2025 IRC EXAM PART 1 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of constru
ction or other requirements, the most shall govern. - CORRECT ANSWER -restrictive
Section R102.1 General
The purpose of this code is to establish requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and
general welfare. - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum
Section R101.3 Purpose
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is withi
n the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the shall take precedence. - CORRECT ANSWER -
IRC
Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is and com
plies with the of the provisions of the IRC - CORRECT ANSWER -satisfactory
intent
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
Compliance with the specific -
based provisions of the International Codes shall be an alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC
. - CORRECT ANSWER -performance
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
, Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one-
story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed square fe
et. - CORRECT ANSWER -200
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 1
Fences not over __________ feet high do not require permits. - CORRECT ANSWER -7
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 2
ATpermit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices (breakers) of the
capacity in the same location (within a panel) - CORRECT ANSWER -required
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 3
Decks not exceeding square feet in area, that are not more than inches above g
rade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit. - CORRECT ANSWER -200
30
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 10
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit a
pplication shall be submitted within the business day. - CORRECT ANSWER -
next working
Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
daysTafter the date of filing. - CORRECT ANSWER -180
Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of constru
ction or other requirements, the most shall govern. - CORRECT ANSWER -restrictive
Section R102.1 General
The purpose of this code is to establish requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and
general welfare. - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum
Section R101.3 Purpose
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is withi
n the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the shall take precedence. - CORRECT ANSWER -
IRC
Section R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is and com
plies with the of the provisions of the IRC - CORRECT ANSWER -satisfactory
intent
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
Compliance with the specific -
based provisions of the International Codes shall be an alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC
. - CORRECT ANSWER -performance
Section R104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
, Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one-
story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed square fe
et. - CORRECT ANSWER -200
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 1
Fences not over __________ feet high do not require permits. - CORRECT ANSWER -7
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 2
ATpermit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices (breakers) of the
capacity in the same location (within a panel) - CORRECT ANSWER -required
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 3
Decks not exceeding square feet in area, that are not more than inches above g
rade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit. - CORRECT ANSWER -200
30
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Item 10
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit a
pplication shall be submitted within the business day. - CORRECT ANSWER -
next working
Section R105.2.1 Emergency repairs
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
daysTafter the date of filing. - CORRECT ANSWER -180
Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application
