UBC

Building
Inspector
Test # 2

UBC BUILDING INSPECTOR

TEST NO. 2
CLOSED BOOK

1.

Steel plates of exterior walls and floor framing of a single-family dwelling shall be
feet on center.
anchored with bolts having a maximum spacing of
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.

5.

only on the 2 outer feet of each end

only on the 3 outer feet of each end
only on the 4 outer feet of each end
anywhere along it length

Windows in single-family dwelling sleeping rooms which are required for emergency
escape or rescue shall have a minimum net area of
square
feet.
a.
b.

4.

5
6

In conventional light-frame construction , when is it necessary to notch 2" x 1O" x 12

feet long floor joists to provide spacer pipes or conduits, these notches may be
made - - - a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

3
4

3.4
5.5

c.

5.7

d.

Number 7 reinforcing bars in concrete cast against and permanently exposed to

earth shall have a concrete cover of at least
inches.

a.

b.

2-1/2

c.

d.

3-1/4

The maximum diameter of holes bored in wood floor joists shall be _ _ _ __

the depth of the depth of the joist.

a.
b.

1/3
1/4

c.

1/5

d.

1/6

6.

Material installed to restrict air within open spaces of concealed areas of building
components is defined as _ _ _ _ __
a.
b
c.
d.

7.

The minimum under floor clearance from the bottom of untreated wood girders to
exposed ground shall be
inches.
a.
b.

c.
d.

8.

b.
c.
d.

1
2

3
4

18x24
22 x 30
24 x 28
24 x 30

The mixing of mortar shall be for a period of

a.
b.
c.
d.

11 .

12
18
30

Where an attic access opening is required in a single-family dwelling, the minimum

size of the opening shall be _ __ _ _
a.
b.
c.
d.

10.

Every building used for human occupancy shall have at least _ _ _ _ _ exits.

a.

9.

draft stop
fire block
membrane stop
fire penetration stop

~------~

not more than 3 minutes

not less than 1O minutes
not less than 3 minutes, no more than 1O minutes
15 to 20 minutes or until desired work ability is achieved.

In conventional light-frame construction when floor joists are supported on wood

foundation plates, the joists shall a have a minimum bearing distance on each end
of
inches.

a.
b.

c.
d.

1/2

2
3
3 1/2

12.

When any room of a dwelling is finished and intended for use as habitable living
space and the ceiling is firred down, the prescribed minimum ceiling height is
required in
of the area.

a.
b.

c.
d.
13.

Gypsum wall board used in single layer fire-rated assembly may have joints which
are left untreated when the joists _ _ __ _
a.
b.
c.
d.

14.

15.

16.

1/3
1/2
2/3
3/4

occur on the wood-framing members

occur over noncombustible framing members
are in a room that is protected by a automatic sprinkler system
are offset by at least 24 inches with joists on the opposite face of the wall

In areas which are subject to decay damage, untreated fir plywood siding on the
exterior of the building shall have a minimum clearance to the ground of
- - -inches.

a.

b.

c.

d.

When rafter ties are required, they shall be spaced at a maximum of

on center.

a.

b.

c.

d.

feet

Stumps and roots shall be removed from the area to be occupied by a building to a
inches below the ground.
minimum depth of

a.

b.
c.
d.

8
12
18

17.

When joists are toenailed to the seal, _____nails are required.

a.
b.
c.
d.

18

A room containing a water closet must be separated from a kitchen by a

a
b.
c.
d.
19.

11

6 6
6' 8"
7'
7' 6"

In single-family dwellings in sleeping rooms, the minimum clear openable height of

windows which are required for emergency exit, escape, or rescue shall be - - inches.
a.
b.

c.
d.
22.

prohibited
20-minute rated
3/4-hour rated
1-hour rated

For a nonsloping ceiling, the minimum ceiling height of kitchens, halls, bathrooms,
and toilet compartments in dwelling and apartment units is _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

21.

corridor
vestibule
tight-fitting door
self-closing door

Windows between private garages and sleeping rooms shall be _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

3-8d
4-8d
2-16d
3-16d

20
24
28
30

Grout mixed at the job site shall not be used more than _ _ __ after the initial
mixing, water has been added to the dry ingredients.
a.
b.

c.
d.

