~ UBC Building Inspector Test # 1

UBC BUILDING INSPECTOR TEST NO. 1

CLOSED BOOK

1. In a single-family dwelling sleeping rooms, the minimum clear.openable height of windows which are required for emergency escape or rescue shall be ___ _ inches.

a. 20 b. 24 c. 27 d. 30

2. End of each wood girders entering masonry walls shall be provided with a minimum of inch(es) air space on top sides and ends. a. 1/4 b. 1/2 c. 1 d. 2

3. When a special inspector finds discrepancies between the work and the preplans, these discrepancies shall first be made known to the _____ _

a. b. c. d.

owner contractor Building Official engineer or architect of record

4. According to the Uniform Building Code, plans shall be endorsed in writing or stamped approved by the _______ _

a. contractor b. Building Official c. engineer or architect of record d. special inspector

5. Grout mix at the job site shall not be used more than _____ hour(s) after the initial mixing water has been added to the dry ingredients.

a. 1 b. 1-1/2 c. 2 d. 2-1/2

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

a. 1/4 b. 1/2 c. 3/4 d. 1

7. For two-story retail stores, a minimum height of hand guardrails is ____ _ inches.

a. 32 b. 36 c. 42 d. 48

8. Windows in single-family dwellings sleeping rooms which are required for emergency escape or rescue shall have a minimum net clear opening area of _____ square feet.

a. 3.4 b. 5.5 c. 5.7 d. 6

9. In a wood-framed dwelling, the minimum clear headroom above the attic access opening is inches.

a. 22 b. 30 c. 36 d. 84

10. The minimum underfloor clearance from the bottom of untreated wood girders to the exposed crown shall be inches.

a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 30

11. Reinforcing steel in the bottom of a concrete footing which is cast against earth shall be placed with a minimum cover of inch(es).

a. 1 b. 1-1/2 c. 2 d. 3

12. Private stairways are stairways serving an occupant load of less than ___ _ persons.

a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 15

13. In conventional light-frame construction, the minimum thickness of roof ridge boards

a. unregulated b. shall be 1 inch c. shall be 2 inches d. shall be at least equal to the depth of the rafters

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

a. 30 b. 32 c. 36 d. 44

15. Water-resistant gypsum board is allowed to be installed on ceilings in water clo~et compartments where the frame spacing is no greater than inches on center.

a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 24

16. When two exits are required, the maximum length of dead-end corridors is

a. 0 feet - dead-end corridors are not permitted b. 10 feet c. 20 feet d. 25 feet

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

a. #20 b. #22 c. #26 d. #28

18. When rafter ties are required, they shall be spaced at a maximum __ feet on center.

a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

19. An 8-inch-wide wood fireplace mantel may be adjacent to a fireplace opening if it is located at least inches from the opening.

a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 12

20. Fire blocks are required to limit concealed combustible construction in vertical and horizontal spaces in walls and partitions to a maximum of feet in height.

a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12

21. In single-family dwelling sleeping rooms, the minimum net clearance opening width of a window which is required for emergency escape or rescue shall be

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inches.

a. 20 b. 24 c. 27 d. 30

22. When joists are toenailed to the seal, ___ nails are required. a. 3 8d b. 4 8d c. 2 16d d. 3 16d

23. According to the Uniform Building Code, after a building permit has been issued, changes to the approved plan shall be authorized by the _______ _

a. owner b. special inspector c. Building Official d. engineer or architect of record

24. Solid masonry units shall be placed with head joints filled with ____ _

a. 3/8-inch form head facing units b. 50 percent c. 75 percent d. solidly with mortar

25. Which of the following dwelling units habitable rooms may be provided with artificial light as its only source of light?

a. living room b. dining room c. bedroom d. kitchen

26. The face of a required parapet adjacent to a roof surface shall be noncombustible for the uppermost inches.

a. 12 b. 15 c. 18 d. 30

27. Enclosed usable space under the first story of a Group R, Division 1, building shall have a self-closing and tight-fitting solid wood door at least inches in thickness.

