front 1 Garages designed and built to accommodate heavy vehicles shall be able to handle weights that exceed | back 1 10,000 pounds |
front 2 What is the net cross-sectional area of a rectangular chimney flue that is 12” x 16”? | back 2 131” |
front 3 Non-bearing walls and partitions in conventional light-frame construction shall have a MAXIMUM stud spacing of | back 3 24” o.c. |
front 4 What is the MINIMUM required width of a pedestrian walkway in front of a construction or demolition site? | back 4 4 feet |
front 5 What is the MINIMUM height of a protective barrier or fence enclosing a residential swimming pool? | back 5 48” |
front 6 When excavating a hole within 5 feet of the street lot line, the hole
shall have a protective barrier with | back 6 6 feet. |
front 7 In a building that only has one elevator, how long before the elevator shall automatically transfer to standby power after the failure of the normal power supply? | back 7 Within 60 seconds |
front 8 Air supported and air inflated structures larger than 1,500 square feet shall have an auxiliary inflation system that is powered by a standby power system. What is the MINIMUM amount of time the standby power system must operate independently? | back 8 4 hours |
front 9 Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a linear load. What is the load amount? | back 9 50 linear pounds per foot |
front 10 When vinyl siding is installed horizontally, what is the MAXIMUM fastener spacing? | back 10 16” |
front 11 What is the MINIMUM thickness of exterior poured concrete basement
and foundation walls with a | back 11 7.5” |
front 12 Platform lifts used as a component of an accessible route for
wheelchairs shall comply with what | back 12 A117.1 |
front 13 Each dwelling unit shall have at least one room that has a MINIMUM square footage of___________ | back 13 120 sq. feet. |
front 14 When constructing an artificial barricade in the form of a mound or
revetment, what is the | back 14 3 feet |
front 15 When installing a foundation drain, the drain pipe shall be placed around the exterior of the perimeter and extend what MINIMUM distance beyond the edge of the foundation? | back 15 12” |
front 16 What is the MAXIMUM allowed travel distance from a tenant space on an
accessible route to | back 16 300 feet |
front 17 What is the MINIMUM design live load for the entire length of a pedestrian covered walkway? | back 17 150 psf |
front 18 In a building that contains commercial cooking equipment, what is the MAXIMUM distance that a portable fire extinguisher can be installed from the cooking equipment? | back 18 30 feet |
front 19 A residential aircraft hanger building shall have a MAXIMUM height of 20 feet with a MAXIMUM allowed square footage of | back 19 2,000 sq. ft. |
front 20 What is the MAXIMUM distance between fasteners on 1/2” gypsum board used for a horizontal diaphragm ceiling? | back 20 7” on center |
front 21 In a building that requires a fire command center, the walls shall be of 1-hour fire barrier construction with a MINIMUM dimension of 10 feet and a MINIMUM square footage of______________________ | back 21 200 with a minimum dimension of 10 feet. |
front 22 What is the MINIMUM size wood column used to support roof and ceiling loads only? | back 22 6” x 8” |
front 23 Which of the two following types of mortar which conform to ASTM C270 can be used on glass unit masonry construction? | back 23 S and N |
front 24 What MAXIMUM amount of time delay is allowed before a smoke actuated door must close when activated by smoke detectors? | back 24 10 seconds |
front 25 In what type of construction are timber footings allowed to be used? | back 25 Type V |
front 26 A commercial cooking fire extinguishing system shall have a manual actuation switch located what | back 26 48” |
front 27 What is the MINIMUM thickness required for a lightweight, cast-in-place concrete wall to achieve a 1.5 hour-fire- resistance rating? | back 27 3.1” |
front 28 What is the MINIMUM compressive strength of concrete after 28 days? | back 28 3,000 psi |
front 29 What is the MINIMUM size covered mall building that is required to have a standby power system? | back 29 Greater than 50,000 sq. feet |
front 30 What is the MAXIMUM number of elevator cars that can be located in one hoist way enclosure? | back 30 4 cars |
front 31 Unless otherwise indicated, what size area shall a concentrated load be considered uniformly distributed over? | back 31 2-1/2 feet by 2-1/2 feet |
front 32 What distance above the public right-of-way can an encroachment be mounted and not be limited in size? | back 32 15 feet |
front 33 In a building that is classified as an F-1 occupancy, how many water closets are required? | back 33 1 per 100 people |
front 34 Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms count toward the required fixtures in an assembly occupancy. In what other type of occupancy do these facilities count toward fixture totals? | back 34 Mercantile |
front 35 What is the MINIMUM ceiling height is required for a means of egress? | back 35 7’ 6” feet |
front 36 What MINIMUM dimension column would be required to achieve a 4 hour fire-resistance rating using carbonate concrete? | back 36 12” |
front 37 What is the MAXIMUM exit access travel distance in a building that is
