Test #3 - 76 Problems in Q&A Format PDF

Test #3 MASSACHUSETTS How to find the answer in the code books? EXAMPLE: 2015 IBC 148 718.2.2 Year = 2015 Code Book = IBC Page # = 148 Citation on the page = 718.2.2 Which rule applies? Start with the IBC Start with the IRC Start with the 2015 Rule 2015 Rule IECC 2015 Rule Did Massachusetts Did Massachusetts Did Massachusetts modify the rule? modify the rule? modify the rule? Look at MA 9th Ed. Look at MA 9th Ed. Look at MA 9th Ed. Basic/Commercial (Ch.13) & Basic/Commercial Residential Residential (Ch.11) Amendments Amendments Amendments If yes, apply the If yes, apply the If yes, apply the Massachusetts rule Massachusetts rule Massachusetts rule If not, apply the If not, apply the If not, apply the International rule International rule International rule Questions from IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE QUESTION: Where joists, trusses, or rafters are spaced more than 16” cc and the bearing studs below are spaced 24” CC, such members shall bear within ___ inches of the studs beneath a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 8 ANSWER: Where joists, trusses, or rafters are spaced more than 16” cc and the bearing studs below are spaced 24” CC, such members shall bear within ___ inches of the studs beneath a. 4 b. 5 2015 IBC 161 R602.3.3 c. 6 d. 8 QUESTION: Where a smoke detector is installed within a duct, a smoke detector shall be installed inside the duct, or outside the duct with ________________________________ A. BATTERY BACK-UP ALARMS EVERY 100’ b. WITH TUBES EXTENDING INTO THE DUCTS c. WARNING LIGHTS AND SIGNAL SOUND d. LIGHT STROBES IF THEY FAIL ANSWER: Where a smoke detector is installed within a duct, a smoke detector shall be installed inside the duct, or outside the duct with ________________________________ A. BATTERY BACK-UP ALARMS EVERY 100’ b. WITH TUBES EXTENDING INTO THE DUCTS 2015 IBC 145 717.3.3.2 c. WARNING LIGHTS AND SIGNAL SOUND d. LIGHT STROBES IF THEY FAIL QUESTION: Locate the fire-resistance rating for bearing steel frame brick veneer wall or partition with Outside facing steel studs, 1 “ insulation board sheathing attached to the studs, 1” Airspace… a. BRICK FACED SIDE 4 HOURS b. BRICK SIDE 2 HOURS c. STEEL SIDE 6.5 HOURS d. STEEL SIDE 8 HOURS ANSWER: Locate the fire-resistance rating for bearing steel frame brick veneer wall or partition with Outside facing steel studs, 1 “ insulation board sheathing attached to the studs, 1” Airspace… a. BRICK FACED SIDE 4 HOURS 2015 IBC 185 722.4.1(2) b. BRICK SIDE 2 HOURS c. STEEL SIDE 6.5 HOURS d. STEEL SIDE 8 HOURS QUESTION: Ships ladders are permitted to be used in Group I-3 as a component of a means of egress to and from control rooms or elevated facility observation stations not more than _____ sq. ft. a. 100 b. 150 c. 200 d. 250 ANSWER: Ships ladders are permitted to be used in Group I-3 as a component of a means of egress to and from control rooms or elevated facility observation stations not more than _____ sq. ft. a. 100 b. 150 c. 200 d. 250 2015 IBC 270 1011.15 QUESTION: Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosing, or finish surface of ramp slope, shall be uniform, not less than 34 inches, and not more than ____ inches. a. 36 b. 38 c. 40 d. 42 ANSWER: Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosing, or finish surface of ramp slope, shall be uniform, not less than 34 inches, and not more than ____ inches. a. 36 b. 38 2015 IBC 273 1014.2 c. 40 d. 42 QUESTION: Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be classified in accordance with ___________ which measures flame spread and smoke-developed indexes. a. NFPA 1545 b. ASTM E84 c. UL 434 d. NFPA 72 ANSWER: Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be classified in accordance with ___________ which measures flame spread and smoke-developed indexes. a. NFPA 1545 b. ASTM E84 2015 IBC 203 803.1.1 c. UL 434 d. NFPA 72 QUESTION: Smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system shall be installed as required by sections ________ of the IBC. a. 909.21 b. 909.76.3 c. 910.2.1 