LOUISIANA RESIDENTIAL
CONTRACTORS LICENSE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with
negligible weathering potential? - ANSWER2,500 PSI
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than _______ SF - ANSWER3,000
SF
What is the R Value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3? -
ANSWER19
For a "Means of Egress Door", what is the minimum width of each door opening in
inches? - ANSWER32''
Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of _____ grade wood. - ANSWER3
Which of the following is not considered work exempt from a permit?
Swings/Playground equipment
Sidewalks
Fences less than 6ft
interior painting - ANSWERFences less than 6 ft
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in ____
days. - ANSWER180 days
True or False the building Permit should be kept onsite until work is complete? -
ANSWERTrue
When shall a final inspection be conducted? - ANSWERAfter permitted work is
complete.
Who appoints the building official from the department of building safety? -
ANSWERChief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC specify different materials
you must? - ANSWERUse the most restrictive guidence
Live loads for floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed
_______PSF - ANSWER50 PSF
What is Required in a certificate of occupancy? - ANSWERName 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 - ANSWERTraffic Control Plan
How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is
completed? - ANSWER180 days
Who is authorized to establish a refund policy for permit fees? - ANSWERBuilding
Official
True or False You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has
been issued? - ANSWERFalse
A Permit is not valid until? - ANSWERThe fee has been paid
Who has the authority to authorize temporary utility connections? - ANSWERBuilding
Official
True or False A detached 400 Square Foot storage shed does not require a permit?
- ANSWERFalse
Footing and foundation inspections should occur? - ANSWERAfter excavation is
complete and Rebar is installed
What is the maximum slope of a ramp? - ANSWER12 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 - ANSWER1''
After the first coat is applied when should the second coat of cement plaster be
applied? - ANSWER48 hrs.
True or False Exhaust ducts associated with clothes dryers shall terminate outside of
the building - ANSWERTrue
Electrical Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have a
minimum interrupting rate of ____ Amperes - ANSWER10,000 Amps
True or False All Metal faceplates should be grounded - ANSWERTrue
True or False Switching devices must be located less than 5 feet from the inside
walls of the pool. - ANSWERFalse
CONTRACTORS LICENSE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with
negligible weathering potential? - ANSWER2,500 PSI
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than _______ SF - ANSWER3,000
SF
What is the R Value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3? -
ANSWER19
For a "Means of Egress Door", what is the minimum width of each door opening in
inches? - ANSWER32''
Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of _____ grade wood. - ANSWER3
Which of the following is not considered work exempt from a permit?
Swings/Playground equipment
Sidewalks
Fences less than 6ft
interior painting - ANSWERFences less than 6 ft
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in ____
days. - ANSWER180 days
True or False the building Permit should be kept onsite until work is complete? -
ANSWERTrue
When shall a final inspection be conducted? - ANSWERAfter permitted work is
complete.
Who appoints the building official from the department of building safety? -
ANSWERChief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC specify different materials
you must? - ANSWERUse the most restrictive guidence
Live loads for floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed
_______PSF - ANSWER50 PSF
What is Required in a certificate of occupancy? - ANSWERName 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 - ANSWERTraffic Control Plan
How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is
completed? - ANSWER180 days
Who is authorized to establish a refund policy for permit fees? - ANSWERBuilding
Official
True or False You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has
been issued? - ANSWERFalse
A Permit is not valid until? - ANSWERThe fee has been paid
Who has the authority to authorize temporary utility connections? - ANSWERBuilding
Official
True or False A detached 400 Square Foot storage shed does not require a permit?
- ANSWERFalse
Footing and foundation inspections should occur? - ANSWERAfter excavation is
complete and Rebar is installed
What is the maximum slope of a ramp? - ANSWER12 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 - ANSWER1''
After the first coat is applied when should the second coat of cement plaster be
applied? - ANSWER48 hrs.
True or False Exhaust ducts associated with clothes dryers shall terminate outside of
the building - ANSWERTrue
Electrical Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have a
minimum interrupting rate of ____ Amperes - ANSWER10,000 Amps
True or False All Metal faceplates should be grounded - ANSWERTrue
True or False Switching devices must be located less than 5 feet from the inside
walls of the pool. - ANSWERFalse
