2015 IRC Building Inspector
The minimum thickness of masonry bearing walls more than one story high shall be ______ inches.
8 2015 IRC Section 606.4.1
Isolated hollow masonry piers shall have a minimum nominal thickness of _____ inches.
8 2015 IRC Section R404.1.9
Ventilation openings in under-floor spaces are not required where the ground is covered with a continuous _____ vapor retarder and the joints overlap at least _____ inches.
Class I; 6 (See additional requirements for unvented crawl spaces.) 2015 IRC Section R408.3
The seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories _____.
D₀, D₁ and D₂ 2015 IRC Section R301.2.2
The ends of each floor joist, beam or girder shall have not less than _____ inches of bearing on wood or metal and not less than _____ inches on masonry or concrete.
1 1/2; 3 (...except where supported on a 1-inch-by-4-inch ribbon strip and nailed to the adjacent stud or by the use of approved joist hangers. This is the same for rafters and ceiling joists.) 2015 IRC Section R502.6
Web holes in steel wall studs shall not exceed _____ inches in width or ______ inches in length.
1 1/2; 4 1/2 (See Figure R603.2.6.1) 2015 IRC Section R603.2.6.1
Attic ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of ______ inch minimum to _____ inch maximum openings.
1/16; 1/4 2015 IRC Section R806.1
Garages shall be separated from residences and attics by not less than _____-inch gypsum board or equivalent applied to the garage side.
1/2 (Review and know this table.) 2015 IRC Table R302.6
Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with _____-inch gypsum board.
1/2 2015 IRC Section R302.7
Open web truss or I-joist floor assemblies require a _____-inch gypsum wallboard membrane, _____-inch wood structural panel membrane, or equivalent on the underside.
1/2; 5/8 (See exceptions.) 2015 IRC Section R302.13
Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least _____ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of _____ inches into concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units.
1/2; 7 (See exceptions for walls of limited lengths) 2015 IRC Section R403.1.6
Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed _____ of the depth, shall not be longer than ______ of the depth and shall not be located in the middle _____ of the span.
1/6; 1/3; 1/3 2015 IRC Section R502.8.1
In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below a floor/ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed _____square feet.
1000 (Draftstopping shall divide the concealed space into approximately equal areas.) 2015 IRC Section R302.12
Hot Water is water at a temperature greater than or equal to _____ °F.
110 2015 IRC Section R202
Roof drip edge shall be mechanically fastened to the roof deck at a maximum of ______ inches on center.
12 2015 IRC Section R905.2.8.5
In order to use the simplified wall bracing methods, the building must be located where the ultimate design wind speed is less than or equal to _____ mph.
130 2015 IRC Section R602.12
Wood wall framing supporting 3/8-inch gypsum board shall not be spaced more than ______ inches on center.
16 (Review the tables and diagrams in this chapter.) 2015 IRC Table 702.3.5
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned _____ days after the date of filing.
180 (180 days also applies to extensions.) 2015 IRC Section R105.3.2
The minimum required floor access opening to all under floor spaces shall be ______ inches by ______ inches.
18; 24 (See Section M1305.1.4 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located under floors.) 2015 IRC Section R408.4
In under-floor spaces, the minimum net area of ventilation openings shall not be less than _____ square foot for each _____ square feet of under-floor space.
1; 150 2015 IRC Section R408.1
When using W1.7 wire ties with hooks, stone or masonry veneer shall be separated from the sheathing by an air space of a minimum of ______ inch but not more than ______ inches.
1; 4 1/2 2015 IRC Table R703.8.4
For a water-resistant barrier on an exterior wall, felt shall be applied horizontally with the upper layer lapped over the lower layer not less than _____ inches.
2 2015 IRC Section R703.2
Attic access rough-framed openings shall not be less than ______ inches by ______ inches.
22; 30 (And shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location) 2015 IRC Section R807.1
In cold-formed steel framing, floor cantilevers for the top floor of a two- or three-story building or the first floor of a one-story building shall not exceed ______ inches.
24 2015 IRC Section R505.3.6
Any wood stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding _____ percent of its width.
25 2015 IRC Section R602.6
Wood sill plates shall be a minimum of _____-inch by _____-inch nominal lumber.
2; 4 2015 IRC Section R404.3
The studs used in wood foundation walls shall be _____-inch by _____-inch members.
2; 6 2015 IRC Section 404.2.2
In a nonsprinklered townhouse building, the common wall between units shall be a minimum _____-hour _____-_____ _____.
2; fire-resistance rated (A minimum 1-hour rated wall is required where the building is sprinklered.) 2015 IRC R302.2
Except for Type IC luminaires, thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or within _____ inches of the recessed luminaire's enclosure.