1
1/2
2
2-1/2

23.

Nails c;1nd screws used for fastening gypsum wall board to supports shall be spaced
at least
inch from the edges and ends of the wall board.
a.
b.
c.
d.

24.

A door installed between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be at least

a
b.
c.
d.

25.

c.
d.

12
24
36
48

Which of the following types of construction are classified as noncombustible

according to the Uniform Building Code?
a.
b.
c.
d.

27.

3/4-hour rated
1- hour rated
1-3/8 solid wood, self-closing
1-3/4 solid wood, self-closing

In a conventional wood-framed construction, in bearing and exterior walls and joists

inches.
and double top plates shall be offset at least
a.
b.

26.

1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4

Type I only
Types I and II only
Types I, II, and Ill
Type I, II, Ill, and IV

Eight-foot nominal wood studs are used in the exterior frame wall if a two-story
single-family residence, the exterior frame walls shall have fire-block installed
a.
b.
c.
d.

between floors only

between the second story and attic space only
between floors and the second story and attic space
at mid-height of each story between floors and between the second story
and the attic space

28.

Asphalt strip shingles which are 39 inches wide require ____ fasteners per each
strip.

a.
b.

c.
d.
29.

Before work can recommenced on a project for which the build in~ permit has expired
and the project has been abandoned for two years, _ _ _ __

A
b.
c.
d.
30.

b.
c.
d.

20
24
28
30

The set of approved plans which is returned to the applicant during construction of
the building shall be retained _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

32.

a partial fee must be paid

a new permit must be secured
the applicant must wait one year
the original permit must be renewed

In single-family dwelling sleeping rooms, a minimum net clear opening width of a

window which is required for emergency escape or rescue shall be
- - - -inches.

a.

31.

2
3
4
6

by the owner
by the builder
on the job site
by the architect or engineer of record

In a conventional light-frame construction, trimmer and header joists shall be doubled

when the span of the header exceeds
feet.

a.
b

c.
d.

3
4
6
8

33.

Utility grade studs may be used for wall framing provide _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

34

35.

36.

Exterior walls containing an unprotected opening in a single-family dwelling of

Type VN-5N construction are required to be at least
feet from the side
property line.

a.

b.

c.

d.

In general, for other than private stairways within dwelling units or individual units of
a Group R-1 occupancy, the maximum rise of every step is
inches.

a.
b.

7-1/2

c.

d.

8-1/2

When two exits are required, the maximum length of a dead-end corridor is

a.
b.
c.
d.
37.

they are not spaced more than 24 inches on center

they do not support more than a roof and ceiling
the length does not exceed 10 feet in extetior walls
the length does not exceed 10 feet in load-bearing walls

0 feet, dead-end corridor are not permitted

10 feet
20 feet
25 feet

Refer to Figure# 744 provided with this exam. Given the single-family dwelling in
Figure# 744 has two bedrooms off a central corridor on the second story, the entire
third floor loft is a sleeping area with direct access by the stairs to the sleeping area .
There are no other sleeping areas within the dwelling. The minimum number of
smoke detector required is _ _

a.

b.

4
5
6

c.
d

38.

The minimum width of a stairway in a single-family dwelling shall be _ __ inches.

a.
b.
c.

d.
39.

Normal Portland cement concrete Type I cement which is placed in the field shall be
maintained above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and in a moist condition
days
unless accelerated curing is used.
a.
b.
c.
d.

40.

b.
c.
d.

7
14
28

75
150
250
350

In concrete construction, a small amount of rust or mill scale is - - - - a.

b.
c.
d.

42.

In other than Groups E or H, Divisions 6 or? occupancy, the maximum travel distance
in a sprinklered building from any point to an exterior exit door is
feet.

a.

41 .

30
32
36
44

not acceptable
acceptable only on reinforcing steel larger than #6
acceptable on any reinforcing steel provided it is oils
acceptable on any metal reinforcement except prestressing tendons

Windows in single-family dwelling sleeping rooms which are required for emergency
escape or rescue shall have a maximum finished seal height above the floor of
- - - -- inches

a.
b.

c.
d.

