BUILDING CODES TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | ICC BUILDING CODE EXAM
PREP 2026/2027
Building - ✔✔any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof used or intended for
supporting, sheltering, enclosing, or housing and use or occupancy, including persons, animals,
property of any kind. - includes private (not open to public) and public buildings.
Building Codes - ✔✔regulations that stress the construction of a building and the hazardous
materials or equipment used inside
Principle Purpose - ✔✔-to protect the health, safety, and welfare.
-the more you know the better designer you will.
2 main code organizations today - ✔✔ICC & NFPA
ICC - ✔✔International Code Council
-many of the I-Codes (International Codes) are used throughout the U.S. and other countries
NFPA - ✔✔National Fire Protection Association
-many of the new C3-Codes (Comprehensive Consensus Codes) have not been widely adopted.
I-Codes (ICC) - ✔✔organized using the Common Code Format
-chapters that address specific requirements for each building type identified by various aspects
of a building.
C3-Codes (NFPA) - ✔✔organized using the Manual Style
-several key chapters at the beginning and the end of the code and the rest is divided by
occupancy type.
, Jurisdictions - ✔✔codes are a set of regulations, ordinances, and other statutory requirements
put together by various organizations -- choose which codes they will follow and enforce -- once
codes are adopted they become LAW in that jurisdiction.
INTENT INTENT INTENT - ✔✔-ask WHY not WHAT.
-visualize the problem that the code was addressing
-learning code will come with practice and experience and is important for success as designer.
Communication of Intent - ✔✔construction documents serve to communicate design
intentions in a COMPLETE manner.
2 Common Bid Types - ✔✔-Negotiated Bid Situation
-Competitive Bid Situation
Contract Documents Overview - ✔✔-Agreement between owner and contractor in writing
-Conditions of the Contract
-Construction Documents
-Modifications
Construction Documents - ✔✔-form the basis for legal contracts
-the legally binding element between the client and the contractor
Content and Order (Residential) - ✔✔-title page, general info
-codes review
-site plan
-foundation plan and details
PREP 2026/2027
Building - ✔✔any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof used or intended for
supporting, sheltering, enclosing, or housing and use or occupancy, including persons, animals,
property of any kind. - includes private (not open to public) and public buildings.
Building Codes - ✔✔regulations that stress the construction of a building and the hazardous
materials or equipment used inside
Principle Purpose - ✔✔-to protect the health, safety, and welfare.
-the more you know the better designer you will.
2 main code organizations today - ✔✔ICC & NFPA
ICC - ✔✔International Code Council
-many of the I-Codes (International Codes) are used throughout the U.S. and other countries
NFPA - ✔✔National Fire Protection Association
-many of the new C3-Codes (Comprehensive Consensus Codes) have not been widely adopted.
I-Codes (ICC) - ✔✔organized using the Common Code Format
-chapters that address specific requirements for each building type identified by various aspects
of a building.
C3-Codes (NFPA) - ✔✔organized using the Manual Style
-several key chapters at the beginning and the end of the code and the rest is divided by
occupancy type.
, Jurisdictions - ✔✔codes are a set of regulations, ordinances, and other statutory requirements
put together by various organizations -- choose which codes they will follow and enforce -- once
codes are adopted they become LAW in that jurisdiction.
INTENT INTENT INTENT - ✔✔-ask WHY not WHAT.
-visualize the problem that the code was addressing
-learning code will come with practice and experience and is important for success as designer.
Communication of Intent - ✔✔construction documents serve to communicate design
intentions in a COMPLETE manner.
2 Common Bid Types - ✔✔-Negotiated Bid Situation
-Competitive Bid Situation
Contract Documents Overview - ✔✔-Agreement between owner and contractor in writing
-Conditions of the Contract
-Construction Documents
-Modifications
Construction Documents - ✔✔-form the basis for legal contracts
-the legally binding element between the client and the contractor
Content and Order (Residential) - ✔✔-title page, general info
-codes review
-site plan
-foundation plan and details