3 (Exception for Type IC Luminaires) 2015 IRC Section E4004.9
For dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than _____ feet shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from the outside.
3 (See Note a for subdivisions where all dwellings are sprinklered.) 2015 IRC Table R302.1(2)
Steel pipe columns shall be not less in diameter than _____ inches.
3 2015 IRC Section R407.3
Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of ______ inches thick.
3 1/2 2015 IRC Section R506.1
Weepholes in masonry veneer shall not be less than _____ inch in diameter with a maximum spacing of ______ inches on center.
3/16; 33 2015 IRC Section R703.8.6
Load-bearing cold-formed steel studs shall be located in-line with joists, trusses and rafters with a maximum tolerance of ______ inch between the centerline of the horizontal and vertical framing members.
3/4 2015 IRC Section R603.1.2
Where the roof sheathing is less than ______ inch thick, the fasteners for asphalt shingles shall penetrate through the sheathing.
3/4 2015 IRC Section R905.2.5
A cricket or saddle shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney more than _____ inches wide measured perpendicular to the slope.
30 2015 IRC Section R903.2.2
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs?
30 pounds per square foot (Review of tables will be useful as knowledge of many tables is necessary for the exam.) 2015 IRC Table R301.5
The required egress door for each dwelling shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a minimum clear width of _____ inches.
32 2015 IRC Section R311.2
A landing at an exterior door shall have a minimum dimension of _____ inches measured in the direction of travel.
36 (The slope of an exterior landing shall not exceed 1/4:12 (2 percent).) 2015 IRC Section R311.3
Wood shakes shall only be used on slopes of ______ units vertical in ______ units horizontal or greater.
3; 12 (25-percent slope) 2015 IRC Section R905.8.2
The tension side of floor joist members _____ inches or greater in nominal thickness shall not be notched except at the ends of the members.
4 (Also refer to section R802.7.1 for roof-ceiling construction.) 2015 IRC Section R502.8.1
Hollow masonry piers shall be capped with _____ inches of solid masonry or concrete or a masonry cap block.
4 (As an alternative, the cavities of the top course must be filled with concrete or grout.) 2015 IRC Section R404.1.9.1
Exterior wood frame walls parallel to a braced wall line shall be offset not more than _____ feet from the designated braced wall line location.
4 (See Figure R602.10.1.1) 2015 IRC Section R 602.10.1.2
When the header joist span does not exceed _____ feet, the header joist may be a single member of the same size as the floor joist.
4 (When the header joist span exceeds 4 feet, the trimmer joists and header joist shall be doubled.) 2015 IRC Section R502.10
Collar ties shall be a minimum of 1 inch by 4 inch, spaced not more than ______ feet on center.
4 2015 IRC Section R802.3.1
Wood studs in nonbearing partitions may be notched to a depth not exceeding _____ percent of a single stud width.
40 2015 IRC Section R602.6
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided they shall have a sill height of not more than _____ inches above the floor.
44 2015 IRC Section R310.2.2
Asphalt shingles shall be secured to the roof with not less than ______ fasteners per strip shingle or ______ fasteners per individual shingle.
4; 2 (Or the minimum required by the manufacturer) 2015 IRC Section R905.2.6
At the intersection of asphalt shingles with a vertical sidewall, flashing shall be a minimum of ______ inches in height and ______ inches in width.
4; 4 2015 IRC Section R905.2.8.3
For townhouse separation, a parapet is not required when the roof sheathing is fire-retardant-treated wood for a distance of _____ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the roof within _____ feet of the wall.
4; 4 2015 IRC Section R302.2.2
When joists, trusses or rafters are spaced more than 16 inches on center and the bearing studs below are spaced 24 inches on center, such members shall bear within _____ inches of the studs beneath.
5 (Review 3 exceptions in this section.) 2015 IRC Section 602.3.3
Stone and masonry veneer installed over a backing of wood or cold-formed steel shall be limited to the first story above grade and shall not exceed ______ inches in thickness.
5 2015 IRC Section R703.8
Solid masonry walls of one-story dwellings and garages shall not be less than ______ inches in thickness when not greater than 9 feet in height.
6 (... provided that when gable construction is used, an additional 6 feet is permitted to the peak of the gable) 2015 IRC Section R606.4.1
Showers and bathtubs with installed shower heads shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface, that shall extend to a height of not less than _____ feet above the floor.
6 2015 IRC Section R307.2
The provisions of Section R505 Cold-formed Steel Floor Framing shall control the construction of cold-formed steel floor framing for buildings not greater than _____ feet in length perpendicular to the joist span.
60 (This section contains additional applicability limits.) 2015 IRC Section R505.1.1
Habitable rooms shall not be less than ____ feet in any horizontal dimension.