AND 2.2 d. 910.3.2 AND 3.3 ANSWER: Smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system shall be installed as required by sections ________ of the IBC. a. 909.21 b. 909.76.3 c. 910.2.1 AND 2.2 2015 IBC 243 910.2.1-2 d. 910.3.2 AND 3.3 QUESTION: _____ exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 5001 to 1,000 a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 ANSWER: _____ exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 5001 to 1,000 a. 3 2015 IBC 254 1006.2.1.1 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 QUESTION: For doors within the exit path, door hardware shall be marked with not less than _____ square inches of luminous material. a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 16 ANSWER: For doors within the exit path, door hardware shall be marked with not less than _____ square inches of luminous material. a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 16 2015 IBC 283, 1025.2.6.2 QUESTION: Deflection limits for interior partitions with plaster or stucco finishes is: a. L/360 b. L/240 c. L/120 d. L/60 ANSWER: Deflection limits for interior partitions with plaster or stucco finishes is: a. L/360 2015 IBC 355, TABLE 1604.3 b. L/240 c. L/120 d. L/60 QUESTION: For roof slopes of 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal or greater, underlayment shall be minimum of one layer of underlayment felt applied shingle fashion, parallel to and starting from the eves and lapped ___ inches, fastened only as necessary a. 2 b. 4 c. 4 d. 8 ANSWER: For roof slopes of 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal or greater, underlayment shall be minimum of one layer of underlayment felt applied shingle fashion, parallel to and starting from the eves and lapped ___ inches, fastened only as necessary a. 2 2015 IBC 338 1507.3.3.2 b. 4 c. 4 d. 8 QUESTION: Roof tile fasteners shall be corrosion resistant and not less than ____-gage, 5/16-inch head, and of sufficient length to penetrate the deck a minimum of ¾” a. 10 b. 11 c. 12 d. 16 ANSWER: Roof tile fasteners shall be corrosion resistant and not less than ____-gage, 5/16-inch head, and of sufficient length to penetrate the deck a minimum of ¾” a. 10 b. 11 2015 IBC 338 1507.3.6 c. 12 d. 16 QUESTION: Other than in dwelling units, toilet, bathing, and shower room floors finish material shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface. The intersection of such floors with walls shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base that extends upward onto the walls not less than _____ inches. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8 ANSWER: Other than in dwelling units, toilet, bathing, and shower room floors finish material shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface. The intersection of such floors with walls shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base that extends upward onto the walls not less than _____ inches. a. 2 b. 4 2015 IBC 315 1210.2.1 c. 6 d. 8 QUESTION: In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together may be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of the roof to a point at least ___ inches up. a. 12 b. 18 c. 24 d. 30 ANSWER: In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together may be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of the roof to a point at least ___ inches up. a. 12 b. 18 c. 24 2015 IBC 337 1507.2.8.2 d. 30 QUESTION: Where lavatories are provided, at least ____ percent, but not less than one, shall be accessible. a. 5 b. 8 c. 10 d. 15 ANSWER: Where lavatories are provided, at least ____ percent, but not less than one, shall be accessible. a. 5 2015 IBC 305 1109.2.3 b. 8 c. 10 d. 15 QUESTION: The total number of units provided is 98. The total number of required accessible units is ________ a. 5 b. 7 c. 8 d. 10 ANSWER: The total number of units provided is 98. The total number of required accessible units is ________ a. 5 2015 IBC 300 1107.6.1.1 b. 7 c. 8 d. 10 QUESTION: Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with installed shower heads shall