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BUILDING CODE
1997-UBC
(T-1 )(T-2)(T-3)
STUDY GUIDES
a.
.~
c.
d.
2.
End of each wood girders entering masonry walls shall be provided with a minimum
of
incti(es) air space on top sides and ends.
a.
~
3.
d.
When a special inspector finds discrepancies between the work and the preplans,
these discrepancies shall first be made known to the - - - - - -
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c.
d.
owner
contractor ..... VJ o fJ -.3
Building Official
engineer or architect of record
c:ID
c.
d.
5.
1/4 .
c.
a.
4.
20
24 - ~10,.-f
27
30
contractor
Building Official ~ i t> 6 ~ . 1
engineer or architect of record
special inspector
Grout mix at the job site shall not be used more than _ _ _ _ hour(s) after the
initial mixing water has been added to the dry ingredients.
a.
@
1
1-1/2
c.
d.
2-1/2
' t. '
6.
1r
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In reinforced concrete masonry, mortar may project into the grout spaces a
maximum of
inch.
1/4
1/2
3/4
1
7.
b.
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d.
b.
!ff)
d.
,'l-
3.4
5.5
5.7~31-0 .4
22
30 - I .S-o S:: - I
c.
36
d.
84
The minimum underfloor clearance from the bottom of untreated wood girders to the
exposed crown shall be
inches.
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c.
d.
11.
32
36
42 - '5"o<j
48
In a wood-framed dwelling, the minimum clear headroom above the attic access
inches.
opening is
a.
10.
'
a.
9.
. (
a.
8.
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12 -
2--_3o " ~
1618
30
Reinforcing steel in the bottom of a concrete footing which is cast against earth shall
inch(es).
be placed with a minimum cover of
a.
b.
1
1-1/2
c.
{[:
3 - / ~o 7 . 7 . 1
.rt r
......
-.
12.
a.
c.
8
10 :-12
d.
15
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13.
a.
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c.
d.
14.
a.
30
b.
~~
d.
d.
Do
3 .
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44
12 16
18
24
When two exits are required, the maximum length of dead-end corridors is
a.
b.
!;
d.
17.
- 1
---
c.
16.
unregulated
shall be 1 inch - t...~z. o. , ,_ -"'
shall be 2 inches
shall be at least equal to the depth of the rafters
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15.
Galvanized sheet metal flashing and counter flashing are used for weather
protection of openings shall have a minimum thickness of
gauge.
a.
b.
c.
#20
#22
#26
#28 - 1.5~ - ~
18.
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When rafter ties are required, they shall be spaced at a maximum _ _ feet on
center.
a.
2
4 _ ~ 3' "2-u
c.
6
8
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d.
19.
a.
b.
4
6 - 3 (
12
d.
b.
_G.J
d.
6
8
10 - 708 <.
12
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b.
20 - 310-4
24
c.
27
d.
30
+r I
When joists are toenailed to .the seal, ___ nails are required.
c.
d.
23.
02- 7-.
In single-family dwelling sleeping rooms, the minimum net clearance opening width
of a window which is required for emergency escape or rescue shall be
-inches.
22 .
Fire blocks are required to limit concealed combustible construction in vertical and
feet in height.
horizontal spaces in walls and partitions to a maximum of
a.
21.
2 .
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20.
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3 8d ~ IA b
4 8d
2 16d
3 16d
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According to the Uniform Building Code, after a building permit has been issued,
. changes to the approved plan shall be authorized by the
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a.
b.
. d.
owner
special inspector
Building Official - l 0 b .4 1
engineer or architect of record
24.
Solid masonry units shall be placed with head joints filled with _ __ _ _
a.
b.
c.
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25. . Which of the following dwelling units habitable rooms may be provided with artificial
, light as its onl.Y source of light?
a.
b.
c.
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26.~
living room
dining room
bedroom
kitchen _ z o <=1 4
a.
12
b.
15
18 - '5'c>4. G:. . r
30
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a.
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27.
28.
Enclosed usable space under the first story of a Group R, Division 1, building shall
have a self-closing and tight-fitting solid wood door at least
inches in
thickness.
a.
1-1/8
b.
{9
d.
1-1/4
2-
1-3/4
Window wells and escape rescue windows shall have a net clear opening of
_ _ _ square feet.
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b.
c.
d.
29.
1-3/8 - 7'
5.7 ~
31~4
9
12
20
The minimum clearance of combustible materials from masonry fireplace walls shall
be
inches.
a.
@
c.
d.
1
2 - p>rh Je3
4
I -
30.
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b.
c.
d.
31.
The end of a wood girder supported on concrete shall have at least ___ inches
of bearing.
a.
b.
c.
32.
b.
cs;>
d.
F)
-t.'3ob--a
7 ~
f.Q.:>$ . "l!.
."!>3
7-1/2
8
8-1/2
12
18
#-1
24 ,- ~t>te.. 3 ( -8. .
36
d.
35.
2
3-
a.
34.
1
1-1/2
In general, for other than private stairways within dwelling units or individual units
of a Group R-1 occupancy, the maximum rise of every step is
inches.
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b.
c.
d.
33.
minimum - 1o t z..
maximum
adequate
reasonable
corridor
vestibule
tight-fitting door - 3o.,_ . "
self-closing door
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d.
fly ash
pozzolan
calcium chloride ~ 190 3. b- 3
superficially
36.
a.
b.
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d.
37.
When a masonry fireplace opening has dimensions of 42x24 inches, the hearth
extension shall extend at least
inches in front of the opening.
a.
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c.
d.
38.
b.
c.
d.
24
28
3 inches - z..3z.-o 7
4 inches
twice the joist depth
1/2 the joist depth
([)
40.
16
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39.
be as rapid as possible
be done with steel sheets
prevent separation and loss of material - 'I ~ o S- c:; I
be started within 30 minutes of arrival at a job site
b.
c.
d.
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a.
b.
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d.
41.
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Douglas or hem fir posts or columns which support permanent structures and are
exposed to water splash, shall be supported on concrete piers or metal pedestals
inches above the concrete floor.
projecting at least
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1-
b.
2
4
6
c.
d.
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42.
The primary entry door to a restaurant which provides access to disabled persons
lower than the
shall open onto a floor or landing which is not more than
threshold of the doorway.
c.
d.
43.
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d.
b.
c.
d.
steel
copper
plastic
aluminum _. z.., 1 "+ . 7
The minimum thickness of unreinforced concrete floor slabs which are supported
inches.
by directly on the ground shall be
b
47.
1 -, o 1 -r
46.
45.
44.
1/2-inch - l o o 3 . 3, I b
3/4-inch
1-inch
1-1 /2 inches
3
3-1 /2 -- t q 0
c.
d.
4-1/2
0 ,
4 .4
When any room in a dwelling unit is finished and intended for use as habitable living
area when the ceiling is firred down, the prescribed ceiling height is required in
2/3 of the area, but in no case shall the height of the ceiling be less than _ _ __
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b.
c.
d.
'
48.
In other than an efficiency dwelling unit, every dwelling unit shall have at least one
room with an area of at least
square feet.
a.
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c.
d.
70
120 - 3
150
220
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A9. In other than dwelling units, the surface of toilet room floors shall have a smooth,
hard nonabsorbent surface which extends upward onto the walls at least
inches.
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c.
d.
50.
3
5 - <j>OI
6
7
I 1
c.
d.
51.
2
3
4
a.
60
c.
72
84
d.
70~
SD 7 . I.~
Plywood which is used as an exterior wall covering shall have a minimum thickness
of
inch.
a.
ffe
c.
d.
53.
I . b
(6:)
52.
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15/32
3/8 1/4
1/2
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In conventional light-frame construction, when floor joists are supported oil wood
foundation plates, the joists shall have a minimum bearing distance on each end of
- - - - inches.
1-1/2
b.
2
3
3-1 /2
c.
d.
2- ?> 2.- Q
f;'
7.-
54.
Foundation supporting wood framing shall extend above the adjacent finish grade
at least
inches.
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c.
d.
55.
8
12
Utility grade studs may be used for all wall framing provided _ _ __
a.
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c.
d.
56.
5-t80b.I
1- lD
57.
c.
2
3
d.
c.
d.
dry
wetted - r 90b 1-:.. L
roughened
coated with epoxy
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a.
..(Ii)
c.
d.
59.
a.
58.
exits.
60
70- 31.~. G. 2100
120
a.
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c.
d.
Type I only
Types I and II only - 0
Types I, II, and Ill
Types I, II, Ill, and IV
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60.
The minimum lap along horizontal joints, felt paper which is applied to exterior walls
inches.
of a water resistant area is
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b.
c.
d.
61 .
d.
fi)
a.
1- 8
a
if .
