INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
State the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant - ANSWER-Where the code
official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the
code provisions, the code official shall _________________.
Interpret - ANSWER-The code official has the authority to______________-the
provisions of the code.
For individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical - ANSWER-The
code official has the authority to grant modifications to the code________________.
Economics - ANSWER-In order for an alternative material, design or method of
construction to be considered acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all
but which of the following criteria?
An approved agency - ANSWER-Tests performed by_________________-may be
required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.
Elements have been reconditioned, placed in proper working order and approved -
ANSWER-Used materials, equipment and appliances may be utilized under which of
the following conditions?
Required by state law - ANSWER-The code official shall require construction
documents and specifications to be prepared by a registered design professional
when____________.
An annual permit may be issued - ANSWER-In the case of an approved existing
mechanical system in a factory with qualified personnel,_______________-for periodic
alterations to the system.
1/6 - ANSWER-Notches in the top or bottom of solid wood joists are limited
to_______________-of the depth of the joists.
1/3 - ANSWER-Notches in the top or bottom of solid wood joists shall not be located in
the middle______________-of the span.
25 - ANSWER-In bearing partitions, wood studs may be cut or notched to a maximum
depth of_____________-Percent of the stud depth.
, 40 - ANSWER-Studs used in non-bearing partitions are permitted to be cut or notched
to a maximum depth of______________-percent of the stud depth.
40 - ANSWER-Unless doubled, studs within an exterior bearing wall may contain board
holes with a maximum diameter of_____________-Percent of the stud depth.
60 - ANSWER-For studs in a non-bearing partition, the maximum permitted diameter of
a bored hole is______________-Percent of the depth of the stud.
5/8 - ANSWER-Bored holes shall not be near than______________-inch to the edge of
the stud.
The effects are considered in the design - ANSWER-Cuts, notches and board holes are
prohibited and structural composite lumber, except where___________________.
Protected by approved barriers - ANSWER-Appliances shall not be installed in a
location where they may be subject to mechanical damage unless they
are_________________.
Be listed for installation in the closet - ANSWER-A boiler installed in the closet
must__________________.
4 - ANSWER-Holes in webs of Cold-formed steel studs in a non-bearing wall can be a
maximum______________-inches in length.
12 - ANSWER-Size of pits or excavations used for appliance locations shall be held
back a minimum of______________-Inches from the equipment.
4 - ANSWER-Where the depth of an excavation housing an appliance exceeds 12
inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the pit or excavation shall be lined with
concrete or Masonary extending a minimum of______________-inches above a joining
grade.
18 - ANSWER-When located within a repair garage, appliances with an ignition source
shall be elevated such that the ignition source is a minimum of________________-
inches above the garage floor.
Oil fired boiler in the storage closet - ANSWER-The installation of a(n)
______________is prohibited.
250 - ANSWER-Where natural ventilation is used, the maximum rated output capacity
of hydrogen generating appliances shall not exceed 4 standard cubic ft.³ per minute of
hydrogen for each______________ square feet of floor area.
One year - ANSWER-Once a permit has expired because the authorized work was not
commenced or was suspended\abandoned, a new permit may be issued at one-half the
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
State the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant - ANSWER-Where the code
official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the
code provisions, the code official shall _________________.
Interpret - ANSWER-The code official has the authority to______________-the
provisions of the code.
For individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical - ANSWER-The
code official has the authority to grant modifications to the code________________.
Economics - ANSWER-In order for an alternative material, design or method of
construction to be considered acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all
but which of the following criteria?
An approved agency - ANSWER-Tests performed by_________________-may be
required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.
Elements have been reconditioned, placed in proper working order and approved -
ANSWER-Used materials, equipment and appliances may be utilized under which of
the following conditions?
Required by state law - ANSWER-The code official shall require construction
documents and specifications to be prepared by a registered design professional
when____________.
An annual permit may be issued - ANSWER-In the case of an approved existing
mechanical system in a factory with qualified personnel,_______________-for periodic
alterations to the system.
1/6 - ANSWER-Notches in the top or bottom of solid wood joists are limited
to_______________-of the depth of the joists.
1/3 - ANSWER-Notches in the top or bottom of solid wood joists shall not be located in
the middle______________-of the span.
25 - ANSWER-In bearing partitions, wood studs may be cut or notched to a maximum
depth of_____________-Percent of the stud depth.
, 40 - ANSWER-Studs used in non-bearing partitions are permitted to be cut or notched
to a maximum depth of______________-percent of the stud depth.
40 - ANSWER-Unless doubled, studs within an exterior bearing wall may contain board
holes with a maximum diameter of_____________-Percent of the stud depth.
60 - ANSWER-For studs in a non-bearing partition, the maximum permitted diameter of
a bored hole is______________-Percent of the depth of the stud.
5/8 - ANSWER-Bored holes shall not be near than______________-inch to the edge of
the stud.
The effects are considered in the design - ANSWER-Cuts, notches and board holes are
prohibited and structural composite lumber, except where___________________.
Protected by approved barriers - ANSWER-Appliances shall not be installed in a
location where they may be subject to mechanical damage unless they
are_________________.
Be listed for installation in the closet - ANSWER-A boiler installed in the closet
must__________________.
4 - ANSWER-Holes in webs of Cold-formed steel studs in a non-bearing wall can be a
maximum______________-inches in length.
12 - ANSWER-Size of pits or excavations used for appliance locations shall be held
back a minimum of______________-Inches from the equipment.
4 - ANSWER-Where the depth of an excavation housing an appliance exceeds 12
inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the pit or excavation shall be lined with
concrete or Masonary extending a minimum of______________-inches above a joining
grade.
18 - ANSWER-When located within a repair garage, appliances with an ignition source
shall be elevated such that the ignition source is a minimum of________________-
inches above the garage floor.
Oil fired boiler in the storage closet - ANSWER-The installation of a(n)
______________is prohibited.
250 - ANSWER-Where natural ventilation is used, the maximum rated output capacity
of hydrogen generating appliances shall not exceed 4 standard cubic ft.³ per minute of
hydrogen for each______________ square feet of floor area.
One year - ANSWER-Once a permit has expired because the authorized work was not
commenced or was suspended\abandoned, a new permit may be issued at one-half the
