IBC Chapter 1

Question 1

1. The ______shall keep a detailed record of alterations made under an annual permit.

A. Municipal clerk
B. Person to whom the permit is issued
C. Building official
D. Fire marshal

Answer 1

1. B 105.1.2

Question 2

2. According to the IBC, in the flood hazard areas the elevation certification shall be submitted to the building official .

A. Upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to the further vertical construction.
B. Before the Certificate of Occupancy
C. Upon placement of the foundation walls
D. Upon completion of the framing inspection

Answer 2

2. A 110.3.3

Question 3

3. The Building Official may issue a permit for a temporary structure for________days.

A. 30
B. 60
C. 180
D. 90

Answer 3

3. C 108.1

Question 4

4. A permit is not required for repairs involving the .

A. Connections of approved portable electrical equipment to approved receptacles
B. Cutting away of any wall or partition
C. Replacement of waste line, vent or similar piping
D. Removal or change of any required means of egress element

Answer 4

4. A 105.2

Question 5

5. Unless state or local law mandates a different time period, at least one set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for at least .

A. 180 days after issuance of the certificate of occupancy
B. 30 days after initial inspection
C. 180 after completion of the permitted work
D. 90 days after issuance of the certificate of occupancy

Answer 5

5. C 107.5

Question 6

6. The _______is authorized to establish a refund policy.
   A. Building official
   B. Permit desk
   C. Building inspector
   D. All of the above

Answer 6

6. A 109.6

Question 7

7. The has the authority to authorize disconnection of the utility service to a building in case of an emergency.
   A. building official
   B. mayor
   C. fire chief
   D. utility company

Answer 7

7. A 112.3

Question 8

8. Which of the following types of work does not require a building permit?

A. driveway located 4 feet above grade
B. 3-foot-high retaining wall supporting a surcharge
C. 7-foot-high solid masonry fence
D. 180-square-foot one story detached accessory building

Answer 8

8. C 105.2

Question 9

10. The solid vertical black line located next to code in a International Building Code sections means:

A. The code section has a change in it
B. The code section is important
C. Part of the code was deleted
D. The code section is in the process of being changed

Answer 9

10. A Preface – Marginal Markings

Question 10

9. Making sure work remains accessible and exposed for inspection purposes shall be the responsibility of the .

A. Permit holder
B. Design professional in responsible charge
C. Person requesting the inspection
D. Contractor

Answer 10

9. A 110.5

Question 11

11. The building official shall retain inspection reports .

A. Until the certificate of occupancy is issued
B. For 5 years
C. For 7 years
D. For the period required for the retention of public records

Answer 11

11. D 104.7

Question 12

12. Where conflicts occur between provisions of IBC and the referenced codes and standards
    .

A. The provisions of the IBC shall apply
B. The building Official shall decide which shall apply
C. The provisions of the most strenuous shall apply
D. The provisions for the referenced standard shall apply

Answer 12

12. A 102.4.1

Question 13

13. Provisions of the appendix do not apply unless .

A. Specified in the code
B. Applicable to unique conditions
C. Specifically adopted
D. Relevant to fire or life safety

Answer 13

13. C 101.2.1

Question 14

14. The Building Official has the authority to the provisions of the code.

A. ignore
B. waive
C. violate
D. interpret

Answer 14

14. D 104.1

Question 15

15. Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions?

A. They meet the requirements for new materials
B. They are limited to 10 percent of the total materials
C. Used materials may never be used in new construction
D. A representative sampling is tested for compliance

Answer 15

15. A 104.9.1

Question 16

16. 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 intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
D. related only to administrative functions

Answer 16

16. B 104.10

Question 17

17. In order for an alternative material, design or method of construction to be considered acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all but which of the following criteria?

A. durability
B. economics
C. strength
D. fire resistance

Answer 17

17. B 104.11

Question 18

18. 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

Answer 18

18. C 104.11.2

Question 19

19. A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of square feet.

A. 100
B. 120
C. 150
D. 200

Answer 19

19. B 105.2, #B1

Question 20

20. Movable fixtures, cases, counters and partitions are exempt from a building permit where they have a maximum height of .

