ID 344 CODES TEST (INTERNATIONAL
ZONING CODE) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Interior walls and partitions are required to be rated in Type I and Type II construction. -
ANSWER-False
Most combustible construction materials can be treated to gain some amount of fire
resistance. - ANSWER-True
Wood that is considered fire resistant because of its large diameter is called
_____________________________________________. - ANSWER-Heavy timber
Which construction type consists of exterior walls that are noncombustible but allows
interior elements to consist of combustible materials? - ANSWER-Type III
To determine if a certain occupancy classification can be located in a specific building,
which of the following do you need to know? - ANSWER-The construction type of the
building
The square footage (square meters) or area of the building
If the building is sprinklered
Which of the following limits a building's maximum size? - ANSWER-Construction
type(s)
Occupancy classification(s)
Proximity to other buildings
Which of the following would not affect the construction type during an interior
renovation? - ANSWER-Installing a ceramic tile floor over concrete
Which of the following would contribute to the sustainability of a building? - ANSWER-
Use of a steel structure
Management of the product waste during construction
Use of a local concrete supplier
Every element within the path of travel throughout a building is considered part of the
means of egress. - ANSWER-False
All interior egress doors must swing in the direction of travel to the exit. - ANSWER-
False
If the width of an alley or sidewalk is more than 10 feet (3048 mm) wide, it is no longer
considered a public way. - ANSWER-False
, The main difference between a corridor and an aisle is that a corridor is typically
surrounded by full‐height walls and an aisle is created by furniture or equipment. -
ANSWER-True
No doorway can be more than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide. - ANSWER-False
Name the three main interior‐related components of a means of egress. - ANSWER-Exit
Access
Exit
Exit Discharge
What component of a means of egress is sometimes required for persons with
disabilities? - ANSWER-Area of refuge
What are two types of door pulls that can be considered accessible? - ANSWER-The
most common answers include lever, push‐type, panic bar, and U‐shaped.
Which of the following are affected by means of egress requirements? - ANSWER-
Finish Selections
Fire Ratings of Walls
Which of the following means of egress must always be fully enclosed? - ANSWER-Exit
stair
An accessible ramp in a means of egress should have a slope no greater than what
ratio? - ANSWER-1:12
Which of the following statements about interior means of egress doors is not correct? -
ANSWER-They must have a minimum clear opening that is 36 inches (914 mm) wide.
Which of the following would most likely not be allowed as an intervening room as
required by the means of egress codes? - ANSWER-file/supply room in an advertising
firm
Which of the following items are typically required at an area of refuge? - ANSWER-A
two‐way communication device
A clear floor space
What is the typical minimum corridor width required by the building codes in most
occupancies? - ANSWER-44 inches (1118 mm)
In most cases, nothing is allowed to reduce the width of an exit. Which of the following
is a typical exception allowed by the codes? - ANSWER-Doors that do not project more
than 7 inches (178 mm) when fully open
Wall trim that is less than inch (13 mm) thick
ZONING CODE) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Interior walls and partitions are required to be rated in Type I and Type II construction. -
ANSWER-False
Most combustible construction materials can be treated to gain some amount of fire
resistance. - ANSWER-True
Wood that is considered fire resistant because of its large diameter is called
_____________________________________________. - ANSWER-Heavy timber
Which construction type consists of exterior walls that are noncombustible but allows
interior elements to consist of combustible materials? - ANSWER-Type III
To determine if a certain occupancy classification can be located in a specific building,
which of the following do you need to know? - ANSWER-The construction type of the
building
The square footage (square meters) or area of the building
If the building is sprinklered
Which of the following limits a building's maximum size? - ANSWER-Construction
type(s)
Occupancy classification(s)
Proximity to other buildings
Which of the following would not affect the construction type during an interior
renovation? - ANSWER-Installing a ceramic tile floor over concrete
Which of the following would contribute to the sustainability of a building? - ANSWER-
Use of a steel structure
Management of the product waste during construction
Use of a local concrete supplier
Every element within the path of travel throughout a building is considered part of the
means of egress. - ANSWER-False
All interior egress doors must swing in the direction of travel to the exit. - ANSWER-
False
If the width of an alley or sidewalk is more than 10 feet (3048 mm) wide, it is no longer
considered a public way. - ANSWER-False
, The main difference between a corridor and an aisle is that a corridor is typically
surrounded by full‐height walls and an aisle is created by furniture or equipment. -
ANSWER-True
No doorway can be more than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide. - ANSWER-False
Name the three main interior‐related components of a means of egress. - ANSWER-Exit
Access
Exit
Exit Discharge
What component of a means of egress is sometimes required for persons with
disabilities? - ANSWER-Area of refuge
What are two types of door pulls that can be considered accessible? - ANSWER-The
most common answers include lever, push‐type, panic bar, and U‐shaped.
Which of the following are affected by means of egress requirements? - ANSWER-
Finish Selections
Fire Ratings of Walls
Which of the following means of egress must always be fully enclosed? - ANSWER-Exit
stair
An accessible ramp in a means of egress should have a slope no greater than what
ratio? - ANSWER-1:12
Which of the following statements about interior means of egress doors is not correct? -
ANSWER-They must have a minimum clear opening that is 36 inches (914 mm) wide.
Which of the following would most likely not be allowed as an intervening room as
required by the means of egress codes? - ANSWER-file/supply room in an advertising
firm
Which of the following items are typically required at an area of refuge? - ANSWER-A
two‐way communication device
A clear floor space
What is the typical minimum corridor width required by the building codes in most
occupancies? - ANSWER-44 inches (1118 mm)
In most cases, nothing is allowed to reduce the width of an exit. Which of the following
is a typical exception allowed by the codes? - ANSWER-Doors that do not project more
than 7 inches (178 mm) when fully open
Wall trim that is less than inch (13 mm) thick
