BUILDING REGULATIONS AND CODES
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
NFPA 252 (ANSI/UL 10B) - ANSWER-Fire tests of door assemblies. Endurance test
doors to flame and heat transfer
NFPA 257 - ANSWER-Fire tests of window assemblies. Endurance of glazing for 45
minutes to flame and heat transfer
CAL TB 116 (NFPA 261) - ANSWER-Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture
composites. Mock-up of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric
CAL TB 117 (NFPA 260) - ANSWER-Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture
composites. Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture.
CAL TB 133 (NFPA 266) - ANSWER-Full Seating test. Actual sample of a chair tested
to an open flame.
NFPA 701 - ANSWER-Vertical ignition test. Draperies, curtains, and other window
treatments, as well as banners, awnings, and fabric structures
Floor finish test numbers - ANSWER-NFPA 253(ASTM E648), ASTM D2859
Floor/Ceiling construction test numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E119
Wall Finishes Test Numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E84 (UL 723), NFPA 286, NFPA 265,
NFPA 258, ASTM E2573
Wall construction test numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E119
Ceiling finish test numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E84, NFPA 286
Door/Glass opening test numbers - ANSWER-NFPA 252 (ANSI/UL 10B), NFPA 257,
ASTM E119
Furniture test numbers - ANSWER-CAL TB 116 (NFPA 261), CAL TB 117 (NFPA 260),
CAL TB 133 (NFPA 266)
Who publishes the International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings?
- ANSWER-ICC
Who publishes the International Fire Code? - ANSWER-ICC
, Who publishes the International Mechanical Code? - ANSWER-ICC
Who publishes the International Plumbing Code? - ANSWER-ICC
Who publishes the International Zoning Code - ANSWER-ICC
What electrical code is used by all jurisdictions? - ANSWER-the National Electrical
Code (NEC), published by NFPA
What does GA mean? - ANSWER-Gypsum Association
What does ASTM International mean? - ANSWER-American Society for Testing and
Materials
What are some trade associations? - ANSWER--Gypsum Association
-ASTM International
-NFPA
-ANSI
In the United States what does the 10th amendment do? - ANSWER-Gives the police
powers from the state to adopt and enforce building codes
What are some standard writing organizations? - ANSWER--ASTM International
-NFPA
-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE)
-Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
-Tile Council of North America (TCNA)
Is ANSI an standard writing company? - ANSWER-No, they approve standards
developed by other organizations and works to avoid duplications between different
standards
What is NRTL? - ANSWER-National Recognized Testing Laboratory
UL Listed Label - ANSWER-the product passed the safety test and is manufactured
under UL follow-up service program
UL Classified Label - ANSWER-the samples of the product were tested for certain types
of uses only.
Fire doors must be tested in accordance to what test? - ANSWER-ANSI/UL 10B,
Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies and carry the UL label
Gypsum wallboard must meet what standard test? - ANSWER-ASTM C1396, Standard
Specification for Gypsum Board
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
NFPA 252 (ANSI/UL 10B) - ANSWER-Fire tests of door assemblies. Endurance test
doors to flame and heat transfer
NFPA 257 - ANSWER-Fire tests of window assemblies. Endurance of glazing for 45
minutes to flame and heat transfer
CAL TB 116 (NFPA 261) - ANSWER-Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture
composites. Mock-up of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric
CAL TB 117 (NFPA 260) - ANSWER-Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture
composites. Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture.
CAL TB 133 (NFPA 266) - ANSWER-Full Seating test. Actual sample of a chair tested
to an open flame.
NFPA 701 - ANSWER-Vertical ignition test. Draperies, curtains, and other window
treatments, as well as banners, awnings, and fabric structures
Floor finish test numbers - ANSWER-NFPA 253(ASTM E648), ASTM D2859
Floor/Ceiling construction test numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E119
Wall Finishes Test Numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E84 (UL 723), NFPA 286, NFPA 265,
NFPA 258, ASTM E2573
Wall construction test numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E119
Ceiling finish test numbers - ANSWER-ASTM E84, NFPA 286
Door/Glass opening test numbers - ANSWER-NFPA 252 (ANSI/UL 10B), NFPA 257,
ASTM E119
Furniture test numbers - ANSWER-CAL TB 116 (NFPA 261), CAL TB 117 (NFPA 260),
CAL TB 133 (NFPA 266)
Who publishes the International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings?
- ANSWER-ICC
Who publishes the International Fire Code? - ANSWER-ICC
, Who publishes the International Mechanical Code? - ANSWER-ICC
Who publishes the International Plumbing Code? - ANSWER-ICC
Who publishes the International Zoning Code - ANSWER-ICC
What electrical code is used by all jurisdictions? - ANSWER-the National Electrical
Code (NEC), published by NFPA
What does GA mean? - ANSWER-Gypsum Association
What does ASTM International mean? - ANSWER-American Society for Testing and
Materials
What are some trade associations? - ANSWER--Gypsum Association
-ASTM International
-NFPA
-ANSI
In the United States what does the 10th amendment do? - ANSWER-Gives the police
powers from the state to adopt and enforce building codes
What are some standard writing organizations? - ANSWER--ASTM International
-NFPA
-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE)
-Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
-Tile Council of North America (TCNA)
Is ANSI an standard writing company? - ANSWER-No, they approve standards
developed by other organizations and works to avoid duplications between different
standards
What is NRTL? - ANSWER-National Recognized Testing Laboratory
UL Listed Label - ANSWER-the product passed the safety test and is manufactured
under UL follow-up service program
UL Classified Label - ANSWER-the samples of the product were tested for certain types
of uses only.
Fire doors must be tested in accordance to what test? - ANSWER-ANSI/UL 10B,
Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies and carry the UL label
Gypsum wallboard must meet what standard test? - ANSWER-ASTM C1396, Standard
Specification for Gypsum Board
