IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025
The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of
_______________ stories in above-grade-plane height.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four - (ANSWER)C
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If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
the _______________ requirement shall apply.
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A. General
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B. Specific
C. Least restrictive
D. Most restrictive - (ANSWER)B
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless _______________.
A. Specified in the code
B. Applicable to unique conditions
C. Specifically adopted
D. Relevant to fire or life safety - (ANSWER)C
_______________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge of the
department of building safety.
A. Building official
B. Code official
C. Code administrator
D. Chief building inspector - (ANSWER)A
, IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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The building official has the authority to _______________ the provisions of the code.
A. Ignore
B. Waive
C. Violate
D. Interpret - (ANSWER)D
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Used materials may be utilized under which one of the following conditions? )(*&^
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A. They meet the requirements for new materials
B. When approved by the building official @#$%^&
C. Used materials may never be used in new construction *(*&^%
D. A representative sampling is tested for compliance - (ANSWER)B
The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code _______________.
A. for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety
B. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
C. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
D. related only to administrative functions - (ANSWER)B
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.
A. 30
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60 - (ANSWER)C
, IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025
Tests performed by _______________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance.
A. The owner
B. The contractor
C. An approved agency
D. A design professional - (ANSWER)C
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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.
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A. 100
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B. 120
C. 150
D. 200 - (ANSWER)D
Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum
depth of _______________ .
A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches - (ANSWER)B
Unless an extension is authorized, a permit becomes invalid when work does not
commence within _______________ after permit issuance.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years - (ANSWER)B
, IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept _______________ until completion
of the project.
A. At the job site
B. By the permit applicant
C. By the contractor
D. By the owner - (ANSWER)A @#$%%$
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When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved
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_______________.
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A. In writing or by stamp
B. And two sets returned to the applicant
C. And stamped as "Accepted as Reviewed"
D. Pending payment of the plan review fee - (ANSWER)A
Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents
shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of _______________ from the date of
completion of the permitted work.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years - (ANSWER)B
Where applicable, which one of the following inspections is not specifically identified by
the International Residential Code as a required inspection?
A. Foundation inspection
B. Frame inspection
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025
The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of
_______________ stories in above-grade-plane height.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four - (ANSWER)C
@#$%%$
)(*&^
#$%^
If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
the _______________ requirement shall apply.
@#$%^&
A. General
*(*&^%
B. Specific
C. Least restrictive
D. Most restrictive - (ANSWER)B
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless _______________.
A. Specified in the code
B. Applicable to unique conditions
C. Specifically adopted
D. Relevant to fire or life safety - (ANSWER)C
_______________ is the term used in the IRC to describe the individual in charge of the
department of building safety.
A. Building official
B. Code official
C. Code administrator
D. Chief building inspector - (ANSWER)A
, IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025
The building official has the authority to _______________ the provisions of the code.
A. Ignore
B. Waive
C. Violate
D. Interpret - (ANSWER)D
@#$%%$
Used materials may be utilized under which one of the following conditions? )(*&^
#$%^
A. They meet the requirements for new materials
B. When approved by the building official @#$%^&
C. Used materials may never be used in new construction *(*&^%
D. A representative sampling is tested for compliance - (ANSWER)B
The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code _______________.
A. for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety
B. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
C. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
D. related only to administrative functions - (ANSWER)B
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.
A. 30
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60 - (ANSWER)C
, IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025
Tests performed by _______________ may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance.
A. The owner
B. The contractor
C. An approved agency
D. A design professional - (ANSWER)C
@#$%%$
)(*&^
#$%^
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory structure
when it has a maximum floor area of _______________ square feet.
@#$%^&
A. 100
*(*&^%
B. 120
C. 150
D. 200 - (ANSWER)D
Prefabricated swimming pools are subject to a building permit where they have a minimum
depth of _______________ .
A. 12 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches - (ANSWER)B
Unless an extension is authorized, a permit becomes invalid when work does not
commence within _______________ after permit issuance.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years - (ANSWER)B
, IRC TEST FULL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept _______________ until completion
of the project.
A. At the job site
B. By the permit applicant
C. By the contractor
D. By the owner - (ANSWER)A @#$%%$
)(*&^
#$%^
When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved
@#$%^&
_______________.
*(*&^%
A. In writing or by stamp
B. And two sets returned to the applicant
C. And stamped as "Accepted as Reviewed"
D. Pending payment of the plan review fee - (ANSWER)A
Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents
shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of _______________ from the date of
completion of the permitted work.
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. one year
D. two years - (ANSWER)B
Where applicable, which one of the following inspections is not specifically identified by
the International Residential Code as a required inspection?
A. Foundation inspection
B. Frame inspection
