2024 Commercial Building Inspector – Flashcards

For foam plastic interior trim, the flame spread index shall not exceed 75, and the smoke-developed index shall not be limited, unless the material is tested in accordance with which alternative standard?

What is the required minimum thickness for an Artificial Barricade designed to shield from explosive materials?

Any person who commences work before obtaining necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the building official that shall be:

What is the maximum encroachment permitted for vestibules and storm enclosures?

For soils to be considered expansive, they must have a Plasticity Index (PI) of 15 or greater, and more than what minimum percentage of the soil particles must pass a No. 200 sieve (75 µm)?

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category B or C, if a response modification coefficient, R, in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, is used, the structures must be designed and detailed in accordance with the requirements of which standard?

The building official is authorized to grant extensions of time for a permit application abandonment period for additional periods not exceeding:

In addition to the primary inflation system, an auxiliary inflation system must be provided in air-supported and air-inflated structures larger than what minimum area?

The screen or chimney cap of a spark arrestor must be removable to allow for:

Engineering analysis to determine fire protection time for connections in fire-resistance-rated members must demonstrate that the average temperature rise at any portion of the connection is limited to what maximum value?

Construction materials and equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct access to fire hydrants, standpipes, or within what maximum distance of a street intersection?

For glazing in windows to be a hazardous location (Section 2406.4.3), one or more walking surface(s) must be within what maximum horizontal distance of the plane of the glazing?

Where an elevator is installed in a single blind hoistway or on the outside of a building, what must be installed in the blind portion of the hoistway or blank face of the building?

Gypsum wallboard or gypsum plaster shall not be used in any exterior surface where such gypsum construction will be exposed directly to the weather, nor shall gypsum wallboard be used where there will be direct exposure to water or continuous:

Rectangular chimney flues serving fireplaces with an aspect ratio of 2 to 1 or more shall have a minimum net cross-sectional area of not less than what minimum fraction of the fireplace opening?

If walls and partitions separating sleeping units are field tested for airborne noise in accordance with ASTM E336, they must have a Normalized Noise Isolation Class (NNIC) rating of not less than:

Where a covered or open mall building utilizes the reduced open space exception (40 feet), for what maximum percentage of the perimeter is the reduction allowed?

The exterior air outlet for a masonry fireplace is permitted to be located in the back or sides of the firebox chamber or within what maximum distance of the firebox opening on or near the floor?

The identification signs or stenciling for fire walls in accessible concealed spaces must be located within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the end of each wall and at intervals not exceeding what maximum distance measured horizontally along the wall?

In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, when must they be installed prior to construction?

In Group R-3 occupancies (and R-2 dwelling units not required to be accessible), the maximum stair riser height shall be:

According to Table 1807.1.6.2, for a 7-foot maximum wall height, 7-foot maximum unbalanced backfill height, and a design lateral soil load of 60 psf/ft, what is the minimum vertical reinforcement required for a 7.5-inch minimum wall thickness?

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with drainage is required on framed walls of Type V construction serving which occupancy groups?

Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of concrete, solid masonry units, or hollow masonry units grouted solid with not less than what nominal thickness?

Doors opening onto a ramp landing shall not reduce the clear width to less than:

In buildings of Type I or II construction, thermal and acoustical insulation, other than foam plastics, must have a maximum flame spread index of:

Fabric partitions that exceed 6 feet in height shall resist a concentrated load of 40 pounds applied to an 8-inch-diameter area at a height of:

Steel fireplace units incorporating a steel firebox lining must be constructed with steel not less than what minimum thickness?

For fire-resistant joint systems protecting joints in smoke barriers, the L rating of the system must not exceed what value per linear foot of joint at 0.30 inch of water (74.7 Pa) for both ambient and elevated temperature tests?

For detailed plain concrete structural walls, continuous vertical reinforcement must be provided at each corner, at each side of each opening, and at the ends of walls, with a cross-sectional area of not less than:

Beam-to-column moment connections in structural steel special moment frames and intermediate moment frames must be prequalified in accordance with AISC 341, Section K1, qualified by testing in accordance with AISC 341, Section K2, or shall be prequalified in accordance with which standard?

Which of the following is listed as a special consideration that must be indicated on the construction documents for steel joists?

