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,Which type of construction best describes a structure Type IV
consisting of exterior walls constructed of noncombustible
materials and the interior building elements are of solid or IBC - section 602.4
laminated wood without concealed spaces?
A foundation that has a finished grade that slopes away form 6, 10
the building must be a minimum of ____ inches lower at a point
____ feet away from the face of the wall IBC - section 1804.3
Footings for masonry chimneys shall extend a minimum of ____ 6
inches beyond the face of the foundation or support wall on
all sides IBC - section 2113.2
The connection between a pressure treated deck ledger and a 1/2
2 inch nominal lumber band joist in a single family dwelling,
bearing on a sill plate or wall, shall be constructed with a IRC - section R502.2.2.1
minimum ____ inch lad screw or bolt
What is the clearance required from the opening of a fireplace 6 inches
to combustibles such as trim and mantels placed directly on
the front of the fireplace? IBC - section 2111.11 - exception 4
What is the minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in 8 x 12
a chimney serving a fireplace for a single family dwelling with
an opening of 500 square inches with a height of 15 feet? IRC - figure R1003.15.2
Which of the following is NOT an effective method of Using high-early strength cement
preventing efflorescence?
class handouts
A. forming good mortar joints
B. using high-early strength cement
C. stocking materials off of the ground
D. covering materials at all times
What is the maximum temperature a flue lining used in a 1,800 degrees F
residential-type appliance in a masonry chimney, in a single
family dwelling, must resist? IRC - section R1003.11.1 #4
, Which of the following is NOT true regarding the placement of Deep furrowing of bed joints
masonry units in a single family dwelling?
IRC - section 607.2.2
A. mortar shall be plastic
B. surfaces shall be clean and free of deleterious material
C. units where initial bond is broken shall be removes and
relaid
D. deep furrowing of bed joints
What is the minimum required depth of fireplace fireblocking 1 inch
between wood joists, beams or headers?
IBC - section 2111.12
What is the minimum required thickness of a mortar joint in a 3/8 inch
masonry unit wall in a one or two family dwelling?
IRC - section R607.2.1
In a single family dwelling with an 8:12 roof pitch and a cricket 36 inches
hight of 12 inches, what is the width of the cricket?
IRC - table R1003.20
Which of the following is NOT true regarding masonry Chimneys may be unlined
chimneys in a one or two family dwelling?
IRC - section R1003.11
A. chimneys may support additional loads if designed to do so
B. must extend a minimum of 3 feet above highest point where
passing through roof
C. chimneys may be unlined
D. walls must be a minimum of 4 inches in thickness
Which of the following is NOT true regarding second-hand May not be used under any circumstances
masonry units?
IBC - section 2103.7
A. old mortar must be cleaned from unit
B. units must be free of cracks and other defects
C. units must conform to requirements of new units
D. may not be used under any circumstances
PRACTICE AND REVIEW QUESTIONS
STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
,Which type of construction best describes a structure Type IV
consisting of exterior walls constructed of noncombustible
materials and the interior building elements are of solid or IBC - section 602.4
laminated wood without concealed spaces?
A foundation that has a finished grade that slopes away form 6, 10
the building must be a minimum of ____ inches lower at a point
____ feet away from the face of the wall IBC - section 1804.3
Footings for masonry chimneys shall extend a minimum of ____ 6
inches beyond the face of the foundation or support wall on
all sides IBC - section 2113.2
The connection between a pressure treated deck ledger and a 1/2
2 inch nominal lumber band joist in a single family dwelling,
bearing on a sill plate or wall, shall be constructed with a IRC - section R502.2.2.1
minimum ____ inch lad screw or bolt
What is the clearance required from the opening of a fireplace 6 inches
to combustibles such as trim and mantels placed directly on
the front of the fireplace? IBC - section 2111.11 - exception 4
What is the minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in 8 x 12
a chimney serving a fireplace for a single family dwelling with
an opening of 500 square inches with a height of 15 feet? IRC - figure R1003.15.2
Which of the following is NOT an effective method of Using high-early strength cement
preventing efflorescence?
class handouts
A. forming good mortar joints
B. using high-early strength cement
C. stocking materials off of the ground
D. covering materials at all times
What is the maximum temperature a flue lining used in a 1,800 degrees F
residential-type appliance in a masonry chimney, in a single
family dwelling, must resist? IRC - section R1003.11.1 #4
, Which of the following is NOT true regarding the placement of Deep furrowing of bed joints
masonry units in a single family dwelling?
IRC - section 607.2.2
A. mortar shall be plastic
B. surfaces shall be clean and free of deleterious material
C. units where initial bond is broken shall be removes and
relaid
D. deep furrowing of bed joints
What is the minimum required depth of fireplace fireblocking 1 inch
between wood joists, beams or headers?
IBC - section 2111.12
What is the minimum required thickness of a mortar joint in a 3/8 inch
masonry unit wall in a one or two family dwelling?
IRC - section R607.2.1
In a single family dwelling with an 8:12 roof pitch and a cricket 36 inches
hight of 12 inches, what is the width of the cricket?
IRC - table R1003.20
Which of the following is NOT true regarding masonry Chimneys may be unlined
chimneys in a one or two family dwelling?
IRC - section R1003.11
A. chimneys may support additional loads if designed to do so
B. must extend a minimum of 3 feet above highest point where
passing through roof
C. chimneys may be unlined
D. walls must be a minimum of 4 inches in thickness
Which of the following is NOT true regarding second-hand May not be used under any circumstances
masonry units?
IBC - section 2103.7
A. old mortar must be cleaned from unit
B. units must be free of cracks and other defects
C. units must conform to requirements of new units
D. may not be used under any circumstances