36
40
44
48

43.

In a daycare building, the maximum spacing of intermediate rail and guardrail shall
be less than
inches.
a.

b.
c.
d.

44.

Douglas or hem fir plaster columns which support permanent structures and are
exposed to water splash shall be support on concrete piers or metal pedestals
projecting at least
inches above the concrete floor.
a.
b.
c.
d.

45.

4
6

a.
b.

3/8
1/2

c.

5/8
3/4

In general, water closets in occupancies shall be provided with the minimum clear
space of
inches in front of the stool.

a.
b.
c.
d.

47.

1
2

In general, the greatest riser height in any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest
by more than
inch.

d.
46.

4
5
6
9

22
24
28
30

Foundation supporting wood-framing shall extend above the adjacent grade at least
- - - inches.
a.
b.
c.
d.

4
6

8
12

48.

Which of the following is considered to be a habitable space?

a
b.
c.
d.

49.

A lot survey may be required for the following official to _ _ _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

50.

c.
d.

1/2 the joist depth

1-1/2
3
4

Unless specifically approved, equipment constructed of ----.--- shall not be used

to handle or put masonry grout.
a.
b.
c.
d.

53.

Living room
Dining room
Bedroom
Kitchen

Unless tied together in a approved manner, floor joist framing from the opposite side
of a wood stud partition shall be lapped a minimum of
inches
a.
b.

52.

issue the Certificate of Occupancy

settle disputes between neighboring property owners
determine the required set back from adjacent structures
verify that the structures is located in accordance with the approved plans

Which of the following dwelling unit habitable rooms may be provides with a artificial
light as its only source of light.
a.
b.
c.
d.

51.

Kitchen
Hallway
Bathroom
Laundry Room

steel
copper
plastic
aluminum

Galvanized sheet metal flashing and counter flashing used for weather protection of
opening shall have a minimum thickness of
gauge.

a.

20

b.

22
26
28

c.
d.

54.

Construction joint in concrete floors shall be located within the _____of spans
of slabs, beams, and girders.
a.
b.
c.
d.

55.

56.

In other than dwelling units, the surface of the toilet room floors shall have a smooth
hard nonabsorbent surface which extends upward onto the walls at least
- - -- - inches

a.

b.
c.
d.

3
3-1/2

4
4-1/2

The minimum concrete cover of# 4 reinforcing bars when forms are used for exterior
inches
walls in contact with the ground is

a.
b.
c.
d.
58.

The minimum thickness of unreinforced concrete floor slabs which are supported
directly on the ground shall be
inches.

a..
b.
c.
d.
57.

end third
middle third
end fourth
middle fourth

1-1/2

2
2-1/
3

In conventional light-frame construction, when 2" x 1O" nominal size floor joists
spanning 12' is not 3' from the end support, the notch shall not exceed a depth of
approximately
inches, calculated allowable notch base on actual finished
joist dimensions of 1-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches.

a.

b.

1-1/2
2
2-1/2

c.
d.

59.

Wood shingles are limited to _ _ _ _ per individual shingles.

a.
b.
c.
d.
60

In conventional light-frame construction, joist framing from opposite sides of a girder

shall be lapped at least
inches.
a.
b.
c.
d.

61 .

6'-6"
6'-6"
6'-10"
7'-0"

The minimum height of required exit doors is _ _ __ _

a.
b.
c.
d.

64.

9
10-5/8
11
11-3/8

The minimum head room clearance of stairways, other than spiral stairways,
is
a.
b.
c.
d.

63.

3
4
twice the joist depth
1/2 the joist depth or tied together

The run of interior stairways, other than private stairways, shall not be less than
- - - inches.
a.
b.
c.
d.

62.

2
3
4
an unlimited number of nails

6'-0"
6'-8"
6'-10"
7'-0"

According to the Uniform Building Code, the thickness of initial bed joint for
construction on a masonry wall on a concrete footing shall be
inch.
a.
b.
c.
d.

a minimum of 1/2
a minimum of 1/4" and a maximum of 1
3/8" plus or minus an 1/8" for solid clay masonry units
3/8 plus or minus an 1/8 for hollow concrete masonry units

'
65.

