ICC General Requirements STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 22025/2026 Q&A
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1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the International Building Code (IBC)?
A. To establish energy efficiency standards
B. To provide minimum safety requirements for buildings
C. To regulate real estate transactions
D. To set aesthetic standards for construction
Correct Answer: B – The IBC establishes minimum safety requirements for buildings to protect
public health and safety.
2. Which of the following are considered occupancy classifications in the IBC?
A. Assembly
B. Residential
C. Mercantile
D. Agricultural
Correct Answer: A, B, C – Assembly, Residential, and Mercantile are standard occupancy
classifications; Agricultural is typically not classified under IBC occupancy types.
3. The maximum height and area of a building is determined by:
A. Occupancy classification and construction type
B. Number of floors only
C. The local city council
D. Architectural style
Correct Answer: A – The IBC sets maximum building height and area based on occupancy type
and construction type.
4. Fire-resistance rating of building elements is required to:
A. Reduce insurance premiums
,B. Prevent structural collapse and slow fire spread
C. Meet aesthetic standards
D. Comply with electrical codes
Correct Answer: B – Fire-resistance ratings help prevent structural collapse and slow the spread
of fire.
5. Which of the following are types of construction as defined in IBC?
A. Type I – Fire-resistive
B. Type II – Non-combustible
C. Type III – Ordinary
D. Type V – Wood-frame
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D – The IBC defines Types I-V with varying fire-resistive and material
characteristics.
6. Means of egress includes which components?
A. Exit access
B. Exit
C. Exit discharge
D. Parking lot
Correct Answer: A, B, C – Means of egress includes exit access, exit, and exit discharge, but not
parking lots.
7. Which of the following are considered special inspections under IBC?
A. Structural steel welding
B. Concrete placement
C. Interior painting
D. Soil compaction
Correct Answer: A, B, D – Structural steel welding, concrete placement, and soil compaction
require special inspections; interior painting does not.
8. Sprinkler systems are required in buildings based on:
A. Occupancy type and size
, B. Construction type
C. Presence of windows
D. Roof material
Correct Answer: A, B – Sprinklers are required depending on building size, occupancy type, and
sometimes construction type.
9. Accessible routes in buildings must comply with:
A. IBC accessibility chapter
B. ANSI A117.1 standards
C. Local building aesthetics
D. Energy codes
Correct Answer: A, B – Accessibility must comply with the IBC and referenced standards like ANSI
A117.1.
10. Light-frame construction is typically associated with:
A. Type I construction
B. Type II construction
C. Type III construction
D. Type V construction
Correct Answer: D – Type V construction usually involves light-frame wood construction.
11. Fire walls are required to:
A. Provide structural support only
B. Separate buildings or spaces to prevent fire spread
C. Act as sound barriers
D. Support the roof load only
Correct Answer: B – Fire walls separate buildings or spaces to prevent fire spread and protect
occupants.
12. Which of the following are examples of mixed occupancy buildings?
A. Hotel with retail spaces
B. Residential apartment building
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 22025/2026 Q&A
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the International Building Code (IBC)?
A. To establish energy efficiency standards
B. To provide minimum safety requirements for buildings
C. To regulate real estate transactions
D. To set aesthetic standards for construction
Correct Answer: B – The IBC establishes minimum safety requirements for buildings to protect
public health and safety.
2. Which of the following are considered occupancy classifications in the IBC?
A. Assembly
B. Residential
C. Mercantile
D. Agricultural
Correct Answer: A, B, C – Assembly, Residential, and Mercantile are standard occupancy
classifications; Agricultural is typically not classified under IBC occupancy types.
3. The maximum height and area of a building is determined by:
A. Occupancy classification and construction type
B. Number of floors only
C. The local city council
D. Architectural style
Correct Answer: A – The IBC sets maximum building height and area based on occupancy type
and construction type.
4. Fire-resistance rating of building elements is required to:
A. Reduce insurance premiums
,B. Prevent structural collapse and slow fire spread
C. Meet aesthetic standards
D. Comply with electrical codes
Correct Answer: B – Fire-resistance ratings help prevent structural collapse and slow the spread
of fire.
5. Which of the following are types of construction as defined in IBC?
A. Type I – Fire-resistive
B. Type II – Non-combustible
C. Type III – Ordinary
D. Type V – Wood-frame
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D – The IBC defines Types I-V with varying fire-resistive and material
characteristics.
6. Means of egress includes which components?
A. Exit access
B. Exit
C. Exit discharge
D. Parking lot
Correct Answer: A, B, C – Means of egress includes exit access, exit, and exit discharge, but not
parking lots.
7. Which of the following are considered special inspections under IBC?
A. Structural steel welding
B. Concrete placement
C. Interior painting
D. Soil compaction
Correct Answer: A, B, D – Structural steel welding, concrete placement, and soil compaction
require special inspections; interior painting does not.
8. Sprinkler systems are required in buildings based on:
A. Occupancy type and size
, B. Construction type
C. Presence of windows
D. Roof material
Correct Answer: A, B – Sprinklers are required depending on building size, occupancy type, and
sometimes construction type.
9. Accessible routes in buildings must comply with:
A. IBC accessibility chapter
B. ANSI A117.1 standards
C. Local building aesthetics
D. Energy codes
Correct Answer: A, B – Accessibility must comply with the IBC and referenced standards like ANSI
A117.1.
10. Light-frame construction is typically associated with:
A. Type I construction
B. Type II construction
C. Type III construction
D. Type V construction
Correct Answer: D – Type V construction usually involves light-frame wood construction.
11. Fire walls are required to:
A. Provide structural support only
B. Separate buildings or spaces to prevent fire spread
C. Act as sound barriers
D. Support the roof load only
Correct Answer: B – Fire walls separate buildings or spaces to prevent fire spread and protect
occupants.
12. Which of the following are examples of mixed occupancy buildings?
A. Hotel with retail spaces
B. Residential apartment building