Swimming pools, wading pools, cold baths, hot tubs and spas shall be accessible and be on an accessible route, EXCEPT that where spas, cold baths or hot tubs are clustered at a single location, at least 5 percent, but not less than one of each type in each cluster, shall be:

A passenger loading zone shall be provided at an accessible entrance to licensed medical and long-term care facilities where the period of stay exceeds:

Where accessible parking is provided for a parking facility providing 1,500 total parking spaces, how many accessible spaces are required?

In corridors and smoke barriers, a 20-minute fire door assembly required to have a minimum fire protection rating of 20 minutes shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10C without which test?

Lightning protection systems must be installed in accordance with NFPA 780 or which UL standard?

Plaster applied to adobe masonry must be not less than 7/8 inch (22 mm) and not greater than what maximum thickness?

In exterior walls requiring a 2-hour fire-resistance rating, what is the minimum required fire window assembly rating?

Which two occupancy types are generally exempt from Chapter 11 requirements for detached dwellings and their accessory structures?

According to Table 1705.3, inspecting the erection of precast concrete members requires which type of inspection?

Portland cement grouts used for ceramic tile installation must comply with which ANSI standard?

Where uplift is due to wind or seismic loading, the minimum factor of safety is permitted to be reduced to one and one-half where capacity is determined by:

Freestanding parking garages not providing means of egress for buildings or structures assigned to a higher risk category shall be assigned to which risk category?

An attached top rail is not required for guards with structural glass balusters if the baluster panels are laminated glass meeting certain conditions and tested to remain in place as a barrier following impact or glass breakage in accordance with which ASTM standard?

The reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls is the:

In conventional light-frame construction, foundation sill plates must be bolted or anchored to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than what maximum distance on center?

Fractional numbers resulting from applying the fixture ratios of Table 2902.1 shall be handled by rounding how?

What is the minimum corridor width (in inches) required in Group I-2 in areas where required for bed movement?

According to Table 2103.2.3, what is the composition requirement for the scratchcoat mortar used for ceramic tile walls?

Which concrete element is exempt from special inspections and tests if the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 MPa)?

Where drinking fountains are provided, one drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and one shall comply with the requirements for:

The aggregate floor area of Group H occupancies located in an unlimited area building shall not exceed what maximum percentage of the area of the building?

For delayed egress systems (Section 1010.2.12), an attempt to egress shall initiate an irreversible process that shall allow such egress in not more than 15 seconds, EXCEPT where approved, a delay of not more than what maximum duration is permitted?

For Type VB construction, openings in exterior walls not required to be protected by Section 705 may be glazed with light-transmitting plastic provided it complies with which section?

The landing length for means of egress ramps shall be what minimum distance?

Foam plastic up to 10 inches thick in cooler and freezer walls must be covered by corrosion-resistant steel having a minimum base metal thickness of not less than:

On a site with multiple nonelevator buildings, the required number of Type B units may be reduced to a percentage equal to the percentage of the entire site having grades, prior to development, that are less than 10 percent, provided that not less than what percentage of the required Type B units on the site are still provided?

Where anchored terra cotta or ceramic veneer units are tied to the backing wall, the space between the facing and the backing wall must be set with not less than a 2-inch space and the space must be filled solidly with:

For shakes and taper sawn shakes of naturally durable wood, the spacing between shakes in the same course shall be what maximum distance?

Continuous special inspections must be performed during the installation of helical pile foundations, and the information recorded must include installation equipment used, pile dimensions, tip elevations, final depth, and:

The building area of a covered mall building shall not be limited provided that the construction type is Type I, II, III, or IV and the building does not exceed:

The minimum nominal tensile strength for vertical ties within a bearing wall shall be equal to the weight of the wall within that story plus the weight of the diaphragm tributary to the wall in which story?

Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms must be designed with sufficient working room to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing:

Fire partitions serving as a corridor wall are permitted to terminate above the lower membrane of a corridor ceiling, provided the corridor ceiling membrane is equivalent to the corridor wall membrane and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and sprinklers are installed in the space:

Except for tempered spandrel glass, the permanent identification mark on tempered glass shall be of a type that, once applied, cannot be removed without being:

What term is used for wood products that exhibit reduced surface-burning characteristics and resist propagation of fire after being impregnated with chemicals by a pressure process or other means?

According to Table 722.2.2.1, what is the minimum required slab thickness in inches for a 2-hour fire-resistance rating when using siliceous aggregate concrete?