a. 1-1/8 b. 1-1/4 c. 1-3/8 d. 1-3/4

28. Window wells and escape rescue windows shall have a net clear opening of ___ square feet.

a. 5.7 b. 9 c. 12 d. 20

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

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

30. The purpose of the Uniform Building Code is to provide ____ standards to safeguard life and limb, health, property, and public welfare.

a. minimum b. maximum c. adequate d. reasonable

31. The end of a wood girder supported on concrete shall have at least _ __ inches of bearing.

a. 1 b: 1-1/2 c. 2 d. 3

32. 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. 7 b. 7-1/2 c. 8 d. 8-1/2

33. In determining the minimum height of a residential masonry chimney above a roof, the top of the flue liner shall extend at least inches above any part of the roof within 10 feet of the chimney.

a. 12 b. 18 c. 24 d. 36

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

a. corridor b. vestibule c. tight-fitting door d. self-closing door

35. Concrete mixtures containing _____ are not permitted in prestressed members.

a. fly ash b. pozzolan c. calcium chloride d. superficially

36. The method of handling concrete from the mixture shall ________ _

a. be as rapid as possible b. be done with steel sheets c. prevent separation and loss of material d. be started within 30 minutes of arrival at a job site

37. When a masonry fireplace opening has dimensions of 42x24 inches, the hearth extension shall extend at least inches in front of the opening.

a. 16 b. 20 c. 24 d. 28

38. In conventional light-frame construction, joist framing from opposite sides of a girder shall be lapped at least or tied together in an approved manner.

a. 3 inches b. 4 inches c. twice the joist depth d. 1 /2 the joist depth

39. In a daycare building, the maximum spacing of intermediate rails in guardrails shall be less than inches.

a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 9

40. In conventional light-frame construction, when it is necessary to notch 2" x 1 O" x 12' long wood floor joists provide space for pipes or conduits, these notches may be made

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a. only on the outer 2 feet of each end b. only on the outer 3 feet of ~ach end c. only on the outer 4 feet of each end d. anywhere along the plank

41 . Douglas or hem fir posts or columns which support permanent structures and are exposed to water splash, shall be supported on concrete piers or metal pedestals projecting at least inches above the concrete floor. a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 6

42. The primary entry door to a restaurant which provides access to disabled persons shall open onto a floor or landing which is not more than lower than the threshold of the doorway.

a. 1/2-inch b. 3/4-inch c. 1-inch d. 1-1/2 inches

43. Special inspection is not required during ______ _

a. field welding of reinforced steel b. field welding of steel structural frames c. welding in an approved fabricator's shop d. welding being done by a certified welder

44. Unless specifically approved, equipment constructed of _____ shall not be used to handle or put masonry grout.

a. steel b. copper c. plastic d. aluminum

45. Which of the following is not a vested authority of the Building Official?

a. To waive requirements of the Code. b. To render interpretations of the Code. c. To issue stop work orders when work is being done contrary to the provisions

of the Code. d. To adopt or enforce rules and supplemental in order to clarify applications

of the Code provisions.

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

a. 3 b. 3-1/2 c. 4 d. 4-1/2

4 7. When any room in a dwelling unit is finished and intended for use as habitable living area when the ceiling is firred down, the prescribed ceiling height is required in 2/3 of the area, but in no case shall the height of the ceiling be less than ___ _

a. 7 feet b. 7 feet 4 inches c. 7 feet 6 inches d. 7 feet 8 inches

48. In other than an efficiency dwelling unit, every dwelling unit shall have at least one room with an area of at least square feet.

a. 70 b. 120 c. 150 d. 220

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

inches.

a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7

50. In conventional wood-frame construction, lintel or headers shall have a bearing length of at least inches.

a. 1-1/2 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

51. Walls of showers shall have a smooth, hard nonabsorbent surface to a minimum height of inches above the drain inlet.

a. 60 b. 70 c. 72 d. 84

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

a. 15/32 b. 3/8 c. 1/4 d. 1/2

53. In conventional light-frame construction, when floor joists are supported on wood foundation plates, the joists shall have a minimum bearing distance on each end of

inches. ----

a. 1-1/2 b. 2 c. 3 d. 3-1/2

54. Foundation supporting wood framing shall extend above the adjacent finish grade at least inches.

a. b. c. d .

