Building Enclosures 200 Hour
A
A casement window is hinged on ________ a. one side only b. two sides c. the top only d. the bottom only
B
A crawl space should have one vent at least ______ feet from the corner. a. 4 b. 3 c. 1 1/2 d. 2
A
A fireplace chimney shall not be less than ________ above the point where the chimney passes through the roof. a. 3' b. 2' c. 4' d. 10'
B
A guard is required around porches, balconies, and raised floor surfaces when the difference in elevation exceeds _____________ inches. a. 24 b. 30 c. 34 d. 36
D
A lumber grade stamp for fire-retardant-treated wood contains the term MC15. This refer to its: a. grade b. species c. grading agency d. moisture content
B
A piece of glazing is 20 inches from an entry door and runs the full height of the door. Which one of the following types of glass is acceptable in this location? a. Annealed b. Tempered and tested c. Laminated d. Heat-strengthened
B
A portion of a masonry chimney located in the interior of a building or within the exterior wall of the building shall have a minimum air space clearance to combustible material of _______ inches. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
D
A ridge board must be _____ the rafters. a. the same size as b. 1 inch bigger c. 2 inches bigger than d. the same size as the end cut of
B
A single top plate is permitted in a wood stud bearing wall where the rafters or joists are located within ______________of the center of the studs. a. 0 inches; no tolerance is permitted b. 1 inch c. 1 ½ inches d. 5 inches
C
A window providing natural light to a 200 square foot living room must have how many square feet of glazing? a. 8 b. 10 c. 16 d. 20
16 inches by 24 inches
Access openings through a PERIMETER WALL shall be not less than -------- x ---------. Same as a through access for a below grade areaway.
18 inches by 24 inches
Access openings through the FLOOR shall be a minimum of what -------- x ---------
B
An emergency escape window may be installed under a deck or porch, provided a minimum height of __________inches is maintained to a yard or court. a. 24 b. 36 c. 44 d. 48
1/2" x 7". 6 feet on center
Anchor bolts in a concrete wall shall meet which of the following minimum code criteria?
C
Approved hangers must be installed to connect header joists to trimmer joists when the header span exceeds how many feet? a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7
1 and 150
As a General rule: Minimum net area of ventilation openings shall not be less than--------sq/ft for each---------sq/ft of under floor area.
A
During an inspection, the inspector notices that the bottom of a truss is separating from the top of the center wall, which supports the truss, what is the cause? a. Cupping b. doming c. horizontal twisting d. horizontal shearing
C
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a maximum sill height of ________ above the floor. a. 40 inches b. 42 inches c. 44 inches d. 48 inches
C
Every landing shall have a minimum length of ________ measured in the direction of travel. a. 30 inches b. 32 inches c. 36 inches d. 42 inches
C
Except for walls perpendicular to the lot line, a minimum 1-hour fire-resistance rating is required for all exterior walls having a free separation distance of less than______________. a. 3 feet b. 4 feet c. 5 feet d. 10 feet
B
Flashing in not required at roof/wall intersections, penetrations, chimney, etc. a. True b. False
Chapter 4
Foundations code is found in what chapter of IRC Book
B
Frost depth is measured from: a. finish grade to top of footing b. finish grade to bottom of footing c. top of foundation to top of footing d. top of foundation to bottom of footing
B
Galvanized sheet metal used for open roof valley flashing for asphalt shingles shall be at least ____ gage. a. 22 b. 26 c. 28 d. 30
3 ft
General Rule: At least one ventilation opening shall be at least--------ft from EACH corner of the building.
D
Glazing adjacent to and in the same wall plane as the doors must be safety glazed when the distance from the glazing to the door is less than ____inches and the bottom edge is less than ___inches above floor. a. 12,36 b. 12,60 c. 16,72 d. 24,60
A
Horizontal foundation cracks are due to: a. Cupping b. down warping c. transpiration d. percolation
D
How many smoke alarms are required in a two story dwelling with 3 bedrooms grouped together on the second story and with a completely finished basement below grade? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
D
If bedroom has burglar bars on them what are they required to have for proper egress? a. No windows 3 ft. to property line b. Window wells min 95 square ft. and 36 in. min dimension c. 5.7 square ft. min. clear opening d. Security bars must have approved release hardware
C
In a split-level house, smoke alarms are to be installed, permanently wired without a connect switch, and interconnected: a. in every habitable room below a roof-ceiling assembly b. on every habitable level separated by a door and below a roof-ceiling assembly c. on every level separated by door and in all bedrooms d. on the uppermost level only because smoke rises and will eventually trip the alarm
D
In the attachment of asphalt shingles, special methods of fastening are required where the roof slope of ______if exceeded. a. 12 units vertical in 12 units horizontal b. 16 units vertical in 12 units horizontal c. 18 units vertical in 12 units horizontal d. 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
