IRC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023

the purpose of this code is to establish ____________ requirements to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare. - Answer- minimum where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirement, the most __________ shall govern - Answer- restrictive where a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the provision of the _________ shall take precedence - Answer- IRC an alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is ________ and complies with the ________ of the code - Answer- satisfactory intent compliance with the specific _______ - based provisions of the International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an alternative - Answer- performance a permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed ______ square feet - Answer- 200 sq. ft. fences that are _______ feet or less in height do not require permits - Answer- 7 a permit is not required for the replacement or branch circuit overcorrect devices (breakers) of the required capacity in the same location (within a panel) - Answer- True unattached decks not exceeding _____ square feet in area, that are not more than _______ inches above grade do not require a permit - Answer- 200 30 where equipment replacement and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the ______ _______ business days - Answer- next working an application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned _____ days after the date of filing - Answer- 180 days before issuing a permit, the building official is _______ to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed - Answer- authorized