Residential Building Inspector
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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
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
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 project
, D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional -
ANSWER✅✅ B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the _________? -
ANSWER✅✅ approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ___________ square feet. -
ANSWER✅✅ 200
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
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure categories? -
ANSWER✅✅ Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is perpendicular to
the lot line ___________ - ANSWER✅✅ are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit other than a
kitchen? - ANSWER✅✅ 70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - ANSWER✅✅ 7 feet
Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The door must be
________. - ANSWER✅✅ side hinged
Protection from decay is required when wood is ______. - ANSWER✅✅ used in the
locations indicated in section R317.1
Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on an existing buildings roof. Panels must be
located at least 3 feet from the _________? - ANSWER✅✅ roof ridge
The ________ of a manufactured home must be located above the design flood
elevation or base flood elevation plus one foot. - ANSWER✅✅ bottom frame
Where would I look to determine the seismic design category? - ANSWER✅✅
Table R301.2.2.1.1
PG 46
What is the load bearing capacity of silty gravel in pounds per square foot? -
ANSWER✅✅ 2,000
For a crawlspace foundation, the international residential code requires the wood
sole plate to be anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced _________. -
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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
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
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 project
, D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional -
ANSWER✅✅ B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the _________? -
ANSWER✅✅ approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ___________ square feet. -
ANSWER✅✅ 200
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
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure categories? -
ANSWER✅✅ Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is perpendicular to
the lot line ___________ - ANSWER✅✅ are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit other than a
kitchen? - ANSWER✅✅ 70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - ANSWER✅✅ 7 feet
Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The door must be
________. - ANSWER✅✅ side hinged
Protection from decay is required when wood is ______. - ANSWER✅✅ used in the
locations indicated in section R317.1
Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on an existing buildings roof. Panels must be
located at least 3 feet from the _________? - ANSWER✅✅ roof ridge
The ________ of a manufactured home must be located above the design flood
elevation or base flood elevation plus one foot. - ANSWER✅✅ bottom frame
Where would I look to determine the seismic design category? - ANSWER✅✅
Table R301.2.2.1.1
PG 46
What is the load bearing capacity of silty gravel in pounds per square foot? -
ANSWER✅✅ 2,000
For a crawlspace foundation, the international residential code requires the wood
sole plate to be anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced _________. -