Underpinning must be installed in a sequential manner that protects the neighboring structure and the working construction site, and the sequence of installation must be identified in the:

The Building Area is the area included within surrounding exterior walls, or exterior walls and fire walls, exclusive of vent shafts and:

Soil classification for geotechnical investigations must be based on observation and any necessary tests of materials disclosed by borings, test pits, or other subsurface exploration, and rock must be classified in accordance with which ASTM standard?

For vinyl siding attached to wood construction, nails used to fasten the siding and accessories must be corrosion resistant, and penetration into nailable substrate shall be not less than:

The minimum thickness of hearth extensions shall be:

In Climate Zones 6, 7, and 8, upper ventilators that provide the reduced net free cross-ventilation area must be located not more than what distance below the ridge?

In Group E occupancies, an adult changing station is required where a room or space used for assembly purposes requires an aggregate of how many or more male and female water closets for that room or space?

For library stack rooms designed using the load specified in Table 1607.1, the nominal shelf depth shall not exceed what maximum dimension for each face?

Mineral-surfaced roll roofing shall not be applied on roof slopes below what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal?

Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be provided in basements and sleeping rooms below which story above grade plane?

Compliance with drainage requirements is not necessary for an exterior wall assembly tested to resist wind-driven rain if the test is conducted in accordance with ASTM E331 at a minimum differential pressure of:

For high-rise buildings not greater than 420 feet (128 m) in height, the fire-resistance rating of columns supporting floors in Type IA construction shall be reduced to:

What is the maximum height or thickness of a marquee if it projects more than two-thirds of the distance from the lot line to the curb line?

Unit skylights and tubular daylighting devices must be tested and labeled as complying with which standard?

The walls of one-story adobe buildings must be laterally supported at intervals not exceeding:

What is the minimum critical radiant flux classification required for interior floor finish materials in corridors in a Group I-2 occupancy?

In Group R-2 dormitories, within sleeping units and dwelling units that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the permissible amount of combustible decorative materials suspended from walls shall not exceed what percentage of the aggregate wall areas?

Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F must be designed and detailed in accordance with which standard, except as permitted in ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1?

Class B materials shall be permitted as wainscotting extending not more than what distance above the finished floor in corridors and exit access stairways and ramps?

For clay and concrete tile valley flashing, the valley flashing shall extend not less than what minimum distance from the centerline each way?

For public-occupancy temporary structures, where controlled occupancy procedures are implemented due to expected snow, the ground snow load reduction factor is permitted to be modified to what value?

The minimum width for exit passageways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall be not less than:

At least what percentage of holes on miniature golf courses shall be accessible?

For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet, continuous foundations are required at which locations?

Glass in vision panels in elevator hoistway doors must be any transparent glazing material not less than what minimum thickness?

In vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas of motor-vehicle-related occupancies, the clear height of each floor level shall be not less than:

Wood walls and bearing partitions shall not support more than two floors and a roof unless an analysis satisfactory to the building official demonstrates that the resulting wood shrinkage will not have adverse effects on the structure or associated systems.

Where a lining is not provided in a masonry firebox, the total minimum thickness of back and sidewalls shall be:

Where required, an ice barrier shall extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point not less than what minimum distance inside the exterior wall line of the building?

Emergency and standby power systems must be maintained and tested in accordance with which code?

As an option for smoke removal in high-rise buildings, mechanical air-handling equipment must provide one exhaust air change every:

Built-up, modified bitumen, single-ply roof systems, metal panel roof systems applied to a solid deck, and other membrane roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with FM 4474, UL 580 or:

The aggregate clear egress width of the mall in a covered or open mall building shall be not less than:

According to Table 3306.1, if the construction height is 8 feet or less and the distance to the lot line is 5 feet or more, what type of protection is required?

Gypsum panel products shall not be used in diaphragm ceilings to resist lateral forces imposed by which types of construction?

Walls and partitions within 2 feet (610 mm) of service sinks, urinals and water closets must have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface to a height of not less than what minimum distance above the floor?

Equipment platforms shall NOT serve as part of the means of egress from the building, and their area shall NOT be included in determining the:

If a room in a building has a sloped ceiling, any portion of the room measuring less than what distance from the finished floor to the ceiling shall not be included in any computation of the minimum area?

