ICC Residential Building Inspector
Questions & Answers
1.Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential code?
Answer -
Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E. an apartment building
2.Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior hallway
D. installing portable heating units
Answer A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
3.The international residential code requires which one of the following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of projec
D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design
profes- sional
Answer B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
4.Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the ?
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, Answer -
approved plans
5.A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached ac-
cessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of square
feet.
Answer 200
6.The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in a
two_family dwelling must .
Answer be tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263
7.Where in the international residential code would I find exposure
cate- gories?
Answer Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
8.Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is
perpendic- ular to the lot line
Answer are permitted
9.What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit
other than a kitchen?
Answer 70 sq ft
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Questions & Answers
1.Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential code?
Answer -
Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E. an apartment building
2.Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior hallway
D. installing portable heating units
Answer A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
3.The international residential code requires which one of the following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of projec
D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design
profes- sional
Answer B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
4.Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the ?
1/
10
, Answer -
approved plans
5.A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached ac-
cessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of square
feet.
Answer 200
6.The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in a
two_family dwelling must .
Answer be tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263
7.Where in the international residential code would I find exposure
cate- gories?
Answer Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
8.Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is
perpendic- ular to the lot line
Answer are permitted
9.What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit
other than a kitchen?
Answer 70 sq ft
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