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When the header joist span does not exceed ____ feet, the header joist may be a single member the same size as the floor joist.
What is 4?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R502.10 Framing of openings.
Glazing at the side of a stairway where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than ____ inches above the plane of the adjacent walking surface must be safety glazing.
What is 36?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R308.4.6 Glazing adjacent to stairs and ramps.
Protection of wood and wood-based products from ____ shall be provided in specified locations by the use of naturally durable wood or wood that is preservative-treated.
What is decay?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R317.1 Location required
Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is ___ to be used for fireblocking.
What is permitted?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R302.11.1.2 Unfaced fiberglass.
Before issuing a permit, the building official is ____ to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
What is authorized?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R105.9 Preliminary inspection.
When joists, trusses or rafters are spaced more than 16 inches on center and the bearing studs below are spaced 24 inches on center, such members shall bear within ___ inches of the studs beneath.
What is 5?
Source: 2015 IRC Section 602.3.3 Bearing Studs.
Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with _____-inch gypsum board.
What is 1/2?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R302.7 Under-stair protection.
All exterior footings shall be placed at least ____ inches below the undisturbed ground surface.
What is 12?
Source: 2015 IRC Section 403/1/4 Minimum depth.
In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below a floor/ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed _____ square feet.
What is 1000?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R302.12 Draftstopping.
Where there are ___ or more dwelling units in a single structure, the accessibility provisions of IBC Chapter 11 for Group R-3 shall apply.
What is four?
Source: 2015 IRC Section 320.1 Scope.
Any wood stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding ____ percent of its width.
What is 25?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R602.6 Drilling and notching of studs, Item 1.
Handrails adjacent to a wall shall have a space of not less than ____ inches between the wall and the handrails.
What is 1 1/2?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R311.7.8.2 Continuity
Where the roof sheathing is less than _____ inch thick, the fasteners for asphalt shingles shall penetrate through the sheathing.
What is 3/4?
Source:2015 IRC Section R905.2.5 Fasteners.
All wood beams, joists, studs and other combustible material shall have a clearance of not less than ____ inches from the front faces and sides of masonry fireplaces.
What is 2?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R1001.11 Fireplace clearance.
What is sink?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R306.2 Kitchen
What is bathtub, shower?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R306.1 Toilet facilities
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load for habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs?
What is 30 pounds per square foot?
Source: 2015 IRC Table R301.5 Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads
A finished or unfinished area, no considered a story, where the occupiable space is enclosed by the roof assembly above and the floor-ceiling assembly below is a ____.
What is habitable attic?
*Other conditions relating to occupiable floor are must also be met
Source: 2015 IRC Section R202 Definitions
Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required where ____ ____ alarms are installed.
What is listed wireless?
*All alarms must sound upon activation of one alarm
Source: 2015 IRC Section R314.4 Interconnection
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp which states _____ ____ ____ _____.
What is REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
Unattached decks not exceeding____square feet in area, that are not more than ____ inches above grade do not require a permit.
What is 200, 30?
*Provided the decks do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4
Source: 2015 IRC Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building: Exception 10.
A nosing projection not less than _____ inch but not more than ____ inches shall be provided on stairways with solid risers.
What is 3/4, 1 1/14?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R311.7.5.3 Nosings
Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is no more than _____ air changes per hour when tested, the dwelling unit shall be provided with _____ mechanical ventilation.
What is 5, whole-house?
Section 2015 IRC Section R303.4 Mechanical ventilation (see Section M1507.3)
In a nonsprinklered townhouse building, the common wall between units shall be a minimum ___-hour___-____ ____.
What is 2, fire-resistance rated?
*A minimum 1-hour rated wall is required where the building is sprinklered
Source: 2015 IRC R302.2 Townhouses, Item 2.
What is complete, occupancy?
Source: 2015 IRC Section R109.1.6