Building Codes & Regulations Flashcards
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Under the IRC, what is the minimum width required for a hallway in a residential dwelling?
Answer: 36 inches
The IRC requires hallways in residential dwellings to be at least 36 inches wide.
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required by the NEC in all of the following locations EXCEPT:
Answer: Living room receptacles 6 feet from a window
Living room receptacles away from water sources do not require GFCI protection under the NEC.
Which code edition cycle does the ICC typically follow for updating the I-Codes?
Answer: Every 3 years
The ICC updates the I-Codes on a 3-year cycle.
Under the IBC, a building's occupancy classification determines which of the following?
Answer: Fire protection, egress, and construction requirements
Occupancy classification drives fire protection requirements, means of egress design, and permitted construction types.
What is the minimum required R-value for attic insulation in Climate Zone 5 under the IRC energy provisions?
Answer: R-49
Climate Zone 5 requires a minimum of R-49 insulation in attics per IRC energy code provisions.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)?
Answer: It certifies the building complies with applicable codes and is safe for use
A Certificate of Occupancy confirms that the building complies with applicable codes and is approved for its intended use.
Under the IRC, emergency escape and rescue openings (EEROs) are required in which rooms?
Answer: Basements and every sleeping room
The IRC requires EEROs in basements used for habitation and in every sleeping room to allow occupant escape and rescue access.