an S-1 occupancy that is with | back 37 400 feet |
front 38 What is the MAXIMUM height of a penthouse built on a building (other than a Type I building) to contain air conditioning equipment and piping? | back 38 18 feet |
front 39 What is the MINIMUM distance above the plane of a roof that sloped glazing or skylights can be mounted on a curb? | back 39 4” |
front 40 When a preconstruction load test is conducted, what is the required amount of time the test shall be left in place? | back 40 When a preconstruction load test is conducted, what is the required
amount of time the test shall be left in |
front 41 What size and type of nails should be used to secure 2” planks? | back 41 16d common |
front 42 What is the MAXIMUM size reinforcement bar that can be used with shotcrete? | back 42 No. 5 |
front 43 What is the MINIMUM number of fasteners that shall be used per wood shake? | back 43 2 fasteners |
front 44 What is the MAXIMUM area of a Group U building that is a Type IIA construction? | back 44 19,000 sq. feet |
front 45 What MAXIMUM thickness insulating boards can be installed under approved finish flooring when installed using permitted conditions? | back 45 1/2” |
front 46 Footings used for a masonry fireplace shall be constructed of cement or solid masonry with a MINIMUM thickness of | back 46 12” |
front 47 What is the MAXIMUM size of a tire warehouse before an automatic sprinkler system throughout the building is required? | back 47 20,000 cubic fee |
front 48 What is the MINIMUM nominal thickness in at least one direction for wood framing supporting gypsum board or lath? | back 48 2” |
front 49 What is the MINIMUM width for an exit passageway or corridor from a mall? | back 49 66” |
front 50 Foam plastic spray insulation applied to a sill plate and header in a Type V construction shall have a MAXIMUM thickness of | back 50 3.25”. |
front 51 What MINIMUM size sawn or glued-laminated wood beams and girders shall be used for floor framing? | back 51 6” x 10” |
front 52 When a pedestrian barrier is required at a construction site, what is the MINIMUM height that the barrier shall be built extending the entire length of the site? | back 52 8 feet |
front 53 Buildings that are over 4 stories in height shall have at least one elevator capable of carrying an ambulance stretcher in the horizontal position. What MINIMUM length will the elevator have to be to accommodate the stretcher? | back 53 84” |
front 54 Bearing and exterior walls shall have a double top plate. How much offset is required for the end joints of the double top plate? | back 54 24” |
front 55 Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall have a heating system capable of maintaining what level of temperature measured 3 feet off the floor? | back 55 68oF |
front 56 A bowling alley shall be designed for a MINIMUM uniformly distributed live floor load of________ | back 56 75 psf. |
front 57 What is the MINIMUM clear width of each door opening in a commercial building? | back 57 32” |
front 58 What is the MAXIMUM allowed number of stories in height for a Group
H-4 occupancy in Type IIB | back 58 3 |
front 59 What is the MAXIMUM allowed travel distance to toilet facilities in an office building for employees and the public? | back 59 500 feet |
front 60 What is the MINIMUM size access opening to a building attic? | back 60 20” x 30” |
front 61 What MINIMUM height above a public right-of-way must the lowest part of an awning, including the valance, maintain? | back 61 7’ 0” |
front 62 A temporary structure is required to have a permit when it is designed to hold at least 10 occupants and have a square footage in excess of | back 62 120 sq. feet. |
front 63 An incinerator room is classified as an incidental accessory occupancy. What is the required separation and/or protection? | back 63 1 hour separation or a fire extinguishing system |
front 64 What two types of mortar are approved for laying masonry unit footings? | back 64 Type M or S |
front 65 When cement exterior plaster is being applied to a building, the temperature must be above what temperature? | back 65 40oF |
front 66 An automatic sprinkler system is required throughout the building in
a Group E occupancy when the | back 66 12,000 sq. feet. |
front 67 Bearing and exterior wall studs shall have a double top plate. How
many nails and what size shall be | back 67 8 - 16d face nails |
front 68 Concrete used for building foundations included in Seismic Design
Category A, B or C shall have what | back 68 2,500 psi |
front 69 What is the MAXIMUM height for an aircraft control tower built with Type IB construction? | back 69 240 feet |
front 70 What is the MAXIMUM thickness of a masonry bed joint for the starting course of block placed over a foundation? | back 70 5/8” |
front 71 What MINIMUM lap is required when installing horizontal fiber-cement siding? | back 71 1.25” |
front 72 What is the MAXIMUM exit access travel distance on a pedestrian
walkway that has both sides at least 50% | back 72 400 feet |
front 73 Glazing in an individual window, either fixed or operable, shall be considered a hazardous location if the exposed area of an individual pane is more than | back 73 9 square feet. |
front 74 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located not more than 5 feet from
