RESIDENTIAL PRACTICE TEST IRC
CHAPTERS #1 AND 44 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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 - ANSWER-A. in writing or by stamp /
R106.3.1
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 - ANSWER-B. 180 days / R106.5
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 - ANSWER-D. energy efficiency inspection / R109.1
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 - ANSWER-D. the person requesting the
inspection / R109.3
Where the enforcement of a code provision would violate the condition of an appliance's
listing, the conditions of the listing __________
A. are no longer valid
B. may be disregarded
, C. shall apply
D. are optional - ANSWER-C. shall apply / R102.4, Exception
Inspection reports shall be retained in the official records for what minimum period?
A. until after the certificate of occupancy is issued
B. 180 days after the report is issued
C. the time required for the retention of public records
D. 180 days after the certificate of occupancy is issued - ANSWER-C. the time required
for the retention of public records / R104.7
Which of the following reasons is not specifically identified by the code has the authority
to suspend or revoke a permit?
A. the permit was issued in error
B. required inspections have not been performed
C. it was issued in violation of a jurisdictional ordinance
D. inaccurate information was provided at the time of issuance - ANSWER-B. required
inspections have not been performed / R105.6
A permit for a temporary structure is limited as to time of service, but shall not be
allowed for more than _________ days.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 180 - ANSWER-D. 180 / R107.1
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:
A. the name and address of the owner
B. the name of the building official
C. the edition of the code under which the permit was issued
D. the maximum occupant load - ANSWER-D. the maximum occupant load / R110.3
The issuance of a certificate of occupancy is not required for what maximum size of
accessory building?
A. 120 Square Feet
B. 150 Square Feet
C. 200 Square Feet
D. all accessory buildings are exempt - ANSWER-D. all accessory buildings are exempt
/ R110.1 Exception 2
The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code _______.
CHAPTERS #1 AND 44 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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 - ANSWER-A. in writing or by stamp /
R106.3.1
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 - ANSWER-B. 180 days / R106.5
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 - ANSWER-D. energy efficiency inspection / R109.1
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 - ANSWER-D. the person requesting the
inspection / R109.3
Where the enforcement of a code provision would violate the condition of an appliance's
listing, the conditions of the listing __________
A. are no longer valid
B. may be disregarded
, C. shall apply
D. are optional - ANSWER-C. shall apply / R102.4, Exception
Inspection reports shall be retained in the official records for what minimum period?
A. until after the certificate of occupancy is issued
B. 180 days after the report is issued
C. the time required for the retention of public records
D. 180 days after the certificate of occupancy is issued - ANSWER-C. the time required
for the retention of public records / R104.7
Which of the following reasons is not specifically identified by the code has the authority
to suspend or revoke a permit?
A. the permit was issued in error
B. required inspections have not been performed
C. it was issued in violation of a jurisdictional ordinance
D. inaccurate information was provided at the time of issuance - ANSWER-B. required
inspections have not been performed / R105.6
A permit for a temporary structure is limited as to time of service, but shall not be
allowed for more than _________ days.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 180 - ANSWER-D. 180 / R107.1
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:
A. the name and address of the owner
B. the name of the building official
C. the edition of the code under which the permit was issued
D. the maximum occupant load - ANSWER-D. the maximum occupant load / R110.3
The issuance of a certificate of occupancy is not required for what maximum size of
accessory building?
A. 120 Square Feet
B. 150 Square Feet
C. 200 Square Feet
D. all accessory buildings are exempt - ANSWER-D. all accessory buildings are exempt
/ R110.1 Exception 2
The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code _______.