4 6 8 12

55. Utility grade studs may be used for all wall framing provided ___ _

a. they are not spaced more than 24 inches on center b. they do not support more than a roof and ceiling c. the length does not exceed 10 feet in exterior walls d. the length does not exceed ten feet in load bearing walls

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

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

57. Immediately before placing fresh concrete against previously placed hardened concrete, the surface of hardened concrete must be

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a. b. c. d.

dry wetted roughened coated with epoxy

58. In a three-bedroom residence with a 200-square-foot living room, the minimum floor area of each of the bedrooms is square feet.

a. 60 b. 70 c. 100 d. 120

59. Which of the following types of construction is classified as noncombustible according to the Uniform Building Code?

a. Type I only b. Types I and II only c. Types I, II, and Ill d. Types I, II, Ill, and IV

60. The minimum lap along horizontal joints, felt paper which is applied to exterior walls of a water resistant area is inches.

a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

61. The Uniform Building Codes rate types of construction in accordance with the building's ____ _

a. floor area b. intended use c. occupant load d. fire-resistive capability

62. In conventional light-frame construction, trimmer and header joists shall be doubled when the span of the header exceeds feet.

a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

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

a. 6 b. 12 c. 18 d. 24

64. A restaurant with an occupant load of65 is classified as a Group __ occupancy.

a. A2.1 b. A3 c. B d. N

65. Exterior walls containing unprotected openings in a single-family dwelling of Type VN-5N construction are required to be at least feet from the side property line.

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 8

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

a. 3/8 b. 1/2 c. 5/8 d. 3/4

67. With evaluation of the alterations to an existing Group R occupancy exceed $1, 000 and a permit is required, smoke detectors shall be installed except when the alterations are made only to _____ _

a. sleeping areas b. repair to the exterior surface c. the interior surfaces d. the non sleeping areas of the house

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

a. 1/4 b. 3/8 c. 5/8 d. 1

,,.-....... 69. Windows in single-family dwelling sleeping rooms which are required for emergency escape or rescue shall have a maximum sill height above the floor of __ _ inches.

a. 36 b. 40 c. 44 d. 48

70. In general, footings and foundations for bearing walls shall extend -----

a. below the frost line b. 12 inches above the grade c. 12 inches below the grade d. 18 inches below the undisturbed ground surface

71 . Portions of walls in water closet compartments are required to have smooth, hard nonabsorbent surfaces when located in

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a. dwelling units b. guest rooms of hotels c. public areas of office buildings d. rooms which are not accessible to the public and which have a single water

closet

72. For other than spiral stairwells, the maximum stairway riser height in a single-family dwelling with an occupant load of less than 10, is inches.

a. 7 b. 7-1/2 c. 8 d. 9

73. The maximum diameter of holes bored in wood floor joists shall be ____ the depth of the joist.

a. 1/3 b. 1/4 c. 1/5 d . 1/6

7 4. When felt paper is used as weather resistant barrier, it shall have a minimum lap at vertical joints of inches.

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6

75. When an attic access opening is requirement in single-family dwellings, the minimum size of the opening shall be ____ _

a. 18x24 b. 22 x 30 c. 24 x 28 d. 24 x 30

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

a. a $2,500 roof repair b. a $900 kitchen alteration c. a $1,200 bathroom remodel d. a 4 foot-high retaining wall without surcharge

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

a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 11

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

a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

79. Smoke detectors shall be installed _____ _

a. in all sleeping rooms b. in all habitable rooms c. in all stairways d.. in sleeping rooms only when located on different levels

80. Attic access openings may not be provided when the maximum vertical clear height of the attic is less than inches.

a. 24 b. 30 c. 36 d. 42

81. Anchor bolts in concrete or reinforced masonry shall be imbedded at least --inches into the concrete or masonry.

a. 6 b. 7 c. 10 d. 12

82. Seal plates or exterior ground floor framing of a single-family dwellings shall be anchored with bolts having a maximum spacing of feet on center.

