IRC Practice Exam Questions Chapter 1- Scope
and Administration and Verified Answers
If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
___________________ requirement must apply.
A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive
D. the most restrictive answer - B. Specific
If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an
_____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer's instructions
must apply.
A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B answer - C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance
True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless referenced in the
adopting ordinance.
A. True
B. False answer - A. True
Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the
requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the
new requirements.
, A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. answer - D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of all
structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C answer - D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the
__________________________.
A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
D. chief building inspector answer - B. Building Official
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to _______________ of this code.
A. enforce the provisions
B. render interpretations
C. adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
D. A through C answer - D. enforce the provisions, render interpretations and adopt policies in
order to clarify provisions.
and Administration and Verified Answers
If there is a conflict in the IRC between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
___________________ requirement must apply.
A. general
B. specific
C. the least restrictive
D. the most restrictive answer - B. Specific
If the enforcement of a code provision violates the conditions of the listing of a/an
_____________________, then the condition of the listing and manufacturer's instructions
must apply.
A. equipment
B. appliance
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B answer - C. Both A. equipment and B. appliance
True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless referenced in the
adopting ordinance.
A. True
B. False answer - A. True
Unless otherwise stated, __________________ to any structure must conform to the
requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the
new requirements.
, A. additions
B. alterations
C. repairs
D. A through C. answer - D. A through C. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of all
structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C answer - D. Additions, Alterations and Repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as the
__________________________.
A. chief official
B. building official
C. code administrator
D. chief building inspector answer - B. Building Official
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to _______________ of this code.
A. enforce the provisions
B. render interpretations
C. adopt policies in order to clarify provisions
D. A through C answer - D. enforce the provisions, render interpretations and adopt policies in
order to clarify provisions.