be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height not less than ___inches above the drain inlet. a. 36 b. 50 c. 60 d. 72 ANSWER: Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with installed shower heads shall be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height not less than ___inches above the drain inlet. a. 36 b. 50 c. 60 d. 72 2015 IBC 315 1210.2.3 QUESTION: Fire-retardant-treated wood roof covering shall be tested in accordance with ASTM ________. a. E1002 b. E2006 c. E108 d. D1026 ANSWER: Fire-retardant-treated wood roof covering shall be tested in accordance with ASTM ________. a. E1002 b. E2006 c. E108 2015 IBC 335 1505.1 d. D1026 QUESTION: Grab bars, shower seats and dressing room bench seats shall be designed to resist a single concentrated load of ____ pounds in any direction: a. 165 b. 200 c. 225 d. 250 ANSWER: Grab bars, shower seats and dressing room bench seats shall be designed to resist a single concentrated load of ____ pounds in any direction: a. 165 b. 200 c. 225 d. 250 2015 IBC 362 1607.8.2 QUESTION: The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free from organic material. What section of the 2015 IBC prohibits construction debris from being backfilled? a. 1804.3 b. 1395 6.1 c. 2303.7 d. 2508.5.3 ANSWER: The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free from organic material. What section of the 2015 IBC prohibits construction debris from being backfilled? a. 1804.3 2015 IBC 419 1804.3 b. 1395 6.1 c. 2303.7 d. 2508.5.3 QUESTION: Footings for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys shall be constructed of concrete or solid masonry at least 12” thick and extend at least ________ beyond the fireplace or foundation wall a. 6” b. 12” c. 18” d. 24” ANSWER: Footings for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys shall be constructed of concrete or solid masonry at least 12” thick and extend at least ________ beyond the fireplace or foundation wall a. 6” 2015 IBC 460 2111.3 b. 12” c. 18” d. 24” QUESTION: In stick framing, 16d common nails are available. Fastening the top plate to a stud for a partition wall requires how many of the 16d nails? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6 ANSWER: In stick framing, 16d common nails are available. Fastening the top plate to a stud for a partition wall requires how many of the 16d nails? a. 2 2015 IBC 484 2304.10.1 (17) b. 3 c. 4 d. 6 QUESTION: For Group R-3 occupancies and buildings of other occupancies less than two stories above grade plane of light-frame construction, the required footing thickness of ACI 318 is permitted to be reduced to _____ inches. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10 ANSWER: For Group R-3 occupancies and buildings of other occupancies less than two stories above grade plane of light-frame construction, the required footing thickness of ACI 318 is permitted to be reduced to _____ inches. a. 4 b. 6 2015 IBC 450, 1906.1 EXCEPTION c. 8 d. 10 QUESTION: Structural concrete shall conform to the durability requirements of: a. CAI 813 b. AIC 318 c. ACI 318 d. ICA 183 ANSWER: Structural concrete shall conform to the durability requirements of: a. CAI 813 b. AIC 318 c. ACI 318 2015 IBC 447, 1904.1 d. ICA 183 QUESTION: Masonry shall not be supported on __________ girders except as permitted in Section 2304.12. a. CONCRETE b. STEEL c. PLASTIC d. WOOD ANSWER: Masonry shall not be supported on __________ girders except as permitted in Section 2304.12. a. CONCRETE b. STEEL c. PLASTIC d. WOOD 2015 IBC 457, 2104.1.1 QUESTION: One acceptable backfill method is clean sand shall be used, thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than ___ inches in depth. a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12 ANSWER: One acceptable backfill method is clean sand shall be used, thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than ___ inches in depth. a. 6 b. 8 2015 IBC 428 1807.3.3 c. 10 d. 12 QUESTION: Where a basement is considered a story above grade plane and the finished ground level adjacent to the basement wall is below the basement floor elevation