In grouted masonry, grouting is generally required to be done in a continuous pour

and lifts not exceeding
feet.
a.
b.

c.
d.
66.

Which of the following would require the need to install smoke detectors in an existing
single-family dwelling?
a.
b.
c.
d.

67.

68.

69.

4
5
6
8

A 2,500 reroof job

A $900 kitchen alteration
A $1 ,200 bathroom alteration
Residing the entire outside of the house with vinyl Siding

The end of hem-fir wood girder entering concrete wall shall be provide with a
minimum of
inch air space on the top and side ends.

a.

1/2

b.
c.
d.

1-1/2
2

Enclosed usable space under the first story of a Group R, Division I, building shall
have the self-closing and tight-fitting solid wood door at least
inches
in thickness.

a.
b.

1-1/4

c.

1-3/8

d.

1-3/4

1-1/8

In public toilet rooms, a hard nonabsorbent surface shall be provided on all warts
within two feet of the water closet to a minimum height of
feet.

a.
b.

c.
d.

3
4
5
6

70.

71

72.

Attic access opening need not be provided when the maximum vertical clear height
of the access is less than
inches.

30
36

d.

42

In a conventional wood-framed construction, ends of headers shall have a bearing

inches.
length of at least
a.
b.

1-1/2
2

c.

d.

The top of handrails shall be placed not less than _ _ __ inches, nor more than
_ _ _ _ inches above the nosing of stairway threads.
a.
b.

c.
d.

73.

30/34
32/36
34/36
34/38

Walls of a shower shall have a smooth hard nonabsorbent surface to a minimum

inches above the drain inlet.
height of

a.
b.

c.
d.
74.

24

a.
b.
c.

60
70
72
84

When depositing structural concrete, concrete that has partially hardened

a.
b.
c.
d.

may be remixed
may not be retempered twice
shall not be redeposited in the structure
may be used in structural slabs on grade

75.

Stairways serving an individual dwelling unit shall have handrails when they have
- - - or more risers.

a.

b.

c.

4
5

d.
76.

At least one exterior door in every occupied building shall be capable of opening to
provide a clear width of exit of at least
inches.

a.

22

b.

30
32

c.
d.
77.

In wood-framed construction, which of the following is required at opening between

the attic space and chimney chase for factory-built chimneys.
a.
b.
c.
d.

78.

b.
c.
d.

3
4

5
6

Where handrails are required, the ends of handrails on a stairway must be returned
or have round terminations on all uses and occupancies.
a.
b.
c.
d.

80.

Fire blocking
Draft stopping
Membrane penetration fire stopping
No special protection is required

The maximum width of a single-leaf of a door is _____ inches.

a.

79.

36

Under all circumstances

Except in Group R3 dwelling
Except for handrails installed on private stairways
Except for handrails installed on stairways having less than four risers

Holes bored in wood floor joist shall not be closer than _____ inch(es) to the
top and bottom of the joist.

a.

c.

1/2
1
1-1/2

d.

b.

81.

Immediately before placing fresh concrete against previously placed hardened

concrete, the surface of hardened concrete must be _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

82.

According to the Uniform Building Code requirement for masonry work, the joint
inch.
thickness between masonry units shall not be greater than
a.
b.

c.
d.

83.

c.
d.

85.

1/4
3/8
5/8
1

All openings in walls forming a three-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation shall be

protection by a fire assembly having a fire protection rating of
hour(s).
a.
b.

84.

dried
wetted
roughened
coated with epoxy

1-1/2
2
3

In reinforced concrete masonry, mortar may project into the grout spaces a maximum
of
inch.
a.
b.

1/4
1/2

c.
d.

3/4

Who shall be notified when a project is ready for inspection?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Owner
The contractor
Building Official
The architect or engineer of record

86.

A masonry wall exposed to weather and reinforcing bars, except joint reinforcement,
shall be completely embedded in mortar, grout, and protected by a minimum cover
including the masonry unit of
inches
a.
b.

3/4
1-1/2

c.

2
3

d.
87.

The minimum under floor clearance from the bottom of untreated joists to the ground
is
inches.

a.

b.

12
18
24

c.
d.
88.

