IBC EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
the shear capacity for horizontal wood frame gypsum board diaphragm ceiling is how
many POF for gypsum board 1/2 inch thick with 16 on Center spacing of Answer- 90
plf
in exterior plaster, a minimum of 0.019 of an inch number 26 galvanized galvanized
sheet gauge corrosion resistant weep screed with a minimum vertical attachment
flange of what must be provided at or below the foundation plate line on exterior wall
studs Answer- three and a half inch
in exterior plaster, the weep screed must be placed a minimum of how many inches
above the Earth or 2in above paved areas how many inches must weep screed be
placed above Answer- 4 inches
what is the minimum time. For moist curing between the first and second cement
plaster code in an exterior application how many hours? Answer- 48
what is a minimum thickness of reinforced gypsum concrete how many inches?
Answer- 2 inch
what is the maximum flame spread index of foam plastic insulation used as interior
wall or ceiling finish? Which section is this located in Answer- 75 flame spread index,
located in section 2603 foam plastic insulation
what is the minimum density of interior plastic trim how many PCF which section is
this located in? Answer- 20 PCF 320 kg in section 2604 interior finish and trim
chapter 26 Plastics
what is a Max flame spread index of foam plastic insulation used as interior wall or
ceiling finished Answer- 75
what is the minimum density of interior plastic trim PCF? Answer- 20 PCF
blank? Is masonry in which the tensile resistance of the masonry is taken into
consideration and the effects of stresses in reinforcements are neglected what type
of Masonry? Answer- plain Masonry
pre-stress masonry is masonry in which internal stresses have been introduced to
counteract potential? Stresses in masonry resulting from applied loads.
compressive? Sheer? Tinsel? Answer- tinsel
the center of gravity of projecting masonry or molded cornices must lie within the
middle of? Of the sporting wall. one third? 1/2? 2/3? Answer- one third
, the total minimum thickness of front, back and side walls of a smoke chamber walls
must be how many inches of solid Masonry? Answer- 8 in
fireplace Hurst must have a minimum thickness of? Inches Answer- 4 in
in fireplace installations, spaces between wood joists, beams or headers must be
fireblock to a depth of? Answer- 1 inch
chimneys must extend a minimum of how many feet higher than any portion of the
building within 10 ft? Answer- 2 feet
chimney flues that are connected to more than one Appliance, one must not be less
than the area of the largest connector Plus what percentage of the area's additional
chimney connectors? Answer- 50%
what is the minimum air space clearance required between masonry chimneys
located in the interior of a building and combustibles components how many inches?
Answer- 2 in
where masonry chimneys are constructed as part of a masonry or concrete walls,
combustible materials must not be in contact with the masonry or concrete wall less
than? How many inches from the inside surface of the nearest flue lining? Answer-
12 in
a collector is a horizontal diaphragm element? And in line with the applied force that
collects and transfers diaphragm Shear forces to the vertical elements of the lateral
Force resisting system or distributes forces within a diagram or both Answer- parallel
which of the following standards what standard must be used for structural capacities
and design Provisions for prefabricated wood i-joist Answer- ASTM, d, 5 0 5 5
hoverboards are permitted as wall insulation in all types of construction if they are
fire blocked and in cordance with what chapter in the 2015 IBC? Answer- chapter 7
venomous coating must protect fiberboard wall insulation applied on the exterior of
the foundation walls located at what level Answer- below ground level
work preservative treated wood is used in enclosed locations where drying in-service
cannot readily occur, the wood must be at a moisture content of what percentage or
less before being covered with a material? Answer- 19%
Lumber Fabrication in a? Condition may result in a cross green dimensional changes
Answer- green
in wall framing, studs are bottom plates must have full bearing on? Or larger plate or
sill having a with at least equal to the width of the studs? Answer- 2 inch thick
What walls and bearing partitions must not to Portmore a roof and how many floors?
