IRC/ICC EXAM 2025
Questions with Complete
Answers
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,restrictive - Correct Answers: Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most_________shall govern.
Section R102.1
minimum - Correct Answers: The purpose of this code is to establish ________ requirements to
safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare.
Section R101.3
IRC - Correct Answers: Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes
subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ________ shall take precedence.
Section R102.4.2
satisfactory intent - Correct Answers: An alternative material or method shall be approved where the
proposed design is _______ and complies with _______of the provisions of the IRC.
Section R104.11
200 sq ft - Correct Answers: Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one story detached
accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed _______ square feet
Section R 105.2
performance - Correct Answers: Compliance with the specific ________ -based provisions of the
International Codes shall be an alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC
Section R104.11
7 ft - Correct Answers: Fences not over_______ feet high do not require permits
Section R105.2
required - Correct Answers: A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent
devices(breakers) of the ________ capacity in the same location (within a panel)
Section R105.2
,200 sq ft 30in - Correct Answers: Decks not exceeding ______ square feet in area, that are not more
than _______ inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit.
Section R105.2
next working (to the building official) - Correct Answers: Where equipment replacements and repairs
must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the
_______ _________ business day.
Section R105.2.1
180 (180 days also applies to extensions) - Correct Answers: An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned ___________days after the date of filing.
Section R105.3.2
authorized - Correct Answers: Before issuing a permit, the building official is __________ to examine or
cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
Section R105.9
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE - Correct Answers: Where the building official issues a permit, the
construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp that states ___________ _________
_________ ___________.
Section R106.3.1
complete occupancy - Correct Answers: Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is
____________ and prior to ____________.
Section R109.1.6
final - Correct Answers: If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in
Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the ______________ inspection
Section R109.1.6.1
Access (to) - Correct Answers: That which enables a device, an appliance or equipment to be reached by
ready access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a panel, door or similar
obstruction.
, Section R202
Attic, Habitable - Correct Answers: A finished or unfinished habitable space within a attic
Section R202
120*F - Correct Answers: Hot water is water at a temperature greater than ________*F
Section R202
load-bearing - Correct Answers: A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a
___________-_____________ wall
Section R202
30 pounds per square foot - Correct Answers: What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for
habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs?
Table R301.5
7/16in 8ft - Correct Answers: Wood structural panels with a thickness of not less than __________ inch
and a span of not more than _________ feet shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne
debris regions.
Section R301.2.1.2
D0, D1 and D2 - Correct Answers: The seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two
family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories _______________.
Section R301.2.2
3 ft - Correct Answers: For dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation
distance less than __________ feet shall have not less than a 1 hour fire-resistance rating with exposure
from the outside.
Table R302.1.(2)
Questions with Complete
Answers
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,restrictive - Correct Answers: Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most_________shall govern.
Section R102.1
minimum - Correct Answers: The purpose of this code is to establish ________ requirements to
safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare.
Section R101.3
IRC - Correct Answers: Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes
subject matter that is within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ________ shall take precedence.
Section R102.4.2
satisfactory intent - Correct Answers: An alternative material or method shall be approved where the
proposed design is _______ and complies with _______of the provisions of the IRC.
Section R104.11
200 sq ft - Correct Answers: Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one story detached
accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed _______ square feet
Section R 105.2
performance - Correct Answers: Compliance with the specific ________ -based provisions of the
International Codes shall be an alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC
Section R104.11
7 ft - Correct Answers: Fences not over_______ feet high do not require permits
Section R105.2
required - Correct Answers: A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent
devices(breakers) of the ________ capacity in the same location (within a panel)
Section R105.2
,200 sq ft 30in - Correct Answers: Decks not exceeding ______ square feet in area, that are not more
than _______ inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit.
Section R105.2
next working (to the building official) - Correct Answers: Where equipment replacements and repairs
must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the
_______ _________ business day.
Section R105.2.1
180 (180 days also applies to extensions) - Correct Answers: An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned ___________days after the date of filing.
Section R105.3.2
authorized - Correct Answers: Before issuing a permit, the building official is __________ to examine or
cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
Section R105.9
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE - Correct Answers: Where the building official issues a permit, the
construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp that states ___________ _________
_________ ___________.
Section R106.3.1
complete occupancy - Correct Answers: Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is
____________ and prior to ____________.
Section R109.1.6
final - Correct Answers: If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in
Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the ______________ inspection
Section R109.1.6.1
Access (to) - Correct Answers: That which enables a device, an appliance or equipment to be reached by
ready access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a panel, door or similar
obstruction.
, Section R202
Attic, Habitable - Correct Answers: A finished or unfinished habitable space within a attic
Section R202
120*F - Correct Answers: Hot water is water at a temperature greater than ________*F
Section R202
load-bearing - Correct Answers: A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a
___________-_____________ wall
Section R202
30 pounds per square foot - Correct Answers: What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for
habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs?
Table R301.5
7/16in 8ft - Correct Answers: Wood structural panels with a thickness of not less than __________ inch
and a span of not more than _________ feet shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne
debris regions.
Section R301.2.1.2
D0, D1 and D2 - Correct Answers: The seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two
family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories _______________.
Section R301.2.2
3 ft - Correct Answers: For dwellings with fire sprinkler systems, exterior walls with a fire separation
distance less than __________ feet shall have not less than a 1 hour fire-resistance rating with exposure
from the outside.
Table R302.1.(2)
