FCC Building Codes & Construction Regulations 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum slope required for a low-slope membrane roof to ensure proper drainage?
- 1/8 inch per foot
- 1/4 inch per foot (Correct answer)
- 1/2 inch per foot
- 1 inch per foot
Correct answer: 1/4 inch per foot
The Florida Building Code requires a minimum slope of 1/4 inch per foot for low-slope roofs to ensure adequate drainage.
Question 2: In Florida, who is authorized to perform the final building inspection and issue a Certificate of Occupancy?
- The licensed contractor of record
- The local building official or authorized inspector (Correct answer)
- The Florida DBPR regional office
- A third-party inspection engineer hired by the owner
Correct answer: The local building official or authorized inspector
Only the local building official or an authorized inspector from the jurisdiction can conduct final inspections and issue a Certificate of Occupancy.
Question 3: Under the Florida Building Code, what is the maximum spacing allowed for wall studs in standard 2x4 wood-frame exterior wall construction?
- 12 inches on center
- 16 inches on center (Correct answer)
- 19.2 inches on center
- 24 inches on center
Correct answer: 16 inches on center
Standard 2x4 wood-frame exterior walls require studs spaced a maximum of 16 inches on center under the Florida Building Code.
Question 4: A building permit in Florida is generally considered abandoned if no inspection has been called for within how many days?
- 90 days
- 120 days
- 180 days (Correct answer)
- 365 days
Correct answer: 180 days
A Florida building permit is considered abandoned and may be voided if no inspections are requested within 180 days of issuance or the last approved inspection.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of a product approval listing under the Florida Building Code?
- To verify the contractor is licensed to install that product
- To confirm that a product meets FBC requirements and is approved for use in Florida (Correct answer)
- To set the maximum price a contractor may charge for installation
- To list the product on the state's preferred vendor registry
Correct answer: To confirm that a product meets FBC requirements and is approved for use in Florida
Florida Product Approval confirms that a product has been tested and meets the requirements of the Florida Building Code, making it legally eligible for use in Florida construction.
Question 6: Which of the following actions requires a building permit in Florida?
- Painting interior walls
- Replacing a like-for-like faucet
- Adding a new electrical circuit (Correct answer)
- Replacing carpet with tile in the same room
Correct answer: Adding a new electrical circuit
Adding a new electrical circuit constitutes new electrical work that affects the building's systems and requires a permit under the Florida Building Code.
Question 7: Under the Florida Building Code, what is the maximum rise (height) of a single stair riser in a residential building?
- 7 inches
- 7.75 inches (Correct answer)
- 8 inches
- 8.25 inches
Correct answer: 7.75 inches
The Florida Building Code – Residential limits stair riser height to a maximum of 7.75 inches (7-3/4 inches).
FCC Building Codes & Construction Regulations 4
Under the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum slope required for a low-slope membrane roof to ensure proper drainage?