International Mechanical Code Exam questions and correct answers

International Mechanical Code Exam
questions and correct answers
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Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
_____ requirement shall govern. - CORRECT ANSWER Specific



102.1 General



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The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures
identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER Historic



102.6 Historic Buildings



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Where conflicts occur between provisions of the IMC and the referenced standards, the
provisions of _____ shall apply. - CORRECT ANSWER This Code (IMC)



102.8.1 Conflicts


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When authorized employees enforce this code they shall not be held _____ when acting in
good faith and without malice. - CORRECT ANSWER Liable

,103.4 Liability



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The code official shall have the authority to render _____ of this code. - CORRECT
ANSWER Interpretations



104.1 General



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Permits shall expire and become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced
within _____ days of issuance. - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days



106.4.3 Expiration



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How many extensions of an unexpired permit is the code official authorized to grant if
reasonable cause is demonstrated? - CORRECT ANSWER One

(Notice permit applications are permitted "one or more" extensions by Section 106.3.3)


106.4.4


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Underground inspections shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded,
piping installed, and _____ backfill is put into place. - CORRECT ANSWER Before



107.2 #1 Required inspections and testing

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Rough-In inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in
place and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete, and _____ to the
installation of wall or ceiling membranes. - CORRECT ANSWER Prior



107.2 #2 Required inspections and testing


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Final inspection shall be made upon _____ of the mechanical system. - CORRECT
ANSWER Completion



107.2 #3 Required inspections and testing



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Each day a code violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a _____
offense. - CORRECT ANSWER Separate



108.4 Violation penalties



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The code official shall have the authority to order _____ of energy sources supplied to a
building, structure or mechanical system regulated by this code, when it is determined that
the mechanical system or any portion thereof has become hazardous or unsafe. - CORRECT
ANSWER Disconnection



108.7.2 Authority to order disconnection of energy sources.

, Definition



The minimum distance through air measured between the heat-producing surface of the
mechanical appliance, device or equipment and the surface of the combustible material or
assembly. - CORRECT ANSWER Clearance



202 General Definitions


Definition



The treatment of air so as to control simultaneously the temperature, humidity, cleanness and
distribution of the air to meet the requirements of a conditioned space. - CORRECT
ANSWER Air Conditioning



202 General Definitions



Definition


A system that consists of heat exchangers, blowers, filters, supply, exhaust and return ducts,
and shall include any apparatus installed in connection therewith. - CORRECT
ANSWER Air-conditioning System



202 General Definitions



Definition



Air removed from an approved conditioned space or location and recirculated or exhausted. -
CORRECT ANSWER Return Air



202 General Definitions