Most type a buildings are not required to have automatic sprinklers; however, there are a few exceptions.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 2Question 21 pts

If an ambulatory care facility is designed so that one patient is treated on the first and second floor, are automatic fire sprinkler required?

Group of answer choices

Yes, because there is a patient on the 2^nd floor

Yes, all ambulatory care facilities are required to be sprinklers

Yes, because you have two patients in the building.

No, you need to have four or more patients before sprinklers are required.

Flag question: Question 3Question 31 pts

Which classification of standpipes provides a large, 2.5" connection and are to be only used by firefighters trained on heavy water flow?

Group of answer choices

Class I

Class A

Class III

Class 5

Flag question: Question 4Question 41 pts

Which type of fire extinguisher is best used to put out an electrical fire?

Group of answer choices

One rated for type A fires

One rated for type B fires

One rated for type C fires

One rated for type K fires

Flag question: Question 5Question 51 pts

Panic hardware is not required in Group H occupancies when the occupant load is less than 50 people

Group of answer choices

True

False, the occupant load is less than 25 people

False, the occupant load is less than 10 people

False, it is required in all Group H occupancies

Flag question: Question 6Question 61 pts

Habitable spaced must be provided with heating so that they can maintain what temperature during the coldest design day?

Group of answer choices

50 degrees

68 degrees

70 degrees

75 degrees

Flag question: Question 7Question 71 pts

Natural light can be used as a substitute for artificial light in the IBC.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 8Question 81 pts

Stairways in dwelling units must have light levels of_____________________.

Group of answer choices

1 foot candle at the tread run

5 foot candle at the tread run

10 foot candle at the tread run

20 foot candle at the tread run

Flag question: Question 9Question 91 pts

The criteria for maximum transmission for both airborne and structure-borne sound is established by _______________ standards.

Group of answer choices

ASTM

UL

SMACNA

ASHRAE

Flag question: Question 10Question 101 pts

Paint is considered a vapor retarder by the IBC.

Group of answer choices

True, it is a class I vapor retarder

True, it is a class II vapor retarder

True, it is a class III vapor retarder

False, it is not considered a vapor retarder

Flag question: Question 11Question 111 pts

What information is typically not given in a soils report

Group of answer choices

Water table level

Soil type

Bearing capacity of the soil

Appraised value of the land

Flag question: Question 12Question 121 pts

As a rule, what is the slope of the site grading at foundations to prevent water ponding.

Group of answer choices

1% minimum

5% minimum

15% minimum

15% maximum

Flag question: Question 13Question 131 pts

What is the most influential factor provided below if dampproofing or waterproofing is required at the foundations?

Group of answer choices

Water table elevation

Annual precipitation of the region

Elevation of the property above sea level

Soil type

Flag question: Question 14Question 141 pts

Which type of pile commonly has a diameter of 4.5", drilled or driven into the ground and filled with grout.

Group of answer choices

Cast-in-place deep foundations

Drilled shafts

Micro-piles

Piers

Flag question: Question 15Question 151 pts

Concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth must have a minimum of 4" of concrete cover over the steel reinforcing per ACI 400 specifications.

Group of answer choices

True

False, 4" of coverage per ACI 320 specifications

False, 3" of coverage per ACI 400 specifications

False, 3" of coverage per ACI 318 specifications

Flag question: Question 16Question 161 pts

Wood studs are typically installed perpendicular to the wall. Is this a requirement of the code?

Group of answer choices

Yes per chapter 23

Yes per chapter 32

Yes per NFPA 302

No, it's up to the builder

Flag question: Question 17Question 171 pts

The requirements of Chapter 25 address the quality of gypsum board construction and not the quality of appearance.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 18Question 181 pts

The IBC indicates that electrical systems are to be installed according to what external code?

Group of answer choices

NFPA 70

NECA 101

ASHRAE 90.1

ASHRAE 62.1

Flag question: Question 19Question 191 pts

Which chapter of the code addresses escalators and moving walkways

Group of answer choices

Chapter 12

Chapter 20

Chapter 30

Chapter 34

Flag question: Question 20Question 201 pts

Which chapter of the International Building Code addresses "Existing Structures?"

Group of answer choices

Chapter 23

Chapter 34

Not included in the IBC