MN Contractor Licensing Exam
- ANS-When is glazing adjacent to a door considered a hazardous location?
1. 24 inches
2. 3 feet - ANS-Radon vent pipe accessibility in an attic space must meet the following
parameters:
Diameter space dimension of________
Vertical space dimension of _________
10 feet
Table R403.4.2 Maximum Run length - ANS-if a 3/4 inch hot water pipe has a length
exceeding __ feet, it must be insulated to an R value of ___?
12 - ANS-A roof vent pipe for a radon control system must extend at least ___ inches
above the roof
12 - ANS-Separate sections of soil gas membrane used to control radon must be
overlapped by ___ inches.
1300.0030 Purpose and application, subp 2. C. In the event that a new edition of the
code is adopted after a permit has been issued, the edition of the code current at the
time of permit application shall remain in effect throughout the work authorized by the
permit. - ANS-If a new code is adopted after a permit has been issued, which code
applies?
1300.0070 Definitions, Subp, 12b.
IRC 1: Single family dwellings
IRC 2: Two family dwellings
IRC 3: Townhouses
IRC 4: Accessory structures. - ANS-What are the four international Residential Code
Occupancy classifications?
Name the code:
1300.0110. Duties and powers of building official, subp.1 General. The building Official
is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of the code. The building official has
the authority to render interpretation of the code and adopt policies and procedures in
order to clarify the application of the provisions. - ANS-What are the primary duties and
responsibilities of the building official?
, Name the code:
1300.0120 Permits, Subp 9. Time limitations of application. Applications are considered
abandoned after 180 days, unless a permit has been issued. Extensions may be
granted for additional periods not exceeding 180 days.
1300.0120 Permits, subp 11. Expiration. Every permit issued expires unless the work
authorized by permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance. The building
official shall grant, in writing, extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days
each of the applicant demonstrates justifiable cause for the extension to the building
offical. - ANS-What time limitations apply to building permits?
1300.0120 Subp. 5. Emergency Repairs - ANS-In emergency situations, the building
permit application must be filed within the next working business day.
Name the code:
1300.0150 Violations, Penalty. - ANS-Under Minnesota Statutes, a violation of the code
is legally classified as a misdemeanor.
Name the code:
1300.0160 Fees, Subp.3. Building permit valuations shall include total value of all
construction work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued,
such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumping equipment, and permanent systems.
Building permit valuations shall be set by the building official. - ANS-When filing for a
permit, the permit valuation will be determined by the total value of these factors:
Name the code:
1300.0210 Inspections, subp. 6. Required inspections. - ANS-Where would you find a
list of all of the possible required inspections that could apply to a residential structure?
1300.0220 Certificate of Occupancy, Subp 4. Moved buildings. Buildings or structures
moved into or within a jurisdiction, shall comply with the provisions of the code for new
buildings or structures. - ANS-If you are moving a structure from one location to another
location, what codes apply?
1300.0220 Certificate of Occupancy, Subp 7. Revocation. The building official may issue
a written suspension or revocation of a certificate of occupancy issued under the code if
the certificate is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or if the
building or use of the building, structure, or portion of the building or structure is in
violation of any ordinance or regulation or provision of the code. - ANS-Where must the
- ANS-When is glazing adjacent to a door considered a hazardous location?
1. 24 inches
2. 3 feet - ANS-Radon vent pipe accessibility in an attic space must meet the following
parameters:
Diameter space dimension of________
Vertical space dimension of _________
10 feet
Table R403.4.2 Maximum Run length - ANS-if a 3/4 inch hot water pipe has a length
exceeding __ feet, it must be insulated to an R value of ___?
12 - ANS-A roof vent pipe for a radon control system must extend at least ___ inches
above the roof
12 - ANS-Separate sections of soil gas membrane used to control radon must be
overlapped by ___ inches.
1300.0030 Purpose and application, subp 2. C. In the event that a new edition of the
code is adopted after a permit has been issued, the edition of the code current at the
time of permit application shall remain in effect throughout the work authorized by the
permit. - ANS-If a new code is adopted after a permit has been issued, which code
applies?
1300.0070 Definitions, Subp, 12b.
IRC 1: Single family dwellings
IRC 2: Two family dwellings
IRC 3: Townhouses
IRC 4: Accessory structures. - ANS-What are the four international Residential Code
Occupancy classifications?
Name the code:
1300.0110. Duties and powers of building official, subp.1 General. The building Official
is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of the code. The building official has
the authority to render interpretation of the code and adopt policies and procedures in
order to clarify the application of the provisions. - ANS-What are the primary duties and
responsibilities of the building official?
, Name the code:
1300.0120 Permits, Subp 9. Time limitations of application. Applications are considered
abandoned after 180 days, unless a permit has been issued. Extensions may be
granted for additional periods not exceeding 180 days.
1300.0120 Permits, subp 11. Expiration. Every permit issued expires unless the work
authorized by permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance. The building
official shall grant, in writing, extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days
each of the applicant demonstrates justifiable cause for the extension to the building
offical. - ANS-What time limitations apply to building permits?
1300.0120 Subp. 5. Emergency Repairs - ANS-In emergency situations, the building
permit application must be filed within the next working business day.
Name the code:
1300.0150 Violations, Penalty. - ANS-Under Minnesota Statutes, a violation of the code
is legally classified as a misdemeanor.
Name the code:
1300.0160 Fees, Subp.3. Building permit valuations shall include total value of all
construction work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued,
such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumping equipment, and permanent systems.
Building permit valuations shall be set by the building official. - ANS-When filing for a
permit, the permit valuation will be determined by the total value of these factors:
Name the code:
1300.0210 Inspections, subp. 6. Required inspections. - ANS-Where would you find a
list of all of the possible required inspections that could apply to a residential structure?
1300.0220 Certificate of Occupancy, Subp 4. Moved buildings. Buildings or structures
moved into or within a jurisdiction, shall comply with the provisions of the code for new
buildings or structures. - ANS-If you are moving a structure from one location to another
location, what codes apply?
1300.0220 Certificate of Occupancy, Subp 7. Revocation. The building official may issue
a written suspension or revocation of a certificate of occupancy issued under the code if
the certificate is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or if the
building or use of the building, structure, or portion of the building or structure is in
violation of any ordinance or regulation or provision of the code. - ANS-Where must the