for _____% or more of the perimeter, the floor and walls shall be dampproofed in accordance… a. 18 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30 ANSWER: Where a basement is considered a story above grade plane and the finished ground level adjacent to the basement wall is below the basement floor elevation for _____% or more of the perimeter, the floor and walls shall be dampproofed in accordance… a. 18 b. 20 c. 25 2015 IBC 420 1805.1.1 d. 30 QUESTION: Notching at the ends of the rafters or ceiling joists shall not exceed ______ the depth. a. 1/8 b. 1/4 c. 2/3 d. 3/5 ANSWER: Notching at the ends of the rafters or ceiling joists shall not exceed ______ the depth. a. 1/8 b. 1/4 2015 IBC 520 2308.7.4 c. 2/3 d. 3/5 QUESTION: Douglas (stick-framer) has a rafter span of 12’5” and access to HEM-FIR lumber. He needs to use 2” x 10” to match the existing. What minimum grade of Hem-Fir should he obtain for this application (16” CC)? a. SS b. #1 c. #2 d. #3 ANSWER: Douglas (stick-framer) has a rafter span of 12’5” and access to HEM-FIR lumber. He needs to use 2” x 10” to match the existing. What minimum grade of Hem-Fir should he obtain for this application (16” CC)? a. SS b. #1 c. #2 d. #3 2015 IBC 534 2308.7.2 QUESTION: Elevator machine rooms and control spaces for elevator control shall be equipped with _______________. a. SPRINKLER HEADS WITH DOUBLE CAPACITY b. DRAINAGE AND WATER SUPPLY c. VENTILATION AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING d. FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS, BRACING FOR SEISMIC EVENTS ANSWER: Elevator machine rooms and control spaces for elevator control shall be equipped with _______________. a. SPRINKLER HEADS WITH DOUBLE CAPACITY b. DRAINAGE AND WATER SUPPLY c. VENTILATION AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING 2015 IBC 576 3005.2 d. FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS, BRACING FOR SEISMIC EVENTS QUESTION: Doors within such fire barrier walls, including doors to corridors, shall be only self-closing fire door assemblies having a fire protection rating of not less than ____ hour. a. ¼ b. ½ c. ¾ d. 1 ANSWER: Doors within such fire barrier walls, including doors to corridors, shall be only self-closing fire door assemblies having a fire protection rating of not less than ____ hour. a. ¼ b. ½ c. ¾ 2015 IBC 85, 415.11.1.2 EXCEPTION 1 d. 1 QUESTION: The minimum uniformly distributed live load for a catwalk is _____ psf. a. 40 b. 50 c. 60 d. 80 ANSWER: The minimum uniformly distributed live load for a catwalk is _____ psf. a. 40 2015 IBC 360, TABLE 1607.1 b. 50 c. 60 d. 80 QUESTION: Interior walls and partitions that exceed ____ feet in height, including their finish materials, shall have adequate strength and stiffness to resist the loads to which they are subjected but not less than a horizontal load of 5 psf. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10 ANSWER: Interior walls and partitions that exceed ____ feet in height, including their finish materials, shall have adequate strength and stiffness to resist the loads to which they are subjected but not less than a horizontal load of 5 psf. a. 4 b. 6 2015 IBC 365, 1607.14 c. 8 d. 10 QUESTION: Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with active or passive space heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature of not less than _____°F at a point 3 feet above the floor on the design heating day. a. 60 b. 64 c. 68 d. 72 ANSWER: Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with active or passive space heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature of not less than _____°F at a point 3 feet above the floor on the design heating day. a. 60 b. 64 c. 68 2015 IBC 313, 1204.1 d. 72 QUESTION: Habitable spaces, other than a kitchen, shall not be less than ____ feet in any plan dimension. a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10 ANSWER: Habitable spaces, other than a kitchen, shall not be less than ____ feet in any plan dimension. a. 7 215 IBC 314, 1208.1 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10 