Louisiana Residential Contractors
License Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with
negligible weathering potential? - ANSWERS2,500 PSI
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than _______ SF - ANSWERS3,000
SF
What is the R Value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3? -
ANSWERS19
For a "Means of Egress Door", what is the minimum width of each door opening in
inches? - ANSWERS32''
Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of _____ grade wood. - ANSWERS3
Which of the following is not considered work exempt from a permit?
Swings/Playground equipment
Sidewalks
Fences less than 6ft
interior painting - ANSWERSFences less than 6 ft
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in ____
days. - ANSWERS180 days
True or False the building Permit should be kept onsite until work is complete? -
ANSWERSTrue
When shall a final inspection be conducted? - ANSWERSAfter permitted work is
complete.
What is Required in a certificate of occupancy? - ANSWERSName and Address of
Owner
Name of Building Official
Edition of the code permit was issued under
Which is required on a site plan?
-location of new construction
- distance from lot lines
-traffic control plan
, -location of existing structures - ANSWERSTraffic Control Plan
How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is
completed? - ANSWERS180 days
Who is authorized to establish a refund policy for permit fees? - ANSWERSBuilding
Official
True or False You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has been
issued? - ANSWERSFalse
Who appoints the building official from the department of building safety? -
ANSWERSChief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC specify different materials you
must? - ANSWERSUse the most restrictive guidence
Live loads for floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed
_______PSF - ANSWERS50 PSF
A Permit is not valid until? - ANSWERSThe fee has been paid
Who has the authority to authorize temporary utility connections? - ANSWERSBuilding
Official
True or False A detached 400 Square Foot storage shed does not require a permit? -
ANSWERSFalse
Footing and foundation inspections should occur? - ANSWERSAfter excavation is
complete and Rebar is installed
What is the maximum slope of a ramp? - ANSWERS12 to 1
A drill hole for piping or conduit shall be a minimum of ____ inches from the top to the
bottom of the floor joist - ANSWERS1''
After the first coat is applied when should the second coat of cement plaster be applied?
- ANSWERS48 hrs.
True or False Exhaust ducts associated with clothes dryers shall terminate outside of
the building - ANSWERSTrue
Electrical Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have a minimum
interrupting rate of ____ Amperes - ANSWERS10,000 Amps
True or False All Metal faceplates should be grounded - ANSWERSTrue
License Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with
negligible weathering potential? - ANSWERS2,500 PSI
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than _______ SF - ANSWERS3,000
SF
What is the R Value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3? -
ANSWERS19
For a "Means of Egress Door", what is the minimum width of each door opening in
inches? - ANSWERS32''
Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of _____ grade wood. - ANSWERS3
Which of the following is not considered work exempt from a permit?
Swings/Playground equipment
Sidewalks
Fences less than 6ft
interior painting - ANSWERSFences less than 6 ft
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in ____
days. - ANSWERS180 days
True or False the building Permit should be kept onsite until work is complete? -
ANSWERSTrue
When shall a final inspection be conducted? - ANSWERSAfter permitted work is
complete.
What is Required in a certificate of occupancy? - ANSWERSName and Address of
Owner
Name of Building Official
Edition of the code permit was issued under
Which is required on a site plan?
-location of new construction
- distance from lot lines
-traffic control plan
, -location of existing structures - ANSWERSTraffic Control Plan
How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is
completed? - ANSWERS180 days
Who is authorized to establish a refund policy for permit fees? - ANSWERSBuilding
Official
True or False You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has been
issued? - ANSWERSFalse
Who appoints the building official from the department of building safety? -
ANSWERSChief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC specify different materials you
must? - ANSWERSUse the most restrictive guidence
Live loads for floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed
_______PSF - ANSWERS50 PSF
A Permit is not valid until? - ANSWERSThe fee has been paid
Who has the authority to authorize temporary utility connections? - ANSWERSBuilding
Official
True or False A detached 400 Square Foot storage shed does not require a permit? -
ANSWERSFalse
Footing and foundation inspections should occur? - ANSWERSAfter excavation is
complete and Rebar is installed
What is the maximum slope of a ramp? - ANSWERS12 to 1
A drill hole for piping or conduit shall be a minimum of ____ inches from the top to the
bottom of the floor joist - ANSWERS1''
After the first coat is applied when should the second coat of cement plaster be applied?
- ANSWERS48 hrs.
True or False Exhaust ducts associated with clothes dryers shall terminate outside of
the building - ANSWERSTrue
Electrical Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have a minimum
interrupting rate of ____ Amperes - ANSWERS10,000 Amps
True or False All Metal faceplates should be grounded - ANSWERSTrue
