IRC Practice Questions with 100% Solutions
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction
or other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. Least restrictive
B. Most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B- ✅✅ B
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and
two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. Of how many stories above grade
plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories- ✅✅ C
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum
requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare
through__________________.
A. Affordability
B. Structural strength
C. Means of egress
D. A through C- ✅✅ D
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- ✅✅ B
, 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- ✅✅ A, B, C
True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless
referenced in the adopting ordinance. - ✅✅ 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. - ✅✅A, B, C
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the
performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C- ✅✅ A, B, C
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- ✅✅ B
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- ✅✅ A, B C
If different sections of the IRC specify different materials, methods of construction
or other requirements, the _______________ must be applied.
A. Least restrictive
B. Most restrictive
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B- ✅✅ B
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and
two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. Of how many stories above grade
plane?
A. 1 story
B. 2 stories
C. 3 stories
D. 4 stories- ✅✅ C
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum
requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare
through__________________.
A. Affordability
B. Structural strength
C. Means of egress
D. A through C- ✅✅ D
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- ✅✅ B
, 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- ✅✅ A, B, C
True or False: The provisions outlined in the appendices do not apply unless
referenced in the adopting ordinance. - ✅✅ 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. - ✅✅A, B, C
_______________ to an existing structure must not adversely affect the
performance of all structures.
A. Additions
B. Alterations
C. Repairs
D. A through C- ✅✅ A, B, C
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- ✅✅ B
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- ✅✅ A, B C
