2015 Commercial Building Inspector Study Questions

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Which of the following materials is permitted in a building of Type VB construction?
- Wood
- Steel
- Masonry
- All of the above

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This quiz assesses knowledge on building inspection, focusing on the International Residential Code. It covers topics such as code application, authority of building officials, and material requirements, essential for professionals in building safety and compliance.

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2015 Commercial Building Inspector Study Questions

Which of the following materials is permitted in a building of Type VB construction?

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The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept _________ until completion of the project.

A permit is required for a prefabricated above-ground swimming pool, accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, that is a minimum of ________ in depth or has a capacity of more than _______.

The final permit valuation shall be determined by the ____________.

Used materials may be utilized under which of the following conditions?

A one-family dwelling's accessory structure is regulated by the International Residential Code provided it is a maximum of __________ story (stories) in height above grade plane.

Where a conflict occurs between provisions in the International Building Code and those in a referenced standard, which provision(s) shall apply?

The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code ____________.

The _________ is considered by the code as the term to describe the individual in charge of the department of building safety.

The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except:

An institutional occupancy is typically considered Group ____.

If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the _________ requirement shall apply.

Tests performed by ______________ may be required by the building official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.

Accessory religious educational rooms need not be considered separate occupancies where the occupant load is less than _______ occupants.

The International Residential Code is applicable to townhouses a maximum of ______ above grade plane in height and provided with separate means of egress.

The building official has the authority to __________ the provisions of the code.

In order for an alternate material, design or method of construction to be considered acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all but which of the following criteria?

ASTM C 1280 is a referenced standard addressing ______________.

In Group R-3 and U occupancies, the installation of window awnings is exempt from a permit, provided the awnings each project a maximum of ________ inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

A permit may be suspended or revoked for all of the following reasons, except ________.

When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved as ___________________.

The provisions of _________ shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.

Unless extended by the building official, what is the maximum time period granted for a permit issued on a temporary structure?

The inspection of gypsum board installation is required where the gypsum board is part of ____________.

What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for an incinerator room located in a manufacturing facility?

Unless otherwise mandated by state or local laws, the approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of ______ from the date of completion of the permitted work.

Movable fixtures, cases, counters and partitions are exempt from a building permit where they have a maximum height of __________.

Whose duty is it to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection?

The means of egress layout required as a part of the construction documents for which of the following occupancies must include the number of occupants to be accommodated?

A Group ____ occupancy is the general classification for miscellaneous and utility structures.

Which one of the following facilities with 12 residents living in a supervised environment and receiving custodial care would not be considered a Group R-4 occupancy?

Where the provisions for nonseparated occupancies are used for a mixed-occupancy building, the most restrictive _____ requirements shall apply to the nonseparated uses.

A permit is not required for the construction of one-story detached accessory structure when it has a maximum floor area of _______ square feet.

A permit is not required for the installation of a self-contained refrigeration system, provided that it contains a maximum of ___________ pounds of refrigerant and is actuated by a maximum ________-horsepower motor.

A stop work order shall be in writing and given to any of the following individuals except the _______________.

In a Group E middle school, an assembly area associated with the Group E shall be separated at what minimum level from the remainder of the building?

Prior to any permitted increases, the maximum allowable quantity per control area of a Class IB flammable liquid permitted in a storage condition in a one-story Group F-1 occupancy is _____ gallons.

Where a building is constructed in a flood hazard area, documentation of the lowest floor elevation shall be submitted to the building official prior to ____________.

Which one of the following inspections is not specifically identified by the International Building Code as a required inspection?

The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that ________________.

Which of the following uses is typically considered a Group A-4 occupancy?

Which one of the following uses is not considered a Group M occupancy?

By definition, a transient residential dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a maximum occupancy period of _____ days.

A Type IV building is also described as _______ construction.

Where used in floor framing, wood beams of Type IV construction shall be of what minimum nominal size?

Show windows may be of combustible construction in Type I and II construction where located a maximum of ________ above grade.

Unless protected by an automatic sprinkler system, what is the minimum required fire separation between a 350-square-foot laundry room and the manufacturing building it is incidental to?

What types of construction are considered "noncombustible"?

Roofs shall be without concealed spaces in buildings of Type ____ construction.

A permit is required for a prefabricated above-ground swimming pool, accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, that is a minimum of __ in depth or has a capacity of more than _.

A permit is not required for the installation of a self-contained refrigeration system, provided that it contains a maximum of ___ pounds of refrigerant and is actuated by a maximum -horsepower motor.