6
8
6
12
18 - '2- 3
24
6 .~
a.
(fi)
c.
d.
65.
floor area
intended use
occupant load
fire-resistive capability - '7et...r- v-st
The minimum under floor clearance from the bottom of entry to joists to the ground
is
inches.
a.
b.
64.
a.
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c.
63.
The Uniform Building Codes rate types of construction in accordance with the
building's
a.
b.
c.
62.
2 -14~2- I
4
A2.1
A3 - 3o3 .
B
N
J. t
- - occupancy.
D1 v ~ 3
a.
b.
.)
d.
3
4
5 - '/Able -S: A
8
66.
In general, the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the
smallest by more than
inch.
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3/8 - IDO 3 - 3 . ~ 3
b.
1/2
5/8
3/4
c.
d.
67.
With evaluation of the alterations to an existing Group R occupancy exceed $1, 000
and a permit is required, smoke detectors shall be installed except when the
alterations are made only to _ _ _ _ __
a.
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c.
d.
68.
b.
5/8 1
7 { 01'
b.
36
40
44 i:-- ~ {'\:) . 4
d.
48
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b.
()
d.
71.
1/4
3/8
Windows in single-family dwelling sleeping rooms which are required for emergency
escape or rescue shall have a maximum sill height above the floor of
--inches.
a.
70.
1. z_
According to the Uniform Building Code requirement for masonry work, the joint
thickness between masonry units shall not be greater than
inch.
a.
69.
sleeping areas
repair to the exterior surface - 510 , 9 .
the interior surfaces
the nonsleeping areas of the house
-----
Portions of walls in water closet compartments are required to have smooth, hard
. nonabsorbent surfaces when located in
---------
a.
b.
)
d.
dwelling units
guest rooms of hotels
public areas of office buildings- ~o 7 " i . '
rooms which are not accessible to the public and which have a single water
closet
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72.
For other than spiral stailwells, the maximum stairway riser height in a single-family
dwelling with an occupant load of less than 10, is
inches.
a.
b.
{) :
d.
..
7
7-1/2
8~1003.J . 3
.3
73. The maximurl) diameter of holes bored in wood floor joists shalt be
depth of the joist.
74.
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b;
c.
1/3
1/4
1/5
d.
1/6
b.
c.
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c.
d.
4
6 - (4D--Z. (
18x24
22 x 30 .-- I $0 ~ I
24 x 28
24 x 30
Which of the following would require the need to install smoke detectors in an
existing single-family dwelling?
a.
b.
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d.
77.
2
3
a.
76.
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When felt paper is used as weather resistant barrier, it shall have a minimum lap at
inches.
vertical joints of
a.
75.
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the
In general, the minimum trend run for a stairway in a single-family dwelling with an
occupant load of less than 10, shall be __ inches.
a.
)
c.
d.
8
9 - l'D63 . ?>.3 . '3
10
11
78.
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In areas which are subject to decay damage, untreated fir plywood siding on the
exterior of a building shall be a minimum clearance to the ground of
inches.
a.
b.
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d.
79.
c.
d ..
80.
Attic access openings may not be provided when the maximum vertical clear height
inches.
of the attic is less than
a.
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c.
d.
81.
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c.
d.
7-180.b.~
10
12
a.
b.
c.
5
6
_
83.
24
30 .- I 5 o s;: . f
36
42
a.
82.
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Unless tied together in an approved manner, floor joist framing from the opposite
sides of a wood stud partition shall be lapped a minimum of _ _ _ __
a.
b.
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d.
2--o .
8. 3
-':
84.
a.
b.
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85.
d.
b.
c.
d.
b.
c.
d.
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A door installed between a project garage and a dwelling unit shall be at least
a.
b.
,aD
d.
89.
3/4
1-1/2 .... 21
2
3
The material installed to restrict movement of air within open spaces of concealed
are of building components is defined as _ _ _ _ _ __
88.
Gypsum wall board used in a single layer fire-rated assembly may have joints which
are left untreated when the joints are _ _ _ _ __
87.
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~c.
86.
may be remixed
may be retempered twice
shall not be deposited in the structure .- 11 o-.X..- l
may be used in structure concrete
3/4-hour rated
1-hour rated
1-3/8 solid wood, self-closing .... -fo;_
1-3/4 solid wood, self-closing
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&x
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a.
b.
~
d.
75
150
250 - Io o r,, 2
350
3 # 2.
'
90.
Refer to Figure 744 provided with this exam. Given a single-family dwelling,
in Figure 744, has two bedrooms off the central corridor on the second floor.
The entire third floor loft is a sleeping area with direct access by the stairs to the
sleeping area. There are no other sleeping areas within the dwelling. The minimum
smoke detectors required are _ _ __
a.
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c.
d.
91.
a.
12
b.
24
c.
36
48 - 2-3 z...o .. t I
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b.
c.
d.
93.
a.
c.
d.
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6' 10"
7'
1/4 - 2-.f 04 . ~- (
3/8
5/8
1
For stairways located in elementary schools, the tops of handrails shall be located
a minimum of
inches above the height of the trends.
a.
b.
~~
6'6"
6' 8" -
According to the Uniform Building Code requirements for masonry work, the bed
joint thickness between an initial course of masonry and the footing shall not be less
than
inch.
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b.
c,
d.
95. :
prohibited .- 7 / 5 . 7
20-minimum rated window
3/4-hour rated window
1-hour rated window
94.
3
4 ~ 5,;) ~ ?.1. 4
5
6
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92.
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d.
30.
32
34 -
36
{ oo
3' 3 . 3
'=
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96.
@). 20 -
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b.
c.
d.
..
310 ' 4
24
36
44
97. Guardrails are required for porches which are more than _ _ _ _ __
18
24
30 - 5o CJ. f
98: .
Stumps and roots shall be removed from the area to be occupied by a building to
a minimum depth of.
inches below the grade surface.
a.
~
6
8
12
d.
18
b.
99.
33
OL
a.
b.
c.
'
100.
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sags
light rust
deformations
mud or other nonmetallic coatings - l 9 o 7 . 4 . I
a.
c.
3~
5
d.
10
2 l
OPEN BOOK
101.
Unless otherwise approved by a Building Official, the minimum frame support for
glazing of a 4' x 6' fixed window is
-------
a.
b.
c.
1/4 inch
5/16 inch
firm and support to 2 edges
firm support at 4 edges_ Z-"f-04
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102.
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b.
c.
d.
103.
d.
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5 -
b.
10
20
40
c.
d.
105.
Customer waiting areas with an exit directly to the exterior need not be separated
from adjacent occupancies not related to Group H occupancies where they do not
exceed - - - - - -
c.
104.
q o<f ...6-o.2.
35 50
65
75
(Able
574
a.
b.
c.
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noncombustible construction
one-hour fire-resistive construction
two-hour fire-resistive construction
the same fire resistance as the horizontal occupancy separation _ ~
2... .
106. What part of the building allows independent movement in any plane caused by
thermal, seismic, wind-loading, or any other load?
c.
d.
107. When concrete strength tests are required, samples of each concrete placed each
day shall be taken not less than once per day or not less than once per each
_ _ _ cubic yards of concrete placed.
a.
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c.
d.
100
150 175
200
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108. The distance between curtain boards in a low hazard factory is limited to a
feet.
maximum of
a.
b.
.9
d.
109.
100
200
250
300
<f o(e, . fo -4
Smoke control ducts shall be leak tested with measured leakage not to exceed
- - percent of design flow.
a.
b.
.JI;>
d.
5 .-
'10~.-
7 .3
10
11 o. A 24' x 50' crawl space under a single-family dwelling which is vented using 8" x 16"
vents, each having a clear area of 4 square feet, requires a minimum of _ __
vents.
111.
a.
3))
c.
8
12 15
d.
20
b.
c.
d.
G:, ,'7
The distance between curtain boards and Group H-2 occupancy is limited to a
maximum of
feet.
lY
b.
c.
d.
113.
_)
112.
2- :?
100 - Cj D ~ . (o . 4200
250
300
A yellow status indicator on the fire fighter control panel for mechanical smoke
control equipment such as fans, dampers, and other operating equipment denotes
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b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
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cp
115.
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Interior gypsum plaster which is applied over metal lath shall be done at least
coats.
--a.
b.
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d.
116.
3- 7-5"0{ 4
Where vinyl siding is installed horizontally, the fastener spacing shall not exceed a
maximum of
inches vertically.
a.
c.
10
12 - 1-fo,.cf 16
d.
14
117.
1
2
2-
Glazing materials used in ____ are exempt from provisions for glazing in
hazardous locations.
a.
b.
c.
cP
storm door
unframed swinging doors
shower and tub enclosures
curved revolving door panels - z. ~ o ' , + ~ ~ x
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ti- b
118. In a two-story office building, an emergency voice alarm signaling system shall
sound to rooms exceeding
square feet in area.
a.
