WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING
CODES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
NFPA - ANSWER-National Fire Protection Association; publishes another set of codes,
the most utilized of which is the LIFE SAFETY CODE or NFPA 101.
Minimum Requirements - ANSWER-Always remember that the codes, standards, and
most regulations are the minimum standard by which a structure should be designed
and constructed.
Performance Code - ANSWER-A code that generally describes and gives an objective
but not the specifics of how to achieve that objective. Compliance is based on meeting
the criteria established by the performance code and approval of the AHJ. [outcome
approach allows the user to systematically achieve various solutions]
Prescriptive Code - ANSWER-A code that provides a specific requirement that must be
met for the design, construction, and maintenance of a building. The focus is on a
specific solution to achieve an objective or outcome based on historic experience and
established engineering. [directs the user to a single solution to address a safety
concern or level of quality]
IMC - ANSWER-International mechanical Code - prescriptive and performance related
provisions
IPC - ANSWER-International plumbing code - accepting of new and innovative
products, materials and systems
IRC - ANSWER-international residential code - three stories of one and two family
dwellings
IECC - ANSWER-International energy Conservation Code - addresses energy efficiency
[environment]
IEBC - ANSWER-International Existing Building code - encourage the use and reuse of
existing buildings, covers repair, alternation, addition and change of occupancy for
existing buildings and historic buildings
municipal and state for city ordinances, zoning is based on - ANSWER-goals for growth,
evaluations of business activity and public services, objective analysis of needs
CODES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
NFPA - ANSWER-National Fire Protection Association; publishes another set of codes,
the most utilized of which is the LIFE SAFETY CODE or NFPA 101.
Minimum Requirements - ANSWER-Always remember that the codes, standards, and
most regulations are the minimum standard by which a structure should be designed
and constructed.
Performance Code - ANSWER-A code that generally describes and gives an objective
but not the specifics of how to achieve that objective. Compliance is based on meeting
the criteria established by the performance code and approval of the AHJ. [outcome
approach allows the user to systematically achieve various solutions]
Prescriptive Code - ANSWER-A code that provides a specific requirement that must be
met for the design, construction, and maintenance of a building. The focus is on a
specific solution to achieve an objective or outcome based on historic experience and
established engineering. [directs the user to a single solution to address a safety
concern or level of quality]
IMC - ANSWER-International mechanical Code - prescriptive and performance related
provisions
IPC - ANSWER-International plumbing code - accepting of new and innovative
products, materials and systems
IRC - ANSWER-international residential code - three stories of one and two family
dwellings
IECC - ANSWER-International energy Conservation Code - addresses energy efficiency
[environment]
IEBC - ANSWER-International Existing Building code - encourage the use and reuse of
existing buildings, covers repair, alternation, addition and change of occupancy for
existing buildings and historic buildings
municipal and state for city ordinances, zoning is based on - ANSWER-goals for growth,
evaluations of business activity and public services, objective analysis of needs
