TREC Home Inspector National Exam - Standards and
Definitions Questions And Correct Answers
The purpose of this code is to establish _____________________ requirements to
safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare.
minimum
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most
_____________________ shall govern.
restrictive
Where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the
scope of the IRC, the provisions of the _____________________ shall take
precedence.
IRC
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design
is _____________________ and complies with the _____________________ of the
code.
satisfactory; intent
Compliance with the specific _____________________-based provisions of the
International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted
as an alternate.
performance
, A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as tool
and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed _____________________ square feet
200sqft
Fences that are _____________________ feet or less in height do not require
permits.
7'
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices
(breakers) of the required capacity in the same location (within a panel).
True
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency
situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the
_____________________ _____________________ business day.
next working
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been
abandoned _____________________ days after the date of filing.
180 days
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.
authorized
Definitions Questions And Correct Answers
The purpose of this code is to establish _____________________ requirements to
safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare.
minimum
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most
_____________________ shall govern.
restrictive
Where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the
scope of the IRC, the provisions of the _____________________ shall take
precedence.
IRC
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design
is _____________________ and complies with the _____________________ of the
code.
satisfactory; intent
Compliance with the specific _____________________-based provisions of the
International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted
as an alternate.
performance
, A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as tool
and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed _____________________ square feet
200sqft
Fences that are _____________________ feet or less in height do not require
permits.
7'
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices
(breakers) of the required capacity in the same location (within a panel).
True
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency
situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the
_____________________ _____________________ business day.
next working
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been
abandoned _____________________ days after the date of filing.
180 days
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.
authorized