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

83. Unless tied together in an approved manner, floor joist framing from the opposite sides of a wood stud partition shall be lapped a minimum of ____ _

a. the joist depth b. 1-1/2 inches c. 3 inches d. 4 inches

84. When depositing structural concrete, concrete that has partially hardened __ _

a. may be remixed b. may be retempered twice c. shall not be deposited in the structure d. may be used in structure concrete

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

a. 3/4 b. 1-1/2 c. 2 d. 3

86. Gypsum wall board used in a single layer fire-rated assembly may have joints which are left untreated when the joints are _____ _

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

87. The material installed to restrict movement of air within open spaces of concealed are of building components is defined as ______ _

a. draft stop b. fire block c. membrane stop d. fire penetration stop

88. A door installed between a project garage and a dwelling unit shall be at least

a. 3/4-hour rated b. 1-hour rated c. 1-3/8 solid wood, self-closing d. 1-3/4 solid wood, self-closing

89. In other than a Group E or Group H, Divisions 6 or 7 occupancy, maximum travel distance in a sprinklered building from any point to an exterior exit door is

---feet.

a. 75 b. 150 c. 250 d. 350

90. Refer to Figure 744 provided with this exam. Given a single-family dwelling, in Figure 7 44, has two bedrooms off the central corridor on the second floor. 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 smoke detectors required are ___ _

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

91 . In conventional wood-frame construction, in bearing and exterior walls, end joists and double-top plates shall be offset at least inches.

a. 12 b. 24 c. 36 d. 48

92. Windows between private garages and sleeping areas shall be -----

a. prohibited b. 20-minimum rated window c. 3/4-hour rated window d. 1-hour rated window

93. The minimum height of required exit doors is ------

a. 6' 6" b. 6' 8" c. 6' 10" d. 7'

94. According to the Uniform Building Code requirements for masonry work, the bed joint thickness between an initial course of masonry and the footing shall not be less than inch.

a. 1/4 b. 3/8 c, 5/8 d. 1

95. For stairways located in elementary schools, the tops of handrails shall be located a minimum of inches above the height of the trends.

a. 30 b. 32 c. 34 d. 36

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96. In general, the minimum clear horizontal dimension of window wells at escape or rescue windows in Group R occupancies shall be inches.

a. 20 b. 24 c. 36 d. 44

97. Guardrails are required for porches which are more than _____ _

a. 18 b. 24 c. 30 d. three risers above the grade below

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

a. 6 b. 8 c. 12 d. 18

99. Before concrete placement, reinforcing bars shall be free of ----

a. sags b. light rust c. deformations d. mud or other nonmetallic coatings

100. Masonry mortar shall be mixed for at least minutes in a drum-type batch mixer after the addition of water to all other ingredients.

a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 10

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101. Unless otherwise approved by a Building Official, the minimum frame support for glazing of a 4' x 6' fixed window is

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a. b. c. d.

1/4 inch 5/16 inch firm and support to 2 edges firm support at 4 edges

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102. During construction, buildings designed to be four stories or more in height shall have a stand pipe installed when the progress of construction is not more than

feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access. -----

a. 35 b. 50 c. 65 d. 75

103. Customer waiting areas with an exit directly to the exterior need not be separated from adjacent occupancies not related to Group H occupancies where they do not exceed

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a. 450 square feet b. 500 square feet c. 750 square feet d. 1 O percent of the gross floor area

104. An exterior wall of a 900-square-foot one-story bakery of Type 2N construction may be nonrated if located a minimum of feet from the property line.

a . 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 40

105. When a horizontal occupancy separation is required in a mixed occupancy building , structural members supporting the floor ceiling assembly shall be constructed of

a. noncombustible construction b. one-hour fire-resistive construction c. two-hour fire-resistive construction d. the same fire resistance as the horizontal occupancy separation

106. What part of the building allows independent movement in any plane caused by thermal, seismic, wind-loading, or any other load?

a. Joint b. Controlled joint c. Expansion joint d. Penetrating fire stop

107. When concrete strength tests are required, samples of each concrete placed each day shall be taken not less than once per day or not less than once per each ___ cubic yards of concrete placed.

