VIRGINIA HIC EXAM UPDATED PRACTICE SOLUTION SET 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+

VIRGINIA HIC EXAM UPDATED
PRACTICE SOLUTION SET 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than
______.
Answer: 1/2"


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◉ In a Type A unit, if measuring to the highest part of the rim or highest
part of the counter, what is the maximum height of the sink front above
the floor?
Answer: 34"


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◉ The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum
vertically above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces.
Answer: 34" minimum, 38" maximum


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◉ A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of ____.
Answer: 36"


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◉ Enter and proceed" is presented as a _____ on the raised touchable
surface on a function key."
Answer: Circle


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◉ Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require:
Answer: Tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.


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◉ In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width of a walking
surface shall be permitted to be reduced to ____ minimum for a length
of 24 inches maximum.

,Answer: 32 inches


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◉ The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating
areas shall be ___ minimum.
Answer: 36 inches


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◉ The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than:
Answer: 1:20


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◉ What components shall not be part of an accessible route?
Answer: Revolving doors & Turnstiles


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, ◉ The maximum height of existing elevator call buttons shall be
permitted to be located ___ above the floor.
Answer: 54"


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◉ The maximum knee clearance shall be permitted to extend ____ under
an element that is 9" above the floor.
Answer: 25"


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◉ The brightness of the elevator car landing sill, threshold, platform and
controls are to be no less than _____ foot candles.
Answer: 5


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◉ What is the least diameter of grab bars with circular cross sections?
Answer: 1-1/4"