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c.
d.
750
1,000 1,500
2,000
4-0 3. 5 - L
:tfs-5
119. Water resistant gypsum board shall not be used in which of the following locations?
a.
" b.
~
d.
120.
a.
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c.
. d.
121.
0.
18 -z..+olC> . 4
c.
d.
60
~.+t-7_
2-
Which of the following materials are approved for use on the garage .side of a
fire-rated waU which separates an attached garage from a single-family dwelling?
a.
d.
2-S
In a Type IFR building, the maximum allowable height of a mechanical room above
feet.
the roof surface shall be
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b.
124.
18
24
24
. 36
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c.
123.
12-~01- - b
, _(a)
122.
28 - ( -~H I
c.
30
32
d.
35
a.
b.
ed.
125.
When half-inch thick fire board wall sheeting is fastened with 16 gauge staples,
the staples shall be at least
inches long.
a.
b.
)
d.
7/8
1
1-1/8 - -rf!rl:?/e - '"Ls H1-1/4
126.
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d.
127.
f5
128.
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d.
129.
b.
c.
d.
b.
c.
d.
3/4-hour
1 hour
1-1/2 hours -7 {/
2 hours
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b.
c.
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131.
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Mortar of pouring consistency may be substituted for grout through which one of the
following types of masonry construction?
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130.
70
120
150 - ~04-.
Openings between a two-hour rated shaft enclosure in the interior of a building shall
be protected by a self-closing fire-assembly with a minimum _ _ fire-resistive
rating.
a.
b.
---.._,,
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d.
no protection
qo42.
a listed 1-hour fire door and frame assembly
a 1-3/8" thick self-closing tight-fitted solid core wood door
a self-closing tight-fitting door acceptable as part of a 20-minute tested
assembly
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132.
a.
18
c.
20 - 3 t 0
24
30
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d.
133.
In a 25-story apartment building, vertical shafts other than stairway enclosures and
elevator shafts may be reduced to fire-resistive construction when
sprinklers
are installed within the shafts at alternate floors.
c.
d.
134.
b.
d.
(c, .
a.
b.
d.
137.
2
3
4 - ( s-o
6
a.
b.
c.
136.
Where roof trains are required, the minimum opening height of overflow scuppers
is
inches.
a.
135.
z. - 7. 3
insulation
plumbing piping
concealed spaces - 7 o 8 -;
electrical wiring
Emergency ventilation shall be provided for all stage areas with a stage height
greater than
feet.
a.
b.
20
40
50 - 4 v 5 , 3 . 3
60
138.
When a special design has not been approvea oy me tjuilding Official, exterior
masonry veneer attached to wood-frame construction shall not exceed more ~han
~.
a.
b.
139.
Glazing at an angle of
degrees or more from the vertical shall
conform to the Uniform Building Code requirements for sloped glazing in skylights.
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b.
c.
d.
140.
b.
~'2-4-0'1
2-
c.
3
3-1/2
d.
,(
!4-o?. '='
~4-
'2..
In Seismic Zone Nos. 3 and 4, the maximum horizontal spacing of ties which attach
4-inch thick masonry veneer to a wood-frame supporting wall having studs spaced
at 12" on center is
inches.
a.
b.
c.
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142.
15
30
45
60
When anchoring 4 inch brick veneer to studs, the male anchor ties shall be spaced
so as to support a maximum of
square feet of wall area.
141.
12
16
20
24 - I+ D 3 . 0 . 4 . 2- I
Vinyl siding may be installed on exterior walls of Type V building without special
approval where the building height is less than
feet.
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c.
40 50
65
d.
75
b.
1 'i 0 4 . (
143. What is the maximum area of glazing openings permitted in a 3-hour fire-resistive
door assembly.
a.
b.
c.
71 3 . 7
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144.
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b.
c.
d.
2,5005,000
. . 8,000
12,000
feet where th'e last 100 feet are within a 1-hour rated door.
a. .
. b.
-cp
146.
c.
d.
2.. .
L- .
1-foot ~ I 8 o b .4
2-feet
3-feet
4-feet
36
42
44 .- 310.
48
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Windows used for ventilation for habitable rooms shall have at least
square
feet of openable area, but not less than 5 percent of the floor area, whichever is
greater.
a.
.dD
c.
d.
149.
o 0 <f - z.. - 5
When serving a rescue window, a window well with a vertical dept greater than
_ _ inches shall have a permanently affixed ladder or stairs.
a.
b.
148.
Foundations need n<?t be steeped so that both the top and the bottom of the
foundation are level through all buildings where the surface of the ground slopes
in 10 feet or less.
d.
147.
100
200
250 350
to an exit is _ __
1.5
5.0 - I 2- o
5.7
10
~ .3
a.
b.
CS:>
d.
low expansion
high expansion
medium expansion very high expansion
1Ab1 ~ - 1;j>
1 13
15u. uverflow drains shall be connected to drain lines which are - - - Ii 1t: rvu1 u1 au1
lines.
a.
b.
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d.
1-inch above
at least the same level as
independent from ~ / s-o b . ~
twice the size of
'
1.
Steel plates of exterior walls and floor framing of a single-family dwelling shall be
feet on center.
anchored with bolts having a maximum spacing of
a.
b.
c.
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2.
.$
d.
b.
~
d.
2-o .
3.4
5.5
5.7
6
~-
310
.4
a.
b.
()
d.
5.
Windows in single-family dwelling sleeping rooms which are required for emergency
square
escape or rescue shall have a minimum net area of
feet.
a.
4.
C::i
3.
5
6 ~ l~oCa .
2
2-1/2
3 3-1/4
1'107 ,7 . ( #-(
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b.
c.
d.
1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6
~ v32-o. 8 . ~
6.
Material installed to restrict air within open spaces of concealed areas of building
components is defined as _ _ _ _ __
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b
c.
d.
7.
The minimum under floor clearance from the bottom of untreated wood girders to
exposed ground shall be
inches.
a.
c.
d.
18
30
8.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
(;)
d.
2
3
4
18x24
22 X 30 - I S-o
24 x 28
24 x 30
f,I
If7
cp
-~
(ff')<
a:
11 .
1 - 3+ 0 7 .. l
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c.
d.
10.
12~z.3ob.~
Every building used for human occupancy shall have at least - - - - - exits.
~
9.
draft stop ~ 2 -o s- - D
fire block
membrane stop
fire penetration stop
1/2 ,2 :
c.
d.
3 1/2
2--~ 2-o
. ? . 2..
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-12.
When any room of a dwelling is finished and intended for use as habitable living
space and the ceiling is firred down, the prescribed minimum ceiling height is
required in
of the area.
a.
.b.
@)
d.
13.
1/2
2/3 - 3t o . b . I
3/4
Gypsum wall .board used in single layer fire-rated assembly may have joints which
are left untreated when the joists _ _ _ __
. _@
b.
c.
d.
.14.
1/3
In areas which are subject to decay damage, untreated fir plywood siding on the
exterior of the building shall have a minimum clearance to the ground of _ _ __
inches.
a.
b.
lef.
15.
a.
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c.
d.
16.
2
4 6
8
2..3 Z-c I
feet
'2- - (,:,
Stumps and roots shall be removed from the area to be occupied by a building to a
inches below the ground.
minimum depth of
a.
b.
8
12 - 3 302-18
r:J
d.
17.
c.
d.
18
a
b.
4->
19.
b.
c.
d.
b.
.&:;)
d.
6' 6"
6' 8"
7' 7' 6"
3t>oJ~.f
a.
(Q)
c.
d.
22.
prohibited - 7 t 5 . 7
20-minute rated
3/4-hour rated
1-hour rated
For a nonsloping ceiling, the minimum ceiling height of kitchens, halls, bathrooms,
and toilet compartments in dwelling and apartment units is _ _ _ __
a.
21.
corridor
vestibule
tight-fitting door - 3 o ;i, -b
self-closing door
(i)
20.
20
24 28
30
l D
ff
Grout mixed at the job site shall not be used more than ____ after the initial
mixing, water has been added to the dry ingredients.
a.
f 1/2 ~ '2
c.
d.
2-1/2
I J f
;z..
-14> 7
23.
Nails ;;ind screws used for fastening gypsum wall board to supports shall be spaced
at least
inch from the edges and ends of the wall board.
a.
24.
c.
1/2
d.
3/4
A door installed between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be at least
a
b.
d.
25.
b.
c.
~ 3
a::)C
12
24
36
dD
c.
d.
27.
3/4-hour rated
1- hour rated
1-3/8 solid wood, self-closing _ 4-o 2...
