IBC SIMULATION MIDTERM EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
TO PASS
◉ *one (1)*
A vertical assembly constructed in accordance with Section 707 or a
horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711 is
acceptable, or both. 2012 IBC Section 404.6 Enclosure of atriums.
Answer: Atrium spaces shall be separated from adjacent spaces by a
_____________-hour fire barrier.
◉ *minimum*
(through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety
to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency
responders during emergency operations.) 2012 IBC Section 101.3
Intent. Answer: The purpose of this code is to establish the
_____________ requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and
general welfare.
,◉ *three*
2012 IBC Section 101.2 Scope. Exception. Answer: Detached one- and
two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
not more than ____________ stories above grade plane in height with a
separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply
with the International Residential Code.
◉ *120 square feet*
2012 IBC Section 105.2, #B1 Work exempt from permits. Answer:
Permits are not required for one-story detached accessory structures a
maximum of __________ in floor area.
◉ *interpretations*
2012 IBC Section 104.1 General. Answer: The building official shall
have the authority to render _____________ of the code and to adopt
policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its
provisions.
◉ *approved*
2012 IBC Section 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction. Answer: An alternative material, design or method of
,construction shall be ____________ where the building official finds
that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of
the provisions of this code.
◉ *180*
2012 IBC Section 108.1 General. Answer: A permit for temporary
structures shall be limited to time of service, but shall not be permitted
for more than __________ days.
◉ *permit holder*
(It shall also be the duty of the permit holder or authorized agent to
notify the building official when work is ready for inspection.) 2012 IBC
Section 110.5 Inspection requests. Answer: It shall be the duty of the
_____________ ______________ to provide access to and means for
inspections.
◉ *means of egress*
(Location, construction, size and character.) 2012 IBC Section 107.2.3
Means of egress. Answer: The construction documents shall show in
sufficient detail all portions of the _________ ___ _________ in
compliance with the provisions of this code.
, ◉ *occupants*
(In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3 and I-1.) 2012 IBC
Section 107.2.3 Means of egress. Answer: The construction documents
shall designate the number of _______________ to be accommodated
on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
◉ *Reviewed for Code Compliance*
(One approved set shall be kept at the site of work at all times.) 2012
IBC Section 107.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Answer:
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents
shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "_____________ ____
_______ _________________."
◉ *R-1*
(Transient boarding houses and congregate living facilities are only
classified as Group R-1 where there are more than 10 occupants.) 2012
IBC Section 310.3 Residential Group R-1. Answer: Transient hotels and
motels are examples of Group ______ occupancies.
◉ *concealed from view*
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
TO PASS
◉ *one (1)*
A vertical assembly constructed in accordance with Section 707 or a
horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711 is
acceptable, or both. 2012 IBC Section 404.6 Enclosure of atriums.
Answer: Atrium spaces shall be separated from adjacent spaces by a
_____________-hour fire barrier.
◉ *minimum*
(through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety
to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency
responders during emergency operations.) 2012 IBC Section 101.3
Intent. Answer: The purpose of this code is to establish the
_____________ requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and
general welfare.
,◉ *three*
2012 IBC Section 101.2 Scope. Exception. Answer: Detached one- and
two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
not more than ____________ stories above grade plane in height with a
separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply
with the International Residential Code.
◉ *120 square feet*
2012 IBC Section 105.2, #B1 Work exempt from permits. Answer:
Permits are not required for one-story detached accessory structures a
maximum of __________ in floor area.
◉ *interpretations*
2012 IBC Section 104.1 General. Answer: The building official shall
have the authority to render _____________ of the code and to adopt
policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its
provisions.
◉ *approved*
2012 IBC Section 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction. Answer: An alternative material, design or method of
,construction shall be ____________ where the building official finds
that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of
the provisions of this code.
◉ *180*
2012 IBC Section 108.1 General. Answer: A permit for temporary
structures shall be limited to time of service, but shall not be permitted
for more than __________ days.
◉ *permit holder*
(It shall also be the duty of the permit holder or authorized agent to
notify the building official when work is ready for inspection.) 2012 IBC
Section 110.5 Inspection requests. Answer: It shall be the duty of the
_____________ ______________ to provide access to and means for
inspections.
◉ *means of egress*
(Location, construction, size and character.) 2012 IBC Section 107.2.3
Means of egress. Answer: The construction documents shall show in
sufficient detail all portions of the _________ ___ _________ in
compliance with the provisions of this code.
, ◉ *occupants*
(In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3 and I-1.) 2012 IBC
Section 107.2.3 Means of egress. Answer: The construction documents
shall designate the number of _______________ to be accommodated
on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
◉ *Reviewed for Code Compliance*
(One approved set shall be kept at the site of work at all times.) 2012
IBC Section 107.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Answer:
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents
shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "_____________ ____
_______ _________________."
◉ *R-1*
(Transient boarding houses and congregate living facilities are only
classified as Group R-1 where there are more than 10 occupants.) 2012
IBC Section 310.3 Residential Group R-1. Answer: Transient hotels and
motels are examples of Group ______ occupancies.
◉ *concealed from view*
