2021 IRC Exam Part 1 Review Practice
Test.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of
construction or other requirements, the most _______ shall govern. - CORRECT ANSWER restrictive
Section R102.1 General
The purpose of this code is to establish _______ requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and
general welfare. - CORRECT ANSWER minimum
Section R101.3 Purpose
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is
within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ___________ shall take precedence. - CORRECT
ANSWER IRC
Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is __________ and
complies with the __________ of the provisions of the IRC - CORRECT ANSWER satisfactory
intent
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
Compliance with the specific __________ -based provisions of the International Codes shall be an
alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC. - CORRECT ANSWER performance
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
, Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures,
provided that the floor area does not exceed __________ square feet. - CORRECT ANSWER 200
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 1
Fences not over __________ feet high do not require permits. - CORRECT ANSWER 7
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 2
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices (breakers) of the
__________ capacity in the same location (within a panel) - CORRECT ANSWER required
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 3
Decks not exceeding __________ square feet in area, that are not more than __________ inches above
grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit. - CORRECT ANSWER 200
30
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 10
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within the __________ __________ business day. - CORRECT ANSWER
next working
Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
___________ days after the date of filing. - CORRECT ANSWER 180
Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application
Test.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of
construction or other requirements, the most _______ shall govern. - CORRECT ANSWER restrictive
Section R102.1 General
The purpose of this code is to establish _______ requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and
general welfare. - CORRECT ANSWER minimum
Section R101.3 Purpose
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is
within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ___________ shall take precedence. - CORRECT
ANSWER IRC
Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is __________ and
complies with the __________ of the provisions of the IRC - CORRECT ANSWER satisfactory
intent
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
Compliance with the specific __________ -based provisions of the International Codes shall be an
alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC. - CORRECT ANSWER performance
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
, Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures,
provided that the floor area does not exceed __________ square feet. - CORRECT ANSWER 200
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 1
Fences not over __________ feet high do not require permits. - CORRECT ANSWER 7
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 2
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices (breakers) of the
__________ capacity in the same location (within a panel) - CORRECT ANSWER required
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 3
Decks not exceeding __________ square feet in area, that are not more than __________ inches above
grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit. - CORRECT ANSWER 200
30
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 10
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within the __________ __________ business day. - CORRECT ANSWER
next working
Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
___________ days after the date of filing. - CORRECT ANSWER 180
Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application
