OIC Safety Standards & Compliance 3

Question 1

During an Oregon residential inspection, an inspector notices a handrail that does not return to the wall at the bottom of a stairway. Which code section most directly addresses this issue?

Accepted Answer

Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) R311.7.8

Answer

ORSC R311.7.8 requires handrail ends to be returned to the wall, post, or terminate in a newel post to prevent catching clothing or causing injury.

Question 2

An inspector finds that smoke alarms in a newly constructed Oregon home are not interconnected. Under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, when is interconnection required?

Accepted Answer

In all newly constructed dwellings with more than one sleeping area

Answer

The ORSC requires all smoke alarms in new construction to be interconnected when the dwelling has more than one sleeping area, so activating one alarm activates all.

Question 3

An Oregon inspector is reviewing a residential deck that was built without a permit. Under ORS 701.305, which of the following best describes the inspector's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Document the violation and refer it to the CCB

Answer

Under ORS 701.305, an inspector who discovers unpermitted work must document the violation and refer it to the CCB for enforcement action.

Question 4

What is the minimum required arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection scope in bedrooms of a new Oregon residence under the current Oregon Electrical Specialty Code?

Accepted Answer

All 120-volt 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying the bedroom

Answer

The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (based on the NEC) requires AFCI protection on all 120-volt, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying bedroom outlets and lighting.

Question 5

Under Oregon's construction safety rules, which type of scaffold requires a professional engineer's design when the working height exceeds certain limits?

Accepted Answer

Suspended (swing stage) scaffold

Answer

Suspended scaffolds (swing stages) require a registered professional engineer's design and sign-off in Oregon when they exceed specified load or height thresholds.

(OIC) Oregon Inspector Certification Practice Test

(OIC) Oregon Inspector Certification Practice Test

OIC Safety Standards & Compliance 3