a. 100 b. 150 c. 175 d. 200

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108. The distance between curtain boards in a low hazard factory is limited to a maximum of feet.

a. 100 b. 200 c. 250 d. 300

109. Smoke control ducts shall be leak tested with measured leakage not to exceed __ percent of design flow.

a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 10

110. A 24' x 50' crawl space under a single-family dwelling which is vented using 8" x 16" vents, each having a clear area of 4 square feet, requires a minimum of __ _ vents.

a. 8 b. 12 c. 15 d. 20

111. A building housing a Group R-1 occupancy shall be one-hour fire-resistive construction when it

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a. exceeds 3,000 square feet b. it is wood-frame construction c. it extends two stories in height d. the occupant load of the building exceeds 100

112. The distance between curtain boards and Group H-2 occupancy is limited to a maximum of feet.

a. 100 b. 200 c. 250 d. 300

113. A yellow status indicator on the fire fighter control panel for mechanical smoke control equipment such as fans, dampers, and other operating equipment denotes

a. fault b. normal c. not on or open d. off or closed status

114. Water resistant gypsum board shall not be installed as _____ _

a. part of a fire-rated assembly b. part of a studless wall system c. backing for ceramic tile on ceilings or tub or shower enclosures d. on roof soffits as backing for metal lath and Portland cement plaster

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

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a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

116. Where vinyl siding is installed horizontally, the fastener spacing shall not exceed a maximum of inches vertically.

a. 10 b. 12 c. 16 d. 14

117. Glazing materials used in ____ are exempt from provisions for glazing in hazardous locations.

a. storm door b. unframed swinging doors c. shower and tub enclosures d. curved revolving door panels

118. In a two-story office building, an emergency voice alarm signaling system shall sound to rooms exceeding square feet in area.

a. 750 b. 1,000 c. 1,500 d. 2,000

119. Water resistant gypsum board shall not be used in which of the following locations?

a. In any shower wall. b. Over walls without a vapor retarder. c. In areas subject to continuous high humidity. d. Over ceiling framing not exceeding 12-inch on center.

120. In a sprinklered office building, draft curtains provided around an escalator in lieu of shaft protection shall extend from the ceiling downward at least inches on all sides.

a. 6 b. 12 c. 18 d. 24

121. In general, glazed panels in all buildings are considered to be subject to human impact load when the nearest vertical panel edge is within a 24-inch arc of a door and the bottom edge is less than inches above the floor.

a. 18 b. 24 c. 36 d. 60

122. Which of the following materials are approved for use on the garage side of a fire-rated wall which separates an attached garage from a single-family dwelling?

a. 3/8-inch type x gypsum wall board b. 5/8-inch type x gypsum wall board c. 1/2-inch type x standard gypsum wall board d. 5/8-inch standard gypsum wall board

123. In a Type IFR building, the maximum allowable height of a mechanical room above the roof surface shall be feet.

a. 28 b. 30 c. 32 d. 35

124. Interior walls and ceilings of rooms or areas of a sprinklered Group E occupancy shall be covered with materials having a maximum flame spread index of Class A

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

125. When half-inch thick fire board wall sheeting is fastened with 16 gauge staples, the staples shall be at least inches long.

a. 718 b. 1 c. 1-1/8 d. 1-1/4

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126. Construction joints located in a two-hour floor ceiling assembly shall be protected with

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a. 1-hour fire-resistive protection b. 1-1/2-hour fire-resistive protection c. 2-hour fire-resistive protection d. noncombustible materials

127. In laboratories having area in excess of _____ square feet, occupants shall have access to at least two exits from the room.

a. 70 b. 120 c. 150 d. 200

128. Openings between a two-hour rated shaft enclosure in the interior of a building shall be protected by a self-closing fire-assembly with a minimum __ fire-resistive rating.

a. 3/4-hour b. 1 hour c. 1-1/2 hours d. 2 hours

129. Mortar of pouring consistency may be substituted for grout through which one of the following types of masonry construction?

a. Residential chimneys b. Interior bearing walls. c. Basement walls not exceeding 8 feet in height. d. Residential foundation walls not exceeding 24" in height.