1-3/4 solid wood, self-closing
a.
26.
1/4
-;
3/8 - ~'.5 12 ,
Type I only
Types I and II only- 0 oz.. --<o o
Types I, II, and Ill
Type I, II, Ill, and IV
Eight-foot nominal wood studs are used in the exterior frame wall if a two-story
single-family residence, the exterior frame walls shall have fire-block installed
@;:)
b.
c.
d.
28.
Asphalt strip shingles which are 39 inches wide require _ _....___fasteners per each
strip.
a.
b.
~
29.
c.
d.
b.
c.
d.
31 .
d.
20 - 310.4
24
28
30
by the owner
by the builder
on the job site .,-. ( 0 b -.<(, '2..
by the architect or engineer of record
<
a.
{,Q)
c.
d.
~.
-I
The set of approved plans which is returned to the applicant during construction of
the building shall be retained _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
32.
t)
,,--.....,,
4 6
Before work can recommenced on a project for which the buildin9 permit has expired
and the project has been abandoned for two years, _ _ _ __
A.
30.
3
4 ,_.
6
8
2.- 3 2-c::> I ! . f
33.
a.
@
c.
d.
34
b.
3
4
(9
d.
b.
c.
d.
5 -A
7 - /oe):?
.3 . 3
7-1/2
8
8-1/2
When two exits are required, the maximum length of a dead-end corridor is
a.
b.
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d.
37.
-'"fAl?I~
In general, for. other than private stairways within dwelling units or individual units of
a Group R-1 occupancy, the maximum rise of every step is
inches.
{D
36.
8' f
. a.
35.
Refer to Figure# 744 provided with this exam. Given the single-family dwelling in
Figure# 744 has two bedrooms off a central corridor on the second story, the entire
third floor loft is a sleeping area with direct access by the stairs to the sleeping area.
There are no other sleeping areas within the dwelling. The minimum number of
smoke detector required is _ _
a.
c.
45
5 10
9.i.'!'/
38.
a.
b.
f;)
d.
39.
d.
b.
(i)
d.
:3 _ 3 _ 2..
44
3
7-\905.11.{
14
28
75
150
250 - I
0 D (, 2. -
~ tt-<..
350
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42.
a.
41.
36 _ I o o 3
Normal Portland cement concrete Type I cement which is placed in the field shall be
days
maintained above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and in a moist condition
unless accelerated curing is used.
a.
@
c.
40.
30
32
not acceptable
acceptable only on reinforcing steel larger than '#6
acceptable on any reinforcing steel provided it is oils
acceptable on any metal reinforcement except prestressing tendons ..,,. l? o 7
Windows in single-family dwelling sleeping rooms which are required for emergency
escape or rescue shall have a maximum finished seal height above the floor of
- - - - - inches
a.
b.
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d.
36
40
44 - 3
48
10
_4'
, 1-.
l..
43.
In a daycare building, the maximum spacing of intermediate rail and guardrail shall
be less than
inches.
4--50'1 .3
5
c.
d.
44.
6
9
Douglas or hem fir plaster columns which support permanent structures and are
exposed to water splash shall be support on concrete piers or metal pedestals
projecting at least
inches above the concrete floor.
1.-23oto.5
c.
d.
45.
In general, the greatest riser height in any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest
by more than
inch.
~
1/2
c.
5/8
3/4
3 -3 . 3 .3
In general, water closets in occupancies shall be provided with the minimum clear
space of
inches in front of the stool.
a.
~
47.
3/8 - { 0
b.
d.
46.
2
4
6
22
c.
24 -28
d.
30
a o 7 .. r - 2-
Foundation supporting wood-framing shall extend above the adjacent grade at least
inches.
--a.
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c.
d.
4
6 -1'?eib.(
8
12
.'
48.
d.
~ e)<:
~ ?-32-o ' 8 . 3
53.
Living room
Dining room
Bedroom
Kitchen - I 2.- itl~ 2
Unless tied together in a approved manner, floor joist framing from the opposite side
of a wood stud partition shall be lapped a minimum of
inches
a.
b.
.CC0
d.
52.
Which of the following dwelling unit habitable rooms may be provides with a artificial
light as its only source of light.
a.
b.
c.
51.
50.
c.
49.
'
steel
copper
plastic
aluminum-
'2.. 1 b
--~--
4 ,7
Galvanized sheet metal flashing and counter flashing used for weather protection of
"opening shall have a minimum thickness of
gauge.
a.
b.
D
d.
20
22
26 ;__ I 5
28
1
)
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54.
Construction joint in concrete floors shall be located within the -------of spans
of slabs, beams, and girders .
a.
~
c,
d.
55.
a.
c.
d.
a..
c.
d.
57.
58.
5 ~go?.' '
6
7
The minimum thickness of unreinforced concrete floor slabs which are supported
directly on the ground shall be
inches.
4.4
In 0th.er than dwelling units, the surface of the toilet room floors shall have a smooth
hard nonabsorbent surface which extends upward onto the walls at least
- - - - - Inches
AD
56.
end third
middle third - I 9 <J b .
.end fourth
middle to1:1rth
3
3-112 ~ 1 er 0
4
4-1/2
0 _
4 <f
The minimum concrete cover of#4 reinforcing bars when forms are used for exterior
walls in contact with the ground is
inches
c.
1-1/2 - I "107 .. 7 . f
2
2-1/ 2
d.
J:f 2
In conventional light-frame construction, when 2" x 10" nominal size floor joists
spanning 12' is not 3' from the end support, the notch shall not exceed a depth of
approximately
inches, calculated allowable notch base on actual finished
joist dimensions of 1-1/2 x 9-1 /2 inches.
a.
.@
c.
d.
1
1-1/2 - -z.? "2-0 . 'if'. 3
2
2-1/2
59.
_)
b.
c.
d.
60
i)
b.
c.
d.
61.
a.
b.
10-5/8
11 100
11-3/8
d.
a.
c.
d.
3,'3
6'-6"
6'-8"- lo
6'-10"
7'-0
D 3 3 3 .4
11
a.
6'-0"
c.
6'-10"
7'-0"
dD
d.
64.
~ .3
The minimum head room clearance of stairways, other than spiral stairways,
is - - - - -
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63.
The run of interior stairways, other than private stairways, shall not be less than
- - - inches.
62.
6'-8"- I oo 3 , 3 . I. 3
According to the Uniform Building Code, the thickness of initial bed joint for
construction on a masonry wall on a concrete footing shall be
inch.
a.
~
c.
d.
a minimum of 1/2
a minimum of 1/4" and a maximum of 1 .- 2 1 4 . 4- /
3/8" plus or minus an 1/8" for solid clay masonry units
3/8 plus or minus an 1/8 for hollow concrete masonry units
65.
66.
a.
c.
6 - 'Z-1
d.
..9
d.
d.
1/2 1
1-1/2
2-
:>
' "' . (o
Enclosed usable space under the first story of a Group R, Division I, building shall
have the self-closing and tight-fitting solid wood door at least
inches
in thickness.
a.
b.
1-1/8
1-1/4
d.
1-3/8 _ t i
1-3/4
6)
69.
The end of hem-fir wood girder entering concrete wall shall be provide with a
minimum of
inch air space on the top and side ends.
f.c.
68.
4_&. (
Which of the following would require the need to install smoke detectors in an existing
single-family dwelling?
a.
b.
67.
2...
In public toilet rooms, a hard nonabsorbent surface shall be provided on all waff$
within 'two feet of the water closet to aminimum height of
feet.
a.
&)
c.
d.
- f?o7
I .'2-
: ,
70.
71
Attic access opening need not be provided when the maximum vertical clear height
of the access is less than
inches.
a.
@
24
c.
d.
36
42
1-1/2
2-? :.2-0
~ ,,. ~
2
3
4
a.
30/34
b.
32/36
34/36
34/38 ~ l Oc!J 3 . ~ ~ Jo
a.
@
74.
The top of handrails shall be placed not less than ____ inches, nor more than
_ _ _ _ inches above the nosing of stairway threads.
c.
73.
30 -l 5'o 5 .
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b.
c.
d.
72.
I.
' \
60
70 - [?o 7. I
c.
72
d.
84
;~
d. .
may be remixed
may not be retempered twice
shall not be redeposited in the structure - I 'J o 5 . /
may be used in structural slabs on grade
o , 3
75.
Stairways serving an individual dwelling unit shall have handrails when they have
or more risers.
--.a.
b.
~
76.
3
.
4 .- Io o 3 _ 3 - ) . 0 ex: l:F :s
.5
At least one exterior doQr in every occupied building shall be capable of opening to
provide a clear width of exit of at least
. inches.
a.
22
. b.
30
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32 36
d.
77.