QUESTION: Unless structural support and anchorage are provided to resist the overturning moment, the center of gravity of projecting masonry or molded cornices shall lie within the middle _________ of the supporting wall. a. ONE-HALF b. ONE-QUARTER c. ONE-THIRD d. TWO-THIRDS ANSWER: Unless structural support and anchorage are provided to resist the overturning moment, the center of gravity of projecting masonry or molded cornices shall lie within the middle _________ of the supporting wall. a. ONE-HALF b. ONE-QUARTER c. ONE-THIRD 2015 IBC 457, 2104.1.2 d. TWO-THIRDS QUESTION: Buildings and other structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life in the event of failure… a. RISK CATEGORY I b. RISK CATEGORY II c. RISK CATEGORY III d. RISK CATEGORY IV ANSWER: Buildings and other structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life in the event of failure… a. RISK CATEGORY I b. RISK CATEGORY II c. RISK CATEGORY III 2015 IBC 357, TABLE 1604.5 d. RISK CATEGORY IV Questions from IRC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE QUESTION: Heating and cooling equipment and appliances shall be located with respect to building construction to permit maintenance, servicing, and _____________. a. SELLING b. REPLACING c. BARTERING d. SHOWCASING ANSWER: Heating and cooling equipment and appliances shall be located with respect to building construction to permit maintenance, servicing, and _____________. a. SELLING b. REPLACING 2015 IRC 479 M1401.2 c. BARTERING d. SHOWCASING QUESTION: Vibration isolators installed between mechanical equipment and metal ducts shall be fabricated from approved materials and shall not exceed _____ inches a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12 ANSWER: Vibration isolators installed between mechanical equipment and metal ducts shall be fabricated from approved materials and shall not exceed _____ inches a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 2015 IRC 489 M1601.2 d. 12 QUESTION: The equivalent length of a 6” radius smooth 90 degree elbow is: a. 1’9” b. 1’0” c. 2’9” d. 2’2” ANSWER: The equivalent length of a 6” radius smooth 90 degree elbow is: a. 1’9” 2015 IRC 485 M1502.4.5.1 b. 1’0” c. 2’9” d. 2’2” QUESTION: Vented wall furnaces shall not be located where a door can swing within _____ inches of the furnace inlet or outlet measured at right angles to the opening. a. 6 b. 12 c. 18 d. 24 ANSWER: Vented wall furnaces shall not be located where a door can swing within _____ inches of the furnace inlet or outlet measured at right angles to the opening. a. 6 b. 12 2015 IRC 481 M1409.2 c. 18 d. 24 QUESTION: Floor registers from floor furnaces shall be installed not less than _____ inches from a wall. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8 ANSWER: Floor registers from floor furnaces shall be installed not less than _____ inches from a wall. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 2015 IRC 480 M1408.3 d. 8 QUESTION: Equipment and appliances supported from the ground shall be level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending not less than ____ inches above the adjoining ground. a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12 ANSWER: Equipment and appliances supported from the ground shall be level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending not less than ____ inches above the adjoining ground. a. 3 2015 IRC 474 M1305.1.4.1 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12 QUESTION: The ends of each joist, beam, or girder shall have at least ____ bearing on wood or metal. a. 1” b. 1 ½” c. 2” d. 3” ANSWER: The ends of each joist, beam, or girder shall have at least ____ bearing on wood or metal. a. 1” b. 1 ½” 2015 IRC 130 R502.6 c. 2” d. 3” QUESTION: Precast concrete walls that retain earth and enclose habitable space located below grade that rest on crushed stone footings shall have a perforated drainage pipe installed below the base of the wall on either side not more than ______ foot beyond the base of the wall a. 1 2015 IRC 119 R4051.1 b. 2 c. 2.5 d. 3 ANSWER: Precast concrete walls that retain earth and enclose habitable space located below grade that rest on crushed stone footings shall have a perforated drainage pipe installed below the base of the wall on either side not more than ______ foot beyond the base of the wall a. 1 2015 IRC 119 R405.1.1 b. 2 c. 2.5 d. 3 QUESTION: The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the ______________ a. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE b. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE c. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING AND SPA CODE d. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE ANSWER: The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the ______________ a. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE b. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE c. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING AND SPA CODE 2015 IRC 77 R326.1 d. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE QUESTION: For wood foundations that are not designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF, the height of backfill against the foundation shall not exceed __________ a. 2’ b. 4’ c. 6’ d. 7’ ANSWER: For wood foundations that are not designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF, the height of backfill against the foundation shall not exceed __________ a. 2’ b. 4’ 2015 IRC 118 R404.2.3 c. 6’ d. 7’ QUESTION: Rubble stone masonry walls shall have a minimum thickness of _____ inches. a. 8 b. 12 c. 16 d. 20 ANSWER: Rubble stone masonry walls shall have a minimum thickness of _____ inches. a. 8 b. 12 c. 16 2015 IRC 116 R404.1.8 d. 20 QUESTION: Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed _______ depth of the wood floor joist. a. TWICE THE b. THE c. THREE TIMES THE d. ½ THE ANSWER: Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed _______ depth of the wood floor joist. a. TWICE THE b. THE 2015 IRC 123 R502.3.3 c. THREE TIMES THE d. ½ THE QUESTION: Interior fire-retardant-treated-wood shall have a moisture content not over ___ % when tested in accordance with ASTM D3201. a. 10 b. 20 c. 28 d. 36 ANSWER: Interior fire-retardant-treated-wood shall have a moisture content not over ___ % when tested in accordance with ASTM D3201. a. 10 b. 20 c. 28 2015 IRC 366 R802.1.5.9 d. 36 QUESTION: Load-bearing, cold-formed ____________ shall have a legible label, stamp, stencil, or embossment with the following information as a minimum. Manufacturer’s info, steel thickness, coating designation, yield strength. A. WOOD FRAMING MEMBERS b. STEEL FRAMING MEMBERS c. PLASTIC FRAMING MEMBERS d. TEFLON FRAMING MEMBERS ANSWER: Load-bearing, cold-formed ____________ shall have a legible label, stamp, stencil, or embossment with the following information as a minimum. Manufacturer’s info, steel thickness, coating designation, yield strength. A. WOOD FRAMING MEMBERS b. STEEL FRAMING MEMBERS 2015 IRC 394 R804.2.4 c. PLASTIC FRAMING MEMBERS d. TEFLON FRAMING MEMBERS QUESTION: Fire retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles shall be treated by impregnation with chemicals by the ________ vacuum-pressure process in accordance with AWPA C1. a. NON-CELL b. FULL-CELL c. PARTIAL-CELL d. CELL ON CELL ANSWER: Fire retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles shall be treated by impregnation with chemicals by the ________ vacuum-pressure process in accordance with AWPA C1. a. NON-CELL b. FULL-CELL 2015 IRC 413 R902.2 c. PARTIAL-CELL d. CELL ON CELL QUESTION: The firebox of a concrete fireplace shall have a minimum depth of ___ inches a. 16 b. 20 c. 24 d. 26 ANSWER: The firebox of a concrete fireplace shall have a minimum depth of ___ inches a. 16 b. 20 2015 IRC 427 R1001.6 c. 24 d. 26 QUESTION: Where two or more flues are located in the same chimney, masonry wythes shall be built between the adjacent flue linings and shall be at least ___ wide. a. 2” b. 4” c. 6” d. 8” ANSWER: Where two or more flues are located in the same chimney, masonry wythes shall be built between the adjacent flue linings and shall be at least ___ wide. a. 