Bang 2
What is the minimum required vertical reinforcement for a flat concrete basement wall 8 inches thick and 9 feet in height subject to a maximum unbalanced backfill height of 7 feet when the soils classification is SC?
#6 at 36 inches
Exterior walls of non-sprinklered dwellings having a fire separation distance of 5 feet shall have a minimum fire-resistance rating of ____ hours.
0
Where roof ventilation is required for enclosed attics or enclosed rafter spaces, a minimum clearance of not less than ___ inch shall be provided between the insulation and the roof sheathing.
1
Wood floor girders shall be either of naturally durable wood or preservative-treated wood unless located _____ inches or more from the exposed ground.
12
What is the minimum required width of a concrete footing for a one-story dwelling built with light frame construction on a slab foundation in an area where the load-bearing value of the soil is 2,500 psf?
12 inches
Where Southern pine #1 roof rafters are attached to the ceiling joists spaced 12 inches on center carrying a dead load of 20 psf and a ground snow load of 30 psf, what is the maximum allowable span for a 2x6" member?
13'5"
Non-cantilevered exterior wood-framed decks using southern pine lumber as deck joists shall have a maximum span of __________ when 2 x 10 lumber is used and spaced 16 inches on center.
14'0"
What is the maximum allowable span of a 2 x 10 Douglas fire-larch #2 floor joist spaced 16 inches on center supporting a living room and a dead load of 20 psf?
14'3"
Two layers of 3/8" gypsum board applied to ceilings with adhesive shall be fastened with screws spaced a maximum of ____ inches.
16
Under-floor access to crawl spaces through the floor shall be a minimum sized opening of ______.
18 x 24 inches
What is the minimum required width of a concrete footing for a two-story dwelling built using light frame construction with brick veneer on a foundation with a crawl space in an area where the load-bearing value of the soil is 1,500 psf?
20 inches
1/2" gypsum board applied to walls with adhesive shall be fastened with screws spaced a maximum of ____ inches.
24
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be provided with a minimum clear opening height of _____ inches and minimum clear opening width of _____ inches.
24,20
The maximum spacing between parallel braced wall lines shall be ____ feet when used for seismic bracing located in a D2 seismic design category.
25
Insulation materials shall have a flame spread index not greater than ___ and a smoke-developed index not greater than ___. Tests conducted shall conform with ASTM E 84 or UL ___.
25,450,723
When ramps are required to have handrails, the height of the handrail shall not be less than ____ inches and not more than ____ inches measured above the finished surface of the ramps slope.
34,38
Unless otherwise specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions, skylight units shall be mounted on a curb extending a minimum ____ inches above the roof plane when the slope of the roof is flatter than 3:12.
4
Where collar ties are used to resist wind uplift, they shall not be spaced more than ____ feet on center.
4
Web holes within steel wall framing studs shall have a length not exceeding _____.
4 1/2 inches
Braced wall lines that run parallel to each other shall have an offset dimension of not more than ____.
4 feet
What is the maximum allowable span for a 2-2 x 6 header within an interior bearing wall supporting one floor only having a building width of 20 feet?
4'6"
Adhered masonry veneer installed on exterior stud walls shall have a minimum clearance of ___ inches above the earth and a minimum clearance of ___ inches above paved areas.
4,2
In areas with severe soil-water conditions, exterior concrete or masonry foundation walls shall be waterproofed with a minimum membrane thickness of ____ if the material used to waterproof is polymer-modified asphalt.
40 mil
At least one under-floor ventilation opening shall be located within ___ feet of a building corner.
3
The ends of floor joists bearing on masonry or concrete shall not have less than ___ inches bearing.
3
Exterior plaster applications shall have a weep screed installed with a minimum vertical attachment flange of _____ inches provided at or below the foundation plate line on exterior stud walls.
3 1/2
A flight of stairs shall be allowed to have a maximum variation of ____ inch between the greatest riser height and the smallest riser height.
