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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.
b.
c.
d.

2.

b.
c.
d.

owner
contractor
Building Official
engineer or architect of record

According to the Uniform Building Code, plans shall be endorsed in writing or

stamped approved by the _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

5.

1/4
1/2
1
2

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

a.

4.

24
27
30

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.
b.
c.
d.

3.

20

contractor
Building Official
engineer or architect of record
special inspector

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.
b.
c.
d.

1
1-1/2
2
2-1/2

6.

7.

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

1/4

b.

1/2

c.
d.

3/4
1

For two-story retail stores, a minimum height of hand guardrails is _ _ _ __

inches.
a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

9.

10.

42
48

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.
c.

5.5
5.7

d.

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

a.

22

b.
c.
d.

30
36
84

The minimum underfloor clearance from the bottom of untreated wood girders to the
exposed crown shall be
inches.
a.
b.
c.
d.

11.

32
36

12
16
18
30

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.
b.
c.
d.

1
1-1/2
2
3

12.

13.

Private stairways are stairways serving an occupant load of less than _ _ __

persons.
a.

b.
c.
d.

10
12
15

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
14.

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

inches.
a.

30

b.

32
36
44

c.
d.
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.

b.

12
16

c.

18

d.

24

a.

16.

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
17.

unregulated
shall be 1 inch
shall be 2 inches
shall be at least equal to the depth of the rafters

0 feet - dead-end corridors are not permitted

10 feet
20 feet
25 feet

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

a.
b.

c.
d.

#20
#22
#26
#28

18.

19.

20.

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

a.

b.
c.
d.

c.

d.

12

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.

6
8
10
12

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 - inches.
20
24
27
30

When joists are toenailed to the seal, ___ nails are required .
a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

a.
b.

a.
b.
c.
d.

22.

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.
b.
c.
d.

21.

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

According to the Uniform Building Code, after a building permit has been issued,
changes to the approved plan shall be authorized by the _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

owner
special inspector
Building Official
engineer or architect of record

24.

Solid masonry units shall be placed with head joints filled with _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

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

26.

b.
c.
d.

28.

12
15

18
30

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.
c.
d.

1-1/4
1-3/8
1-3/4

Window wells and escape rescue windows shall have a net clear opening of
_ _ _ square feet.
a.
b.
c.
d.

29.

living room
dining room
bedroom
kitchen

The face of a required parapet adjacent to a roof surface shall be noncombustible

for the uppermost
inches.

a.

27.

3/8-inch form head facing units

50 percent
75 percent
solidly with mortar

5.7
9
12
20

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

a.
b.

1
2

c.

d.

30.

The purpose of the Uniform Building Code is to provide _ _ _ _ standards to

safeguard life and limb, health, property, and public welfare.
a.
b.
c.
d.

31.

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

a.
b:
c.

d.
32.

c.
d.

12
18
24
36

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

a.
b.
c.
d.

35.

7
7-1/2
8
8-1/2

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

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

34.

1
1-1/2
2
3

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.
c.
d.

33.

minimum
maximum
adequate
reasonable

corridor
vestibule
tight-fitting door
self-closing door

Concrete mixtures containing _ _ _ _ _ are not permitted in prestressed

members.
a.
b.
c.
d.

fly ash
pozzolan
calcium chloride
superficially

36.

The method of handling concrete from the mixture shall _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

37.

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

38.

3 inches
4 inches
twice the joist depth
1/2 the joist depth

In a daycare building, the maximum spacing of intermediate rails in guardrails shall

be less than
inches.
a.
b.
c.

d.
40.

16
20
24
28

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.
b.
c.
d.

39.

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

4
5

6
9

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

long wood floor joists provide space for pipes or conduits, these notches may be
made

- - -- - - - - --

a.
b.
c.
d.
41 .

only on the outer 2 feet of each end

only on the outer 3 feet of ~ach end
only on the outer 4 feet of each end
anywhere along the plank

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.
b.

c.
d.

1
2
4

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.
b.
c.
d.

43.

Special inspection is not required during _ _ _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

44.

d.

To waive requirements of the Code.

To render interpretations of the Code.
To issue stop work orders when work is being done contrary to the provisions
of the Code.
To adopt or enforce rules and supplemental in order to clarify applications
of the Code provisions.

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

c.
d.
4 7.

steel
copper
plastic
aluminum

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

a.
b.
c.

46.

field welding of reinforced steel

field welding of steel structural frames
welding in an approved fabricator's shop
welding being done by a certified welder

Unless specifically approved, equipment constructed of _____ shall not be

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

45.

1/2-inch
3/4-inch
1-inch
1-1/2 inches

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

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.
b.
c.
d.

7 feet
7 feet 4 inches
7 feet 6 inches
7 feet 8 inches

48.

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

c.
d.
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.
b.
c.
d.

50.

52.

a.

1-1/2

b.

2
3
4

Walls of showers shall have a smooth, hard nonabsorbent surface to a minimum

height of
inches above the drain inlet.

a.

60

b.
c.
d.

70
72
84

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

53.

