IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1: Scope and Administration

If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction 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 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 The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through__________________. A. affordability B. structural strength C. means of egress D. A through C - Answer- D. A through C 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 If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an _____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer'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 True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless referenced in the adopting ordinance. A. True B. False - Answer- A. True Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the requiremen