _________ square feet. Correct Answer: 200
,2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 1.
Fences that are _________ feet or less in
height do not require permits. Correct Answer: 7
2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 2.
A permit is not required for the
replacement of branch circuit
overcurrent devices (breakers) of the
required capacity in the same location
(within a panel). Correct Answer: True
2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Electrical: Item 3.
Unattached decks not exceeding
_________ square feet in area, that are
not more than _________ inches above
grade, do not require a permit. Correct Answer: 200
30
2018 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 10.
Where equipment replacements and
repairs must be performed in an
emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within
the _________ _________ business day. Correct Answer: next working
...to the building official.
2018 IRC Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned _________ days after
the date of filing. Correct Answer: 180
180 days also applies to extensions.
2018 IRC Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
Before issuing a permit, the building
official is _________ to examine or
cause to be examined buildings,
structures and sites for which an
, application has been filed. Correct Answer: authorized
2018 IRC Section R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
Where the building official issues a
permit, the construction documents
shall be approved in writing or by a
stamp which states _________
_________ _________ _________ . Correct Answer: REVIEWED FOR
CODE COMPLIANCE
2018 IRC Section R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
Final inspection shall be made after the
permitted work is _________ and prior
to _________ . Correct Answer: complete
occupancy
2018 IRC Section R109.1.6 Final inspection.
If located in a flood hazard area, the
documentation of elevations required
in Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted
to the building official prior to the
_________ inspection. Correct Answer: final
2018 IRC Section R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation.
Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.
Correct Answer: Access (to)
Ready Access (to) signifies access without the necessity for removing a
panel or similar obstruction
2018 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
A finished or unfinished habitable
space within an attic. Correct Answer: Attic, Habitable
Other conditions relating to occupiable floor area must also be met.
2018 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
Hot water is water at a temperature
greater than or equal to _________ °F. Correct Answer: 110
