IRC Practice Exam Chapter 1 Scope and
Administration Questions & Answers
1.If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of
con- struction or other requirements, the must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer B. Most Restrictive
2.The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of how many stories
above grade plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories
Answer C. 3 stories
3.The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish mini-
mum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general
welfare through .
A. affordability
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,B. structural strength
C. means of egress
D. A through C
Answer D. A through C
4.If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a
specific requirement, the requirement must apply.
A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive
D. the most restrictive
Answer B. Specific
5.If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the
listing of a/an , then the condition of the listing and manu-
facturer's instructions must apply.
A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance
6.True or False
The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless referenced in
the adopting ordinance.
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, A. True
B. False
Answer A. True
7.Unless otherwise stated, to any structure must
con- form to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the
existing
structure to comply with the new requirements.
A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C.
Answer D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
8. to an existing structure must not adversely affect
the performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C
Answer D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
9.The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred
to as the .
A. chief official
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Administration Questions & Answers
1.If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of
con- struction or other requirements, the must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer B. Most Restrictive
2.The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of how many stories
above grade plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories
Answer C. 3 stories
3.The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish mini-
mum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general
welfare through .
A. affordability
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,B. structural strength
C. means of egress
D. A through C
Answer D. A through C
4.If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a
specific requirement, the requirement must apply.
A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive
D. the most restrictive
Answer B. Specific
5.If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the
listing of a/an , then the condition of the listing and manu-
facturer's instructions must apply.
A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance
6.True or False
The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless referenced in
the adopting ordinance.
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, A. True
B. False
Answer A. True
7.Unless otherwise stated, to any structure must
con- form to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the
existing
structure to comply with the new requirements.
A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C.
Answer D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
8. to an existing structure must not adversely affect
the performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C
Answer D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
9.The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred
to as the .
A. chief official
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