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The building official shall inspect periodically
existing buildings and structures, specifically, Group A-1
movie theaters at a minimum, an a _________ basis, and at a
maximum, during a ________ period.
The building official shall inspect periodically existing buildings and structures, specifically, Group A-1 movie theaters at a minimum, an a _________ basis, and at a maximum, during a ________ period.
Which one of the following structures is not
exempt from construction control?
Which one of the following structures is not exempt from construction control?
After the building official inspects the building or
structure and finds no violations of the building code or
other laws, the building commissioner/inspector shall issue a
certificate of occupancy within _____ days.
After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the building code or other laws, the building commissioner/inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy within _____ days.
Rooms containing bathtubs, showers, spas and
similar bathing fixtures shall:
Rooms containing bathtubs, showers, spas and similar bathing fixtures shall:
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The effective loaded area of a concave curved
roof shall be that area of the surface of the roof where the
tangents to the surface have a slope of _____° or less.
The effective loaded area of a concave curved roof shall be that area of the surface of the roof where the tangents to the surface have a slope of _____° or less.
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Sound ratings for fans used for whole building
ventilation shall be rated at a maximum of _____ sone/sones:
Sound ratings for fans used for whole building ventilation shall be rated at a maximum of _____ sone/sones:
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Generally, the minimum clear width for single
wheelchair passage shall be _____ inches
Generally, the minimum clear width for single wheelchair passage shall be _____ inches
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In multiple dwellings, electrical outlets,
telephone outlets, cable TV jacks, and other wall outlets shall
be located between 15 inches and 48 inches above the
floor, measured at the centerline of the lowest receptacle.
In multiple dwellings, electrical outlets, telephone outlets, cable TV jacks, and other wall outlets shall be located between 15 inches and 48 inches above the floor, measured at the centerline of the lowest receptacle.
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Any part of an accessible route with a slope
greater than _____ shall be considered a ramp
Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than _____ shall be considered a ramp
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Applications for building permits and related
construction and other documents filed through January 1,
2018, may comply either with 780 CMR effective October 20,
2017 or the __________ Edition version of 780 CMR in effect
immediately prior to the amendment, but not a mix of both.
Applications for building permits and related construction and other documents filed through January 1, 2018, may comply either with 780 CMR effective October 20, 2017 or the __________ Edition version of 780 CMR in effect immediately prior to the amendment, but not a mix of both.
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Each member of a local board of appeals shall
have at least _____ year(s) experience in the construction,
alternation, repair and maintenance of building and
building codes.
Each member of a local board of appeals shall have at least _____ year(s) experience in the construction, alternation, repair and maintenance of building and building codes.
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Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
B, C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain
concrete, except as follows:
Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
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The ground snow load for the city/town of
Becket is _____ psf:
The ground snow load for the city/town of Becket is _____ psf:
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All ventilation air inlets shall be located a minimum
of _____ feet from vent openings for plumbing drainage systems,
appliance vent outlets, exhaust hood outlets, vehicle exhaust,
or other known contamination sources; and shall not be
obstructed by snow, plantings, or any other material:
All ventilation air inlets shall be located a minimum of _____ feet from vent openings for plumbing drainage systems, appliance vent outlets, exhaust hood outlets, vehicle exhaust, or other known contamination sources; and shall not be obstructed by snow, plantings, or any other material:
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The minimum width for two wheelchairs to pass is
_____ inches.
The minimum width for two wheelchairs to pass is _____ inches.
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The width of walkways shall be not less than
_____ inches, excluding curb stones.
The width of walkways shall be not less than _____ inches, excluding curb stones.
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The maximum rise for any run shall be _____
inches.
The maximum rise for any run shall be _____ inches.
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Except for activities which may require a permit
pursuant to other laws, by-laws, rules and specialized codes,
a building permit is not required for the following actities:
Except for activities which may require a permit pursuant to other laws, by-laws, rules and specialized codes, a building permit is not required for the following actities:
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Whenever more than one enforcement official is
involved with the enforcement of the building code, it shall
be the duty of the officials involved to __________ their
inspections.
Whenever more than one enforcement official is involved with the enforcement of the building code, it shall be the duty of the officials involved to __________ their inspections.
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All exterior bridges, steel or wooden stairways,
fire escapes and egress balconies shall be examined and/or
tested, and certified for structural adequacy every ____
years.
All exterior bridges, steel or wooden stairways, fire escapes and egress balconies shall be examined and/or tested, and certified for structural adequacy every ____ years.
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The basic wind speed, Risk Category I, for the
city/town of Great Barrington is _____ mph.
The basic wind speed, Risk Category I, for the city/town of Great Barrington is _____ mph.
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Wood- or pellet-fired stoves that are EPA certified;
and have a particulate matter emissions rating of no more
than 3.5 g/hr for non-catalytic wood and pellet stoves; or 2.0
g/hr for catalytic wood and pellet stoves are known as:
Wood- or pellet-fired stoves that are EPA certified; and have a particulate matter emissions rating of no more than 3.5 g/hr for non-catalytic wood and pellet stoves; or 2.0 g/hr for catalytic wood and pellet stoves are known as:
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Not less than _____ egress door(s) shall be
provided for each dwelling unit.
Not less than _____ egress door(s) shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
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When a dwelling unit houses more than
__________ lodgers or boarders it is a lodging facility.
When a dwelling unit houses more than __________ lodgers or boarders it is a lodging facility.
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Walkways shall have continuous common
surfaces, not interrupted by steps or changes in level greater
than _____ inch.
Walkways shall have continuous common surfaces, not interrupted by steps or changes in level greater than _____ inch.
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In public bathrooms, if mirrors and shelves are
provided, then at least one of each shall be accessible. The
top of any shelf and the bottom of any mirror which is
provided above a sink shall be set with the bottom edge of
the reflecting surface no higher than _____ inches above the
floor.
In public bathrooms, if mirrors and shelves are provided, then at least one of each shall be accessible. The top of any shelf and the bottom of any mirror which is provided above a sink shall be set with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than _____ inches above the floor.
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