A. 5 feet, 0 inches
B. 5 feet, 6 inches
C. 5 feet, 9 inches
D. 6 feet, 0 inches

Answer 20

20. C 105.2 #B13

Question 21

21. Where a building is constructed in a floor hazard area, documentation of the lowest floor elevation shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to .

A. any framing work above the lowest level
B. approval of the framing inspection
C. the final inspection
D. issuance of the certification of occupancy

Answer 21

21. C 110.3.11.1

Question 22

22. The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept until completion the project.

A. at the jobsite
B. by the permit applicant
C. by the contractor
D. by the design professional in responsible charge

Answer 22

22. A 105.7

Question 23

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

A. “Approved for Construction”
B. “Conditional Approval”
C. “Accepted as Reviewed”
D. “Reviewed for Code Compliance”

Answer 23

23. D 107.3.1

Question 24

24. 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.

A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. 1 year
D. 2 years

Answer 24

24. B 107.5

Question 25

25. Which of the following inspections is not specifically identified by the International Building Code as required inspection? A. footing inspection B. frame inspection C. soil classification D. energy efficiency inspection

Answer 25

25. C 110.3

Question 26

26. Whose duty is it to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection? A. the permit holder B. the owner C. the contractor D. the architect

Answer 26

26. A 110.5

Question 27

27. The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except: A. the name of the building owner B. the name of the Building Official C. the building’s type of construction D. the building’s maximum height and area

Answer 27

27. D 111.2

Question 28

28. A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what period of time? A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 180 days D. A period set by the Building Official

Answer 28

28. D 111.3

Question 28

29. 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 waived C. the rules have been incorrectly interpreted D. a better form of construction is provided

Answer 28

29. B 113.2

Question 28

30. If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the requirement shall apply. A. general B. specific C. least restrictive D. most restrictive

Answer 28

30. B 102.1

Question 29

31. A permit is not required for the construction of a fence where the fence is a maximum of feet in height. A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

Answer 29

31. C 105.2, #B2

Question 29

32. A permit is required for a prefabricated above-ground swimming pool, accessory to Group R-3 occupancy, that is a minimum of in depth or a has a capacity of more than . A. 18 inches; 4,000 gallons B. 24 inches; 5,000 gallons C. 30 inches; 5,000 gallons D. 36 inches; 6,000 gallons

Answer 29

32. B 105.2, #B9

Question 30

33. In Group R-3 and U occupancies, the installation of window awnings is exempt from a permit, provided the awnings each project a maximum of inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. A. 30 B. 36 C. 48 D. 54

Answer 30

33. D 105.2, #B12

Question 30

34. A permit may be suspended or revoked for all of the following reasons, except . A. Where it is issued in error B. On the basis of incomplete information C. Where issued in violation of a jurisdictional ordinance D. Where other permits by the contractor have been voided

Answer 30

34. D 105.6

Question 31

35. The inspection of gypsum board installation is required where gypsum board is part of . A. a shear assembly only B. a fire-resistance-rated assembly only C. either a fire- or smoke-resistant assembly D. either a shear or fire-resistance-rated assembly

Answer 31

35. D 110.3.5, Exc.

Question 31

36. A permit is not required for the installation of a self-contained refrigeration system, provided it contains a maximum of pounds of refrigerant and is actuated by a maximum -horsepower motor. A. 5, 1 B. 10, 1 C. 5, 1 ½ D. 10, 1 ½

Answer 31

36. B 105.2, #M7

Question 32

37. The means of egress layout required as a part of the construction documents for which of the following occupancies must include the number of occupants to be accommodated? A. F-1 B. I-1 C. R-2 D. R-3

Answer 32

37. A 107.2.3

Question 32

38. The final permit valuation shall be determined by the . A. owner B. building official C. design professional D. general contractor

Answer 32

38. B 109.3

Question 33

39. Who is responsible for assuring that the work is visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes? A. Owner or owner’s authorized agent B. contractor C. permit applicant or their authorized agent D. design professional

Answer 33

39. A 110.1

Question 33

40. A stop work order shall be in writing and given to any of the following individuals except the . A. owner of the property involved B owner's agent C. permit holder D. person doing the work

Answer 33

40. C 115.2