The board of appeals shall not have the authority to:

For compliance with Tables 1404.3(3) and 1404.3(4), spray foam with a maximum permeance of 1.5 perms at the installed thickness is deemed to meet the continuous insulation moisture control requirement if the spray foam R-value meets or exceeds the specified continuous insulation R-value, OR if the combined R-value of the spray foam and continuous insulation is equal to or greater than the specified:

Screens used for broken glass retention shall be constructed of a noncombustible material not thinner than No. 12 B&S gage (0.0808 inch) with mesh not larger than:

For posts embedded in earth and not embedded in poured footings, backfill in the annular space is permitted to be clean sand, thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than what maximum depth?

For a through penetration firestop system in a fire-resistance-rated wall, the system must have an F rating of not less than:

Reports of mill tests are required for reinforcing bars complying with ASTM A615 and used to resist earthquake-induced forces in seismic force-resisting systems in structures assigned to which Seismic Design Categories?

For statically loaded components where load test procedures are not specified, the test load shall be left in place for a period of:

Where elevator hoistway door protection is required, what is the height measurement requirement for a high rise hoistway?

Unlimited unprotected openings are permitted in the first story above grade plane where the exterior wall faces an unoccupied space that is not less than what minimum width?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for a fire wall separating Group H-1 and H-2 occupancies?

Basements need not be included in the total allowable floor area of a building, provided the total area of such basements does not exceed the area permitted for a building with a maximum of:

Escalators and moving walks must be constructed of which materials, with exceptions for certain components?

What type of communication system is required in each elevator car?

For structures under construction, alteration or demolition, what is the minimum hazard classification required for the sizing of portable fire extinguishers?

What two types of notification appliances must be installed within each occupant evacuation elevator lobby?

Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade, including higher education laboratories, are classified as which occupancy group?

An accessible route is not required to press boxes in bleachers that have a single point of entry from the bleachers, provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes for each playing field is not more than:

The maximum allowable quantity for use in closed systems of Flammable Solid (solid) per control area is:

Any fire protection or life safety system installed but not required by this code must still meet the requirements of this code, provided that such system is installed for:

The maximum allowable quantity for storage of Cryogenic Flammable (liquid) per control area is:

Dampproofing materials for walls must be installed on the exterior surface of the wall, and shall extend from the top of the footing to:

Round chimney flues serving fireplaces must have a minimum net cross-sectional area of not less than what minimum fraction of the fireplace opening?

Specific information, such as test reports conducted by an approved agency, must be provided for the building official to determine that the product, material or assembly meets the applicable:

The approved agency shall periodically perform an inspection (in-plant if necessary) to verify that the labeled product, material or assembly is representative of the:

A masonry heater must be designed to route exhaust gases through internal heat exchange channels where the flow path downstream of the firebox includes flow in either a horizontal or downward direction before entering the:

Where separate central holding cells are provided for adult males, juvenile males, adult females or juvenile females, how many of each type shall be accessible?

For polypropylene siding fasteners, where the nail fully penetrates the sheathing or nailable substrate, the end of the fastener shall extend not less than what minimum distance beyond the opposite face?

For rows of seating served by aisles or doorways at both ends, where seats have backrests, the row length limit for a minimum 12-inch clear width aisle accessway shall be increased by 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) for every additional seat beyond how many seats?

Power-operated conveyors, belts, and other material-moving devices must be equipped with what automatic mechanism?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for exterior bearing walls in Type IV-C construction?

Where two or more exits or access to exits are required, not more than what fraction of the exits or exit access doorways shall be equipped with horizontal sliding or vertical security grilles?

The design and installation of stairs, ladders, and guarding serving steel storage racks and industrial steel work platforms must be in accordance with which standard?

Interior adhered masonry veneers shall have a maximum weight of 20 pounds per square foot, and where supported by wood construction, the supporting members shall be designed to limit deflection to what maximum fraction of the span?

Wood shakes shall only be used on slopes of not less than what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal?

The truss design drawings for cold-formed steel trusses must conform to the requirements of Section I1 of which standard?

The capacity, in inches, of means of egress components other than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by a capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant, EXCEPT that in sprinklered buildings (other than Group H and I-2), the factor is reduced to:

For roof live load reduction factor, the value is 1 for a tributary area less than or equal to:

The combustion air passageway for masonry fireplaces shall be not less than 6 square inches (3870 mm2) and not more than what maximum area?

Projections extending to 5 feet (1524 mm) or less from the line used to determine the fire separation distance shall be constructed of combustible materials of not less than:

Steel storage racks 8 feet in height or greater assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F require what type of inspection for storage rack anchorage installation?

Structures and tenant spaces intended for public utilization must provide public toilet facilities for which users?

