Building Code Requirements Flashcards
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What is the minimum number of exits required for a story with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000 persons under the IBC?
Answer: 3
The IBC requires a minimum of 3 exits for stories with occupant loads between 501 and 1,000 persons.
Which of the following describes a 'prescriptive' code requirement, as opposed to a 'performance-based' requirement?
Answer: A requirement that specifies exact materials, dimensions, or methods to follow
Prescriptive requirements specify exact methods or materials, while performance-based requirements allow any approach that achieves the required outcome.
Under the IRC, what is the minimum required R-value for attic insulation in Climate Zone 5?
Answer: R-49
The IRC Table N1102.1.2 requires R-49 insulation in attics for Climate Zone 5 to meet minimum energy efficiency standards.
A newly installed deck requires a building permit. Which of the following is the most likely reason it requires inspection?
Answer: The deck's structural connections to the house must be verified to prevent collapse
Deck inspections focus on structural safety, particularly ledger connections and footing depth, to prevent collapse under live loads.
Which document must an installer reference to determine if a specific product installation method is code-compliant when the code does not explicitly address it?
Answer: An ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) report or equivalent listing report
ICC-ES reports and similar listing documents provide AHJ-accepted evidence that a product or method complies with applicable codes when the code does not explicitly cover it.
Under the IBC, what is the maximum allowable projection of a handrail beyond the face of a stair nosing?
Answer: 4.5 inches
The IBC allows handrails to project a maximum of 4.5 inches from each side of the required stair width.
When a code says a material must be 'listed and labeled,' what does this mean for an installer?
Answer: The material has been tested by a recognized testing laboratory and marked to indicate compliance with applicable standards
Listed and labeled means a recognized testing organization such as UL has evaluated the product and confirmed it meets applicable standards, and it carries a mark indicating this.