I I0
Co - 4 . z_ J
.<
-.1D
b.
c.
d.
78.
79.
Where handrails are required, the ends of handrails on a stairway must be returned
or have round terminations on all uses and occupancies.
a.
b.
d.
80.
Holes bored in wood floor joist shall not be closer than _____ inch(es) to the
top and bottom of the joist.
a.
b.
c.
1/2
1
1-1/2
2 - 2- ?
?,
..
-'-
81.
a.
(!P
c.
d.
82.
d.
b.
c.
01. -1' , (
1
1-1/2
2
~
3-302--'?>
2.
In reinforced concrete masonry, mortar may project into the grout spaces a maximum
of
inch.
a.
@
c.
d.
85.
1/4
3/8
5/8 -
a.
84.
4-- 2
According to the Uniform Building Code requirement for masonry work, the joint
thickness between masonry units shall not be greater than
inch.
a.
b.
83.
dried
wetted_ I to~.
roughened
coated with epoxy
1/4
1/2 - 2--1 04 ..
~.I
3/4
a.
b.
@
d.
Owner
The contractor
Building Official - L 0 'i , ;,
The architect or engineer of record
86.
A masonry wall exposed to weather and reinforcing bars, except joint reinforcement,
shall be completely embedded in mortar, grout, and protected by a minimum cover
including the masonry unit of
inches
a.
@
c.
d.
87.
b.
12
18
24
- -Z..3ob . ~
Plywood which is used as an exterior wall covering shall have a minimum thickness
of
inch.
a.
b.
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
~ 2-. 3 I
:'3,
In general, the minimum tread run for stairways in a single-family dwelling with an
occupant load of less than 10 shall be
inches.
a.
@
c.
d.
90.
a.
d.
89.
4 . IP - i
The minimum under floor clearance from the bottom of untreated joists to the ground
is
inches.
9
88.
3/4
1-1 /2 - '2 I o
9 10
11
10 0 ~
. 3- . ~ . 3
-eJ<l
.tt-1
a.
12
b.
18
24 -
.9
d.
36
~e- -~1 -3
.;.J_.
top
-~.
91.
a.
b.
c.
JD
92.
a.
b.
5
6
d.
10
b.
r)
d.
4
6 - ?foL - 7,8'
12
The minimum clearance of combustible materials from masonry fireplace walls shall
be
inches.
a.
c.
d.
95.
7 ~ 1gob . 3
a.
94.
the owner
Building Official
engineer or architect of record
Engineer or architect of record, the Building Official, and the designated
persons ~ 1 7 o l 3
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93.
1
2 - 3/02 . 7.[S
3
4
b.
c.
d.
r"\.
)
When a masonry fireplace opening has dimensions of 42" x 24", the hearth e?(tension
shall extend at least
inches in front of the opening .
96.
a.
@
. C:
d.
97.
The Uniform Building Code rates types of construction in accordance with buildings.
a.
b.
:c.
@
98.
16
20 ~ 310 2. . 7 . 12..
24
28 .
Floor area
Intended use
Occupant load
Fire-resistive capability ~ g rPe~ u .S. e
a.
b.
12
d.
18 - 709 - 1- - 2
30
99.
---
a.
@
c.
d.
100.
I i3
A-2.1
A-3 - -s~ 3 . t I ,- [) I
\)
:tf -3
E
M
In general, the minimum ceiling height of habitable rooms except a kitchen in dwelling
units is - - - - -
a.
b.
cQ
d.
6 1-8 11
7'-0"
7'-6"- 310 ." - '
8'-0"
OPEN BOOK
101.
a.
d)
c.
d.
102.
Wood boards siding which are installed horizontally shall be fastened at a maximum
inches on center.
--a.
b.
d.
103.
8
16
24 -
"2.- 3 I 0
- l-
32
All building foundations shall be level or stepped with the slope of the ground surface
is steeper than _ _ _ __
{"'
a.
b.
.{)
d.
104.
a.
b.
c.
@
105.
1in5
1in8
1 in 10 - I !f o 0 , 4
1 in 12
Drugstore
Shopping center
Factory outlet
Automobile showroom -
-1 - /
2-
Masonry and stone veneer on wood-framed construction which does not exceed five
inches in thickness must be anchored to which of the following.
a.
@
c.
d.
3" x 3",
2" x 6",
2" x 4",
2" x 2",
spaced
spaced
spaced
spaced
24" on center
24" on center24" on center
12" on center
/1-o 3 . b. 4 . -i...
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106.
(.)
b.
c.
d.
107.
108.
a.
c.
d.
109.
12
15 .- )7\bt~ - I
8-
I - C...
16
18
a.
150
c.
200 - ( o
250
d.
300
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110.
When a specific design is not provided, the minimum width of a footing required for
a stud bearing wall which support two floors is
inches.
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4 .
2... ~- '2- . I
In a building with a retail store in the front and the store owner's residence in the
back, the wall between the store and the residence shall be at the minimum
a.
()
c.
d.
nonrated
a one-hour occupancy separation - 3 -o 2- , 3 #- 3
one-hour-rated from the store side only
one-hour-rated from the residence side only
I,
111.
Smoke and heat vents shall provide an effective venting area, with no dimension of
less than
feet excluding ribs or gutters.
a.
b.
.@)
d.
2
3
4-CJo(, . 5./
112. Textile wall coverings which have not been tested in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code standard # A-2 shall _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
'9
d.
80 ~ - :if- f
113. The smoke contro1 system with an atrium shall operate automatically upon actuation
of the - - - - -
a.
b.
4-o -z ."L
114. Area approved plastic materials which are a part of a light diffusing system in
nonsprinkl~red building shall not exceed 30 percent of the aggregate area of the
ceiling when they are used in _ __
a.
i1P
c.
d.
115.
Skylights
required means of egress - "Z- ~ o 3 , 8' . I .#- 1rated floor-ceiling systems
fuel dispensing island canopies
a.
b.
c.
3/4
1
2
4 - Go 2- ~ '3 .
i..
,....'l.A-B-D2 -A-
l)
116.
What is the maximum spacing in the field of 6d wall board nails for instalJation of a
5/8" type x gypsum board in a one-hour fire-resistive wall assembly when the wood
framing is space at 24" on center.
a.
4"
b.
. 7" .
d.
12"
. .:()
-117. .Protection of the usable space under the first floor is not required in building use for
. b.
c.
d.
118.
What is the minimum underlayment which is required for installation of wood shakes,
regardless of the climate zone.
a.
~
c.
d.
119. An exterior wall of cinder concrete masonry units having an equivalent thickness of
4" has a maximum
hour(s) fire-resistive rating.
a.
.!ll/
c.
d.
120.
1
2 ~ '11.J.hle -7 B
3
4
a.
b.
fP
d.
1
2
3 - /J 3 . /, . / df I
4
121.
When not following an approved manufacturer's instructions and assuming that the
correct type of asphalt is used, the maximum slope for a gravel-surface built-up roof
is
----
a.
b.
c.
@
122.
a.
c.
d.
123.
3
4
----
s-1 1 .1
a.
b.
,L9
d.
125.
2-?041
124.
1/2 in 12
1 in 12
2 in 12
3 in 12 ~ rf-l.bte 1 s--F
3/4
1
1-1/2- 3o 22
, :, :tj ~
The minimum clear height above and below mezzanine floor construction shall be
a.
-11)
c.
d.
6'-8"
7' .- T!J-ble- I 5'-13 - I
7'-6"
81
126.
d.
127.
9
d.
@
c.
d.
1
2 --1/?;>_b,L
3
4
Water-resistive gypsum board shall not be used in which of the following locations:
a.
b.
@
d.
130.
When spring hinges are used for door closing purposes on an 80"high door where
protected openings are required such as between a garage and a dwelling, the door
required at least
spring hinges.
a.
129.
q o 4, ...2-.. ?.> I
128.
Fiber board wall sheeting shall be installed with nails or staples spaced on the edges
inches on center.
at a maximum of
a.
b.
4
5
6 -
c.
~
2- ~ I { -{] -I
1',.
131. A building used for the production of alcoholic beverages shall be classified as a
_ _ _ occupancy.
a.
~
c.
d.
132.
When required, approved exterior vertical flame barriers to limit vertical fire spread
at exterior walls shall be a minimum of
inches high measured vertically
above the top of the lowest openings.
a.
@
c.
d.
133.
b.
c.
@
-701-~
,5
1
25
30
50 - z_ ~
t>
f _2
--
'><
if 2-
A medical office storage enclosures for nonflammable supply cylinders used for
medical gas systems shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than
_ _ _ hour(s) fire-resistive.
{i)
b.
c.
d.
135.
24
30
36
42
Plastic veneer attached to an exterior wall is limited to ____ feet in height above
grade.
a.
