IRC STUDY SESSION 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1.The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwelling
s a maximum of stories in above-grade-plane height
Answer – Three
2.If there is conflict in the code between a general requirement and a
specific requirement, the requirement shall apply
Answer Specific
3.Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless -
Answer specifically adopted
4. is the term used in the IRC to describe the
individual in charge of the department of building safety.
Answer Building Official
5.The building official has the authority to the
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, provi- sions of the code.
Answer inter-pret
6.Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions?
Answer -
When approved by the building official
7.The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code
Answer for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is
impractical
8.Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height o
inches, measured from the bottom of the footing to the
top of the wall, do not require a permit.
Answer 48
9.Tests performed by may be required by the building official
where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.
Answer an approved agency.
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ANSWERS
1.The International Residential Code is applicable to single-family dwelling
s a maximum of stories in above-grade-plane height
Answer – Three
2.If there is conflict in the code between a general requirement and a
specific requirement, the requirement shall apply
Answer Specific
3.Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless -
Answer specifically adopted
4. is the term used in the IRC to describe the
individual in charge of the department of building safety.
Answer Building Official
5.The building official has the authority to the
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, provi- sions of the code.
Answer inter-pret
6.Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions?
Answer -
When approved by the building official
7.The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code
Answer for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is
impractical
8.Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a maximum height o
inches, measured from the bottom of the footing to the
top of the wall, do not require a permit.
Answer 48
9.Tests performed by may be required by the building official
where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.
Answer an approved agency.
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