IRC BUILDING CODE FINAL EXAM
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1. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, _____ stone masonry walls
shall not be used. - ANSWER ✓ Rubble
R404.1.1.1 Masonry foundation walls.
2. In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, foundations with stem walls
shall be provided with a minimum of one No. ___ bar within 12 inches of
the top of the wall and one No. ___ bar located 3 to 4 inches from the
bottom of the footing. - ANSWER ✓ #4
#4
R403.1.3.1 Foundations with stemwalls
3. For wood shake roofs valley flashing shall not be less than No. ____ gauge
corrosion-resistant sheet metal. - ANSWER ✓ 26 ga.
(And shall extend at least 11 inches from the centerline each way. Sections
of flashing shall have an end lap of not less than 4 inches.)
R905.8.8 Valley flashing.
,4. An accessory structure is not greater than ____ square feet in floor area, and
not over ____ stories in height. - ANSWER ✓ 3,000 sq. ft.
Two
(The use is customarily accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s)
and the accessory structure is located on the same lot.)
R202 Definitions.
5. Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar
removable obstruction. - ANSWER ✓ Accessible
(Readily Accessible signifies access without the necessity for removing a
panel or similar obstruction. Know the difference.)
R202 Definitions.
6. 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. - ANSWER ✓ Final
R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation.
7. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ____ and prior to
____. - ANSWER ✓ Complete
Occupancy
R109.1.6 Final inspection.
8. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall
be approved in writing or by a stamps which states ____ ____ ____ ____. -
ANSWER ✓ REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
9. 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. - ANSWER ✓ Authorized
R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
,10.An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned ____ days after date of filing. - ANSWER ✓ 180 days
(180 days also applies to extensions)
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
11.Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an
emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the
___ ____ business day. - ANSWER ✓ Next working
(to the building official)
R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
12.Unattached decks not exceeding ____ square feet in area, that are not more
than ____ inches above grade do no require a permit. - ANSWER ✓ 200 sq
ft.
30 in.
(Provided the decks do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4)
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building #10.
13.A permit is not required is not required for the replacement of branch circuit
overcurrent devices (breakers) of the required capacity in the same location
(within a panel). - ANSWER ✓ True
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Electrical #3.
14.Fences that are ____ feet or less in height do not require permits. -
ANSWER ✓ 7 ft.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building #2.
15.A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as
a too and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area
does not exceed ____ square feet. - ANSWER ✓ 200 sq. ft.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit #1.
, 16.Compliance with the specific ____-based provisions of the International
Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an
alternate. - ANSWER ✓ Performance
R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
17.The purpose of this code is to establish ___ requirements to safeguard the
public safety, health and general welfare. - ANSWER ✓ Minimum
R101.3 Intent.
18.Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most ___ shall
govern. - ANSWER ✓ Restrictive
R102.1 General.
19.What Is the minimum width and height of a egress door that buildings must
have - ANSWER ✓ 32"x78"
20.A floor landing should be placed on each side of an exterior door. What
should the width of the landing - ANSWER ✓ As wide as the door and 36"
in the direction of travel
21.Which rooms in a building are considered habitable? - ANSWER ✓
Bedroom, living room, Dinning Room, Family Room
22.What occupancy catagory regulates construction of family dwellings? -
ANSWER ✓ International Residential Building Code
23.What is the minimum area that every habitable room is required to have in a
building - ANSWER ✓ 70 square feet
24.What is the minimum wall to wall distance in a habitable room and ceiling
height? - ANSWER ✓ 7 feet
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<BRAND NEW VERSION>
1. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, _____ stone masonry walls
shall not be used. - ANSWER ✓ Rubble
R404.1.1.1 Masonry foundation walls.
2. In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, foundations with stem walls
shall be provided with a minimum of one No. ___ bar within 12 inches of
the top of the wall and one No. ___ bar located 3 to 4 inches from the
bottom of the footing. - ANSWER ✓ #4
#4
R403.1.3.1 Foundations with stemwalls
3. For wood shake roofs valley flashing shall not be less than No. ____ gauge
corrosion-resistant sheet metal. - ANSWER ✓ 26 ga.
(And shall extend at least 11 inches from the centerline each way. Sections
of flashing shall have an end lap of not less than 4 inches.)
R905.8.8 Valley flashing.
,4. An accessory structure is not greater than ____ square feet in floor area, and
not over ____ stories in height. - ANSWER ✓ 3,000 sq. ft.
Two
(The use is customarily accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s)
and the accessory structure is located on the same lot.)
R202 Definitions.
5. Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar
removable obstruction. - ANSWER ✓ Accessible
(Readily Accessible signifies access without the necessity for removing a
panel or similar obstruction. Know the difference.)
R202 Definitions.
6. 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. - ANSWER ✓ Final
R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation.
7. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is ____ and prior to
____. - ANSWER ✓ Complete
Occupancy
R109.1.6 Final inspection.
8. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall
be approved in writing or by a stamps which states ____ ____ ____ ____. -
ANSWER ✓ REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
9. 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. - ANSWER ✓ Authorized
R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
,10.An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned ____ days after date of filing. - ANSWER ✓ 180 days
(180 days also applies to extensions)
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
11.Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an
emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the
___ ____ business day. - ANSWER ✓ Next working
(to the building official)
R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
12.Unattached decks not exceeding ____ square feet in area, that are not more
than ____ inches above grade do no require a permit. - ANSWER ✓ 200 sq
ft.
30 in.
(Provided the decks do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4)
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building #10.
13.A permit is not required is not required for the replacement of branch circuit
overcurrent devices (breakers) of the required capacity in the same location
(within a panel). - ANSWER ✓ True
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Electrical #3.
14.Fences that are ____ feet or less in height do not require permits. -
ANSWER ✓ 7 ft.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building #2.
15.A permit is not required for one-story detached accessory structures used as
a too and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area
does not exceed ____ square feet. - ANSWER ✓ 200 sq. ft.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit #1.
, 16.Compliance with the specific ____-based provisions of the International
Codes in lieu of specific requirements of the IRC shall be permitted as an
alternate. - ANSWER ✓ Performance
R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment.
17.The purpose of this code is to establish ___ requirements to safeguard the
public safety, health and general welfare. - ANSWER ✓ Minimum
R101.3 Intent.
18.Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most ___ shall
govern. - ANSWER ✓ Restrictive
R102.1 General.
19.What Is the minimum width and height of a egress door that buildings must
have - ANSWER ✓ 32"x78"
20.A floor landing should be placed on each side of an exterior door. What
should the width of the landing - ANSWER ✓ As wide as the door and 36"
in the direction of travel
21.Which rooms in a building are considered habitable? - ANSWER ✓
Bedroom, living room, Dinning Room, Family Room
22.What occupancy catagory regulates construction of family dwellings? -
ANSWER ✓ International Residential Building Code
23.What is the minimum area that every habitable room is required to have in a
building - ANSWER ✓ 70 square feet
24.What is the minimum wall to wall distance in a habitable room and ceiling
height? - ANSWER ✓ 7 feet
