Ibc, Chapter 5 Expected Questions With Verified Answers

IBC, CHAPTER 5
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

Question 1.
What is the maximum tabular height, in number of stories above grade plane, for a Group R-1
occupancy of Type IIIB construction where the building is protected by a NFPA 13R sprinkler system?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

ANSWER
B. 4

Table 504.4



Question 2.
In order to reduce the required open space surrounding certain unlimited area buildings from 60 feet
to 40 feet, walls facing the reduced open space shall have a minimum fire-resistance rating of ______.

A. 5 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours

ANSWER
D. 3 hours

507.2.1, #2






, Question 3.
In general, the aggregate area of mezzanines within a room is limited to _______ of the area of the
room in which the mezzanines are located.

A. 10 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 33 1/3 percent
D. 50 percent

ANSWER
C. 33 1/3 percent

505.2.1



Question 4.
In order for a Type IIIB office building to be considered for unlimited area, it must be limited to a
maximum height of ________.

A. one story
B. two stories
C. 50 feet
D. 40 feet

ANSWER
B. two stories

507.5



Question 5.
Where the aggregate area of all equipment platforms within a room is limited to a maximum of _______
of the area of the room in which they are located, the equipment platforms shall not be considered a
portion of the floor below.

A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 2/3

ANSWER
D. 2/3

505.3.1