130. A building or portion of a building within which the exempted amounts of hazardous materials may be stored, dispensed, handled, or used is defined as

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a. controlled area b. HPM storage room c. liquid storage room d. inside storage room

131. Enclosed usable space in the basement of a wood-framed fully-sprinklered building requires

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a. no protection b. a listed 1-hour fire door and frame assembly c. a 1-3/8" thick self-closing tight-fitted solid core wood door d. a self-closing tight-fitting door acceptable as part of a 20-minute tested

assembly

132. The fire box of masonry fireplace shall be at least ___ inches deep.

a. 18 b. 20 c. 24 d. 30

133. In a 25-story apartment building, vertical shafts other than stairway enclosures and elevator shafts may be reduced to fire-resistive construction when sprinklers are installed within the shafts at alternate floors.

a. fire dampers b. smoke barriers c. smoke detectors d. sprinklers

134. Where roof trains are required, the minimum opening height of overflow scuppers is inches.

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6

135. An occupancy separation between a 300-square-foot waiting room and a car wash

a. shall be a minimum of one-hour construction b. shall be a minimum of two-hour construction c. shall have the minimum 20-minute door d. need not be provided if there is a door from the waiting room directly to the

exterior

136. In fire-resistive exterior wall construction, the fire-resistive ratings shall be maintained for such walls passing through attic areas or other areas containing

a. insulation b. plumbing piping c. concealed spaces d. electrical wiring

137. Emergency ventilation shall be provided for all stage areas with a stage height greater than feet.

a. 20 b. 40 c. 50 d. 60

138. When a special design has not been approved by the Building Official, exterior masonry veneer attached to wood-frame construction shall not exceed more than

a. 15 feet above grade b. 35 feet above grade c. 25 feet above adjacent ground elevation d. 30 feet above noncombustible foundation

139. Glazing at an angle of degrees or more from the vertical shall conform to the Uniform Building Code requirements for sloped glazing in skylights.

a. 15 b. 30 c. 45 d. 60

140. When anchoring 4 inch brick veneer to studs, the male anchor ties shall be spaced so as to support a maximum of square feet of wall area.

a. 2 b. 3 c. 3-1/2 d . 4

141. In Seismic Zone Nos. 3 and 4, the maximum horizontal spacing of ties which attach 4-inch thick masonry veneer to a wood-frame supporting wall having studs spaced at 12" on center is inches.

a. 12 b. 16 c. 20 d. 24

142. Vinyl siding may be installed on exterior walls of Type V building without special approval where the building height is less than feet.

a. 40 b. 50 c. 65 d. 75

143. What is the maximum area of glazing openings permitted in a 3-hour fire-resistive door assembly.

a. 100 square inches b. 150 square inches c. 1,296 square inches d. no openings are permitted

144. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in occupancies containing woodworking operations which exceed __ square feet in area.

a. 2,500 b. 5,000 c. 8,000 d. 12,000

145. In a sprinklered office building, the maximum travel distance to an exit is __ _ feet where the last 100 feet are within a 1-hour rated door.

a. 100 b. 200 c. 250 d. 350

146. Foundations need not be steeped so that both the top and the bottom of the foundation are level through all buildings where the surface of the ground slopes

in 10 feet or less.

a. 1-foot b. 2-feet c. 3-feet d. 4-feet

147. When serving a rescue window, a window well with a vertical dept greater than __ inches shall have a permanently affixed ladder or stairs.

a. 36 b. 42 c. 44 d. 48

148. Windows used for ventilation for habitable rooms shall have at least square feet of openable area, but not less than 5 percent of the floor area, whichever is greater.

a. 1.5 b. 5.0 c. 5.7 d. 10

149. Soil with an expansive index classification of 51-90 would be considered as having _ _ __ potential.

a. low expansion b. high expansion c. medium expansion d. very high expansion

150. Overflow drains shall be connected to drain lines which are the roof drain ---lines.

a. 1-inch above b. at least the same level as c. independent from d. twice the size of