Exam 1 Residential Building Inspector
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses a max. of________
above grade plane. - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 stories
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to
safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through_______ - CORRECT
ANSWER - Affordability , structural strength , egress
there is a conflict in this code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, which
requirement is applicable? - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific
different sections of this code specify different requirements, the requirement must be applied. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Most restrictive
Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code must apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Appendix chapters in this code are optional and not applicable unless specifically adopted. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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
- CORRECT ANSWER - Repairs , additions , alterations
, ______to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of a structure -
CORRECT ANSWER - Additions , alterations , repairs
All above
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the________ -
CORRECT ANSWER - building official
The building official is hereby authorized _________ and directed to
of this code. - CORRECT ANSWER - Enforce the provisions , render interpretations ,
adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
building official must keep official records, permits and certificates issued for - CORRECT
ANSWER - The period required for the retention of public records
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Unless approved by the building official, used______
must not be reused. - CORRECT ANSWER - Materials , Equipment, Devices.
All above
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the
building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification do not
lessen________
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER - Health , Safety , fire safety
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses a max. of________
above grade plane. - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 stories
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to
safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through_______ - CORRECT
ANSWER - Affordability , structural strength , egress
there is a conflict in this code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, which
requirement is applicable? - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific
different sections of this code specify different requirements, the requirement must be applied. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Most restrictive
Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code must apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Appendix chapters in this code are optional and not applicable unless specifically adopted. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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
- CORRECT ANSWER - Repairs , additions , alterations
, ______to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of a structure -
CORRECT ANSWER - Additions , alterations , repairs
All above
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the________ -
CORRECT ANSWER - building official
The building official is hereby authorized _________ and directed to
of this code. - CORRECT ANSWER - Enforce the provisions , render interpretations ,
adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
building official must keep official records, permits and certificates issued for - CORRECT
ANSWER - The period required for the retention of public records
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Unless approved by the building official, used______
must not be reused. - CORRECT ANSWER - Materials , Equipment, Devices.
All above
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the
building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification do not
lessen________
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER - Health , Safety , fire safety
