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International Fuel Gas Code (2021 IFGC)
Questions and Correct Answers
appliance
(Section 101.2.2 Piping Systems) Ans: The IFGC covers gas piping
from the point of delivery to the outlet of the shutoff valves.
this code
(Section 102.8.1 Provisions in referenced codes and standards)
Ans: Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of the __________
____________ shall apply.
modifications (Section 105.1 Modifications) Ans: Whenever there
are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of
this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant
__________ for individual cases.
in writing,
reason for disapproval
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(Section 105.2 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment.) Ans: Where the code official finds
that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the
intent of the code provisions, the code official shall respond
__________ __________ stating the __________ __________ _________.
next working
(section 106.1 Where required, Exception) Ans: Where appliance
and equipment replacements and repairs are required to be
performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall
be submitted within the _________ ___________ business day of
Department of Inspection.
portable
(Section 106.2. Permits not required, Item 1.) Ans: Permits shall
not be required for any _________ heating appliance.
permit
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(Section 106.5 Permit issuance) Ans: The application, construction
documents and other data filed by an applicant for a __________
shall be reviewed by the code official.
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(Section 106.5.3 Expiration, Section 106.5.4 Extensions) Ans: Every
permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the
work authorized is not commenced within _____ days.
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(Section 107.2 Retention of construction documents) Ans: One set
of approved construction documents shall be retained by the code
official for a period of not less than _____ days from the date of
completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local
laws.
inspection,
inspection
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(Section 112.1 General) Ans: Construction or work for which a
permit is required shall be subject to _________ by the code official,
and such construction or work shall remain visible and able to be
accessed for __________ purposes until approved.
authorized
(Section 110.1 Connection of service utilities) Ans: A person shall
not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or
power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for
which a permit is required until __________ by the code official.
Appliance
(Section 202 General definitions) Ans: Any apparatus or device
that utilizes a fuel or a raw material as a fuel to produce light,
heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning.
Atmospheric Pressure
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International Fuel Gas Code (2021 IFGC)
Questions and Correct Answers
appliance
(Section 101.2.2 Piping Systems) Ans: The IFGC covers gas piping
from the point of delivery to the outlet of the shutoff valves.
this code
(Section 102.8.1 Provisions in referenced codes and standards)
Ans: Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of the __________
____________ shall apply.
modifications (Section 105.1 Modifications) Ans: Whenever there
are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of
this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant
__________ for individual cases.
in writing,
reason for disapproval
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(Section 105.2 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment.) Ans: Where the code official finds
that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the
intent of the code provisions, the code official shall respond
__________ __________ stating the __________ __________ _________.
next working
(section 106.1 Where required, Exception) Ans: Where appliance
and equipment replacements and repairs are required to be
performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall
be submitted within the _________ ___________ business day of
Department of Inspection.
portable
(Section 106.2. Permits not required, Item 1.) Ans: Permits shall
not be required for any _________ heating appliance.
permit
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(Section 106.5 Permit issuance) Ans: The application, construction
documents and other data filed by an applicant for a __________
shall be reviewed by the code official.
180
(Section 106.5.3 Expiration, Section 106.5.4 Extensions) Ans: Every
permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the
work authorized is not commenced within _____ days.
180
(Section 107.2 Retention of construction documents) Ans: One set
of approved construction documents shall be retained by the code
official for a period of not less than _____ days from the date of
completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local
laws.
inspection,
inspection
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(Section 112.1 General) Ans: Construction or work for which a
permit is required shall be subject to _________ by the code official,
and such construction or work shall remain visible and able to be
accessed for __________ purposes until approved.
authorized
(Section 110.1 Connection of service utilities) Ans: A person shall
not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or
power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for
which a permit is required until __________ by the code official.
Appliance
(Section 202 General definitions) Ans: Any apparatus or device
that utilizes a fuel or a raw material as a fuel to produce light,
heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning.
Atmospheric Pressure
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