134.
Group B
Group F, Division 1- 3o lo.~
Group H, Division 2
Group H, Division 3
2
3
4
11
Given a 1/2 thick gypsum wall board is used for ceiling panels, the wall board is
fastened with nails and then adhesive. The maximum allowable spacing for nails
inches on center.
used in the field of this wall board is
.Di)
p.
. 7 - !A-b I e
c.
8
16
d.
24
2....
5 G-
136.
a.
c.
4
6
d.
.137.
.8
Fire d~mpers are required to be installed at all the following duct penetrations,
except through
.<aJ
:-0.
. c.
d.
138.
-Z.32-0 . ~-4
Interior gypsum plaster which is applied over metal lath shall be done in at least
coats.
--a.
b.
~
d.
139.
2
3- 2-5o7 4
t-
Basement apartments shall have a minimum of two exits when the calculated
occupant load exceeds _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
10
I ov Lf , 2 . o 2.
a.
@
c.
d.
141.
a.
dD
c.
d.
not required
required for occupant loads of 50 or more required for occupant loads of 100 or more
required on all but the main exits doors
I oo 7 . 3. ro
----
142. When the average daily air temperature is 18 degrees during masonry construction,
the masonry shall be maintained above freezing by approved methods for a least
---~"'~\I:, .
a.
b.
~
143.
Self-sealing asphalt shingles with double coverage may be installed on slopes as low
as _ _
a.
c.
d.
144.
6
12
24- 2.1 o4 _3_3
48
1 in 12
2 in 12 - T.4-bl e.- 1 ) - f1 ~ I
2-1 /2in12
3 in 12 when two layer of Type 15 felt underlayment are installed shingle
fashion
Nails for asphalt roofing shall be long enough to penetrate into the sheeting _ __
inch( es) or thought the thickness of the sheeting, whichever is less.
a.
.@
c.
1/2
3/4 -TAble
1
d.
1-1/4
5-e -I
a.
b.
c.
146.
Unless otherwise approved by the Building Official, the minimum slope of roofs on
which wood shakes may be installed is _ _ _ __
{i)
b.
c.
d.
3 in 12 --T"Abre
3-1/2 in 12
4 in 12
5in12
is- B ~2
li'K #r
147.
Given a Type Ill one-hour shoe manufacturing facility is required to have two-hour
exterior wall construction, exterior walls penetrate concealed floor assemblies.
What is the required fire-resistive rating for the exterior wall passing through the
concealed spaces.
a.
('.]:)
c.
d.
One hour
Two hours - 302... 3 .ffK # ~
No rating required, fire stopping only
No rating required, draft stopping only
148. The maximum spacing of nails for attachment of exterior wire fabric lath to wood
supports is
inches on center.
.
a.
~
c.
d.
5
6~
7
8
~le
2-S'-C
149. When a masonry chimney penetrates a combustible floor, the chimney shall not
inches above or below penetration.
change in size or shape for
a.
c.
4
6 8
d.
10
@
~\
150.
3/t>"L.<1;.S
a.
c.
12
d.
18
6-~IO"L,7.i?
I:
.: J "
i',i'
.l,
"',t
1.
()
. d.
2.
a.
10
b.
30
40
50
c.
a
c.
d.
3o'J , Cf
@
b.
c.
d.
5.
4.
zo 7 -
In all Group E occupancies, a fire alarm system shall be provided for all buildings
with an occupant load of more than_ _ __ _ _____ _
3.
stem wall
foundation
footing ~
fern dock
________
@
b.
c
d.
18 20
22
24
~ble
FS -1-c
inches .
6.
a.
l'h'\
~
d.
7.
4-6
4-12 -"'f"A.b /-e_
S-6
5-12
I _r - /3 ~ 'a..
A masonry fireplace smoke chamber back wall shall not be less than
- - -- -inches.
8.
b.
@)
d.
4
6 - z:;, (
1'0
20 -3 o S~
30
40
a.
b
.L])
d.
10.
All building housing Group E occupancies shall front on or hawe direct access to a
public street not less than
feet.
a.
1:)
c.
d.
9.
40
50
60 - 2 4
80
~ . 3 #'" "
____
c.
'2
3
d.
-3 1 ~
.i...L
11.
a.
cJr:>
c.
d.
12.
d.
b.
c
d.
20
4
5 -3102..,7~?
8
12
10
15
~ 'L"f o Cf,
7 e-;>Ji 1
20
25
@
b.
c.
d.
15.
#- 2..
14.
$""
15
a.
_@
c.
13.
5
10 ~ 2- k>O ~,
outside vent
duct
Wall
40 S-: -~
. '3
a.
.@
c.
d.
tempered
fully-tempered ..., 2 Lf o ; . i_ -:tt- L
partly-tempered
none of the above
.----...__
16.
Class
stand pipes at stairways shall be located within' an exit
enclosure.
b.
I II
. Ill
d.
IV
. c.
17.
Unless approved
_ _ _edges.
a.
. b.
@
d.
18.
'1t0'1
5' ~3
2
3
4 . :. 2 foLf, f .
none of the above
Glazing for in~fill panels of glass railing shall be a minimum nominal thickness of
inch.
- -c.
d.
19.
Walls of masonry fireplaces shall be lined with firebrick unless the walls are at least
- - -inches thick.
a.
b.
6/
d.
20.
<$,)
b.
3/1 61 121 16 -
c.
1/2, , 0; 32
3/8; 12, 24
d.
3, 24, 48
.
""'
21.
Landing shall be level except for exterior landings which may have a slope not to
exceed
inch(es) per foot.
c.
d.
22.
3/4
1
a.
b.
@
d.
23.
top
middle
bottom -
Cfo1 ~ 5
_3
outside
hour(s).
is
a.
1
~2~
.r-"\ .
24.
d.
In general, the maximum travel distance from any point in a non priklered building
shall not exceed
feet.
a.
([::>
25.
c.
175
200
225
d.
300
a.
3/4
0.
1 ,..
1-1/2
d.
none
a. 6'
c.
d. .
6'-8''
11
7'-0
7'-8 11
not require a
#;,
02--,S
e'K
?-
~......._,
26.
--I 0 0 f
in height.
27.
All outlets on temporary stand pipes shall not be less than -~-~
-~......-- ~
--~-___inches.
a.
@
c.
d.
28.
2
21/2 ~
3
q0 4
'la
3112
In Group R ocoupancy, the minimum net clear opening height shall be .....___ _ _
inches and the minimum net clearzwidth shall be .
inches for ev.ery esoap
or rescue window;
a.
b.
@
d.
29.
44-20 _.. 3 lo
44..24
.4
a.
@
c
d.
30.
32-16
36-16
40
50 - I if "
60
70
S" . ' I . I
Other than a kitchen, habitable rooms In a dwelling are required to have a floor area
of not less than
a.
b.
~
d.
31.
~ ~ I t:1.
70
80
(;;
'L
----~
ctlJ
c.
2/10
2/12 2/14
d.
2/18
a.
.[)
c.
'"\
50
60
Asphalt shingles are not permitted on roofs with slopes less than
a.
32.
square feet.
d.
11
6 -8
7'-0" - 3> I 'L 2-. ; ,
1
1 1-6'
8'.. Q"
33.
60
b.
76
0.
100
120 -
.cD
34.
b.
a.
c.
d.
37.
1-1 /2
2
2-1 /2
3-- (t./r:>7,?.li::f
6'6"
6 -8
1
11
-
t 00
~. -~ 3 -
11
7' 0
7' ..f3"
a.
30
40
c.
d.
50
)- I O 'f , . 3 5
60
Concrete cover for pipes, conduits, .and fittings shall not be less than
_ ........___ inches for concrete exposed to earth or weather.
a.
b.
1-1/4
1 1/2 ~ ( 9 o"' , 3,
$)
d.
38.
.z..
36.
feet.
The minimum concrete cover for reinforcing steel in concrete cast against and
permanently exposed to earth is
inches.
a.
35.
3 10. C:,
--=-.......
- _ square
IC
1-3/4
Less than two means of egress shall be provided when the distance of travel to
the mall exceeds
feet within the public area of a tenant space.
a.
60
b.
65
70
75- 1-o-'4 . 43
c.
!!)
39.
a.
30
.c.
36
40
d.
42
I e>0 ? ,
3 , ~ . 2-
40. , The greatest riser height within any flight of stelrs shall not exceed the smallest by more
'than
inch(es).
a. .
1/8
..) .
3-/8
1
d.
41.
3 .'
1w1/2
a.
32
b.
36
44
48
d.
<--"
? ( .""f
0
a.
@
c.
d.
43.
_!)
42.
