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The International Residential Code is applicable to C
single-family dwellings a maximum of __________ stories in
above-grade-plane height. A. One B. Two C. Three D.
Four
If there is a conflict in the code between a general B
requirement and a specific requirement, the __________
requirement shall apply. A. General B. Specific C. Least
restrictive D. Most restrictive
3. Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless C
__________. A. Specified in the code B. Applicable to unique
conditions C. Specifically reference in the adopting
ordinance D. Relevant to fire or life safety
4. __________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the A
individual in charge of the department of building
safety. A. Building official B. Code official C. Code
administrator D. Chief building inspector
The building official has the authority to __________ the D
provisions of the code. A. Ignore B. Waive C. Violate D.
Interpret
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6. Used materials may be utilized under which one of B
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
7. The building official has the authority to grant B
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
8. Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having C
a maximum height of __________ feet, measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, do not
require a permit. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
9. Tests performed by __________ may be required by the C
building official where there is insufficient evidence of
code compliance. A. The owner B. The contractor C. An
approved agency D. A design professional
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10. Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required D
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
11. Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a B
building permit where they have a minimum depth of
__________ inches. A. 12 B. 24 C. 30 D. 36
12. Unless an extension is authorized, a permit becomes B
invalid when work does not commence within __________
after permit issuance. A. 90 days B. 180 days C. One year
D. Two years
13. The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be A
kept __________ until completion of the project. A. At the
job site B. By the permit applicant C. By the contractor
D. By the owner
14. When a building permit is issued, the construction A
documents shall be approved __________. A. In writing or
by stamp B. And two sets returned to the applicant C.
And stamped as "accepted as reviewed" D. Pending
payment of the plan review fee
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