Plywood which is used as an exterior wall covering shall have a minimum thickness
of
inch.
a.
b.
c.
d.

89.

3/8
1/2

In general, the minimum tread run for stairways in a single-family dwelling with an
occupant load of less than 10 shall be
inches.
a.

b.

c.
d.
90.

1/8
1/4

8
9
10
11

In determining the minimum height of a residential masonry chimney above a roof,

the top flue liner shall extend at least
inches above any part of the roof
within 10 feet of the chimney.

a.
b.
c.
d.

12
18
24
36

91.

At the conclusion of the inspection responsibilities, a special inspector shall submit

a final report to _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

92.

Foundation plates or seals shall be bolted to concrete or masonry foundation walls

with bolts embedded at least
inches into the concrete masonry.
a.
b.
c.

d.
93.

2
4
6
12

The minimum clearance of combustible materials from masonry fireplace walls shall
be
inches.
a.
b.

c.
d.
95.

5
6
7
10

An eight-inch-wide wood fireplace mantel may be adjacent to a fireplace opening if

it is located at least
inches from the opening.
a.
b.
c.
d.

94.

the owner
Building Official
engineer or architect of record
Engineer or architect of record, the Building Official, and the designated
.Persons

1
2
3
4

In general, footing and fot,Jndations for bearing walls shall extend

a.
b.
c.
d.

below the frost line

12" above grade
12" below grade
18" below undisturbed ground or surface

----

96.

97.

When a masonry fireplace opening has dimensions of 42" x i4", the hearth extension
shall extend at least
inches in front of the opening .

a.

16

b.
c.
d.

20

The Uniform Building Code rates types of construction in accordance with buildings.
a.
b.
c.
d.

98.

6
12

18
30

A restaurant with an occupant load of 65 is classified as a Group _ _ __

occupancy.

a.
b.

100.

Floor area
Intended use
Occupant load
Fire-resistive capability

A required parapet 30" in height may have a combustible face extending _ _ __

inches up from its base.
a.
b.
c.
d.

99.

24
28

A-2.1
A-3

c.

d.

In general, the minimum ceiling height of habitable rooms except a kitchen in dwelling
units is - - - - -

a.
b.

c.
d.

6'-8"
7'-0"
7'-6"
8'-0"

OPEN BOOK

101 .

Given a core room wall is required to be protected with one-hour fire-restrictive

construction, a fixed opening is located with a 24-inch arc of the door in the wall.
The glazing shall be _ _ __ _ _ _
a.
b.
c.
d.

102.

103.

Wood boards siding which are installed horizontally shall be fastened at a maximum
- - - inches on center.
a.

b.
c.
d.

16
24
32

All building foundations shall be level or stepped with the slope of the ground surface
is steeper than _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

104.

1in5
1in8
1 in 10
1 in 12

Which of the following is not classified as a Group M occupancy.

a.
b.
c.
d.

105.

3/4-hour tested, assembly only

safety glazing installed in all four-edge frame
1/4-inch thick-wired glass install in a steel frame
314-hour safety glazed assembly

Drugstore
Shopping center
Factory outlet
Automobile showroom

Masonry and stone veneer on wood-framed construction which does not exceed five
inches in thickness must be anchored to which of the following.
a.
b.
c.
d.

3" x 3",
2" x 6",
2" x 4",
2" x 2",

spaced
spaced
spaced
spaced

24" on center
24" on center
24" on center
12" on center

106.

For a stairway in a six-story building under construction, a standpipe shall be provided

when the progress of construction is not more than _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

107.

The Building Code defines a grout lift as _ _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

108.

a.

12
15
16
18

The maximum allowable travel distance to an exit which may be permitted in an

unsprinklered office building when the last 100' are with a one-hour fire-resistant
feet.
corridor is
a.
b.
c.
d.

110.

the grout space

the horizontal grouted element
an increment of grout height
the outer portion of the hollow masonry unit used

When a specific design is not provided, the minimum width of a footing required for
a stud bearing wall which support two floors is
inches.
b.
c.
d.

109.

