Residential building inspector UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential code? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E. an apartment building
Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior hallway
D. installing portable heating units - CORRECT ANSWER - A. installing a new central
heating and cooling system
The international residential code requires which one of the following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of project
D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the _________? - CORRECT
ANSWER - approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory structure when it
has a maximum floor area of ___________ square feet. - CORRECT ANSWER - 200
, The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in a two_family dwelling
must _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - be tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or
UL 263
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure categories? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Section R301.2.1.4
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Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is perpendicular to the lot line
___________ - CORRECT ANSWER - are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit other than a kitchen? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 feet
Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The door must be ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - side hinged
Protection from decay is required when wood is ______. - CORRECT ANSWER - used in
the locations indicated in section R317.1
Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on an existing buildings roof. Panels must be located at
least 3 feet from the _________? - CORRECT ANSWER - roof ridge
The ________ of a manufactured home must be located above the design flood elevation or base
flood elevation plus one foot. - CORRECT ANSWER - bottom frame
Where would I look to determine the seismic design category? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Table R301.2.2.1.1
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Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential code? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E. an apartment building
Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior hallway
D. installing portable heating units - CORRECT ANSWER - A. installing a new central
heating and cooling system
The international residential code requires which one of the following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of project
D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the _________? - CORRECT
ANSWER - approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory structure when it
has a maximum floor area of ___________ square feet. - CORRECT ANSWER - 200
, The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in a two_family dwelling
must _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - be tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or
UL 263
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure categories? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is perpendicular to the lot line
___________ - CORRECT ANSWER - are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit other than a kitchen? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 feet
Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The door must be ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - side hinged
Protection from decay is required when wood is ______. - CORRECT ANSWER - used in
the locations indicated in section R317.1
Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on an existing buildings roof. Panels must be located at
least 3 feet from the _________? - CORRECT ANSWER - roof ridge
The ________ of a manufactured home must be located above the design flood elevation or base
flood elevation plus one foot. - CORRECT ANSWER - bottom frame
Where would I look to determine the seismic design category? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Table R301.2.2.1.1
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