Building Codes Practice #3 PDF

Practice #3 1. Walls that separate sleeping units in the same building must comply with the provisions for ________? a. Fire partitions b. Fire barriers c. Smoke partitions d. Smoke barriers 2. The basement walls, exterior walls, floor, roof and any other building elements that enclose conditioned s...

Practice #3 1. Walls that separate sleeping units in the same building must comply with the provisions for ________? a. Fire partitions b. Fire barriers c. Smoke partitions d. Smoke barriers 2. The basement walls, exterior walls, floor, roof and any other building elements that enclose conditioned space or provide a boundary between conditioned space and exempt or unconditioned space is the definition of_________. a. Building exterior b. Building thermal envelope c. Building structure d. Building sheathing 3. Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than how many inches? a. 10 b. 12 c. 7 d. 4 4. Excluding exceptions, glass unit masonry shall NOT be used in fire walls, party walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, or for _________. a. Load bearing construction b. Interior walls c. Decorative walls d. All of the above 5. Walls, partitions, and floor/ceiling assemblies between adjacent dwelling units and sleeping units shall have a sound transmission class of no less than: a. 100 b. 75 c. 25 d. 50 6. A restaurant that seats 65 patrons is in what use group? a. B b. M c. A2 d. A1 7. Footings for masonry chimneys and fireplaces and their chimneys shall be constructed of concrete or solid masonry and not less than 12 inches thick and must extend at least how many inches beyond the face of the fireplace or foundation walls on all sides? a. 12 inches b. 24 inches c. 4 inches d. 6 inches 8. An issued permit will be deemed invalid if the work authorized does not commence within how many months? a. 6 b. 1 c. 2 d. 12 9. The maximum spacing of collar ties shall be ______ on center. a. 16 inches b. 4 feet c. 5 feet d. 6 feet 10. Joist framing on a wood floor from opposite sides on a bearing support shall overlap a minimum of how many inches a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 11. In a single family home where attic access is required the rough opening shall be a minimum of: a. 18 x 24 inches b. 18 x 30 inches c. 22 x 30 inches d. 24 x 24 inches 12. At an abatement project, where should the lunchroom be located? a. In another building b. A floor above the work area c. Outside d. As far away as possible 13. Masonry chimney cleanout openings shall be provided within ___ inches of the base of each flue. a. 12 b. 6 c. 24 d. 4 14. The edge, or face of each piece, package, or container of foam plastic insulation shall bear the label of: a. The place it was ordered from b. A design professional c. The general contractor d. An approved agency 15. A boiler room that is over 500sf and uses 400,000 or more BTUs requires what? a. 2 exit doors b. Multiple fire extinguishers c. Multiple windows d. An attendant 16. Buildings or structures containing hazards that are classified in one or more of H-1, H-2, H-3, and H-4 use groups are required to conform to the code requirements for each of the occupancies so classified and are called: a. Multiple hazards b. Hazardous c. Highly hazardous d. Moderately hazardous 17. A Dormitory is in use group: a. R-1 b. R-2 c. R-3 d. R-4 18. What strong backed structural element is run at right angles to studs and joins them to make a solid member in concrete form work framing? a. Strip b. Derby c. Strongback d. Waler 19. Metal flashing should be corrosion resistant and have a minimum thickness of ____. a..019 b..029 c..025 d..031 20. In a commercial building what is the minimum amount and type of nails with which wood collar ties must be face nailed to rafters? a. 2 10d common b. 3 10d common c. 2 16d common d. 3 16d common 21. The strength of concrete foundation is measured in: a. Pounds per square feet in compression b. Pounds per square inch in compression c. Pounds per square feet in tensile d. Pounds per square inch in tensile 22. Which of these is NOT required on a Certificate of Occupancy? a. The address of the structure b. A permit number c. The assessed value of the structure d. The name of the building official 23. What is the minimum slope for asphalt shingles? a. 3:12 b. 1:12 c. 2:12 d. 4:12