ICC Building Code Professionals 3

Question 1

A building inspector finds that a contractor has covered framing before the required inspection. What is the correct action under the IBC?

Accepted Answer

Require the contractor to uncover the work for inspection

Answer

When required work is concealed before inspection, the building official has authority to require uncovering of that work at the permit holder's expense.

Question 2

What is the minimum tread depth for a stairway serving occupancies other than Group R-3 and R-4 under the IBC?

Accepted Answer

10 inches

Answer

The IBC requires a minimum tread depth of 10 inches for stairways in commercial occupancies, measured horizontally between vertical planes of nosings.

Question 3

Which ASHRAE standard is primarily referenced by the IECC for commercial building energy efficiency compliance?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 90.1 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) is the primary referenced standard in the IECC for commercial energy code compliance.

Question 4

Under the IBC, a building with a height greater than 55 feet is required to have what type of exit access stairway enclosure protection?

Accepted Answer

2-hour fire-rated enclosures

Answer

Exit stairways in buildings over 55 feet in height must be enclosed with 2-hour fire-resistance-rated construction under the IBC.

Question 5

What does the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 'prescriptive compliance method' primarily require when a building undergoes a Level 2 alteration?

Accepted Answer

Meeting all prescriptive requirements for work area and adjacent areas

Answer

The prescriptive compliance method in the IEBC for Level 2 alterations requires the work area and certain adjacent areas to meet applicable current code requirements.

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ICC Building Code Professionals 3