Correct Answers.
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with negligible
weathering potential? correct answers 2,500 PSI
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than _______ SF correct answers 3,000 SF
What is the R Value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3? correct
answers 19
For a "Means of Egress Door", what is the minimum width of each door opening in inches?
correct answers 32''
Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of _____ grade wood. correct answers 3
Which of the following is not considered work exempt from a permit?
Swings/Playground equipment
Sidewalks
Fences less than 6ft
interior painting correct answers Fences less than 6 ft
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in ____ days.
correct answers 180 days
True or False the building Permit should be kept onsite until work is complete? correct answers
True
When shall a final inspection be conducted? correct answers After permitted work is complete.
What is Required in a certificate of occupancy? correct answers Name and Address of Owner
Name of Building Official
Edition of the code permit was issued under
Which is required on a site plan?
-location of new construction
- distance from lot lines
-traffic control plan
-location of existing structures correct answers Traffic Control Plan
How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is completed? correct
answers 180 days
Who is authorized to establish a refund policy for permit fees? correct answers Building Official
, True or False You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has been issued?
correct answers False
Who appoints the building official from the department of building safety? correct answers Chief
Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC specify different materials you must?
correct answers Use the most restrictive guidence
Live loads for floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed _______PSF
correct answers 50 PSF
A Permit is not valid until? correct answers The fee has been paid
Who has the authority to authorize temporary utility connections? correct answers Building
Official
True or False A detached 400 Square Foot storage shed does not require a permit? correct
answers False
Footing and foundation inspections should occur? correct answers After excavation is complete
and Rebar is installed
What is the maximum slope of a ramp? correct answers 12 to 1
A drill hole for piping or conduit shall be a minimum of ____ inches from the top to the bottom
of the floor joist correct answers 1''
After the first coat is applied when should the second coat of cement plaster be applied? correct
answers 48 hrs.
True or False Exhaust ducts associated with clothes dryers shall terminate outside of the building
correct answers True
Electrical Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have a minimum
interrupting rate of ____ Amperes correct answers 10,000 Amps
True or False All Metal faceplates should be grounded correct answers True
True or False Switching devices must be located less than 5 feet from the inside walls of the
pool. correct answers False
Louisiana is considered a _____ State correct answers Louisiana is an "at will" state. the
employer has the right to fire an employee for any reason as long as it is a legal reason.