3
5
6
7

In conventional wood-frame construction, lintel or headers shall have a bearing

length of at least
inches.

c.
d.
51.

70
120
150
220

15/32
3/8
1/4
1/2

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.
b.

1-1/2
2

c.

d.

3-1/2

54.

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

a.
b.

c.
d.
55.

59.

exits.

1
2

3
4

Immediately before placing fresh concrete against previously placed hardened

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

58.

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 exterior walls
the length does not exceed ten feet in load bearing walls

Every building used for human occupancy shall have at least

a.
b.
c.
d.

57.

8
12

Utility grade studs may be used for all wall framing provided _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

56.

4
6

dry
wetted
roughened
coated with epoxy

In a three-bedroom residence with a 200-square-foot living room, the minimum floor

square feet.
area of each of the bedrooms is

a.

60

b.

c.

70
100

d.

120

Which of the following types of construction is classified as noncombustible

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

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

61.

3
4

6
8

b.

12

c.
d.

18
24

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
65.

floor area
intended use
occupant load
fire-resistive capability

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

a.

64.

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

when the span of the header exceeds
feet.
a.
b.
c.
d.

63.

The Uniform Building Codes rate types of construction in accordance with the
building's _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

62.

2
4

A2.1
A3

B
N

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.

b.

c.

d.

'

66.

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
67.

,,.-.......

69.

a.
b.

1/4
3/8

c.

5/8

d.

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
40

44
48

In general, footings and foundations for bearing walls shall extend

a.
b.
c.
d.

71 .

sleeping areas
repair to the exterior surface
the interior surfaces
the non sleeping areas of the house

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

b.
c.
d.
70.

5/8
3/4

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.
b.
c.
d.

68.

3/8
1/2

below the
12 inches
12 inches
18 inches

-----

frost line
above the grade
below the grade
below the undisturbed ground surface

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

a.
b.
c.
d.

dwelling units
guest rooms of hotels
public areas of office buildings
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
inches.
dwelling with an occupant load of less than 10, is
a.
b.
c.
d.

73.

c.
d.

1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6

2
3

4
6

18x24
22 x 30
24 x 28
24 x 30

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

77.

When an attic access opening is requirement in single-family dwellings,

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

76.

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

75.

7-1/2

The maximum diameter of holes bored in wood floor joists shall be _ _ _ _ the
depth of the joist.
a.
b.

74.

a $2,500 roof repair

a $900 kitchen alteration
a $1,200 bathroom remodel
a 4 foot-high retaining wall without surcharge

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

a.

b.
c.
d.

9
10
11

78.

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

a.
b.

c.
d.
79.

a.

24
30
36
42

a.

b.

7
10
12

d.

83.

all sleeping rooms

all habitable rooms
all stairways
sleeping rooms only when located on different levels

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

c.

82.

in
in
in
in

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

b.
c.
d.

81.

6
8

Smoke detectors shall be installed _ _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d..

80.

2
4

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.

b.

c.

d.

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.
b.
c.
d.

the joist depth

1-1/2 inches
3 inches
4 inches

84.

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

a.
b.
c.
d.

85.

86.

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.
b.

3/4
1-1/2

c.

d.

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

87.

draft stop
fire block
membrane stop
fire penetration stop

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
89.

occur over wood framing members

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

The material installed to restrict movement of air within open spaces of concealed
are of building components is defined as _ _ _ _ _ __
a.
b.
c.
d.

88.

may be remixed
may be retempered twice
shall not be deposited in the structure
may be used in structure concrete

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

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.
b.

c.
d.

75
150
250
350

90.

Refer to Figure 744 provided with this exam. Given a single-family dwelling,
in Figure 744, 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.

b.
c.

d.
91 .

In conventional wood-frame construction, in bearing and exterior walls, end joists

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

92.

c.
d.

------

6' 6"
6' 8"
6' 10"
7'

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.
b.
c,
d.
95.

-----

prohibited
20-minimum rated window
3/4-hour rated window
1-hour rated window

The minimum height of required exit doors is

a.
b.

94.

12
24
36
48

Windows between private garages and sleeping areas shall be

a.
b.
c.
d.

93.

3
4
5
6

1/4
3/8
5/8
1

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

a.
b.

c.
d.

30
32
34
36

.
96.

In general, the minimum clear horizontal dimension of window wells at escape or

inches.
rescue windows in Group R occupancies shall be

20

a.
b.

24
36
44

c.
d.
97.

Guardrails are required for porches which are more than _ _ _ _ __

a.

18
24

b.
c.
d.
98.

99.

30
three risers above the grade below

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

c.

12

d.

18

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

b.
c.
d.

100.

sags
light rust
deformations
mud or other nonmetallic coatings

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.
b.
c.
d.

2
3
5
10

OPEN BOOK

101.

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

-------

a.
b.

c.
d.

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

-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.
b.
c.
d.
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 - - - -- a.
b.
c.
d.

104.

105.

a.

b.
c.
d.

