IRC 2023 Exam|Latest Update Complete With
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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 requirement, the most __________ shall govern
restrictive
where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the
provision 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 alternative
performance
a permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed ______ square feet
200 sq. ft.
fences that are _______ feet or less in height do not require permits
7
a permit is not required for the replacement or branch circuit overcorrect devices (breakers) of the
required capacity in the same location (within a panel)
True
unattached decks not exceeding _____ square feet in area, that are not more than _______ inches
above grade do not require a permit
200
30
where equipment replacement and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within the ______ _______ business days
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
when the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or
by a stamp which states _______ ________ ________ ________
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ______ and prior to _______
complete
occupancy
if located in a flood hazard area, the documentation or elevations required in section R322.1.10 shall
be submitted to the building official prior to the _______ inspection
final
signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction
accessible
an accessory structure is not greater than ____ square feet in floor area, and not over _______ stories
in height
3,000
two
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 _________
habitable attic
hot water is water at a temperature greater than or equal to _______ F
110 F
a wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a _____-______ wall
load-bearing
the wind provisions of the IRC do not apply to the design of buildings where the basic wind speed
equals or exceeds _____ miles per hour
110
what is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with fixed
stairs?
30 pounds per square foot
wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of ______ inch and maximum span of _____ feet
shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris regions
, 7/16
8
the seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design
Categories ________
D0, D1, and D2
for dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than
______ feet shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from the outside
3 ft.
for townhouse separation, a parapet is not required when the roof sheathing is fire-retardant-treated
wood for distance of ______ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the roof
within ______ feet of the wall
4
4
openings from a private garage directly into a room used for ______ _______ shall not be permitted
sleeping purposes
doors between the garage and residence shall be equipped with a _______ _________
self-closing device
garages shall be separated from residences and attics by not less than ______=inch gypsum board or
equivalent applied to garage side
1/2 inch
enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected
on the enclosed side _______-inch gypsum board
1/2
in combustible construction, fire blocking shall be provided to cut off al concealed draft openings and
to form an effective fire barrier between ________
stories
all habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ______ percent of
the floor area of such rooms
8%
for natural ventilation for habitable rooms, the minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be
______ percent of the floor area being ventilated
4%
bathrooms .... shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than ____ square
feet, one-half of which must be operable
3 sq. ft.
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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 requirement, the most __________ shall govern
restrictive
where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the
provision 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 alternative
performance
a permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed ______ square feet
200 sq. ft.
fences that are _______ feet or less in height do not require permits
7
a permit is not required for the replacement or branch circuit overcorrect devices (breakers) of the
required capacity in the same location (within a panel)
True
unattached decks not exceeding _____ square feet in area, that are not more than _______ inches
above grade do not require a permit
200
30
where equipment replacement and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within the ______ _______ business days
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
when the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or
by a stamp which states _______ ________ ________ ________
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ______ and prior to _______
complete
occupancy
if located in a flood hazard area, the documentation or elevations required in section R322.1.10 shall
be submitted to the building official prior to the _______ inspection
final
signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction
accessible
an accessory structure is not greater than ____ square feet in floor area, and not over _______ stories
in height
3,000
two
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 _________
habitable attic
hot water is water at a temperature greater than or equal to _______ F
110 F
a wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a _____-______ wall
load-bearing
the wind provisions of the IRC do not apply to the design of buildings where the basic wind speed
equals or exceeds _____ miles per hour
110
what is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with fixed
stairs?
30 pounds per square foot
wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of ______ inch and maximum span of _____ feet
shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris regions
, 7/16
8
the seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design
Categories ________
D0, D1, and D2
for dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than
______ feet shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from the outside
3 ft.
for townhouse separation, a parapet is not required when the roof sheathing is fire-retardant-treated
wood for distance of ______ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the roof
within ______ feet of the wall
4
4
openings from a private garage directly into a room used for ______ _______ shall not be permitted
sleeping purposes
doors between the garage and residence shall be equipped with a _______ _________
self-closing device
garages shall be separated from residences and attics by not less than ______=inch gypsum board or
equivalent applied to garage side
1/2 inch
enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected
on the enclosed side _______-inch gypsum board
1/2
in combustible construction, fire blocking shall be provided to cut off al concealed draft openings and
to form an effective fire barrier between ________
stories
all habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ______ percent of
the floor area of such rooms
8%
for natural ventilation for habitable rooms, the minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be
______ percent of the floor area being ventilated
4%
bathrooms .... shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than ____ square
feet, one-half of which must be operable
3 sq. ft.
