IRC STUDY SESSION 1 EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS.
The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwelling s a maximum of
___________________ stories in above-grade-plane height - Correct Answer Three
If there is conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
the _____________ requirement shall apply - Correct Answer Specific
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless_____________________ - Correct
Answer specifically adopted
____________________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge of
the department of building safety. - Correct Answer Building Official
The building official has the authority to ____________________ the provisions of the
code. - Correct Answer interpret
Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions? - Correct Answer
When approved by the building official
The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code
_____________________ - Correct Answer for individual cases where the strict letter of
the code is impractical
Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height of
________________ inches, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
do not require a permit. - Correct Answer 48
Tests performed by ___________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance. - Correct Answer an approved agency.
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 - Correct
Answer 200
Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum
depth of _________________ - Correct Answer 24 inches
Unless an extension is authorizes, a permit becomes invalid when work does not
commence within _______________________ after permit issuance. - Correct Answer
180 days
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept ___________________ until
completion of the project. - Correct Answer at the job site
ANSWERS.
The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwelling s a maximum of
___________________ stories in above-grade-plane height - Correct Answer Three
If there is conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
the _____________ requirement shall apply - Correct Answer Specific
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless_____________________ - Correct
Answer specifically adopted
____________________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge of
the department of building safety. - Correct Answer Building Official
The building official has the authority to ____________________ the provisions of the
code. - Correct Answer interpret
Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions? - Correct Answer
When approved by the building official
The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code
_____________________ - Correct Answer for individual cases where the strict letter of
the code is impractical
Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height of
________________ inches, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
do not require a permit. - Correct Answer 48
Tests performed by ___________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance. - Correct Answer an approved agency.
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 - Correct
Answer 200
Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum
depth of _________________ - Correct Answer 24 inches
Unless an extension is authorizes, a permit becomes invalid when work does not
commence within _______________________ after permit issuance. - Correct Answer
180 days
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept ___________________ until
completion of the project. - Correct Answer at the job site
