IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1 Scope and Administration Latest Update Exam 50 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1 Scope
and Administration Latest Update 2025-2026
Exam 50 Questions with 100% Verified Correct
Answers Guaranteed A+

_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of
all structures.

A. Additions
B. Alterations

C. Repairs

D. A through C - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs



A permit is not required for fences that are _________________ or less in height.

A. 3 feet

B. 5 feet
C. 7 feet

D. 9 feet - CORRECT ANSWER: C. 7 feet



A permit is not required for finishing work such as, ______________.
A. painting

B. papering

C. tiling

D. A through C - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Painting, Papering and Tiling


A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures, so long as the
floor area does not exceed ________.
A. 100 square feet

, B. 200 square feet

C. 300 square feet

D. 400 square feet - CORRECT ANSWER: B. 200 square feet


A permit is not required for retaining walls that are __________or less in height.

A. 2 feet

B. 4 feet

C. 6 feet

D. 8 feet - CORRECT ANSWER: B. 4 feet



A permit is not required for the installation of window awnings that are supported by an
exterior wall and that project a max of ______________.

A. 30 inches

B. 48 inches
C. 54 inches

D. 64 inches - CORRECT ANSWER: C. 54 inches



A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for ______________.

A. 30 days

B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. a period set by the building official - CORRECT ANSWER: D. A period set by the
building official


An application for a permit is considered abandoned __________ after the date of filing
unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days