INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One year - ANSWER-Once a permit has expired because the authorized work was not
commenced or was suspended\abandoned, a new permit may be issued at one-half the
amount required for a new permit, provided the work has not been abandoned for more
than________________.
Approved - ANSWER-When the building permit is issued, the construction documents
shall be stamped________________.
At the job site - ANSWER-One set of construction documents shall be
kept_______________-until completion of the project.
Is unexpired - ANSWER-A person holding a permit has the right to apply for an
extension, provided the permit________________.
Holder of the permit - ANSWER-The______________-shall be responsible for the
scheduling of inspections.
Clean backfill - ANSWER-At an underground inspection where the excavated soil
contains rocks, broken concrete or rubble,_________________-is required on the job
site.
Ground source heat pump loop systems - ANSWER-Which of the following installations
is permitted to be backfilled prior to an underground inspection?
Code official - ANSWER-Mechanical systems shall be tested, with such test made by
the permit holder and observed by the________________.
10 - ANSWER-A permit is not required for a self-contained refrigeration system that
contains a maximum of_______________-pound(s) of refrigerant.
An unsafe system - ANSWER-A Mechanical system that constitutes a fire or health
hazard shall be declared_________________.
The code requirements should be waived - ANSWER-The board of appeals is not
authorized to rule on an appeal based on the claim that_______________.
20 - ANSWER-In the application to the board of appeals shall be filed
within__________________-days after a notice has been served.
, International energy conservation code - ANSWER-Heating, Ventilating and air-
conditioning systems shall be designed and installed for efficient use of energy in
accordance with the________________.
Manufacturer's - ANSWER-Appliances that are part of the building mechanical system
shall not be converted to a different fuel, except where approved and in accordance with
the_______________-instructions.
Elevation required by the IBC - ANSWER-Mechanical systems and structures located in
a flood hazard area is Shelby located at or above the__________________.
Rodents - ANSWER-Walls enclosing occupiable Rooms where food is stored, served or
sold shall be constructed to protect against the entrance of________________-in
accordance with the building code.
25 - ANSWER-Notching on the end of solid wood joists shall not
exceed_____________-Percent of the joist depth.
2 - ANSWER-Bored holes for the installation of piping shall be located at
least______________-Inch(es) From the top and bottom of the solid wood joist.
33 1/3 - ANSWER-A bored hole in the floor joist is limited in diameter to__________-
Percent of the depth of the joist.
Three - ANSWER-The mechanical provisions of the international residential code are
applicable to one and two family dwellings and townhouses a maximum
of________________-stories above grade plane in height.
Specifically adopted - ANSWER-Provisions of an appendix do not apply
unless_______________.
Specific - ANSWER-Where there is a conflict between a general code requirement and
a specific requirement, the_______________-requirement shall govern.
Owner or owners agent - ANSWER-The_________________-shall be responsible for
the maintenance of the mechanical system.
The code official - ANSWER-When requirements necessary for proper operation of a
proposed mechanical system are not specifically covered by the code, such
requirements shall be determined by____________________.
State the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant - ANSWER-Where the code
official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the
code provisions, the code official shall _________________.
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One year - ANSWER-Once a permit has expired because the authorized work was not
commenced or was suspended\abandoned, a new permit may be issued at one-half the
amount required for a new permit, provided the work has not been abandoned for more
than________________.
Approved - ANSWER-When the building permit is issued, the construction documents
shall be stamped________________.
At the job site - ANSWER-One set of construction documents shall be
kept_______________-until completion of the project.
Is unexpired - ANSWER-A person holding a permit has the right to apply for an
extension, provided the permit________________.
Holder of the permit - ANSWER-The______________-shall be responsible for the
scheduling of inspections.
Clean backfill - ANSWER-At an underground inspection where the excavated soil
contains rocks, broken concrete or rubble,_________________-is required on the job
site.
Ground source heat pump loop systems - ANSWER-Which of the following installations
is permitted to be backfilled prior to an underground inspection?
Code official - ANSWER-Mechanical systems shall be tested, with such test made by
the permit holder and observed by the________________.
10 - ANSWER-A permit is not required for a self-contained refrigeration system that
contains a maximum of_______________-pound(s) of refrigerant.
An unsafe system - ANSWER-A Mechanical system that constitutes a fire or health
hazard shall be declared_________________.
The code requirements should be waived - ANSWER-The board of appeals is not
authorized to rule on an appeal based on the claim that_______________.
20 - ANSWER-In the application to the board of appeals shall be filed
within__________________-days after a notice has been served.
, International energy conservation code - ANSWER-Heating, Ventilating and air-
conditioning systems shall be designed and installed for efficient use of energy in
accordance with the________________.
Manufacturer's - ANSWER-Appliances that are part of the building mechanical system
shall not be converted to a different fuel, except where approved and in accordance with
the_______________-instructions.
Elevation required by the IBC - ANSWER-Mechanical systems and structures located in
a flood hazard area is Shelby located at or above the__________________.
Rodents - ANSWER-Walls enclosing occupiable Rooms where food is stored, served or
sold shall be constructed to protect against the entrance of________________-in
accordance with the building code.
25 - ANSWER-Notching on the end of solid wood joists shall not
exceed_____________-Percent of the joist depth.
2 - ANSWER-Bored holes for the installation of piping shall be located at
least______________-Inch(es) From the top and bottom of the solid wood joist.
33 1/3 - ANSWER-A bored hole in the floor joist is limited in diameter to__________-
Percent of the depth of the joist.
Three - ANSWER-The mechanical provisions of the international residential code are
applicable to one and two family dwellings and townhouses a maximum
of________________-stories above grade plane in height.
Specifically adopted - ANSWER-Provisions of an appendix do not apply
unless_______________.
Specific - ANSWER-Where there is a conflict between a general code requirement and
a specific requirement, the_______________-requirement shall govern.
Owner or owners agent - ANSWER-The_________________-shall be responsible for
the maintenance of the mechanical system.
The code official - ANSWER-When requirements necessary for proper operation of a
proposed mechanical system are not specifically covered by the code, such
requirements shall be determined by____________________.
State the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant - ANSWER-Where the code
official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the
code provisions, the code official shall _________________.
