ICC Building Inspection 3

Question 1

Under the IBC, which Assembly occupancy group classification applies to a bowling alley?

Accepted Answer

A-3

Answer

A-1

Answer

A-2

Answer

A-4

Question 2

What is the minimum required width for a means of egress corridor serving an occupant load greater than 50 persons, per the IBC?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

28 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 3

Under the IBC, when a building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, how does this affect corridor fire-resistance rating requirements?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkler protection may reduce corridor fire-resistance rating requirements

Answer

Corridors must maintain a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating

Answer

All corridors must maintain a 1-hour rating regardless of sprinklers

Answer

Corridors are entirely exempt from fire-resistance ratings in sprinklered buildings

Question 4

What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible route per the IBC and ADA accessibility standards?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

32 inches

Answer

42 inches

Answer

44 inches

Question 5

What is the maximum slope permitted for an accessible ramp under the IBC?

Accepted Answer

1:12 (8.33%)

Answer

1:8 (12.5%)

Answer

1:10 (10%)

Answer

1:16 (6.25%)

Question 6

Under the IBC, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a non-sprinklered Group B (Business) occupancy?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Answer

250 feet

Answer

300 feet

Answer

400 feet

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a certificate of occupancy (CO)?

Accepted Answer

Authorize occupancy by certifying that the building complies with applicable codes and is safe to use

Answer

Certify that the contractor has been paid in full for completed work

Answer

Grant permission to begin construction on a new project

Answer

Confirm that all property taxes for the parcel are current