RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR EXAM 2024/2025 NEWEST !! COMPLETE
ACTUAL 100 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
ALREADY GRADED A+.
Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential
code? - ANSWER-Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E.
an apartment building
Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior
hallway
D. installing portable heating units - ANSWER-A. installing a new
central heating and cooling system
The international residential code requires which one of the
following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of
project
,D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design
professional - ANSWER-B. the approved plans shall be kept at the
site of the work
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the
_________? - ANSWER-approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached
accessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of
___________ square feet. - ANSWER-200
The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in
a two_family dwelling must _________. - ANSWER-be tested in
accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure
categories? - ANSWER-Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is
perpendicular to the lot line ___________ - ANSWER-are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit
other than a kitchen? - ANSWER-70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - ANSWER-7
feet
,Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The
door must be ________. - ANSWER-side hinged
Protection from decay is required when wood is ______. – ANSWER-
used in the locations indicated in section R317.1
Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on an existing buildings roof.
Panels must be located at least 3 feet from the _________? -
ANSWER-roof ridge
The ________ of a manufactured home must be located above the
design flood elevation or base flood elevation plus one foot. -
ANSWER-bottom frame
Where would I look to determine the seismic design category? -
ANSWER-Table R301.2.2.1.1
PG 46
What is the load bearing capacity of silty gravel in pounds per square
foot? - ANSWER-2,000
For a crawlspace foundation, the international residential code
requires the wood sole plate to be anchored to the foundation with
anchor bolts spaced _________. - ANSWER-maximum 6 feet O.C and
within 12 inches of the end of each plate section
, The bottom of footings may slope __________. - ANSWER-a maximum
of 1 unit vertical to each 10 units horizontal or be stepped
Where would I find the minimum bar size and spacing required for
vertical reinforcement of an unsupported wall? - ANSWER-table
R404.1.2(2)
PG 107
What is the minimum thickness for a spread footing? - ANSWER-6
inches
Where would I find the minimum vertical reinforcement standards for
6, 8, 10, And 12 inch flat basement walls? - ANSWER-Table
R404.1.2(8)
PG 113
Where would I find the minimum nominal wall thickness for a
masonry foundation? - ANSWER-Table R404.1.1(1)
Access to an under_floor space through a perimeter wall shall be
provided by a minimum __________ access opening. - ANSWER-16
inch by 24 inch
Where do I find the minimum vertical reinforcement for 8 inch waffle
grid basement walls? - ANSWER-R404.1.2(6)
PG 111
ACTUAL 100 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
ALREADY GRADED A+.
Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential
code? - ANSWER-Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E.
an apartment building
Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior
hallway
D. installing portable heating units - ANSWER-A. installing a new
central heating and cooling system
The international residential code requires which one of the
following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of
project
,D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design
professional - ANSWER-B. the approved plans shall be kept at the
site of the work
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the
_________? - ANSWER-approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached
accessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of
___________ square feet. - ANSWER-200
The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in
a two_family dwelling must _________. - ANSWER-be tested in
accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure
categories? - ANSWER-Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is
perpendicular to the lot line ___________ - ANSWER-are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit
other than a kitchen? - ANSWER-70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - ANSWER-7
feet
,Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The
door must be ________. - ANSWER-side hinged
Protection from decay is required when wood is ______. – ANSWER-
used in the locations indicated in section R317.1
Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on an existing buildings roof.
Panels must be located at least 3 feet from the _________? -
ANSWER-roof ridge
The ________ of a manufactured home must be located above the
design flood elevation or base flood elevation plus one foot. -
ANSWER-bottom frame
Where would I look to determine the seismic design category? -
ANSWER-Table R301.2.2.1.1
PG 46
What is the load bearing capacity of silty gravel in pounds per square
foot? - ANSWER-2,000
For a crawlspace foundation, the international residential code
requires the wood sole plate to be anchored to the foundation with
anchor bolts spaced _________. - ANSWER-maximum 6 feet O.C and
within 12 inches of the end of each plate section
, The bottom of footings may slope __________. - ANSWER-a maximum
of 1 unit vertical to each 10 units horizontal or be stepped
Where would I find the minimum bar size and spacing required for
vertical reinforcement of an unsupported wall? - ANSWER-table
R404.1.2(2)
PG 107
What is the minimum thickness for a spread footing? - ANSWER-6
inches
Where would I find the minimum vertical reinforcement standards for
6, 8, 10, And 12 inch flat basement walls? - ANSWER-Table
R404.1.2(8)
PG 113
Where would I find the minimum nominal wall thickness for a
masonry foundation? - ANSWER-Table R404.1.1(1)
Access to an under_floor space through a perimeter wall shall be
provided by a minimum __________ access opening. - ANSWER-16
inch by 24 inch
Where do I find the minimum vertical reinforcement for 8 inch waffle
grid basement walls? - ANSWER-R404.1.2(6)
PG 111
