IRC/ICC EXAM 2021
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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C
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
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GUARANTEED PASS A+
GRADED
YC
D
U
ST
,restrictive
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction or other requirements, the most_________shall govern.
Section R102.1
minimum
The purpose of this code is to establish ________ requirements to safeguard the public safety,
health and general welfare.
Section R101.3
K
IRC
C
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that
is within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ________ shall take precedence.
Section R102.4.2
LO
satisfactory intent
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is _______ and
complies with _______of the provisions of the IRC.
YC
Section R104.11
200 sq ft
Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one story detached accessory structures,
provided that the floor area does not exceed _______ square feet
D
Section R 105.2
U
performance
Compliance with the specific ________ -based provisions of the International Codes shall be an
alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC
ST
Section R104.11
7 ft
Fences not over_______ feet high do not require permits
Section R105.2
required
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices(breakers) of
the ________ capacity in the same location (within a panel)
,Section R105.2
200 sq ft 30in
Decks not exceeding ______ square feet in area, that are not more than _______ inches above
grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit.
Section R105.2
next working (to the building official)
K
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the
permit application shall be submitted within the _______ _________ business day.
Section R105.2.1
C
180 (180 days also applies to extensions)
LO
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
___________days after the date of filing.
Section R105.3.2
YC
authorized
Before issuing a permit, the building official is __________ to examine or cause to be examined
buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
Section R105.9
D
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
Where the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in
writing or by a stamp that states ___________ _________ _________ ___________.
U
Section R106.3.1
ST
complete occupancy
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ____________ and prior to
____________.
Section R109.1.6
final
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Section R322.1.10
shall be submitted to the building official prior to the ______________ inspection
Section R109.1.6.1
, Access (to)
That which enables a device, an appliance or equipment to be reached by ready access or by a
means that first requires the removal or movement of a panel, door or similar obstruction.
Section R202
Attic, Habitable
A finished or unfinished habitable space within a attic
Section R202
K
120*F
C
Hot water is water at a temperature greater than ________*F
Section R202
LO
load-bearing
A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a
___________-_____________ wall
Section R202
YC
30 pounds per square foot
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with
fixed stairs?
Table R301.5
D
7/16in 8ft
U
Wood structural panels with a thickness of not less than __________ inch and a span of not
more than _________ feet shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris
regions.
ST
Section R301.2.1.2
D0, D1 and D2
The seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two family dwellings in Seismic
Design Categories _______________.
Section R301.2.2
3 ft
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
K
C
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
LO
GUARANTEED PASS A+
GRADED
YC
D
U
ST
,restrictive
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction or other requirements, the most_________shall govern.
Section R102.1
minimum
The purpose of this code is to establish ________ requirements to safeguard the public safety,
health and general welfare.
Section R101.3
K
IRC
C
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that
is within the scope of the IRC, the provisions of the ________ shall take precedence.
Section R102.4.2
LO
satisfactory intent
An alternative material or method shall be approved where the proposed design is _______ and
complies with _______of the provisions of the IRC.
YC
Section R104.11
200 sq ft
Other than storm shelters, a permit is not required for one story detached accessory structures,
provided that the floor area does not exceed _______ square feet
D
Section R 105.2
U
performance
Compliance with the specific ________ -based provisions of the International Codes shall be an
alternative to the specific requirements of the IRC
ST
Section R104.11
7 ft
Fences not over_______ feet high do not require permits
Section R105.2
required
A permit is not required for the replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices(breakers) of
the ________ capacity in the same location (within a panel)
,Section R105.2
200 sq ft 30in
Decks not exceeding ______ square feet in area, that are not more than _______ inches above
grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, do not require a permit.
Section R105.2
next working (to the building official)
K
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the
permit application shall be submitted within the _______ _________ business day.
Section R105.2.1
C
180 (180 days also applies to extensions)
LO
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
___________days after the date of filing.
Section R105.3.2
YC
authorized
Before issuing a permit, the building official is __________ to examine or cause to be examined
buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
Section R105.9
D
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
Where the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in
writing or by a stamp that states ___________ _________ _________ ___________.
U
Section R106.3.1
ST
complete occupancy
Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ____________ and prior to
____________.
Section R109.1.6
final
If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Section R322.1.10
shall be submitted to the building official prior to the ______________ inspection
Section R109.1.6.1
, Access (to)
That which enables a device, an appliance or equipment to be reached by ready access or by a
means that first requires the removal or movement of a panel, door or similar obstruction.
Section R202
Attic, Habitable
A finished or unfinished habitable space within a attic
Section R202
K
120*F
C
Hot water is water at a temperature greater than ________*F
Section R202
LO
load-bearing
A wall supporting any vertical load in addition to its own weight is a
___________-_____________ wall
Section R202
YC
30 pounds per square foot
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with
fixed stairs?
Table R301.5
D
7/16in 8ft
U
Wood structural panels with a thickness of not less than __________ inch and a span of not
more than _________ feet shall be permitted for opening protection in windborne debris
regions.
ST
Section R301.2.1.2
D0, D1 and D2
The seismic provisions of the IRC apply to detached one- and two family dwellings in Seismic
Design Categories _______________.
Section R301.2.2
3 ft
