IRC TEST QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH A+
GRADED ANSWERS
The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of
_______________ stories in above-grade-plane height.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
C
If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
_______________ requirement shall apply.
A. General
B. Specific
C. Least restrictive
D. Most restrictive
B
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless _______________.
A. Specified in the code
B. Applicable to unique conditions
C. Specifically adopted
D. Relevant to fire or life safety
C
_______________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge of the department
of building safety.
A. Building official
B. Code official
C. Code administrator
D. Chief building inspector
A
The building official has the authority to _______________ the provisions of the code.
A. Ignore
B. Waive
C. Violate
D. Interpret
D
Used materials may be utilized under which one of 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
B
The building official has the authority to grant 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
B
Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height of __________ inches,
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, do not require a permit.
A. 30
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60
C
Tests performed by _______________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance.
A. The owner
B. The contractor
C. An approved agency
D. A design professional
C
A permit is not required 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
D
Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum depth of
_______________ .
A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches
B
Unless an extension is authorized, a permit becomes invalid when work does not commence within
_______________ after permit issuance.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years
B
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept _______________ until completion of the
project.
A. At the job site
B. By the permit applicant
C. By the contractor
D. By the owner
A
,When a building permit is issued, the construction 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
A
Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents shall be
retained by the building official for a minimum of _______________ from the date of completion of
the permitted work.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years
B
Where applicable, which one of the following inspections is not specifically identified by the
International Residential Code as a required inspection?
A. Foundation inspection
B. Frame inspection
C. Fire-resistance-construction inspection
D. Energy efficiency inspection
D
Whose duty is it to provide access to work in need of inspection?
A. The permit holder or agent
B. The owner or owner's agent
C. The contractor
D. The person requesting the inspection
D
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:
A. The name and address of the owner or owner's agent
B. The name of the building official
C. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued
D. The maximum occupant load
D
A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what period of time?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 180 days
D. A period set by the building official
D
The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that _________.
A. The provisions of the code do not fully apply
B. A code requirement should be waived
C. The rules have been incorrectly interpreted
, D. A better form of construction is provided
B
The membership of the board of appeals _______________.
A. Shall include a jurisdictional member
B. Must consist of at least five members
C. Shall be knowledgeable of building construction
D. Must include an engineer or an architect
C
A permit is not required for construction of a fence with a maximum height of _______________feet.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
C
When a stop work order is issued, it shall be given to any of the following individuals except for the
_______________.
A. Owner
B. Owner's agent
C. Permit applicant
D. Person doing the work
C
Which of the following standards is applicable for factory-built fireplaces?
A. ANSI Z21.42-2014
B. CPSC 16 CFR Part 1404
C. NFPA 259-13
D. UL 127-2011
D
ACI 318-14 is a reference standard addressing _______________.
A. Structural concrete
B. Wood construction
C. Structural steel buildings
D. Gypsum board
A
All of the following issues are specifically identified for achieving the purpose of the International
Residential Code, except for _______________.
A. Affordability
B. Structural strength
C. Energy conservation
D. Usability and accessibility
D
A permit is not required for the installation of a window awning provided the awning projects a
maximum of _____ inches from the exterior wall and does not require additional support.
A. 30
GRADED ANSWERS
The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of
_______________ stories in above-grade-plane height.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
C
If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
_______________ requirement shall apply.
A. General
B. Specific
C. Least restrictive
D. Most restrictive
B
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless _______________.
A. Specified in the code
B. Applicable to unique conditions
C. Specifically adopted
D. Relevant to fire or life safety
C
_______________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge of the department
of building safety.
A. Building official
B. Code official
C. Code administrator
D. Chief building inspector
A
The building official has the authority to _______________ the provisions of the code.
A. Ignore
B. Waive
C. Violate
D. Interpret
D
Used materials may be utilized under which one of 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
B
The building official has the authority to grant 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
B
Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height of __________ inches,
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, do not require a permit.
A. 30
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60
C
Tests performed by _______________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance.
A. The owner
B. The contractor
C. An approved agency
D. A design professional
C
A permit is not required 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
D
Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum depth of
_______________ .
A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches
B
Unless an extension is authorized, a permit becomes invalid when work does not commence within
_______________ after permit issuance.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years
B
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept _______________ until completion of the
project.
A. At the job site
B. By the permit applicant
C. By the contractor
D. By the owner
A
,When a building permit is issued, the construction 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
A
Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents shall be
retained by the building official for a minimum of _______________ from the date of completion of
the permitted work.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years
B
Where applicable, which one of the following inspections is not specifically identified by the
International Residential Code as a required inspection?
A. Foundation inspection
B. Frame inspection
C. Fire-resistance-construction inspection
D. Energy efficiency inspection
D
Whose duty is it to provide access to work in need of inspection?
A. The permit holder or agent
B. The owner or owner's agent
C. The contractor
D. The person requesting the inspection
D
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:
A. The name and address of the owner or owner's agent
B. The name of the building official
C. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued
D. The maximum occupant load
D
A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what period of time?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 180 days
D. A period set by the building official
D
The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that _________.
A. The provisions of the code do not fully apply
B. A code requirement should be waived
C. The rules have been incorrectly interpreted
, D. A better form of construction is provided
B
The membership of the board of appeals _______________.
A. Shall include a jurisdictional member
B. Must consist of at least five members
C. Shall be knowledgeable of building construction
D. Must include an engineer or an architect
C
A permit is not required for construction of a fence with a maximum height of _______________feet.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
C
When a stop work order is issued, it shall be given to any of the following individuals except for the
_______________.
A. Owner
B. Owner's agent
C. Permit applicant
D. Person doing the work
C
Which of the following standards is applicable for factory-built fireplaces?
A. ANSI Z21.42-2014
B. CPSC 16 CFR Part 1404
C. NFPA 259-13
D. UL 127-2011
D
ACI 318-14 is a reference standard addressing _______________.
A. Structural concrete
B. Wood construction
C. Structural steel buildings
D. Gypsum board
A
All of the following issues are specifically identified for achieving the purpose of the International
Residential Code, except for _______________.
A. Affordability
B. Structural strength
C. Energy conservation
D. Usability and accessibility
D
A permit is not required for the installation of a window awning provided the awning projects a
maximum of _____ inches from the exterior wall and does not require additional support.
A. 30
