ARE - Architect Registration Examination Building Codes and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

An architect is designing a four-story, 60,000 sq ft office building (Business Group B) with a full NFPA 13 sprinkler system.
According to the International Building Code (IBC), which of the following construction types is the MOST restrictive type permitted for this building?

Accepted Answer

Type III-A

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Type V-A

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Type II-B

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Type I-A

Question 2

A restaurant space has a calculated occupant load of 120 people. According to the International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 10, what is the minimum number of exits required and what is the minimum required aggregate width for the exit doors, assuming the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system?

Accepted Answer

2 exits, 18 inches

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1 exit, 36 inches

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2 exits, 24 inches

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3 exits, 45 inches

Question 3

In the International Building Code (IBC), which of the following best describes the primary characteristic of Type IV construction?

Accepted Answer

Exterior walls are noncombustible, and interior elements are of solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces.

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Structural elements are of noncombustible materials like steel and concrete.

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Exterior and interior building elements are of any material permitted by the code, including light-wood frame.

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Exterior walls are noncombustible, and interior elements are of any material permitted by the code, which may have concealed spaces.

Question 4

An architect is designing a new multi-story building and must provide an accessible means of egress. Which of the following is NOT a permissible component of an accessible means of egress according to the IBC?

Accepted Answer

A standard passenger elevator without standby power.

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An interior area of refuge with two-way communication.

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A horizontal exit to an adjacent building.

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An exterior area for assisted rescue.

Question 5

Which of the following fire-resistive assemblies is required by the IBC to be continuous from the foundation to or through the roof and be structurally stable enough to allow collapse of construction on either side without the assembly itself collapsing?

Accepted Answer

Fire Wall

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Fire Partition

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Smoke Barrier

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Fire Barrier

Question 6

When designing for accessibility, an architect must reconcile requirements from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the International Building Code (IBC). Which statement is TRUE regarding the relationship between these two documents?

Accepted Answer

The IBC's accessibility requirements are found in Chapter 11 and often reference the ICC A117.1 standard for technical criteria.

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The ADA is a building code, while the IBC is a federal civil rights law.

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If a conflict exists, the requirements of the ADA always supersede the IBC.

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An architect only needs to comply with the local building code (IBC), as it includes all ADA requirements.

An architect is designing a four-story, 60,000 sq ft office building (Business Group B) with a full NFPA 13 sprinkler system.According to the International Building Code (IBC), which of the following construction types is the MOST restrictive type permitted for this building?

An architect is designing a four-story, 60,000 sq ft office building (Business Group B) with a full NFPA 13 sprinkler system.
According to the International Building Code (IBC), which of the following construction types is the MOST restrictive type permitted for this building?