IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration Exam – 50 Q’s and
A’s
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B - -B. Most Restrictive -The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of how many stories above grade plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories - -C. 3 stories -The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through__________________.
A. affordability
B. structural strength
C. means of egress
D. A through C - -D. A through C -If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the ___________________ requirement must apply. A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive D. the most restrictive - -B. Specific -If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an _____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer's instructions must apply. A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B - -C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance -True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless
referenced in the adopting ordinance. A. True
B. False - -A. True -Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the new requirements. A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. - -D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and Repairs -_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C - -D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs -The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the __________________________. A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
D. chief building inspector - -B. Building Official -The building official is hereby authorized and directed to _______________ of this code. A. enforce the provisions B. render interpretations
C. adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
D. A through C - -D. enforce the provisions, render interpretations and adopt
policies in order to clarify provisions. -The building official must keep official records permits and certificates issued for ______________________. A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. the period required for the retention of public records - -D. the period required for the retention of public records. -True or False: The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice. A. True
Scope and Administration Exam – 50 Q’s and
A’s
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B - -B. Most Restrictive -The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of how many stories above grade plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories - -C. 3 stories -The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through__________________.
A. affordability
B. structural strength
C. means of egress
D. A through C - -D. A through C -If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the ___________________ requirement must apply. A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive D. the most restrictive - -B. Specific -If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an _____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer's instructions must apply. A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B - -C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance -True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless
referenced in the adopting ordinance. A. True
B. False - -A. True -Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the new requirements. A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. - -D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and Repairs -_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C - -D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs -The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the __________________________. A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
D. chief building inspector - -B. Building Official -The building official is hereby authorized and directed to _______________ of this code. A. enforce the provisions B. render interpretations
C. adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
D. A through C - -D. enforce the provisions, render interpretations and adopt
policies in order to clarify provisions. -The building official must keep official records permits and certificates issued for ______________________. A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. the period required for the retention of public records - -D. the period required for the retention of public records. -True or False: The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice. A. True