10
20
40

When a horizontal occupancy separation is required in a mixed occupancy building ,

structural members supporting the floor ceiling assembly shall be constructed of

noncombustible construction
one-hour fire-resistive construction
two-hour fire-resistive construction
the same fire resistance as the horizontal occupancy separation

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

107.

450 square feet

500 square feet
750 square feet
1O percent of the gross floor area

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.
b.
c.
d.
106.

35
50
65
75

Joint
Controlled joint
Expansion joint
Penetrating fire stop

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.
b.
c.
d.

100
150
175
200

.
108.

The distance between curtain boards in a low hazard factory is limited to a

feet.
maximum of

a.
b.
c.
d.
109.

110.

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

a.

b.
c.
d.

8
12
15
20

exceeds 3,000 square feet

it is wood-frame construction
it extends two stories in height
the occupant load of the building exceeds 100

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
113.

10

A building housing a Group R-1 occupancy shall be one-hour fire-resistive

construction when it - - - - - a.
b.
c.
d.

112.

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.
b.
c.
d.
111.

100
200
250
300

100
200
250
300

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.
b.
c.
d.

fault
normal
not on or open
off or closed status

114.

Water resistant gypsum board shall not be installed as _ _ _ _ __

a.
b.
c.
d.

115.

116.

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

b.
c.

2
3

d.

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

117.

storm door
unframed swinging doors
shower and tub enclosures
curved revolving door panels

In a two-story office building, an emergency voice alarm signaling system shall

sound to rooms exceeding
square feet in area.

a.
b.

c.
d.
119.

10
12
16
14

Glazing materials used in ____ are exempt from provisions for glazing in
hazardous locations.
a.
b.
c.
d.

118.

part of a fire-rated assembly

part of a studless wall system
backing for ceramic tile on ceilings or tub or shower enclosures
on roof soffits as backing for metal lath and Portland cement plaster

750
1,000
1,500
2,000

Water resistant gypsum board shall not be used in which of the following locations?
a.
b.
c.
d.

In any shower wall.

Over walls without a vapor retarder.
In areas subject to continuous high humidity.
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.

b.

12
18
24

c.
d.
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.
b.
c.

d.
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.
b.
c.
d.

123.

c.
d.

28
30
32
35

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.
b.

125.

3/8-inch type x gypsum wall board

5/8-inch type x gypsum wall board
1/2-inch type x standard gypsum wall board
5/8-inch standard gypsum wall board

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

124.

18
24
36
60

1
2

c.

d.

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

a.
b.
c.
d.

718
1
1-1/8
1-1/4

_,

126.

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

with - - - - a.
b.
c.
d.

127.

In laboratories having area in excess of _ _ _ _ _ square feet, occupants shall

have access to at least two exits from the room.
a.
b.

c.
d.
128.

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

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 - - - - a.
b.
c.
d.

131.

3/4-hour
1 hour
1-1/2 hours
2 hours

Mortar of pouring consistency may be substituted for grout through which one of the
following types of masonry construction?
a.
b.
c.
d.

130.

70
120
150
200

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.
b.
c.
d.

129.

1-hour fire-resistive protection

1-1/2-hour fire-resistive protection
2-hour fire-resistive protection
noncombustible materials

controlled area
HPM storage room
liquid storage room
inside storage room

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

requires - - - - - a.
b.
c.
d.

no protection
a listed 1-hour fire door and frame assembly
a 1-3/8" thick self-closing tight-fitted solid core wood door
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.
b.

c.
d.
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.
b.
c.
d.

134.

135.

a.

b.
c.
d.

3
4
6

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

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

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.
b.
c.
d.

137.

fire dampers
smoke barriers
smoke detectors
sprinklers

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

a.
b.
c.
d.

136.

18
20
24
30

insulation
plumbing piping
concealed spaces
electrical wiring

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

a.
b.

c.
d.

20
40
50

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.
b.
c.
d.
139.

d.

b.

2
3
3-1/2

d.

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
16
20
24

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

a.
b.
c.
d.
143.

15
30
45
60

c.

b.
c.
d.
142.

grade
grade
adjacent ground elevation
noncombustible foundation

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

141.

above
above
above
above

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.
b.
c.

140.

15 feet
35 feet
25 feet
30 feet

40
50
65
75

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

door assembly.
a.
b.
c.
d.

100 square inches

150 square inches
1,296 square inches
no openings are permitted

144.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in occupancies containing

woodworking operations which exceed __ square feet in area.
a.
b.
c.
d.

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.
b.
c.
d.

146.

b.
c.

d.

36
42
44
48

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

c.
d.
149.

1-foot
2-feet
3-feet
4-feet

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

a.

148.

100
200
250
350

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.
b.
c.
d.

147.

2,500
5,000
8,000
12,000

1.5
5.0
5.7
10

Soil with an expansive index classification of 51-90 would be considered as having

_ _ _ _ potential.
a.
b.
c.
d.

low expansion
high expansion
medium expansion
very high expansion

150. Overflow drains shall be connected to drain lines which are - - - the roof drain
lines.
a.
b.
c.
d.

1-inch above
at least the same level as
independent from
twice the size of