Answer- two floors
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
the shear capacity for horizontal wood frame gypsum board diaphragm ceiling is how
many POF for gypsum board 1/2 inch thick with 16 on Center spacing of Answer- 90
plf
in exterior plaster, a minimum of 0.019 of an inch number 26 galvanized galvanized
sheet gauge corrosion resistant weep screed with a minimum vertical attachment
flange of what must be provided at or below the foundation plate line on exterior wall
studs Answer- three and a half inch
in exterior plaster, the weep screed must be placed a minimum of how many inches
above the Earth or 2in above paved areas how many inches must weep screed be
placed above Answer- 4 inches
what is the minimum time. For moist curing between the first and second cement
plaster code in an exterior application how many hours? Answer- 48
what is a minimum thickness of reinforced gypsum concrete how many inches?
Answer- 2 inch
what is the maximum flame spread index of foam plastic insulation used as interior
wall or ceiling finish? Which section is this located in Answer- 75 flame spread index,
located in section 2603 foam plastic insulation
what is the minimum density of interior plastic trim how many PCF which section is
this located in? Answer- 20 PCF 320 kg in section 2604 interior finish and trim
chapter 26 Plastics
what is a Max flame spread index of foam plastic insulation used as interior wall or
ceiling finished Answer- 75
what is the minimum density of interior plastic trim PCF? Answer- 20 PCF
blank? Is masonry in which the tensile resistance of the masonry is taken into
consideration and the effects of stresses in reinforcements are neglected what type
of Masonry? Answer- plain Masonry
pre-stress masonry is masonry in which internal stresses have been introduced to
counteract potential? Stresses in masonry resulting from applied loads.
compressive? Sheer? Tinsel? Answer- tinsel
the center of gravity of projecting masonry or molded cornices must lie within the
middle of? Of the sporting wall. one third? 1/2? 2/3? Answer- one third
, the total minimum thickness of front, back and side walls of a smoke chamber walls
must be how many inches of solid Masonry? Answer- 8 in
fireplace Hurst must have a minimum thickness of? Inches Answer- 4 in
in fireplace installations, spaces between wood joists, beams or headers must be
fireblock to a depth of? Answer- 1 inch
chimneys must extend a minimum of how many feet higher than any portion of the
building within 10 ft? Answer- 2 feet
chimney flues that are connected to more than one Appliance, one must not be less
than the area of the largest connector Plus what percentage of the area's additional
chimney connectors? Answer- 50%
what is the minimum air space clearance required between masonry chimneys
located in the interior of a building and combustibles components how many inches?
Answer- 2 in
where masonry chimneys are constructed as part of a masonry or concrete walls,
combustible materials must not be in contact with the masonry or concrete wall less
than? How many inches from the inside surface of the nearest flue lining? Answer-
12 in
a collector is a horizontal diaphragm element? And in line with the applied force that
collects and transfers diaphragm Shear forces to the vertical elements of the lateral
Force resisting system or distributes forces within a diagram or both Answer- parallel
which of the following standards what standard must be used for structural capacities
and design Provisions for prefabricated wood i-joist Answer- ASTM, d, 5 0 5 5
hoverboards are permitted as wall insulation in all types of construction if they are
fire blocked and in cordance with what chapter in the 2015 IBC? Answer- chapter 7
venomous coating must protect fiberboard wall insulation applied on the exterior of
the foundation walls located at what level Answer- below ground level
work preservative treated wood is used in enclosed locations where drying in-service
cannot readily occur, the wood must be at a moisture content of what percentage or
less before being covered with a material? Answer- 19%
Lumber Fabrication in a? Condition may result in a cross green dimensional changes
Answer- green
in wall framing, studs are bottom plates must have full bearing on? Or larger plate or
sill having a with at least equal to the width of the studs? Answer- 2 inch thick
What walls and bearing partitions must not to Portmore a roof and how many floors?
Answer- two floors