What is the minimum number of exits or access to exits required for a story or occupiable roof with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000?

Where Section 1705.12 specifies special inspection for wind resistance, the statement of special inspections must identify the wind-resisting components and the:

A stairway considered part of an accessible means of egress must have a clear width of what minimum distance between handrails?

The lettering size for permanent identification signs of fire barriers in concealed spaces must be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height with a minimum stroke of:

Where exterior wall openings are required to be protected in accordance with Section 705, a light-transmitting plastic skylight shall not be installed within what maximum distance of such exterior wall?

For vegetative and landscaped roofs, the weight of landscaping and hardscaping materials shall be computed considering both fully saturated soil and drainage layer materials and fully dry soil and drainage layer materials in order to determine the:

What is the maximum exit access travel distance permitted on a pedestrian walkway that is constructed with both sides not less than 50 percent open, and equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system?

In Group M occupancies, egress through stockrooms is permitted provided there is a demarcated, minimum 44-inch-wide (1118 mm) aisle defined by full- or partial-height fixed walls that leads directly from the retail area to the exit without:

Tanks having a capacity of more than what maximum volume located on the roof deck of a building shall be supported on masonry, reinforced concrete, steel or heavy timber construction?

For buildings located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas, the flood documentation must include the elevation of the proposed lowest floor, referenced to the datum on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), for which areas?

Which standard governs the material for Nonasbestos fiber-cement backer board?

For pier and curtain wall foundations, the unsupported height of the masonry piers shall not exceed what maximum factor multiplied by their least dimension?

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a nonsprinklered (NS) Group H-1 occupancy of Type I A construction?

The design and construction of buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of ASCE 7 and which other standard?

Elements or structures enclosing occupiable roof areas shall not extend more than what maximum distance above the surface of the occupiable roof?

Exterior decks, patios or balconies that are part of Type B units are exempt from accessible requirements if they have impervious surfaces and are not more than what maximum distance below the finished floor level of the adjacent interior space of the unit?

Where controlled occupancy procedures are implemented, the emergency action plan must document the criteria for initiating occupant evacuation procedures for which environmental events, where applicable?

Which professionals are permitted to act as special inspectors for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors?

Unless otherwise indicated, foam plastic insulation must have a flame spread index of not more than 75 and a smoke-developed index of not more than what maximum value when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723?

The aggregate area limitations for light-transmitting plastic skylights can be increased by 100 percent if the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system or if the building is equipped with what other life safety system?

The concentrated live load given in Table 1607.1 shall be assumed to be uniformly distributed over an area of:

Flat or corrugated light-transmitting plastic skylights must slope not less than what minimum slope?

Installation of a skylight without a curb is permitted on roofs with a minimum slope of 14 degrees (three units vertical in 12 units horizontal) in which specific occupancy group?

Foundation walls of rough or random rubble stone must be not less than what minimum thickness?

A Low Explosive material is characterized by a rate of reaction that is less than the speed of:

Where shallow foundations will bear on controlled low-strength material (CLSM), the geotechnical investigation must include specifications for the preparation of the site prior to placement of the CLSM and test methods to determine the compressive strength or:

Public toilet facilities are not required for structures and tenant spaces intended for quick transactions (takeout, pickup, drop-off), provided the public access area is less than or equal to what maximum size?

The inside height of the smoke chamber from the fireplace throat to the beginning of the flue shall be not greater than the:

Where four or more elevator cars serve the same portion of a building, into how many separate fire-resistance-rated hoistways must the elevators be located?

According to Table 1607.1, what is the minimum uniformly distributed live load required for a library reading room?

In Group H-2 and H-3 occupancies, not less than what percentage of the perimeter wall of the occupancy shall be an exterior wall?

Ground-mounted photovoltaic panel systems are required to be designed and installed in accordance with Chapter 16 and which other code?

Loads and load combinations on storm shelters shall be determined in accordance with which standard?

Rectangular tread depths shall be what minimum distance measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads?

Copies of necessary test and special inspection records must be filed with the:

Mastic cement used to set thin exterior structural glass veneer shall be in sufficient quantity so that not less than 50 percent of the area of each glass unit is directly bonded by mastic not less than 1/4 inch thick and not more than what maximum thickness?

A child day care facility providing care for more than five but not more than 100 children 2½ years or less of age, where rooms have an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as which group?

