CCI Building Codes & Standards 2

Question 1

Under the IBC, what is the maximum allowable floor area for a single-story Type VB construction building with no sprinkler system used as a business occupancy (Group B)?

Accepted Answer

19,000 sq ft

Answer

9,000 sq ft

Answer

23,000 sq ft

Answer

37,500 sq ft

Question 2

Which ASTM standard governs the standard specification for ready-mixed concrete?

Accepted Answer

ASTM C94

Answer

ASTM C150

Answer

ASTM C33

Answer

ASTM C478

Question 3

The IBC requires a handrail on at least one side of a stair when the stair has how many or more risers?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 4

Which code body publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC) adopted by most US jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Answer

International Code Council (ICC)

Answer

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Answer

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Question 5

Under the IBC, a building's 'occupant load' for egress design is primarily determined by:

Accepted Answer

Dividing the occupiable floor area by the applicable occupant load factor

Answer

The number of parking spaces provided

Answer

The building permit application estimate

Answer

The sprinkler system design flow rate

Question 6

What does the acronym 'AHJ' stand for in the context of building codes and inspections?

Accepted Answer

Authority Having Jurisdiction

Answer

Authorized Highway Jurisdiction

Answer

Architectural and Historical Journal

Answer

Approved Hazard Junction

Question 7

According to IBC Section 1604, the load combination that must be checked for strength design includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

1.2D + 1.6L

Answer

1.4D only

Answer

D + L + 0.5S only

Answer

D + 0.75L + W