IRC Chapter 1 and 44 Study Session 1 2025 Questions With Complete Solutions Newest Version 2025 / 2026 Update.

Study Session 1 - IRC Chapter 1 and 44
Questions & Answers

1.1. The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family
dwellings a maximum of stories in above-grade-plane height.
a. one
b. two.
c. three
d. four
Reference
Answer c. three Sec R101.2


2.2. If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and
a specific requirement, the requirement shall apply.
a. general
b. specific
c. least restrictive
d. most restrictive
Reference
Answer b. specific Sec. R102.1


3.3. Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless
a. specified in the code
b. applicable to unique conditions
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, c. specifically adopted
d. relevant to fire or life safety
Reference
Answer c. specifically adopted Sec R102.5


4.4. is the term used in the IRC to describe the
individ- ual in charge of the department of building safety.
a. Building official
b. Code official
c. Code administrator
d. Chief building inspector
Reference
Answer a. Building official Sec.
R103.1


5.5. The building official has the authority to the provisions
of the code.
a. Ignore
b. waive
c. violate
d. interpret
Answer d. interpret
Sec. R104.1


6.6. used materials may be utilized under which one of the following
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