Study Session 1 - IRC Chapter 1
and 44 Comprehensive
Questions with Verified
Answers Graded A+
1. 1. The International Residential Code is
applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of stories in
above-grade-plane height.
a. one
b. two.
c. three
d. four
Reference
Answer: c. three Sec R101.2
2. 2. If there is a conflict in the
code between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the requirement shall apply.
a. general
b. specific
c. least restrictive
d. most restrictive
Reference Answer:
b. specific Sec. R102.1
3. 3.
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless
a. specified in the code
,b. applicable to unique conditions
c. specifically adopted
d. relevant to fire or life safety
Reference Answer: c.
specifically adopted Sec R102.5
4. 4. is the term used in the IRC to describe the
individual in charge of the department of building safety.
a. Building official
b. Code official
c. Code administrator
d. Chief building inspector
,Reference Answer: a.
Building oflcial Sec. R103.1
5. 5. The building
official has the authority to the provisions of
the code.
a. Ignore
b. waive
c. violate
d. interpret Answer:
d. interpret Sec.
R104.1
6. 6. used materials may be utilized under which one of the
following condi- tions?
a. they meet the requirements for new materials
b. when approved by the building official
c. used materials may never be used in new construction
d. a representative sampling is tested for
compliance Reference Answer: b. when approved by
the building oflcial
Sec R104.9.1
7. 7. The building official has the authority to grant modifications t
the code
a. for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety
b. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
c. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
d. related only to administrative functions Reference Answer: b. when
approved by the building oflcial
Sec. R104.10
8. 8. Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a
maximum height of inches, measured from the bottom of the
and 44 Comprehensive
Questions with Verified
Answers Graded A+
1. 1. The International Residential Code is
applicable to single-family dwellings a maximum of stories in
above-grade-plane height.
a. one
b. two.
c. three
d. four
Reference
Answer: c. three Sec R101.2
2. 2. If there is a conflict in the
code between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the requirement shall apply.
a. general
b. specific
c. least restrictive
d. most restrictive
Reference Answer:
b. specific Sec. R102.1
3. 3.
Provisions of the appendices do not apply unless
a. specified in the code
,b. applicable to unique conditions
c. specifically adopted
d. relevant to fire or life safety
Reference Answer: c.
specifically adopted Sec R102.5
4. 4. is the term used in the IRC to describe the
individual in charge of the department of building safety.
a. Building official
b. Code official
c. Code administrator
d. Chief building inspector
,Reference Answer: a.
Building oflcial Sec. R103.1
5. 5. The building
official has the authority to the provisions of
the code.
a. Ignore
b. waive
c. violate
d. interpret Answer:
d. interpret Sec.
R104.1
6. 6. used materials may be utilized under which one of the
following condi- tions?
a. they meet the requirements for new materials
b. when approved by the building official
c. used materials may never be used in new construction
d. a representative sampling is tested for
compliance Reference Answer: b. when approved by
the building oflcial
Sec R104.9.1
7. 7. The building official has the authority to grant modifications t
the code
a. for only those issues not affecting life safety or fire safety
b. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical
c. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met
d. related only to administrative functions Reference Answer: b. when
approved by the building oflcial
Sec. R104.10
8. 8. Unless supporting a surcharge, retaining walls having a
maximum height of inches, measured from the bottom of the
