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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.

  • SEMI-ANNUAL + ONE YEAR (correct)
  • QUARTERLY + ONE YEAR
  • MONTHLY + QUARTERLY
  • SEMI-ANNUAL + QUARTERLY

Which one of the following structures is not exempt from construction control?

  • BUILDINGS WITH FEWER THAN 35,000 CUBIC FEET OF ENCLOSED SPACE
  • ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
  • TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS (correct)
  • BUILDINGS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES

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.

  • FIVE
  • SEVEN
  • TEN (correct)
  • FOURTEEN

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.

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Sound ratings for fans used for whole building ventilation shall be rated at a maximum of _____ sone/sones:

<p>ONE (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than _____ shall be considered a ramp

<p>5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>FIVE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

<p>60 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

<p>TEN (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The minimum width for two wheelchairs to pass is _____ inches.

<p>60 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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:

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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.

<p>COORDINATE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>105 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>TWO (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.

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Flashcards

Movie Theater Inspection Frequency

Group A-1 movie theaters must be inspected semi-annually, with a maximum one-year period between inspections.

Non-exempt Structure

Telecommunication towers are not exempt from construction control regulations.

Certificate of Occupancy Time

After inspection, the certificate of occupancy is issued within 10 days.

Bathing Fixture Requirements

Rooms with bathtubs, showers, spas, etc., must meet specific code requirements.

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Concave Roof Loaded Area

The effective loaded area of a concave roof is calculated where roof tangents have a slope of 50° or less.

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Fan Sound Rating

Whole-building ventilation fans must have a maximum sound rating of one sone.

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Minimum Wheelchair Passage Width

Single wheelchair passages need a minimum clear width of 36 inches.

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Outlet Height in Dwellings

Electrical, phone, cable, and other wall outlets in multiple dwellings are placed between 15 and 48 inches above the floor.

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Slope Threshold for Ramps

Accessible routes with slope exceeding 5% are considered ramps.

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Prior to 2018 Building Permit Compliance

Building permit applications through January 1, 2018, utilized either 780 CMR (from October 2017) or the 8th Edition prior version.

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Board of Appeals Member Experience

Local board of appeals members must have at least five years' experience in building construction, alterations, repairs, and maintenance.

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Seismic Design Category Restrictions (Concrete)

Structures in Seismic Design Categories B, C, D, E, or F do not include structural plain concrete in given exceptions.

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Becket Ground Snow Load

The ground snow load in Becket is 60 psf.

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