2” b. 4” 2015 IRC 433 R1003.13 c. 6” d. 8” QUESTION: Where spaces under grandstands and bleachers are used for purposes other than ticket booths less than 100 square feet and toilet rooms, such spaces shall be separated by _____ a. SECURE EGRESS b. FIRE BARRIERS c. LOCKED SPACES d. OPEN SPACES ANSWER: Where spaces under grandstands and bleachers are used for purposes other than ticket booths less than 100 square feet and toilet rooms, such spaces shall be separated by _____ a. SECURE EGRESS b. FIRE BARRIERS 2015 IRC 287 1029.1.1.1 c. LOCKED SPACES d. OPEN SPACES Questions from IECC INTERNATIONAL ENERCY CONSERVATION CODE QUESTION: A low-sloped roof has a slope less than _____ units vertical in _____ units horizontal: a. 3 UNITS / 12 UNITS b. 2 UNITS / 10 UNITS c. 2 UNITS / 12 UNITS d. 3 UNITS / 10 UNITS ANSWER: A low-sloped roof has a slope less than _____ units vertical in _____ units horizontal: a. 3 UNITS / 12 UNITS b. 2 UNITS / 10 UNITS c. 2 UNITS / 12 UNITS 2015 IECC SECTION C202, PAGE C-10 d. 3 UNITS / 10 UNITS QUESTION: A Marine Climate Zone has a mean temperature of the coldest month between _____ and _____: a. 27°F AND 65°F b. 25°F AND 67°F c. 30°F AND 70°F d. 37°F AND 75°F ANSWER: A Marine Climate Zone has a mean temperature of the coldest month between _____ and _____: a. 27°F AND 65°F 2015 IECC PAGE R-25, TABLE R301.3(1) b. 25°F AND 67°F c. 30°F AND 70°F d. 37°F AND 75°F QUESTION: Each residence should have a programmable thermostat that includes the capability to maintain zone temperatures down to _____ or up to _____: a. 50°F OR 80°F b. 45°F OR 75°F c. 55°F OR 85°F d. 60°F OR 85°F ANSWER: Each residence should have a programmable thermostat that includes the capability to maintain zone temperatures down to _____ or up to _____: a. 50°F OR 80°F b. 45°F OR 75°F c. 55°F OR 85°F 2015 IECC PAGE R-35, R403.1.1 d. 60°F OR 85°F QUESTION: 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. a. SEMI-ANNUAL + ONE YEAR b. QUARTERLY + ONE YEAR c. MONTHLY + QUARTERLY d. SEMI-ANNUAL + QUARTERLY Questions from MA Amendments 780 CMR – COMMERCIAL 780 CMR 51 – RESIDENTIAL 521 CMR – ARCHITECTURAL / ACCESSIBILITY RULES ANSWER: 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. a. SEMI-ANNUAL + ONE YEAR 780 CMR 1:00, 110.7 TABLE 110 b. QUARTERLY + ONE YEAR c. MONTHLY + QUARTERLY d. SEMI-ANNUAL + QUARTERLY QUESTION: Which one of the following structures is not exempt from construction control? a. BUILDINGS WITH FEWER THAN 35,000 CUBIC FEET OF ENCLOSED SPACE b. ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS c. TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS d. BUILDINGS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES ANSWER: Which one of the following structures is subject to construction control? a. BUILDINGS WITH FEWER THAN 35,000 CUBIC FEET OF ENCLOSED SPACE b. ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS c. TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS 780 CMR 1:00, 107.6.1.1 d. BUILDINGS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES QUESTION: 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. a. FIVE b. SEVEN c. TEN d. FOURTEEN ANSWER: 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. a. FIVE b. SEVEN c. TEN 780 CMR 1:00, 111.2 d. FOURTEEN QUESTION: Rooms containing bathtubs, showers, spas and similar bathing fixtures shall: a. BE MECHANICALLY VENTILATED b. NOT BE SUBSTITUTED WITH NATURAL VENTILATION METHODS c. VENT DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE d. ALL OF THE ABOVE ANSWER: Rooms containing bathtubs, showers, spas and similar bathing fixtures shall: a. BE MECHANICALLY VENTILATED b. NOT BE SUBSTITUTED WITH NATURAL VENTILATION METHODS c. VENT DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE d. ALL OF THE ABOVE 780 CMR 1203.5.2.1 QUESTION: 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. a. 35 b. 40 c. 45 d. 50 ANSWER: 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. a. 35 b. 40 c. 45 d. 50 780 CMR 1608.4 QUESTION: Sound ratings for fans used for whole building ventilation shall be rated at a maximum of _____ sone/sones: a. ONE b. TWO c. THREE d. FOUR ANSWER: Sound ratings for fans used for whole building ventilation shall be rated at a maximum of _____ sone/sones: a. ONE 780 CMR 51, N1103.6.4 b. TWO c. THREE d. FOUR QUESTION: Generally, the minimum clear width for single wheelchair passage shall be _____ inches. a. 30 b. 32 c. 34 d. 36 ANSWER: Generally, the minimum clear width for single wheelchair passage shall be _____ inches. a. 30 b. 32 c. 34 d. 36 521 CMR 6.1 QUESTION: 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. a. 15 INCHES / 48 INCHES b. 10 INCHES / 38 INCHES c. 20 INCHES / 53 INCHES d. 15 INCHES / 38 INCHES ANSWER: 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. a. 15 INCHES / 48 INCHES 521 CMR 9.5.6 b. 10 INCHES / 38 INCHES c. 20 INCHES / 53 INCHES d. 15 INCHES / 38 INCHES QUESTION: Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than _____ shall be considered a ramp. a. 3% b. 4% c. 5% d. 6% ANSWER: Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than _____ shall be considered a ramp. a. 3% b. 4% c. 5% 521 CMR 24.1 d. 6% Questions from Federal Rules (OSHA/Safety) 780 CMR - COMMERCIAL QUESTION: Fire extinguishers with a Class _____ rating are suitable for fires in “live” electrical equipment: a. NM b. C c. B d. D ANSWER: Fire extinguishers with a Class _____ rating are suitable for fires in “live” electrical equipment: a. NM b. C 29 CFR 1910.157(D)(5) c. B d. D QUESTION: __________ regulations protect workers who complain to their employer about unsafe or unhealthful conditions in the workplace: a. OSHA b. IBC c. DIGALERT d. DIGSAFE ANSWER: __________ regulations protect workers who complain to their employer about unsafe or unhealthful conditions in the workplace: a. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1(A) b. IBC c. DIGALERT d. DIGSAFE QUESTION: What types of ladders are safe to use in the workplace?: a. TYPE III b. TYPE I c. TYPE III d. INDUSTRY RATED ANSWER: What types of ladders are safe to use in the workplace?: a. TYPE III b. TYPE I 29 CFR 1926.1053 c. TYPE III d. INDUSTRY RATED QUESTION: OSHA has the authority to STOP work on any job site due to unsafe conditions for: a. 24 HOURS b. 48 HOURS c. UNTIL CONDITION IS RECTIFIED d. PERMANENTLY ANSWER: OSHA has the authority to STOP work on any job site due to unsafe conditions for: a. 24 HOURS b. 48 HOURS c. UNTIL CONDITION IS RECTIFIED 29 CFR 1977.12 d. PERMANENTLY QUESTION: OSHA has the authority to STOP work on any job site due to unsafe conditions for: a. 24 HOURS b. 48 HOURS c. UNTIL CONDITION IS RECTIFIED d. PERMANENTLY ANSWER: OSHA has the authority to STOP work on any job site due to unsafe conditions for: a. 24 HOURS b. 48 HOURS c. UNTIL CONDITION IS RECTIFIED 29 CFR 1977.12 d. PERMANENTLY QUESTION: Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is _____ feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8 ANSWER: Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is _____ feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 29 CFR 1926.501(B)(1) d. 8 QUESTION: Temporary heating devices like radiant room heaters shall be installed to provide clearance on the sides and rear to combustible material not less than _____ inches: a. 12 b. 24 c. 36 d. 48 ANSWER: Temporary heating devices like radiant room heaters shall be installed to provide clearance on the sides and rear to combustible material not less than _____ inches: a. 12 b. 24 c. 36 29 CFR 1926.154(B)(1), TABLE F-4 d. 48 QUESTION: Each self-supporting portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load: a. TWO b. FOUR c. THREE d. FIVE ANSWER: Each self-supporting portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load: a. TWO b. FOUR 29 CFR 1926.1053(A)(1)(I) c. THREE d. FIVE QUESTION: Lead means: a. METALLIC LEAD b. ALL INORGANIC LEAD COMPOUNDS c. ORGANIC LEAD SOAPS d. ALL OF THE ABOVE ANSWER: Lead means: a. METALLIC LEAD b. ALL INORGANIC LEAD COMPOUNDS c. ORGANIC LEAD SOAPS d. ALL OF THE ABOVE 29 CFR 1926.62(B)

Test #3 - 76 Problems in Q&A Format PDF

Document Details

Tags

Related

Summary

Full Transcript

Upgrade to continue