B
Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall bear on wood ledger strips having minimum dimensions of ________ inch(es) by _______inch(es). a. 1, 3 b. 2, 2 c. 2, 3 d. 2, 4
B
Metal shingles should not be installed on a roof having a slope less than ______ in 12. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
A
Purlins are used to: a. keep rafters from separating away from the ridge board b. connect collar beams c. vertically support rafters of a roof d. transfer the building load to the ground
C
Rafter ties are required when: a. rafter slope exceeds 4:12 b. rafter depth/thickness ratio exceeds 6:1 c. rafters are perpendicular to ceiling joists d. rafters are NOT notched at a bearing point to rest on top plate
D
Smoke alarms are required in what percentage of bedrooms? a. 50 b. At least 50 to 60 percent c. At least 60 to 75 percent d. 100 %
D
Studs in non-bearing partitions may be notched to a depth not to exceed what percent of a single stud width. a. 25 b. 35 c. 40 d. 60
B
The dimensional tolerance between the largest and smallest risers in a flight of stairs is _____inch. a. 1/4 b. 3/8 c. 1/2 d. 5/8
B
The hearth and the hearth extension shall extend a minimum of _______ from the back of the firebox to the end of the hearth extension? a. 20" b. 36" c. 40" d. 48"
D
The maximum extension of a hearth beyond the front side face of a masonry fireplace with an opening of 6 square feet is ____ inches. a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 20
D
The maximum height of a required handrail above a stair tread nosing is ______inches. a. 30 b. 32 c. 36 d. 38
B
The maximum height of emergency escape and rescue windows is measured from the floor to the: a. bottom of the sash when open b. bottom of the clear opening c. center of the opening d. edge of the glazing
A
The maximum notch at the end of a floor joist cannot be more than _______ of the depth of the joist. a. 1/4 b. 1/3 c. 3/8 d. ½
B
The maximum spacing of collar ties shall be _________on center. a. 16 inches b. 4 feet c. 5 feet d. 8 feet
B
The minimum bearing of wood floor joists on a 2-inch by 4-inch sill plate is _____inches a. 1 b. 1 1/2 c. 2 d. 2 ½
C
The minimum ceiling height in a habitable room is: a. 6'8" b. 6'10" c. 7' d. 7'2"
A
The minimum glazed area for natural light in a bathroom is square feet. a. 3.0 b. 3.3 c. 5.0 d. 5.7
C
The minimum headroom height in a staircase is _____ feet. a. 6 feet 4 inches b. 6 feet 6 inches c. 6 feet 8 inches d. 7 feet
D
The minimum net clear opening for an emergency egress window from a second floor is how many square feet? a. 3 b. 3.7 c. 5.0 d. 5.7
6 inches
The minimum required thickness for concrete spread footings is--------
B
The minimum separation required between an attached garage and a residence is: a. 3/4 hour fire resistance rating b. 1/2 inch gypsum board c. 1/2 inch plywood d. 5/8 type x gypsum board
C
The minimum size for a crawl space access is ____ x ______ inches. a. 18x20 b. 16x24 c. 18x24 d. 20x22
A
The minimum thickness of solid masonry units used to construct a masonry chimney is ____inches. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10
C
The opening of the emergency escape and rescue windows from sleeping rooms can be reduced from 5.7 square feet to ____square feet. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5.0 d. 5.3
C
The thickness of blown-in cellulose roof/ceiling insulation shall be provided on markers installed throughout the attic space at a rate of one marker for every ______square feet maximum. a. 100 b. 200 c. 300 d. 500
A
Unless a certification is provided by the insulation installers, an R-value identification mark shall be applied by the manufacturer to each piece of building thermal envelope insulation that is a minimum of ________inches wide. a. 12 b. 15 c. 18 d. 22
6 inches, 10 feet
Unless grading is prohibited by physical barriers, lots shall be graded away from the foundation with a minimum fall of ---------- within the first --------
A
Unless located a minimum of 60 inches above the floor or walking surface, glazing within a _________are of a door shall be considered to be installed in a hazardous location. a. 24-inch b. 30-inch c. 36-inch d. 60-inch
B
Vertical joints in panel siding must be covered with: a. h-mold b. Batten strips c. Z flashing d. Caulking
C
What direction should the vapor barrier of insulation be installed? a. Vapor barrier facing unconditioned air space b. Vapor barrier should be unfaced c. Vapor barrier facing conditioned air space d. Both B and C
A
What does an inspector not have to check on fireplace/chimney? a. Draft b. damper c. flue d. brick
A
What is the min. required attic access opening size for an attic higher that 30 inches and larger than 30 square ft. a. 22 inch x 30 inch opening b. 20 inch x 24 inch opening c. 18 inch x 20 inch opening d. 16 inch x 24 inch opening
C
What is the min. slab thickness of a fireplace hearth slab? a. 16 inches b. 6 inches c. 4 inches d. 8 inches
C
What is the min. slope of asphalt shingles? a. 3: 12 b. 4: 12 c. 2: 12 d. 2 1/2: 12
B
What is the minimum R-value required for a wood-frame exterior wall? a. 10 b. 13 c. 15 d. 19
A
