RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
______to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of a structure
- ANSWER-Additions, alterations, repairs
All above
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as
the________ - ANSWER-building official
The building official is hereby authorized _________ and directed to
of this code. - ANSWER-Enforce the provisions, render interpretations, adopt policies in
order to clarify provisions
building official must keep official records, permits and certificates issued for -
ANSWER-The period required for the retention of public records
The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith
and without malice. - ANSWER-True
Unless approved by the building official, used______
must not be reused. - ANSWER-Materials, Equipment, Devices.
All above
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code,
the building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification
do not
lessen________
requirements. - ANSWER-Health, Safety , fire safety
All above
The building official must not grant modifications to any provisions required in flood
hazard areas under any circumstances. - ANSWER-False
unless a determination has been made that
1. There is good and sufficient cause showing that the unique characteristics of the size,
configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of Section R322
inappropriate.
, 2. Failure to grant the modification would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the
lot undevelopable.
3. The granting of modification will not result in increased food heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public, or conflict with existing laws or ordinances.
4. The modification is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood
hazard.
5. Written notice specifying the difference between the design flood elevation and the
elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will
be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced fioor elevation and
stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and
property, has been submitted to the applicant.
The building official has the authority to approve an alternative material, design or
method of construction. - ANSWER-True
Any owner who intends to ________
a building or structure must first obtain the required permit from the building official. -
ANSWER-Construct , Enlarge , Repair
All above
A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures, so long as the
floor area does not exceed - ANSWER-200 ft^2
A permit is not required for fences that are less than
in height. - ANSWER-7ft
A permit is not required for retaining walls that are less than _____
in height. - ANSWER-4ft
A permit is not required for finishing work such as _____ - ANSWER-Painting , Papering
, titling
All above
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than_____
deep, do not require a permit. - ANSWER-24 inches
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than
________
and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy, does not require a permit -
ANSWER-25 volts
Which of the following mechanical installations do not require a permit? - ANSWER-
Portable heating , ventilation, cooling, fuel cell , self contain refrigeration system,
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
______to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of a structure
- ANSWER-Additions, alterations, repairs
All above
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as
the________ - ANSWER-building official
The building official is hereby authorized _________ and directed to
of this code. - ANSWER-Enforce the provisions, render interpretations, adopt policies in
order to clarify provisions
building official must keep official records, permits and certificates issued for -
ANSWER-The period required for the retention of public records
The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith
and without malice. - ANSWER-True
Unless approved by the building official, used______
must not be reused. - ANSWER-Materials, Equipment, Devices.
All above
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code,
the building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification
do not
lessen________
requirements. - ANSWER-Health, Safety , fire safety
All above
The building official must not grant modifications to any provisions required in flood
hazard areas under any circumstances. - ANSWER-False
unless a determination has been made that
1. There is good and sufficient cause showing that the unique characteristics of the size,
configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of Section R322
inappropriate.
, 2. Failure to grant the modification would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the
lot undevelopable.
3. The granting of modification will not result in increased food heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public, or conflict with existing laws or ordinances.
4. The modification is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood
hazard.
5. Written notice specifying the difference between the design flood elevation and the
elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will
be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced fioor elevation and
stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and
property, has been submitted to the applicant.
The building official has the authority to approve an alternative material, design or
method of construction. - ANSWER-True
Any owner who intends to ________
a building or structure must first obtain the required permit from the building official. -
ANSWER-Construct , Enlarge , Repair
All above
A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures, so long as the
floor area does not exceed - ANSWER-200 ft^2
A permit is not required for fences that are less than
in height. - ANSWER-7ft
A permit is not required for retaining walls that are less than _____
in height. - ANSWER-4ft
A permit is not required for finishing work such as _____ - ANSWER-Painting , Papering
, titling
All above
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than_____
deep, do not require a permit. - ANSWER-24 inches
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than
________
and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy, does not require a permit -
ANSWER-25 volts
Which of the following mechanical installations do not require a permit? - ANSWER-
Portable heating , ventilation, cooling, fuel cell , self contain refrigeration system,
