COURSE 1 CHAPTER #22
INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What onsite system is designed to treat and dispose of domestic sewage?
A sewer
A septic system
A port-a-potty
A waste management system - ANSWER-A septic system
What is created when foundation walls have been excavated deeply enough to provide
head room?
A crawl space
A slab
A basement
An attic - ANSWER-A basement
The part of the foundation which transmits loads directly to the soil is called
the basement.
the stud.
the transmitter.
the footing. - ANSWER-the footing.
What is a major factor in deterring erosion of the soil at a construction site?
Footings
Building specifications
Zoning
Landscaping - ANSWER-Landscaping
What is described as a plastic sheet that keeps moisture from passing through a wall?
A footing
A stud
A floating slab
A vapor barrier - ANSWER-A vapor barrier
What types of buildings are generally not covered by the Minnesota building code?
Agricultural buildings
New construction
Rehab homes
Historical buildings - ANSWER-Agricultural buildings
, According to the International Codes Council, what means that the construction meets
the criteria of being both practical and adequate for protecting life, safety, and welfare of
the public?
Maximum requirements
Specific use
Minimum requirements
Construction specifications - ANSWER-Minimum requirements
What is a collection of laws, regulations, ordinances or other statutory requirements
adopted by a government legislative authority that is involved in assuring the adequacy
of the physical structures and healthy conditions of buildings?
A building certificate
A city ordinance
A building code
A certificate of occupancy - ANSWER-A building code
The primary purpose of a building code is to
regulate existing construction.
form building committees.
ensure the safety of the builder.
regulate new or proposed construction. - ANSWER-regulate new or proposed
construction.
Impact fees are imposed by
city ordinances.
building inspectors.
home owners associations.
local governments. - ANSWER-local governments.
A violation of the Minnesota building code is
a felony.
a misdemeanor.
a forfeiture.
an infraction. - ANSWER-a misdemeanor.
Walls that support the ceiling and the roof are called
non-bearing walls.
bearing walls.
eaves.
headers. - ANSWER-bearing walls.
The Minnesota Building Code is enforced by
the municipal administration.
the Minnesota Certified Building Official.
the state of Minnesota.
the International Residential Code. - ANSWER-the Minnesota Certified Building Official.
INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What onsite system is designed to treat and dispose of domestic sewage?
A sewer
A septic system
A port-a-potty
A waste management system - ANSWER-A septic system
What is created when foundation walls have been excavated deeply enough to provide
head room?
A crawl space
A slab
A basement
An attic - ANSWER-A basement
The part of the foundation which transmits loads directly to the soil is called
the basement.
the stud.
the transmitter.
the footing. - ANSWER-the footing.
What is a major factor in deterring erosion of the soil at a construction site?
Footings
Building specifications
Zoning
Landscaping - ANSWER-Landscaping
What is described as a plastic sheet that keeps moisture from passing through a wall?
A footing
A stud
A floating slab
A vapor barrier - ANSWER-A vapor barrier
What types of buildings are generally not covered by the Minnesota building code?
Agricultural buildings
New construction
Rehab homes
Historical buildings - ANSWER-Agricultural buildings
, According to the International Codes Council, what means that the construction meets
the criteria of being both practical and adequate for protecting life, safety, and welfare of
the public?
Maximum requirements
Specific use
Minimum requirements
Construction specifications - ANSWER-Minimum requirements
What is a collection of laws, regulations, ordinances or other statutory requirements
adopted by a government legislative authority that is involved in assuring the adequacy
of the physical structures and healthy conditions of buildings?
A building certificate
A city ordinance
A building code
A certificate of occupancy - ANSWER-A building code
The primary purpose of a building code is to
regulate existing construction.
form building committees.
ensure the safety of the builder.
regulate new or proposed construction. - ANSWER-regulate new or proposed
construction.
Impact fees are imposed by
city ordinances.
building inspectors.
home owners associations.
local governments. - ANSWER-local governments.
A violation of the Minnesota building code is
a felony.
a misdemeanor.
a forfeiture.
an infraction. - ANSWER-a misdemeanor.
Walls that support the ceiling and the roof are called
non-bearing walls.
bearing walls.
eaves.
headers. - ANSWER-bearing walls.
The Minnesota Building Code is enforced by
the municipal administration.
the Minnesota Certified Building Official.
the state of Minnesota.
the International Residential Code. - ANSWER-the Minnesota Certified Building Official.