35 feet
50 feet
two stories
three stories in height above the lowest level of the fire department access

150
200
250
300

In a building with a retail store in the front and the store owner's residence in the
back, the wall between the store and the residence shall be at the minimum
a.
b.
c.
d.

non rated
a one-hour occupancy separation
one-hour-rated from the store side only
one-hour-rated from the residence side only

111 . Smoke and heat vents shall provide an effective venting area, with no dimension of
less than
feet excluding ribs or gutters.

a.

b.

3
4
6

c.
d.
112.

Textile wall coverings which have not been tested in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code standard # A-2 shall _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

113.

The smoke control system with an atrium shall operate automatically upon actuation
of the - - - - a.
b.
c.
d.

114.

mechanical exhaust system

mechanical system duct detectors
automatic sprinkler system within the atrium
automatic fire alarm system

Area approved plastic materials which are a part of a light diffusing system in
nonsprinklered building shall not exceed 30 percent of the aggregate area of the
ceiling when they are used in _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

115.

have a Class I flame-spread

be protected by automatic sprinklers
have a Class I flame-spread and protected by automatic sprinklers
not be used within a Group A occupancy

Skylights
required means of egress
rated floor-ceiling systems
fuel dispensing island canopies

Structural members supporting a four-hour horizontal occupancy separation shall be

protected by
hour(s) fire-resistive construction.

a.
b.
c.

3/4
1
2

d.

116.

What is the maximum spacing in the field of 6d wall board nails for installation of a
5/8" type x gypsum board in a one-hour fire-resistive wall assembly when the wood
framing is space at 24" on center.

a.
b.
c.
d.
117.

Protection of the usable space under the first floor is not required in building use for

a.
b.
c.
d.
118.

one layer of Type 15

one layer of Type 30
two layers of Type 15
two layers of Type 30

An exterior wall of cinder concrete masonry units having an equivalent thickness of

4" has a maximum
hour(s) fire-resistive rating .
a.

b.

c.
d.
120.

two-family dwelling
home appliance warehouse
production of body building equipment
display and sale of noncombustible merchandise

What is the minimum underlayment which is required for installation of wood shakes,
regardless of the climate zone.
a.
b.
c.
d.

119.

4"
7"
8"
12"

1
2
3
4

Automatic closing devices shall be provided for protection of opening on fire

assemblies which are required to have a
hour( s) fire-resistive
rating.
a.

b.

c.
d.

1
2
3
4

121.

When not following an approved manufacturer's instructions and assuming that the
correct type of asphalt is used, the maximum slope for a gravel-surface built-up roof
is
a.
b.
c.
d.

122.

An exterior wall of lightweight reinforced concrete 3.6" thick would have a

fire-resistive rating of
hour(s).

a.

123.

b.

1
2

c.
d.

approved by the architect

the initial framing is erected
the roof decking is installed
weather protection is provided

All openings in a two-hour fire-resistive area separation wall shall be protection by a

fire assembly having a minimum of
hour(s) fire-protection rating.

a.
b.

c.
d.

125.

Gypsum wall board is permitted to be installed when _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

124.

1/2 in 12
1 in 12
2 in 12
3 in 12

3/4
1

1-1/2
2

The minimum clear height above and below mezzanine floor construction shall be

a.
b.

c.
d.

6'-8"
7'
7'-6"
8'

126.

Asphalt shingle roofing applied in a severe climate to a roof sloped at 3 in 12 requires

what type of underlayment.
a.
b.
c.
d.

127.

1
2
3
4

Water-resistive gypsum board shall not be used in which of the following locations:
a.
b.
c.
d.

130.

dancing and dining

dining by more than 30 occupants
the consumption of alcoholic beverages
food preparation within the dining area

When spring hinges are used for door closing purposes on an BO"high door where
protected openings are required such as between a garage and a dwelling, the door
spring hinges.
required at least
a.
b.
c.
d.

129.

one ply of Type 15 felt

two plies of Type 15 felt
one-ply of Type 30 felt
two plies of Type 30 felt

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in rooms used for _ _ _ __

when the floor area of such rooms exceeds 5,000 square feet.
a.
b.
c.
d.

128.

