ICC 2015 IRC Chapters 1-3 | 105 Questions with 100% Correct Answers
The purpose of this code is to establish ___________ requirements to safeguard the public
safety, health and general welfare. Correct Answer: "Minimum"
2015 IRC Section R101.3 Intent
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction or other requirements, the most __________ shall govern. Correct Answer:
"Restrictive"
2015 IRC Section R102.1 General
Where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC,
the provisions of the ___________ shall take precendence. Correct Answer: "IRC"
2015 IRC Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is ____________
and complies with the _________ of the code. Correct Answer: "Satisfactory" / "Intent"
2015 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
Compliance with the specific ____________-based provisions of the International Codes in lieu
of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an alternative. Correct Answer:
"Performance"
2015 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures provided that the floor area
does not exceed ___ sq ft. Correct Answer: "200"
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building:Exception 1.
Fences that are ___ feet or less in height do not require permits. Correct Answer: "7"
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Exception 2.
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit over current devices (breakers) of
the required capacity in the same location (within a panel). Correct Answer: "True"
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Electrical: Exception 3.
Unattached decks not exceeding _____ sq ft in area, that are not more than ____ inches above
grade do not require a permit. Correct Answer: "200" / "30" provided the decks do not serve the
exit door required by Section R311.4.
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Exception 10.
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the
permit application shall be submitted within the ________ _________ business day. Correct
Answer: "Next working" ...to the building official.
2015 IRC Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
, An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
_____ days after the filing date. Correct Answer: "180"; also applies to extensions.
2015 IRC Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
Before issuing a permit, the building official is __________ to examine or cause to be examined
buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed. Correct Answer:
"Authorized"
2015 IRC Section R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be provided in
writing or by a stamp which states _______ ________ ________ ________. Correct Answer:
"REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE"
2015 IRC Section R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ___________ and prior to
___________. Correct Answer: "Complete" / "occupancy"
2015 IRC Section R109.1.6 Final Inspection
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in a Section R322.1.10
shall be submitted to the building official prior to the _________ inspection. Correct Answer:
"Final"
2015 IRC Section R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation.
Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.
Correct Answer: "Accessible"; Readily Accessible signifies access without the necessity for
removing a panel or similar obstruction.
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
A finished or unfinished area, not considered a story, where the occupiable space is enclosed by
the roof assembly above and the floor-ceiling assembly below is a ____________. Correct
Answer: "Habitable attic" Other conditions relating to occupiable floor area must also be met.
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a ________-________ wall.
Correct Answer: "Load-bearing"
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions (Definition of WALLS, Load-Bearing Wall).
Hot Water is water at a temperature greater than or equal to _____ F. Correct Answer: "110"
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions (Definition of HOT WATER).
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with
fixed stairs? Correct Answer: "30 pounds per square foot" Review of tables will be useful as
knowledge of many tables is necessary for the exam.
2015 IRC Table R301.5 Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads.
The purpose of this code is to establish ___________ requirements to safeguard the public
safety, health and general welfare. Correct Answer: "Minimum"
2015 IRC Section R101.3 Intent
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction or other requirements, the most __________ shall govern. Correct Answer:
"Restrictive"
2015 IRC Section R102.1 General
Where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC,
the provisions of the ___________ shall take precendence. Correct Answer: "IRC"
2015 IRC Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is ____________
and complies with the _________ of the code. Correct Answer: "Satisfactory" / "Intent"
2015 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
Compliance with the specific ____________-based provisions of the International Codes in lieu
of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an alternative. Correct Answer:
"Performance"
2015 IRC Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures provided that the floor area
does not exceed ___ sq ft. Correct Answer: "200"
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building:Exception 1.
Fences that are ___ feet or less in height do not require permits. Correct Answer: "7"
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Exception 2.
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit over current devices (breakers) of
the required capacity in the same location (within a panel). Correct Answer: "True"
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Electrical: Exception 3.
Unattached decks not exceeding _____ sq ft in area, that are not more than ____ inches above
grade do not require a permit. Correct Answer: "200" / "30" provided the decks do not serve the
exit door required by Section R311.4.
2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Exception 10.
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the
permit application shall be submitted within the ________ _________ business day. Correct
Answer: "Next working" ...to the building official.
2015 IRC Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
, An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
_____ days after the filing date. Correct Answer: "180"; also applies to extensions.
2015 IRC Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
Before issuing a permit, the building official is __________ to examine or cause to be examined
buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed. Correct Answer:
"Authorized"
2015 IRC Section R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be provided in
writing or by a stamp which states _______ ________ ________ ________. Correct Answer:
"REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE"
2015 IRC Section R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ___________ and prior to
___________. Correct Answer: "Complete" / "occupancy"
2015 IRC Section R109.1.6 Final Inspection
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in a Section R322.1.10
shall be submitted to the building official prior to the _________ inspection. Correct Answer:
"Final"
2015 IRC Section R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation.
Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.
Correct Answer: "Accessible"; Readily Accessible signifies access without the necessity for
removing a panel or similar obstruction.
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
A finished or unfinished area, not considered a story, where the occupiable space is enclosed by
the roof assembly above and the floor-ceiling assembly below is a ____________. Correct
Answer: "Habitable attic" Other conditions relating to occupiable floor area must also be met.
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions.
A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a ________-________ wall.
Correct Answer: "Load-bearing"
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions (Definition of WALLS, Load-Bearing Wall).
Hot Water is water at a temperature greater than or equal to _____ F. Correct Answer: "110"
2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions (Definition of HOT WATER).
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with
fixed stairs? Correct Answer: "30 pounds per square foot" Review of tables will be useful as
knowledge of many tables is necessary for the exam.
2015 IRC Table R301.5 Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads.