7 (Exception: Kitchens) 2015 IRC Section R304.2
Habitable space, hallways and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than _____ feet.
7 2015 IRC Section R305.1
Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of _____ inch and a maximum span of _____ feet shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris regions.
7/16; 8 2015 IRC Section R301.2.1.2
Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than _____ square feet.
70 (Exception: Kitchens have no minimum area requirement.) 2015 IRC Section R304.2
The horizontal area of a window well rescue serving an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be not less than _____ square feet.
9 (A ladder is required where the vertical depth of the window well exceeds 44 inches.) 2015 IRC Section 310.2.3
A pane of glass in a window requires safety glazing if the pane is greater than ______ square feet with a bottom edge less than _____ inches above the floor and a top edge greater than _____ inches above the floor.
9; 18; 36 (See three exceptions) 2015 IRC Section R308.4.3
Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.
Accessible (Readily Accessible signifies access without the necessity for removing a panel or similar obstruction.) 2015 IRC Section R202
Where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the _____ shall take precedence.
IRC 2015 IRC Section R102.4.2
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp which states _____ _____ _____ _____.
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE 2015 IRC Section R106.3.1
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).
True 2015 IRC Section R105.2
Grout shall not be pumped through _____ pipes.
aluminum 2015 IRC Section R606.3.5.1
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.
authorized 2015 IRC Section R105.9
Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a ______ or _____.
bathtub; shower 2015 IRC Section R306.1
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is _____ and prior to _____.
complete; occupancy 2015 IRC Section R109.1.6
Window wells serving emergency escape and rescue openings shall be designed for proper _____.
drainage 2015 IRC Section R310.2.3.2
Unless otherwise recommended by the drain manufacturer, foundation drains shall be surrounded with an approved _____ _____.
filter membrane (or the filter membrane shall cover the washed gravel or crushed rock covering the drain.) 2015 IRC Section R405.1
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.
final 2015 IRC Section R109.1.6.1
A finished or unfinished area, not considered a story, where the occupiable space is enclosed by the roof assembly above and the floor-ceiling assembly below is a _____.
habitable attic (Other conditions relating to the occupiable floor area must also be met.) 2015 IRC Section R202
Glazing in all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding and bifold doors shall be considered a _____ _____.
hazardous location (See exceptions for decorative glazing and glazed openings through which a 3-inch-diameter sphere cannot pass.) 2015 IRC Section R308.4.1
A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a _____-_____ wall.
load-bearing 2015 IRC Section R202
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the _____ _____ business day.
next working (... to the building official.) 2015 IRC Section R105.2.1
Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved ______ material.
noncombustible 2015 IRC Section R309.1
Stone or masonry veneer above openings shall be supported on lintels of ______ materials.
noncombustible 2015 IRC Section R703.8.3
Flanges and lips of load-bearing cold-formed steel floor framing members shall not be cut or _____.
notched 2015 IRC Section R505.3.5
TWall Bracing Method PFG (Portal frame at garage door openings) is limited to walls supporting _____ _____ and a _____.
one story; roof (This method is also limited to Seismic Design Categories A, B and C.) 2015 IRC Section R602.10.6.3
Compliance with the specific _____-based provisions of the International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an alternative.
performance 2015 IRC Section R104.11
Braced wall panels shall be constructed with intermittent bracing methods or continuous sheathing methods. Mixing of bracing methods shall be ______.
permitted (Review the mixing of methods in this section) 2015 IRC Section R602.10.4.1
Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is _____ to be used for fireblocking.
permitted (when it fills the entire cross section of the wall cavity to a minimum height of 16 inches measured vertically.) 2015 IRC Section R302.11.1.2
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is _____ and complies with the _____ of the code.
satisfactory; intent 2015 IRC Section R104.11
Doors between the garage and residence shall be equipped with a _____ _____.
self-closing device 2015 IRC Section R302.5.1
Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a _____.
sink 2015 IRC Section R306.2
Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for _____ _____ shall not be permitted.
sleeping purposes 2015 IRC Section R302.5.1
Steel studs and other structural members shall not be ______.
spliced (Tracks can be spliced in accordance with Figure R603.3.5) 2015 IRC Section R603.3.5
Carports shall be open on at least _____ sides.
two 2015 IRC Section R309.2
Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet shall have a minimum of _____ braced wall panels.
two 2015 IRC Section R602.10.2.3
The provisions for structural insulated panel walls are limited to buildings not greater than ______ stories in height with each wall not greater than ______ feet high.
two; 10 (These provisions are also limited to Seismic Design Categories A, B and C.) 2015 IRC Section R610.2
In cold-formed steel framing king, jack and cripple studs shall be of the same dimension and thickness as the adjacent ______ studs.
wall 2015 IRC Section R603.7