Not less than

Not less than
Not less than
Not less than

In any shower wall

Over walls without a vapor retarder
In areas subject to continuos high humidity
Over ceiling framing not exceeding 12" on center

Fiber board wall sheeting shall be installed with nails or staples spaced on the edges
at a maximum of
inches on center.

a.

b.

c.

d.

131.

A building used for the production of alcoholic beverages shall be classified as a

_ _ _ occupancy.
a.
b.
c.
d.

132.

b.

36

d.

42

Plastic veneer attached to an exterior wall is limited to _ _ __ feet in height above

grade.

1
25
30
50

A medical office storage enclosures for nonflammable supply cylinders used for
medical gas systems shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than
_ _ _ hour(s) fire-resistive.
a.
b.

135.

24
30

c.

a.
b.
c.
d.
134.

B
F, Division 1
H, Division 2
H, Division 3

When required, approved exterior vertical flame barriers to limit vertical fire spread
inches high measured vertically
at exterior walls shall be a minimum of
above the top of the lowest openings.

a.

133.

Group
Group
Group
Group

1
2

c.

d.

Given a 1/2" thick gypsum wall board is used for ceiling panels, the wall board is
fastened with nails and then adhesive. The maximum allowable spacing for nails
inches on center.
used in the field of this wall board is

a.
b.

7
8

c.

16

d.

24

136.

In a wood-frame roof construction where a rafter is cut and terminates at a header,

the header shall be doubled when the span if the header exceeds _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

137.

a.

1
2

c.

3
4

Basement apartments shall have a minimum of two exits when the calculated
occupant load exceeds _ _ _ __

7
8

9
10

The depth of footing above reinforcement on piles shall be a minimum of

---inches.

a.

b.

12
18
24

c.
d.

141.

smoke barriers
area separation walls
horizontal exits walls
occupant separation walls

b.

a.
b.
c.
d.

140.

Interior gypsum plaster which is applied over metal lath shall be done in at least
- - - coats.

d.
139.

Fire dampers are required to be installed at all the following duct penetrations,
except through _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

138.

2
4

In a retail store, panic hardware on exits door is- - - - a.

b.
c.
d.

not required
required for occupant loads of 50 or more
required for occupant loads of 100 or more
required on all but the main exits doors

142.

When the average daily air temperature is 18 degrees during masonry construction,
the masonry shall be maintained above freezing by approved methods for a least

a.
b.

c.
d.
143.

C.

d.

145.

1 in 12
2 in 12
2-1 / 2 in 12
3 in 12 when two layer of Type 15 felt underlayment are installed shingle
fashion

Nails for asphalt roofing shall be long enough to penetrate into the sheeting _ _ __
inch( es) or thought the thickness of the sheeting, whichever is less.
a.
b.

1/2
3/4

c.

d.

1-1/4

Glazing adjacent to a door is considered to be hazardous _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

146.

12
24
48

Self-sealing asphalt shingles with double coverage may be installed on slopes as low
as _ _
a.
b.

144.

if it exceeds 9 square feet in area

if such glazing is not laminated glass
when any edge of the glazing is within 60" arc of the qoor and any position in
the glass is greater than 24" above the walking surface
when any exposed edge of the glazing is within 24" arc of the door when
closed and the bottom edge of the glazing is less than 60" above the walking
surface.

Unless otherwise approved by the Building Official, the minimum slope of roofs on
which wood shakes may be installed is _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.

3 in 12

c.

4 in 12

d.

5in12

3-1/2 in 12

147.

Given a Type Ill one-hour shoe manufacturing facility is required to have two-hour
exterior wall construction, exterior walls penetrate concealed floor assemblies.
What is the required fire-resistive rating for the exterior wall passing through the
concealed spaces.
a.
b.
c.
d.

148.

149.

The maximum spacing of nails for attachment of exterior wire fabric lath to wood
supports is
inches on center.
a.

b.

c.

d.

When a masonry chimney penetrates a combustible floor, the chimney shall not
change in size or shape for
inches above or below penetration.

a.
b.
c.
d.

150.

One hour
Two hours
No rating required, fire stopping only
No rating required, draft stopping only

4
6
8
10

No combustible material shall be placed within _____ inches of fireplace

opening.
a.

b.
c.

6
12

d.

18