~I 0
20
25 ..- .t'f-o;.. - .3
30
35
When a private stairway serves an ocoupant load of less than 10, the rise shall not
exceed
Inch and the run the shall not be less than
inches.
a.
6/S
b.
7/10
8/9 ~ I O 0 ~
917
? . ~ , '!>
>c -Ff'
. ,J
.. ~ 44.
All rescue windows from sleeping rooms shall have a minimum clear opening of
__square feet.
a.
b..
@
d.
45~
c.
sffJ
b.
0.
18
20
22
24
'2-o .
? -3
~J.l+b/e,
(~
- I - C-
b.
3/4
c.
7/8
d.
In concrete construction, the minimum clear spacing between parallel reinforcing bats
in a layer shall not be less than
lnch(es).
&::>
b.
c.
3
4
d.
49.
1-1/2
2
2 1/2
3 - 23
Ends of wood gird rs ntering concrete walls shall be provided with an air space of
_ _ _ inch(e ) on top1 - id , nd ends .
.()
48.
.f
47.
Joists framing from opposite of a beam shall be lapped at least ______ inches.
a.
b.
46.
3.7
5.5
5.7 ~ ~
7.5
~ ,&.
Number one wood shakes, 24 inches in length, installed on with a _ _ _____ pitch shalt
(_)
c.
d.
4.06
4.12 -'/Ahle- 1 "5 ~ 8
5.00
5.12
- c..
50.
Ends of joists shall not have less than _ _............._ inches of bearing on metal or wood.
a
@
51 .
o.
d.
In s v re climate ; the m tal valley flashing underlayment for asphalt sh Ingles shell be
solid cemented to the roof und rl yment for slope under
inch.
a.
c.
d.
52.
...-..,, 53.
Any wood stud in a bearing partition may be cut or notched to a depth not exceedinQ
percent.
a.
_@
c.
20
d.
35
25 """ (, 3 2..0
. { I .-~
30
Wood shakes shall be laid with a side lap between joints in adjacent courses of not less
then__ inch(es).
a.
d.
1
1-1/4
1- 1/2 ~ 't-.A b(e.,
- 15" -
8 ~t.
Fire door, which are automatic-closing by smoke detection, shall not have a closing
delay of more than _
seconds.
(])
10 - 71J . a . 1 i f r
b;
15
c.
20
26
d.
55.
3/12
4/12 -IA-bt e,.- 1 s-'-~ - I
5/12
6/1 2
b.
54.
1
1-1/2 _. 2-'? '2..cJ I~ ,z.
@
b.
c.
d.
I - 40 4 t 3 . 2
II
II
IV
. r\~ 56.
,.
a.
20
b.
28
JS;
d.
57.
32
RampS=shall hav
a.
b.
c.
!)
58.
2~
26
28
30 _ S-o if t I
construction be of
noncombustible construction.
a.
b.
c.
@
59.
I
II
Ill
IV =be!>. Jif , 3
Parapets of area separation walls shall b ~ ve noncombustible faces for the uppermost
_inches.
~
b.
c.
d.
60.
20
22
24
b.
c.
d.
61.
18 - 7o c'f .4' . L
4 .6
8
10
~ l oz..., { , t
__
...........
inches
The maximum spacing of nails used with a slngle-ply gypsum wallboard assembly in
the horizontal plane Is .
a.
b.
3
4
.@
7 -
ffeb/e.
2..-5' ~
inches.
G-
.-..
62.
a.
b.
($)
d.
63..
4
6
8 .
9
~ /()
2. ,..7,
A high ohool with an occupant load of 110 st~dents shall have hallways and corridors
with a minimum width of - - - - 6
l0
6 1 6 11
c.
d.
64.
'>
7' 6'
b.
21/2
c.
3-1/2 ~ L c o ~ . ~ . ~ ,. ~. '2.
The minimum width of the hearth xt n ion for a fireplace with an eight..square-foot
opening is
inches from the front of the fireplace.
a.
$
10
15
20
d.
3 Io
2- ~ 7 . I 2.
25
Each area of refuge shall be sized to accommodate one wheelchair space not les than
--~- Inches for ach 200 occupants.
a.
28M30
b.
30-42
30-48 - l I e ~. '1... 3
36-48
:)
d.
67.
7'
a.
b.
60.
7'
Handrails may project into the required width a distance of _ _ __ inches from each
side of a stairway.
~
.-, 65.
Foundation for all buildings shall be stepped where the ground slopes more
than
feet.
a.
@
c.
d.
1/5
1/10 ~ 18
1/20
1/30
b le,
:1-
...
~ 68.
Metal lath shall be lapped not less than ___i.noh(es) at side and one inches at ends .
a.
..
c
. d.
1/4
Wood board siding applied to-studs shall be fastened with nails that peaetr t at least
______.inches Into tbe stud a.
70.
1-1/2 - 2,30
0:
1-3/4
d.
rZ
When seating rows have 14 or less seats1 the spacing of rows of seats shan provide
a space from thebaok of one seat to the front of the seat immediately behind It of hot
less than
inches.
10
12
F"
r0 0 -f ,._
~
?
2-
3~
14
16
71 .
Screws used for attaching lath to metal supports shall penetrate the metal not less than
_ inch(es).
@
b.
c.
d.
72.
1/4 - p'ltp/~
1/2
3/4
2- 5 ~ &
Ends of wood joints supported on concrete shall not have less than
inches of
bearing.
-==--
a.
b.
d.
1-1/2
2-1/2
3 .... ?..3
4
'z.'"O :7
73.
Drywall that is 5/8 ..inch thick shall be fastened to joints spaced 16 inches on
. inch(es) on center when screws are used.
center not less than
a.
{)
74.
c;
3/4
d.
a.
38
b.
40
d.
75.
b.
o.
d.
'.3
~ '3
,-L.
48
'2..
'l...
30/34
32/36
34/38 ~ (
38/30
0 0
3 . ~. 3 .Ca
Where cellulose nitrate film is handled, the door fir ..prot ction rating of not le s
than
hour(s) and maintain a self-closing door.
cD
b.
c.
d.
78.
17.
44 _ { 0
In other than dwelling units, a means of egress shall not pass though _
a.
76.
. . ,. 5 - <S-- .Jf if
1/2
5/8 ~ r-Abl e
1 - I oo 7 . 7 . "f
2
3
4
Shaft enclosur
a.
b.
@
d.
top only
bottom only
top and bottom
neither
- { I l 2-
.,,., 79.
- ~
b.
(:)
d.
80.
7' 0 - l 0 0 ~
81 611
'2-,
a.
250
b.
350
~
S1.
51711
6 0"
450 - ~02' 2.
550
Stages having
a height exceeding
a.
.30 .
b.
40
d. ..
82.
b.
c.
d.
3/4
1
2
3
'(
.........._ hour(s).
7o '1. ~ &. ~
Ramps located within an accessible mute of travel shall not exceed a slope
of
when required by Chapter 11.
a.
~
84.
83.
"'1' os-..
50 -
ao.
1:8
i2
c.
' 1:14
d.
1;15
a..
20
b.
30
ji)
d.
40 - 2._,t:, o :!> , 5
50
feet abov.e
85.
A glazed.opening in fire doors shall not be permitted in a fire assembly but required to
have a
hour(s) fire-resistive rating.
a. . 1
b. . 2
86. .
3 ~ '7/~ . 7
d.
Eech area of refuge should accommodate one wheelchair space not less than
12 x 24
b:
c.
24 x 30
30 x 36
_@)
87.
a.
24
c.
48
d.
60
$)
eo.
I I o1-
'2.. - ~
36 ~
89.
A corridor serving an occupant load of less than 50 should be not less than _ _ _
inches in width .
@
88.
30 X48
boI
~ ~- ..5
a.
24
b.
30
36
32 ... (t o I:, 4
~. I
Where se ting rows have 14 or less seats1 the minimum clear width of isles aooe s
ways should not be less than
feet.
a.
Qi;>
c.
d.
6
12 16
24
{0 0
4 . '3 . '2-
.. 3 2-.
.,,.---.......~~
91.
The vEfrtical space between foot board$ and seats should not exceed _ _ _ inches
when foot boards are more than 30 inches above grade.
a.
b.
. <'.()
. d.
92.
Glazed opening in fire doors should not be permitted in a fire assembly required to have
a_
hour rating.
a.
I:>.
2
3 ... 7/3 .7
d.
i)
93.
There should bea minimum of two bolts per piece with one boft located not more than
_ __ inches or less than seven bolts in diameter from eachend of the pleoe.
~
94.
12 - /~06.~
b.
18
0.
24
d.
36
a.
b.
~
95.
6
.
g - /o()g' , S- ..7
12
v-r
"2..
#-- ?
