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Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Demolition Class
B Practice Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) Plus Explanation
2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
Q1. According to the Philadelphia Administrative Code A-
1001.1, how is a "Major Building" defined, which is generally
restricted from Class B demolition?
A) Any building used for commercial purposes
B) Buildings with a total area of more than 20,000 square feet
C) Buildings that are more than 3 stories high, more than 40 feet
tall, or cover 10,000 square feet or more
D) Any structure attached to another building
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: A Major Building is specifically defined by the
Philadelphia Code as exceeding 3 stories, 40 feet in height, OR
10,000 square feet of lot space. Meeting any one of these
thresholds classifies the structure as Major, which generally
requires a Class A license .
Q2. What is the maximum height a building can be to be
considered for Class B demolition if it is not classified as a Major
Building?
A) 30 feet
B) 40 feet
C) 50 feet
D) 60 feet
Rationale: Buildings not designated as Major Buildings and
intended for Correct Answer: B
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Class B demolition must be no more than 40 feet in height. The
40-foot demarcation is a key threshold between Class B and
Class A licensing .
Q3. A client requests a bid to demolish a single-story warehouse
that is 35 feet tall and covers 9,500 square feet of lot space. Is
this within the typical scope of a Class B Demolition Contractor
license?
A) No, because it is a commercial building
B) Yes, because it is under 40 feet tall and under 10,000 square
feet
C) No, because it exceeds 5,000 square feet
D) Yes, because it is only one story
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B demolition covers buildings that are NOT
"Major Buildings." Since this warehouse is under the 40-foot
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height limit (35 ft) and under the 10,000 sq ft threshold (9,500
sq ft), it qualifies for Class B scope .
Q4. For a building to be classified under Class B demolition,
what is the maximum lot space it may cover?
A) 5,000 square feet
B) 7,500 square feet
C) Less than 10,000 square feet
D) 12,000 square feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Major Building threshold is 10,000 square feet or
more. Therefore, for Class B eligibility, the building must cover
less than 10,000 square feet of lot space .
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Demolition Class
B Practice Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) Plus Explanation
2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
Q1. According to the Philadelphia Administrative Code A-
1001.1, how is a "Major Building" defined, which is generally
restricted from Class B demolition?
A) Any building used for commercial purposes
B) Buildings with a total area of more than 20,000 square feet
C) Buildings that are more than 3 stories high, more than 40 feet
tall, or cover 10,000 square feet or more
D) Any structure attached to another building
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: A Major Building is specifically defined by the
Philadelphia Code as exceeding 3 stories, 40 feet in height, OR
10,000 square feet of lot space. Meeting any one of these
thresholds classifies the structure as Major, which generally
requires a Class A license .
Q2. What is the maximum height a building can be to be
considered for Class B demolition if it is not classified as a Major
Building?
A) 30 feet
B) 40 feet
C) 50 feet
D) 60 feet
Rationale: Buildings not designated as Major Buildings and
intended for Correct Answer: B
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Class B demolition must be no more than 40 feet in height. The
40-foot demarcation is a key threshold between Class B and
Class A licensing .
Q3. A client requests a bid to demolish a single-story warehouse
that is 35 feet tall and covers 9,500 square feet of lot space. Is
this within the typical scope of a Class B Demolition Contractor
license?
A) No, because it is a commercial building
B) Yes, because it is under 40 feet tall and under 10,000 square
feet
C) No, because it exceeds 5,000 square feet
D) Yes, because it is only one story
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B demolition covers buildings that are NOT
"Major Buildings." Since this warehouse is under the 40-foot
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height limit (35 ft) and under the 10,000 sq ft threshold (9,500
sq ft), it qualifies for Class B scope .
Q4. For a building to be classified under Class B demolition,
what is the maximum lot space it may cover?
A) 5,000 square feet
B) 7,500 square feet
C) Less than 10,000 square feet
D) 12,000 square feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Major Building threshold is 10,000 square feet or
more. Therefore, for Class B eligibility, the building must cover
less than 10,000 square feet of lot space .
