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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer D. A through C
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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer A. True
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 Answer 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 Answer D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the
__________________________.
A. chief official
requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. least restrictive
B. most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer D. A through C
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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer A. True
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 Answer 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 Answer D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the
__________________________.
A. chief official
