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Code Compliance & Permitting Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following triggers a requirement for a full structural review under most codes when renovating an older home?

    Answer: Removing a load-bearing wall

    Removing a load-bearing wall alters the structural system and typically requires a permit, engineering review, and inspections.

  2. A deck ledger board connection to the house typically requires which type of fastener per code?

    Answer: Lag screws or structural screws of specified diameter and spacing

    IRC R507 and most deck codes require lag screws or approved structural screws at specific spacing to adequately transfer deck loads to the house framing.

  3. In most US jurisdictions, which professional must review and stamp structural drawings for a significant addition?

    Answer: A licensed structural engineer or architect

    Structural drawings for significant additions typically must be reviewed and stamped by a licensed structural engineer or architect before permit approval.

  4. Under the IRC, what is the maximum allowed gap between deck balusters?

    Answer: 4 inches

    IRC R312.1.3 limits the opening between balusters to 4 inches to prevent a 4-inch sphere (child's head) from passing through.

  5. What is a 'stop-work order' and who can issue one?

    Answer: An official order halting all construction activity; issued by the AHJ or building official

    A stop-work order is an official directive from the AHJ or building official that requires all work to cease immediately, typically due to unpermitted or unsafe work.

  6. Under most codes, what is the minimum required depth of a residential footing below the frost line?

    Answer: The footing must be at or below the local frost depth, as determined by the AHJ

    Footings must extend below the local frost depth to prevent frost heave; the exact depth varies by location and is set by the AHJ based on climate data.

  7. Which of the following best describes the purpose of fire blocking in wood-frame construction?

    Answer: To slow the spread of fire through concealed cavities within the framing

    Fire blocking fills concealed cavities in framing to interrupt the path that fire and gases can travel within wall and floor assemblies.