2025 Utah General Contractors Code Learning
Exam With 100 Questions and Correct Answers
(100% Correct Answers) Utah General
Contractors Code Test 2025 (New!)
Drainage tiles or perforated pipe shall be placed on 2" min. of washed gravel or
crushed rock at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation
and covered with not less than _____" of the same material.
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14
26
38
4 10
2) 6
The first two chapters of the code book __________ .
1 relate to mechanicals
2 are administrative
3 pertain to energy
4 relate to footings and foundations
2 are administrative
Under floor spaces covered with a continuous vapor retarder that is overlapped and
properly sealed do not require ventilation openings.
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1 True
2 False
True
Double joists... that are separated to permit the installation of piping or vents, shall
be full depth solid blocked with lumber not less than _____ inches in nominal
thickness spaced not more than 4' O.C.
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pg. 1
,1 5/8
21
32
4 none of the above
3) 2
Lag screws, bolts and washers used for deck ledger connection to a band joist shall
be hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel
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1 True
2 False
True
Hearths for a masonry fireplace shall be at least _____ inches thick and shall
extend at least 16 inches into the room served by the fireplace and be at least 8
inches to the side of the fireplace opening.
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13
24
36
47
2) 4
When a project is commercial in nature, industrial or "mixed use", the standard
will typically be the ______.
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1 IRC
2 IBC
3 IECC
4 CBC
IBC
To satisfy the requirements of the energy code, you will go to the __________ .
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1 IBC
2 IRC
pg. 2
,3 IECC
4 ECC
3 IECC
Chapter 1 of the IBC provides for the:
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1 process of issuing permits
2 requirements surrounding construction documents
3 creation of the building department
4 all of the above
4 all of the above
Where there is conflict between a general and a specific requirement, the general
shall be applicable.
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1 True
2 False
False
Permits are not required for which of the following construction projects?
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1 Fences not over 6 feet
2 Painting, papering, tiling
3 Sidewalks and driveways
4 All of the above.
5 a and b only
All of the above.
When a emergency repair or replacement must be performed, the permit must be
submitted when?
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1 the next business day
2 within 2 days
3 within 7 days
4 none of the above
1 the next business day
pg. 3
, Group occupancy H includes the use of a building for manufacturing or storage of
_________ .
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1 hospital equipment
2 hazardous material
3 high voltage equipment
4 all of the above
hazardous material
Department stores and markets fall under which occupancy group?
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1 Business Group B
2 Mercantile Group M
3 Assembly Group A
4 Commerce Group C
Mercantile Group M
Kiosks or similar structures located within a mall shall be provided with approved
automatic sprinkler system and detection devices.
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1 True
2 False
True
Each floor level in an underground building shall have a minimum of ____ exits.
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12
23
34
4 none of the above
1) 2
Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above
by not less than a ____" Type X gypsum board or equivalent.
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1 1/2"
2 3/4"
pg. 4
Exam With 100 Questions and Correct Answers
(100% Correct Answers) Utah General
Contractors Code Test 2025 (New!)
Drainage tiles or perforated pipe shall be placed on 2" min. of washed gravel or
crushed rock at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation
and covered with not less than _____" of the same material.
Associated Answers
14
26
38
4 10
2) 6
The first two chapters of the code book __________ .
1 relate to mechanicals
2 are administrative
3 pertain to energy
4 relate to footings and foundations
2 are administrative
Under floor spaces covered with a continuous vapor retarder that is overlapped and
properly sealed do not require ventilation openings.
Associated Answers
1 True
2 False
True
Double joists... that are separated to permit the installation of piping or vents, shall
be full depth solid blocked with lumber not less than _____ inches in nominal
thickness spaced not more than 4' O.C.
Associated Answers
pg. 1
,1 5/8
21
32
4 none of the above
3) 2
Lag screws, bolts and washers used for deck ledger connection to a band joist shall
be hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel
Associated Answers
1 True
2 False
True
Hearths for a masonry fireplace shall be at least _____ inches thick and shall
extend at least 16 inches into the room served by the fireplace and be at least 8
inches to the side of the fireplace opening.
Associated Answers
13
24
36
47
2) 4
When a project is commercial in nature, industrial or "mixed use", the standard
will typically be the ______.
Associated Answers
1 IRC
2 IBC
3 IECC
4 CBC
IBC
To satisfy the requirements of the energy code, you will go to the __________ .
Associated Answers
1 IBC
2 IRC
pg. 2
,3 IECC
4 ECC
3 IECC
Chapter 1 of the IBC provides for the:
Associated Answers
1 process of issuing permits
2 requirements surrounding construction documents
3 creation of the building department
4 all of the above
4 all of the above
Where there is conflict between a general and a specific requirement, the general
shall be applicable.
Associated Answers
1 True
2 False
False
Permits are not required for which of the following construction projects?
Associated Answers
1 Fences not over 6 feet
2 Painting, papering, tiling
3 Sidewalks and driveways
4 All of the above.
5 a and b only
All of the above.
When a emergency repair or replacement must be performed, the permit must be
submitted when?
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1 the next business day
2 within 2 days
3 within 7 days
4 none of the above
1 the next business day
pg. 3
, Group occupancy H includes the use of a building for manufacturing or storage of
_________ .
Associated Answers
1 hospital equipment
2 hazardous material
3 high voltage equipment
4 all of the above
hazardous material
Department stores and markets fall under which occupancy group?
Associated Answers
1 Business Group B
2 Mercantile Group M
3 Assembly Group A
4 Commerce Group C
Mercantile Group M
Kiosks or similar structures located within a mall shall be provided with approved
automatic sprinkler system and detection devices.
Associated Answers
1 True
2 False
True
Each floor level in an underground building shall have a minimum of ____ exits.
Associated Answers
12
23
34
4 none of the above
1) 2
Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above
by not less than a ____" Type X gypsum board or equivalent.
Associated Answers
1 1/2"
2 3/4"
pg. 4