Before wo~ can recommenced ~n a project for which the building permits have-expired
andthe pm1eot.has been abandoned for two years,
_ .
a:
96.
The minimum head room clearance of stairways, oth rthansplral tairway, Is ...__~
a.
eio'.!.
c.
6' 8
6 10
d.
7'
{)
11
11
I Q o '3 ~ ~ .Cfa
97.
In general, water closets in occupancies shall be provided with a minimum clear space
of
inches in front of the stool.
a.
11)
c.
d.
98.
22"
24" - 2?/ 6 4
28"
30"
In a daycare building, the maximum spacing of intermediate rails and guardrails shall
be less than
~
b.
c.
d.
99.
4 - 50'1-?
5
6
9
a.
b.
~
~
inches.
3'
3' 6 11
4' - /oo '3, 3
I.-<{
4'6"
, !
a.
b.
c.
~
floor area
intended use
occupant load
fire-resistive capability -
e rPe er -
U sc
OPEN BOOK
101.
In general, rooms in Group E, Divisions 1 and 2, used for first grader pupils
shall
----
a.
~
c.
d.
'
,: ' ' : :
. . .~
\~
"
'
\I
. .I
.:
' .
'
,.
'
~
l,-;'
,,
i,
'
I I
~,
\
,1
,(
102. The maximum width of opening in a three-hour occupancy separation shall be not more
than
percent of the length of the wall on any one&story.
a.
b.
()
d.
103~
15
20
25 - ~o'2.. 1-
b.
c.
~
4t (
30
Every dwelllng
a.
(!:'IO
visibleJireheat
heat and fire
product ohmmbustion other than heat
,-220
a.
b.
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d.
30,000
50,000
125,000 - r;.1.,0 f'{5 - 3-
unlimited .
a.
b.
10
20
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106. A six-story atrium shall have a minimum area of _ _ ....._____ sq~are feet.
b:
it is a basement
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b.
c.
d.
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109 Roofs of Type I-FR one--story Group A oooupancy building may be of heavy timber
when every part of ttie roof Is located more than
a.
18
25 - ~o
35
50
.
c.
d.
110.
L.
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Foam plastic trim covering not more then 1o.percent of the wall area may be used
provide i t - - - - has a maximum width of 4 Inches
has a maximum thickness of 1/-inch
has a flame spread of not greater than 75
all of the bov - (!Jo/ , 5". 5'
a.
b.
o.
111 . lhdividu I I otrloal outlet boxes in a fir resistive wall shall b of teel and shall not b
greater than
square inches in area.
a.
c.
12
16 - 7D~ .7
20
d.
24
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112. Rubbish and linen chute , In otherthan Group R, Divlsion3 1 building shall noUermlnate
in
- -- - -
a.
kltohens
b.
o.
parking garag s
closets
exit corridors - 7' ' .5
113; P netratlons of fire-resistiv floors shall be protected with though-p netr- tion fire blocks
installed to provide T-rating when the penetration is_ _ __ __
a.
b.
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d.
114.
a.
b.
@
d.
115,
1,500
3,000
5,000 12,000
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If primary power to smoke control system fall , transfer to full-.standby power shall be
and within
.
seconds.
autom ~ tic
a.
b.
.@
a.
116.
10
30
120
The long side of a exterior exit balcony shall be et least ...............,._ _ _ percent open.
a.
(.!P
c.
d.
33-1/3
50 .... f o a b ,
65
75 --
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0 ' 117. Restaurants, with booths. h ve an occupant toad calculated a one occup nt for each
_ _______ inche of booth length.
a.
@
c..
d.
18
24 - Io )
28
32
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118. When horizontal exits are used as required exits, no more than - ------ percent
of the total number of required exit may be horizontal exits.
a.
b.
!Jr;
d.
119.
26
33 1/3
so - I o o
~. 3 .
si
The capacity of the discherg area for a horizontal exit shall be determined by allowing
_ _ _ square feet for each occupant to be accommodated therein.
3 - 1005' . . 3.
5
c.
d.
7
15
5 :4
120
Hospital corridor serving any area caring for one or more nonambulatory persons shall
not b less than
inches In width
a.
b.
0.
44
48
72
96 - (
00 7
,. '5 ~
121 . A bowling alley's occupant load i bas d Oh _ _ _........,..... persons for each al,ley,
including 15 feet of runway.
a.
,.di>
3
6 - 'IA b (e__
c.
d.
15
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122. An exit sign shall be install at a required exit door In a retail store with an occupant load
of
or.more
a.
~
o.
d.
100
50 - l G o
'3
~2..
. 8 ..
"'2-
r -
IDA
30
10
123. In hot Is containing 250 guest rooms-, at least _ _ guest rooms shall be accessible.
a.
2
~ 4 ,_ l l
c.
d.
10
0 ~ .
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roofing ply
b.
roofing stack
cord
c.
125. A roof covered with metal shlngles shall have a _ __ inch(es) high-splash diverter
rib.
a.
c.
d.
5/8
0
3/4 - lrt>o ~ -z
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1-1/4 '
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126. Clean-outs are required for all grout pours over _ _ feet In height .
6 , p. IQ?.if ..
o.
d.
(J ./
10
127. Plain oonorete, other than fill, shall be a minimum ultimate compressive strength at
28 days of
pounds per square inch.
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c.
3,000
d.
3;500 .
Zl
04. 6 '
128. Glass block panels for exterior walls shall not exceed ------- square feet of
unsupported surface. ;.:
a.
G;
d.
100
144 ~ '2- I t Gl ~
200
225
F
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~. . 129. The unbraced length f~r purlin struts sh .11 not exceed .
a.
b.
d.
feet.
''
8 - ?~
10
i-'2-. . '
130. Cripple walls shal~ be framed as a additional story when they exceed .
height.
a.
@
c.
d.
3
. 4 -'2,, )
5
2-'"' : _ I ( :
feet in
S-
131. Carpeting used as an interior finish shall have flarne-spread index not greater-tt-1an
ct;>
b.
c.
d.
132. An Interior wall or oelllng finish Is less than _ _ _.Inch thlok shall be applied directly
agaln$t a noncombustible backing.
a.
b;
c.
1/28
1/16
1/8
~o
1/4 -
#-f
a.
edge ribs ,
b.
cant stripping
(9
d.
---
cornerite - z s .o S- - 3
oomerbead
134. Two or more flues in a chimney shall be separated by masonry not less than
inches thick.
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b.
4 6
d.
10
c.
3 1oc....
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135. Generally, foundations for masonry fireplaces shall not be less than
lnohe
thick.
a.
b.
0.
8
12 -=3 102-..7. 1 2
136. Courts having windows on opposite sides t~at provide required natural light and
d.
3
5
~
6 "--- l 'L.t:i ~ .
10
4'
feet Jn width.
a.
~
,
0.
2- ?
3
d.
o(;Y!'{
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138. Individual roof panels, of approved plastics, shall be separated from eaoh ' other by
distance of not less than
fe t measured in horizontal plane.
a.
4-
' d,
6
8
c. .
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139. Screens for skylights of 3/16-inch thickness need not be provided with individual
. dwelling units when located not more than 12 feet above an accessible area and not
exceeding
square feet for each plane or Uhit.
a.
b.
8
12
16 - ?-i!f " '1 . ~
c.
#-4
140. Roof panels of Class CCI plastics shall be limited to a maximum Individual panel area
of __
square feet..
a.
b.
..(9
d.
141.
ff..,_
-lf
20
a.
~
0.
d.
142.
10
12
16 -'2. Co o '.3 .~
feet.
10
20 ._ 'f 0 4 . "1
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30
40
a.
b.
o.
electrical rooms
exhaust air plenurns
levator machine rooms
all of the above - 4" ?. . ~
143. A Group 1-1, Division 1 Occupancy, shall be at least~---......- feet from the property line.
a.
40
b.
60
d.
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144.
A dead-end means of egress shall not exceed ___ feet, In a mall 40 feet wide as
its narrowest point within the dead-end.
21.
20
b.
40
o.
60
80 - .fr;4: _4- ~
145. Where exterior-opening are required to be protected in a Type Vone hour structure,
the self-closing doors are required to be rated at
.
a.
20 minutes
b.
30 minutes
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d.
146.
45 minutes -. r,abJ'....-5""~ ~
1 hour
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Roof framing members, In Type IV-HT building1 which framed from a wall and 'do not
support floor loads, shell have members not less than
inches in depth for
a.
b.
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d.
147.
a.
b.
c.
148. In order to be accepted as a public way, an alley must have a clear width of not less
than
a.
feet.
10 ~~
C.
16
d.
20
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one exit when floor area doest1not exceed
:square feet.
a.
260
c.
300 - I ~o ~ - :; I.Co .
400
d.
500
a.
b.
d.
10
25
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