IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration Questions
With Complete Solutions
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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅D. A through C
,IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration Questions
With Complete Solutions
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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅A. True
, IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration Questions
With Complete Solutions
Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure
must conform to the requirements for a new structure without
requiring the existing structure to comply with the new
requirements.
A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. - Correct Answers ✅D. A through C.
Additions, Alterations and Repairs
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely
affect the performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C - Correct Answers ✅D. Additions,
Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety
is referred to as the __________________________.
A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
Scope and Administration Questions
With Complete Solutions
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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅D. A through C
,IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration Questions
With Complete Solutions
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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅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 - Correct Answers ✅A. True
, IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1:
Scope and Administration Questions
With Complete Solutions
Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure
must conform to the requirements for a new structure without
requiring the existing structure to comply with the new
requirements.
A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. - Correct Answers ✅D. A through C.
Additions, Alterations and Repairs
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely
affect the performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C - Correct Answers ✅D. Additions,
Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety
is referred to as the __________________________.
A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
