IRC Flash Cards Quizzes Complete With A+
Graded 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
When a referenced code or standard includes subject matter what 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 and 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,
playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed ___ square feet
200
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
Unattached decks not exceeding __ square feet in area, that are not more than __ inches above grade
do not require a permit.
200 and 30
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
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned ___ days
after the date of filing.
180
,Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the
permit application shall be submitted within the ___ ___ business day
Next working
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or
by a stamp which states ___ ___ ___ ___
Review for Code compliance
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is __ and prior to ____.
complete and occupancy
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of 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 and two stories
A finished or unfished 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
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 a maximum span of ____ feet shall
be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris regions
7/16 and 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 sprinklers 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
For townhouses separation, a parapet is not required when the roof sheathing is fire- retardant-
treated wood for a distance of ____ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the
roof within ___ feet of the wall.
4 and 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 the garage side
½ in.
Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected
on the enclosed side with _____ -inch gypsum board
1/2
In combustible construction, fire blocking shall be provided to cut off all 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 openable
3 sq feet
Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is less than _____ air changes per hour when tested,
the dwelling unit shall be provided with ____ mechanical ventilation
whole-house
Graded 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
When a referenced code or standard includes subject matter what 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 and 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,
playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed ___ square feet
200
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
Unattached decks not exceeding __ square feet in area, that are not more than __ inches above grade
do not require a permit.
200 and 30
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
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned ___ days
after the date of filing.
180
,Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the
permit application shall be submitted within the ___ ___ business day
Next working
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or
by a stamp which states ___ ___ ___ ___
Review for Code compliance
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is __ and prior to ____.
complete and occupancy
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of 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 and two stories
A finished or unfished 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
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 a maximum span of ____ feet shall
be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris regions
7/16 and 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 sprinklers 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
For townhouses separation, a parapet is not required when the roof sheathing is fire- retardant-
treated wood for a distance of ____ feet on each side of the wall and there are no penetrations in the
roof within ___ feet of the wall.
4 and 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 the garage side
½ in.
Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected
on the enclosed side with _____ -inch gypsum board
1/2
In combustible construction, fire blocking shall be provided to cut off all 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 openable
3 sq feet
Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is less than _____ air changes per hour when tested,
the dwelling unit shall be provided with ____ mechanical ventilation
whole-house
