IRC Exam Prep Study Questions Chapter 3 Building Planning Questions with Complete Answers.

IRC Exam Prep Study
Questions Chapter 3:
Building Planning
Questions with Complete
Answers
Denning [Date] [Course title]

, Buildings and structures must be constructed to safely support which of the following loads?

A. dead loads

B. live loads

C. roof loads

D. A through C - Correct Answers: D. Dead Loads, Live Loads and/or Roof Loads



Where wood structural panels are used to protect windows in buildings located in windborne debris
regions, No. 10 wood screws must be located at a max. of ________ on center to fasten those panels to
the span of 8 feet.

A. 8 inches

B. 9 inches

C. 12 inches

D. 16 inches - Correct Answers: B. 9 inches



Where structural wood panels are used to provide windborne debris protection for glazed openings
anchors must penetrate through the exterior wall covering with a min. embedment length of
________________________ into the building frame.

A. 1 inch

B. 1-1/2 inches

C. 2 inches

D. 2-1/2 inches - Correct Answers: C. 2 inches



Urban and suburban areas, with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single-family
dwellings or larger sited, are classified as ____________________________.

A. Exposure A

B. Exposure B

C. Exposure C

D. Exposure D - Correct Answers: B. Exposure B



Flat, unobstructed areas exposed to wind flowing over open water, smooth mud flats, salt flats and
unbroken ice for a distance of not less than 5,000 feet are classified as______________.