3/8
Masonry foundation walls required to be damp proofed shall have not less than ___ inch portland cement parging applied on the exterior side of the foundation wall.
3/8
Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least one egress door providing a clear width of not less than ____ inches.
32
A 2 x 4 wood stud bearing wall 10 feet high supporting a habitable attic assembly shall have its roof span limited to _______.
32 feet
Garages shall be separated from habitable rooms directly above the garage with a minimum of _________.
5/8 type X gypsum board
Notching of the top plate by more than ___ percent of its width requires a metal tie to be installed across the top plate at each side of the opening.
50
Approved vapor retarders placed under concrete floor slabs shall have its joints lapped not less than ___ inches.
6
Wood deck posts supported by concrete piers shall be pressure-preservative-treated wood unless they project a minimum of ____ inches above exposed earth.
6
What is the maximum allowable span for a 2-2 x 10 header within an exterior bearing wall supporting a roof and ceiling only having a building width of 36 feet with a ground snow load of 30 psf?
6'6"
Wood studs within a nonbearing wall are permitted to be bored or drilled provided that the diameter of the hole is not more than ______.
60 %
Glazing in guardrails shall be considered to be in a hazardous location when located more than ______ above a walking surface.
N/a
A minimum _____ self-drilling tapping screws shall be used to attach structural sheathing to cold-formed steel studs.
No. 8
A 2 x 4 wood stud bearing wall 10 feet high supporting two floors, plus a roof-ceiling assembly shall be spaced a maximum ____ inches on center.
Not allowed
Which of the following information is not required to be placed on a certificate of occupancy?
The square footage of the structure
Concrete mixing and the delivery of it shall comply with ASTM C 94. T or F
True
What is the minimum required footing thickness for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys?
12
The minimum net free roof ventilation area of enclosed attics or enclosed rafters shall be _____ of the area of the space being vented.
1/150
The end of a wood girder resting on a concrete wall shall maintain a clearance on the top, side and ends of not less than ____ inch or otherwise must be of naturally durable wood or pressure-preservative-treated wood.
1/2
When gypsum board is used as a draftstopping material, it shall have a thickness of no less than ___ inch.
1/2
Two-family dwellings provided with a sprinkler system shall have the units separated by a wall and floor assembly having a fire-resistance rating of not less than ______.
1/2 hour
Notches shall not be located in the middle ___ of the span for solid lumber floor joists.
1/3
A stepped footing shall occur when the bottom surface of the footing exceeds a slope of _____.
10%
What is the minimum nominal thickness of masonry bearing walls for a two-story dwelling?
8
When wood columns are located in crawl spaces while being supported by concrete piers, they shall be of pressure-preservative-treated wood or otherwise must project more than ____ inches above the earth where covered by a moisture barrier.
8
When natural light is used to satisfy the minimum lighting requirements of a habitable room, the aggregate glazing area shall be a minimum ______ of the floor area.
8%
5/8 inch wood structural panels used as roof sheathing shall be attached using ___ common nails.
8d
3/4 inch thick wood structural panels used as subfloor sheathing shall be fastened to floor framing using ___ common nails and shall be spaced not more than ___ inches on center at edge support and not more than ___ inches on center for intermediate supports.
8d,6,12
Structures located in identified floodways shall be designed and built in accordance with _________.
ASCE 24
Which of the following locations are smoke alarms NOT required:
Bathrooms
A stop work order is to be given to any of the following individuals except for
Engineer of record
A vapor retarder shall be placed between the concrete floor slab and the base course of a garage structure. T or F
False
Asphalt shingles installed on a roof slope of 4:12 or greater are required to have 2 layers of underlayment applied? T or F
False
Fireblocking material can consist of one-quarter inch gypsum board. T or F
False
One Family Dwellings and Two Family Dwellings that have separate means of egressing and are no more than ____ stories in height above the grade plane are subject to and are within the scope of the International Residential Code (IRC).
three
