TEST CSL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The-edge,-or-face-of-each-piece,-package,-or-container-of-foam-plastic-insulation-shall-
bear-the-label-of:---ans-✔✔An-approved-agency-IBC-2603.5
Habitable-attics-shall-be-designed-with-a-minimum-uniformly-distributed-live-load-
of_______________-psf.---ans-✔✔30
Where-a-single-wood-top-plate-is-used-as-an-alternative-to-a-double-top-plate-in-a-
structure-in-SDC-B-,-a-minimum________-galvanized-steel-splice-plate-is-required-for-butt-
joints-in-straight-walls---ans-✔✔3"-x-12"-x-0.036"
(-IRC-R602.3.2)
The-depth-of-a-notch-located-in-the-top-of-a-wood-joist-(not-on-the-end-or-in-the-middle-of-
the-joist)-shall-not-exceed-_________-of-the-depth?---ans-✔✔1/6-of-the-member
(IRC-PG130-R502.8.1)
The-maximum-allowable-deflection-permitted-for-7:12-sloped-rafters-with-no-finished-
ceiling-attached-to-the-rafters-is-_______________---ans-✔✔L/180
In-a-set-of-blueprints,-where-would-you-find-the-required-window-sizes?---ans-✔✔Window-
schedule
Load-bearing-lumber-shall-be-identified-by-the-grade-mark-of-a-lumber-grading-or-
inspection-agency-that-has-been-approved-by-an-accreditation-body-that-complies-with-
__________?---ans-✔✔DOC-PS30
(IRC-PG123-R502.1.1)
, What-is-the-minimum-distance-to-the-property-line-that-an-opening-in-an-exterior-wall-is-
permitted?---ans-✔✔36-inches
When-the-IBC-references-different-subcontractor-codes,-Reference-to-the-international-
mechanical-code-is-considered-reference-to:---ans-✔✔The-international-mechanical-code
(IBC-pg-V)
Which-follow-cannot-be-used-for-fireblocking?---ans-✔✔1/2-particle-board
(IBC-718.2)
When-constructing-a-two-family-home-in-Groton-MA-according-to-the-Massachusetts-
climate-and-geographic-design-criteria,-the-snow-load-shall-be?---ans-✔✔60-PSF-
(amendment-table-301.2(4)-)
*Attention:-always-when-the-question-mention-any-location-such-city-or-county-in-MA,-the-
MA-amendment-has-to-be-checked.
During-the-demolishing-when-the-pedestrian-protection-has-to-be-done-?---ans-✔✔Shall-
not-be-commenced-until-the-pedestrian-protection-is-in-place.
(IBC-3303.2)
In-a-single-family-home-where-attic-access-is-required-the-rough-opening-shall-be-a-
minimum-of---ans-✔✔22x30"
according-to-the-Mass.-Building-code,-Boston-has-a-basic-wind-speed-of-?---ans-✔✔128
Roofs-shall-be-without-concealed-spaces-in-buildings-of-Type-________-construction.---
ans-✔✔IV
(IBC-602.4.7)
When-working-in-a-restaurant-with-an-occupancy-load-of-75-or-more,-what-category-(use-
group)-does-the-space-fall-into?---ans-✔✔A-2
ANSWERS
The-edge,-or-face-of-each-piece,-package,-or-container-of-foam-plastic-insulation-shall-
bear-the-label-of:---ans-✔✔An-approved-agency-IBC-2603.5
Habitable-attics-shall-be-designed-with-a-minimum-uniformly-distributed-live-load-
of_______________-psf.---ans-✔✔30
Where-a-single-wood-top-plate-is-used-as-an-alternative-to-a-double-top-plate-in-a-
structure-in-SDC-B-,-a-minimum________-galvanized-steel-splice-plate-is-required-for-butt-
joints-in-straight-walls---ans-✔✔3"-x-12"-x-0.036"
(-IRC-R602.3.2)
The-depth-of-a-notch-located-in-the-top-of-a-wood-joist-(not-on-the-end-or-in-the-middle-of-
the-joist)-shall-not-exceed-_________-of-the-depth?---ans-✔✔1/6-of-the-member
(IRC-PG130-R502.8.1)
The-maximum-allowable-deflection-permitted-for-7:12-sloped-rafters-with-no-finished-
ceiling-attached-to-the-rafters-is-_______________---ans-✔✔L/180
In-a-set-of-blueprints,-where-would-you-find-the-required-window-sizes?---ans-✔✔Window-
schedule
Load-bearing-lumber-shall-be-identified-by-the-grade-mark-of-a-lumber-grading-or-
inspection-agency-that-has-been-approved-by-an-accreditation-body-that-complies-with-
__________?---ans-✔✔DOC-PS30
(IRC-PG123-R502.1.1)
, What-is-the-minimum-distance-to-the-property-line-that-an-opening-in-an-exterior-wall-is-
permitted?---ans-✔✔36-inches
When-the-IBC-references-different-subcontractor-codes,-Reference-to-the-international-
mechanical-code-is-considered-reference-to:---ans-✔✔The-international-mechanical-code
(IBC-pg-V)
Which-follow-cannot-be-used-for-fireblocking?---ans-✔✔1/2-particle-board
(IBC-718.2)
When-constructing-a-two-family-home-in-Groton-MA-according-to-the-Massachusetts-
climate-and-geographic-design-criteria,-the-snow-load-shall-be?---ans-✔✔60-PSF-
(amendment-table-301.2(4)-)
*Attention:-always-when-the-question-mention-any-location-such-city-or-county-in-MA,-the-
MA-amendment-has-to-be-checked.
During-the-demolishing-when-the-pedestrian-protection-has-to-be-done-?---ans-✔✔Shall-
not-be-commenced-until-the-pedestrian-protection-is-in-place.
(IBC-3303.2)
In-a-single-family-home-where-attic-access-is-required-the-rough-opening-shall-be-a-
minimum-of---ans-✔✔22x30"
according-to-the-Mass.-Building-code,-Boston-has-a-basic-wind-speed-of-?---ans-✔✔128
Roofs-shall-be-without-concealed-spaces-in-buildings-of-Type-________-construction.---
ans-✔✔IV
(IBC-602.4.7)
When-working-in-a-restaurant-with-an-occupancy-load-of-75-or-more,-what-category-(use-
group)-does-the-space-fall-into?---ans-✔✔A-2