What is the minimum distance a roof projection on a dwelling shall be located from an interior lot line? a. 0 feet; it may extend to the property line b. 12 inches c. 2 feet d. 4 feet
B
What is the minimum distance from the end of a joist top/bottom that a hole may be drilled? a. 1" b. 2" c. 2 1/2" d. 3"
B
What is the minimum hearth extension of a masonry fireplace with an opening of less than 4 square feet? a. 18 inches b. 16 inches c. 20 inches d. 8 inches
B
What is the minimum height of a hallway ceiling? a. 6' 10" b. 7' c. 7' 6" d. 8'
C
What is the minimum thickness for a solid garage door to a living area? a. 1" b. 1 1/4" c. 1 3/8" d. 1 1/2"
B
What is the minimum width of a hallway? a. 30" b. 36" c. 42" d. 48"
B
What is the proper surface grade from foundation? a. 1 inch/10ft b. 6 inch/10ft c. 6 inch/6ft d. 3 inch/6ft
C
What is the requirement for proper ventilation in attics and/or crawlspaces? a. 1 square ft./150 square ft. b. Vent openings within 3 ft of each corner c. A and B d. Rock pockets or voids
C
What is the term for the type of flashing used where the edge of a shingle roof meets a vertical wall? a. woven b. hip c. step d. valley
A
What percentage of a top plate may be cut out for plumbing and reinforced with a 16 gage steel plate? a. 50 b. 25 c. 60 d. 40
B
When a framing member is notched, the hole shall not be closer than ____ inches to the notch. a. 1" b. 2" c. 2 1/2" d. 3"
A
When is a graspable handrail required? a. If 4 or more risers b. If risers are concrete c. If treads are 24 inches d. If 3 or more risers
A
Where a detached garage is located within 2 feet of a lot line, the maximum eave projection is limited to _______inches. a. 4 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
A
Where is fire resistant construction between 2 dwellings required? a. 1 hour construction required at walls, floors and ceilings between dwelling units b. Landing min. 36 inches deep x width of door or stair c. Window wells min. 95 square ft. and 36 inches dimension d. Exterior door landing max. 8 inches below threshold
C
Where located less than 5 feet above the walking surface, glazing in a wall enclosing an outdoor hot tub shall be considered to be installed in a hazardous location unless the glazing is a minimum of ________horizontally from the water's edge. a. 3 feet b. 4 feet c. 5 feet d. 10 feet
A
Where the opening of an operable window is located more than 72 inches above the surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be a minimum of ________inches above the finished floor. a. 24 b. 30 c. 36 d. 44
B
Which of the following is NOT a true statement concerning code requirements for areas which require the use of pressure preservative treated or decay-resistant lumber? a. Bottom of wood joists must be closer than 18 inches to exposed ground b. Bottom of wood girder beams must be closer than 14 inches to exposed ground c. Bottom of wood siding must be less than 6 inches above ground d. Sills and sleepers must be on a concrete slab which is in direct contact with ground
B
Which of the following is the minimum acceptable door for use as the required exit door? a. 2 feet - 8 inches by 6 feet - 6 inches side-hinged b. 3 feet - 0 inches by 6 feet - 8 inches side - hinged c. 3 feet - 2 inches by 6 feet - 6 inches side hinged d. 6 feet- o inches by 6 feet - 8 inches slider
B
Which of the following species of wood is considered naturally termite resistant? a. Douglas Fir b. Eastern Red Cedar c. Southern Pine d. Hem Fir
A
Which one of the following glazed applications is not exempt from safety glazing requirements? a. Glass shower enclosure b. 2 inch glass panel located in a side hinged door c. 5 square foot leaded glass, decorative panel located 48 inches above floor and 20 inches from door. d. Glass panel adjacent to door leading to 3 foot deep closet
A
Which one of the following grades of wood would not be allowable for use as studs for load bearing walls, which support floors? a. Utility b. Stud c. Standard d. No.3
D
Which one of the following methods of marking or labeling safety glazing, excluding spandrel glass is not acceptable? a. Etched b. Ceramic c. Sandblasted d. Gummed label
C
Which structural detail will facilitate interior remodeling involving partition changes? a. Platform b. balloon framing c. roof trusses d. post pension
B
Which type of brick bond is weakest and most subject to damage or deformation of the wall? a. running bond b. stack bond c. Flemish bond d. Common bond
B
Wood sills resting on concrete walls must be pressure treated or decay resistant when the distance from the sill to exposed ground is less than _____inches. a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12
B
_______ inches is the minimum depth of a slab on grade. a. 3 b. 3 1/2 c. 4 d. 4 ½
B
_______ inches wide x height proportionate _________ inches in height x width proportionate is the minimum dimensions for an egress window in a bedroom. a. 20 or 20 b. 20 or 24 c. 24 or 24 d. 24 or 36
C
ich of the following is NOT an appropriate framing method for rafters? a. Rafters shall be framed into a ridge board which has a minimum 1-inch nominal thickness b. Rafters without a ridge board must be tied to each other with a gusset plate c. Hip rafters must have a minimum 1-inch nominal thickness and have a depth not less than cut end rafter d. Rafter ends shall have a minimum bearing of 1 1/2 inches on wood and 3 inches on masonry