entry to each exit with a MAXIMUM | back 74 200 feet. |
front 75 What is the MINIMUM thickness of the concrete footings required for a masonry chimney? | back 75 12” |
front 76 The stability of interior finish products shall be applied or fastened in a manner to prevent the product from becoming detached when subjected to room temperatures of _______________. | back 76 200oF for a minimum of 30 minutes. |
front 77 What MAXIMUM distance are steps allowed to project into the public right-of-way? | back 77 12” |
front 78 What shall be the MINIMUM fire-resistance rating for interior bearing walls in a Type IIA construction? | back 78 1 hour |
front 79 Walk-in coolers in un sprinkled buildings shall have a MAXIMUM foam
plastic wall thickness of 4” and shall | back 79 400 sq. feet. |
front 80 What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index allowed for fire-retardant-treated wood? | back 80 25 |
front 81 What is the MINIMUM separation between skylights when measured in a horizontal plane? | back 81 4 feet |
front 82 Open web steel joists must be manufactured to specifications from the Steel Joist Institute. Which of the following is NOT a specification from SJI? | back 82 SJI M |
front 83 What type of construction is classified as heavy timber? | back 83 Type IV |
front 84 What is the MINIMUM width of a walkway for pedestrians passing a construction site? | back 84 48” |
front 85 Which of the following buildings would be classified as an A-2 occupancy? | back 85 Restaurants |
front 86 What is the MINIMUM fire barrier assembly resistance between fire areas for an S-2 occupancy group? | back 86 2 hours |
front 87 What is the MAXIMUM size of a mezzanine compared to the total floor area of the room where the mezzanine is located? | back 87 33% |
front 88 What is the MAXIMUM listed flame spread index for wood that has been
impregnated with fire retardant | back 88 25 |
front 89 All of the following products can be stored in an S-2 occupancy EXCEPT | back 89 furniture. |
front 90 What is the MINIMUM period of moist curing time required for the second coat of cement plaster? | back 90 48 hours |
front 91 What is the MINIMUM clear width of an escalator that provides service to a below-grade transportation station? | back 91 32” |
front 92 What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for foam plastic insulation greater than 4 inches? | back 92 75 |
front 93 When fiber-cement siding is installed on a building with wood studs, the siding shall be fastened with corrosion-resistant round head smooth shank nails that will penetrate the studs a MINIMUM of_____ | back 93 1”. |
front 94 Interior wall and ceiling finishes are classified with ASTM E 84. What is the flame spread rating for a Class C finish? | back 94 76-200 |
front 95 What is the MINIMUM height of a parapet from the point it insects with the roof’s surface to the top of the parapet? | back 95 30” |
front 96 Beginning the construction of a new building requires an excavation be dug. The owners of the adjacent buildings must be notified of the upcoming excavation not less than | back 96 10 days prior to the scheduled starting date. |
front 97 What MINIMUM amount of glazing is required to give a room natural light? | back 97 8% of the floor area of the room served |
front 98 In order to avoid aerodynamic lift, concrete and clay roof tiles
shall be single lapped interlocking with a | back 98 2”. |
front 99 Door hardware shall be mounted what distance MINIMUM and MAXIMUM distance off the finished floor in a public building? | back 99 34” minimum and 48” maximum |
front 100 Concrete or masonry walls below grade shall have waterproofing installed from the bottom of the wall to how far above the MAXIMUM height of the ground-water table? | back 100 12” |
front 101 What is stamped on construction documents after they have been reviewed by the building department? | back 101 “Reviewed for Code Compliance” |
front 102 What is the MAXIMUM thickness of stone veneer that can be anchored directly to masonry, concrete or stud construction? | back 102 10” |
front 103 What is the MAXIMUM length of glass sections used in louvered windows or jalousies? | back 103 48” |
front 104 Which of the following hazard categories requires barricade construction for explosion control? | back 104 Organic peroxides |
front 105 What is the MINIMUM nominal thickness of a chimney wall made with solid masonry units? | back 105 4” |
front 106 In what Residential Group R would a residential board and care/assisted living facility be categorized? | back 106 R-4 |
front 107 Several different types of glazing can be used in handrails and guards. What is the MINIMUM thickness of the glass (no matter what type of glass is used)? | back 107 1/4” |
front 108 What is the MINIMUM thickness concrete floor slab when supported directly on the ground? | back 108 3.5” |
front 109 Which of the following mechanical systems DOES require a permit? | back 109 Replacement of a complete boiler |
front 110 What is the MINIMUM thickness of interior load-bearing walls made of adobe masonry for a one-story building? | back 110 8” |
front 111 Micropiles are reinforced with steel or steel casing. What is the largest size micropile available? | back 111 12” |