2021 IRC Exam chapter 1

The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that ______________ : a. the provisions of the code do not fully apply b. a code requirement should be waved c. the rules have been incorrectly interpreted d. a better form of construction is provided

a code requirement should be waived R112.2 Limitations on authority.

A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what period of time?

a period set by the building official R110.4 Temporary occupancy.

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

C - specifically adopted R102.5 Appendices

Where a self-contained refrigeration system contains a maximum of _______________ pound(s) of refrigerant, a permit is not required. A. 1 B. 2 C. 5 D. 10

10 R105.2 Work exempt from permit

A permit for a temporary structure is limited as to time of service, but shall not be allowed for more than ______________ days.

180 R107.1 Temporary Structures and Uses - General

Unless an extension is authorized, a permit becomes invalid when work does not commence within _______________ after permit issuance. A. 90 days B. 180 days C. one year D. two years

180 days

Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of ______________ from the date of completion of the permitted work.

180 days R106.5 Retention of construction documents.

Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum depth of ______________ .

24" R105.2 Work exempt from permit.

The IRC is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of ______________ stories in above-grade-plane height.

3 R101.2 Scope.

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

48" (4 feet) R105.2, #B3 Work exempt from permit.

A permit is not required for the installation of a window awning provide the awning projects a maximum of ______________ inches from the exterior wall and does not require additional support.

54" R105.2 Work exempt from permit.

The issuance of a certificate of occupancy is not required for what maximum size of accessory building? a. 120 square feet b. 150 square feet c. 180 square feet d. all accessory buildings are exempt

all accessory buildings are exempt R110.1 Use and change of occupancy.

When an alternate material is under consideration, 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

an approved agency R104.11. Alternative materials. R104.11.1 Tests

The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept ______________ until completion of the project. a. at the job site b. by the permit applicant c. by the contractor d. by the owner

at the job site R105.7 Placement of permit.

______________ 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

building official R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency

Where applicable, which one of the following inspections is not specifically identified by the IRC as a required inspection? a. foundation inspection b. frame inspection c. fire-resistance-rated construction inspection d. energy efficiency inspection

energy efficiency inspection R109.1 Types of inspections.

What is the role of the building official in relationship to the board of appeals? a. advisor only b. ex officio member c. full voting member d. procedural reviewer

ex officio member R112.1 Board of Appeals - General

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

for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical R104.10 Modifications

When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved ______________ .

in writing or by stamp R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.

The building official has the authority to ____________ the provisions of the code. a. ignore b. waive c. violate d. interpret

interpret R104.1 Duties and Powers of the Building Official - General

When a stop work order is issued, it shall be given to any of the following individuals except for the ______________ : a. owner b. owner's agent c. permit applicant d. person doing the work

permit applicant R114.2 Issuance

It is the duty of the ______________ to notify the building official that work is ready for inspection. a. permit holder or their agent b. owner or their agent c. contractor d. design professional

permit holder or their agent R109.3 Inspection requests.

Which of the following reasons is not specifically identified by the code as authority to suspend or revoke a permit? a. the permit was issued in error b. required inspections have not been performed c. it was issued in violation of a jurisdictional ordinance d. inaccurate information was provided at the time of issuance

required inspections have not been performed R105.6 Suspension or revocation.

Where the enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of an appliance's listing, the conditions of the listing __________________.

shall apply R102.4 Referenced codes and standards.

The membership of the board of appeals ______________ : a. shall include a jurisdictional member b. must consist of a least five members c. shall be knowledgeable of building construction d. must include an engineer or an architect

shall be knowledgeable of building construction (qualified by experience and training to pass judgement on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction) R112.3 Qualifications

If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the ______________ requirement shall apply.

specific R102.1 General.

The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except: a. the name and address of the owner or owner's agent b. the name of the building official c. the edition of the code under which the permit was issued d. the maximum occupant load

the maximum occupant load R110.3 Certificate issued.

Whose duty is it to provide access to work in need of inspection? a. the permit holder or agent b. the owner or owner's agent c. the contractor d. the person requesting the inspection

the person requesting the inspection R109.3 Inspection requests.

Inspection reports shall be retained in the official records for what minimum period?

the time required for the retention of public records R104.7 Department of records.

All of the following issues are specifically identified for achieving the purpose of the IRC, except for ______________ : a. affordability b. structural strength c. energy conservation d. usability and accessibility

usability and accessibility R101.3 Purpose.

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

when approved by the building official R104.9.1 Used materials and equipment