The airspace between a masonry chimney and combustibles must not be filled, except to provide fireblocking in accordance with:

Glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) and its materials must be in accordance with which standard?

According to Table 1507.9.8, what is the maximum weather exposure (in inches) permitted for 24-inch, Grade No. 1 taper sawn shakes of naturally durable wood installed on a 4:12 pitch or steeper?

Where required for aggregate-surfaced roofs, the minimum parapet height shall be determined based on each roof surface elevation, and at no point shall the parapet height be less than that required by:

Anchors designed to resist wall out-of-plane forces with design strengths equal to or greater than the force determined in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7 Equation 12.11-1 or 12.14-10 shall be deemed to satisfy which section of ACI 318?

If unidentified reinforcement is approved for use, not less than how many tension tests must be made on representative specimens from each shipment and grade of reinforcing steel proposed for use?

For special purpose roofs, an underlayment of 5/8-inch Type X water-resistant gypsum backing board or gypsum sheathing shall be placed under minimum nominal 1/2-inch-thick wood structural panel solid sheathing or:

High-hazard Group H occupancy is required when the quantities of hazardous materials exceed those allowed in control areas complying with:

In each story of a separated occupancy building, the building area shall be such that the sum of the ratios of the actual building area of each separated occupancy divided by the allowable building area of each separated occupancy shall not exceed:

The first coat of exterior cement plaster must be moist cured for a minimum period of how long?

Broken glass retention screens must be installed within what maximum distance of the glass?

The response modification coefficient, R, designated for “Steel systems not specifically detailed for seismic resistance, excluding cantilever column systems” shall be permitted for cold-formed steel systems designed and detailed in accordance with AISI S100, and such systems need not be designed and detailed in accordance with which other standard?

The aggregate area of penthouses and other enclosed rooftop structures shall not exceed what fraction of the area of the supporting roof deck?

A building intended for unlimited area use (Section 507) has 90 percent of its perimeter fronting on an open space between 40 feet and less than 45 feet. What is the allowable Frontage Increase Factor?

Where an airport traffic control tower is provided with only one exit stairway, interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be Class A or:

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for exterior bearing walls in a Type IIIA building?

Each light-transmitting plastic skylight must have a maximum area within the curb of:

Seismic anchorage for masonry fireplaces is not required where the masonry fireplace is constructed completely within the:

Where a standpipe is required in accordance with Section 3311, what is the maximum distance allowed between the fire hydrant used for the water supply and the fire department connection supplying the standpipe?

For individual dwelling units in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, fully tempered glass used as single or multiple glazing does not require screening if each pane is 16 square feet (1.5 m2) or less, and the glass thickness is what maximum thickness?

Which criterion must be met for an existing structure to continue its legal occupancy after the adoption date of this code?

Flammable Vapors or Fumes are defined by a concentration of flammable constituents in air that exceeds what percentage of their lower flammable limit (LFL)?

If a mass timber building element requires a 2-hour fire-resistance rating, what is the minimum protection time required from the noncombustible protection in minutes?

Gypsum wallboard, gypsum lath, or gypsum plaster shall not be installed until what condition is met?

Special inspections and qualification of welding special inspectors for cold-formed steel floor and roof deck must be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of:

The thickness of SFRM applied to floor, roof and wall assemblies must be determined in accordance with ASTM E605, making not less than four measurements for each what size area?

To qualify for an area factor increase based on frontage, the public way or open space must have a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) measured at right angles from the building face to which of the following?

Garage doors and rolling doors shall be labeled with a permanent label identifying the door manufacturer, the door model/series number, the positive and negative design wind pressure rating, the applicable test standard, and the:

Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities must be provided for each sex, unless what maximum total occupant load exists in the structures or tenant spaces (including both employees and customers)?

Edge protection barriers on ramps shall be constructed so that the barrier prevents the passage of a sphere with a diameter of 4 inches (102 mm) where any portion of the sphere is within what distance of the floor or ground surface?

For Residential occupancies classified as “Apartment house,” what is the required minimum number of automatic clothes washer connections?

Flashing and weep holes in anchored veneer must be located not more than what maximum distance above finished ground level above the foundation wall or slab?

Supplemental information submitted for a relocatable building must include, at a minimum, what information regarding site-built attachments?

What is the maximum permitted thickness for a surfacing material that has a flame spread index not greater than 50 (when tested to ASTM E84 or UL 723) to be considered noncombustible when applied over a structural noncombustible base?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating for an exterior wall of a nonsprinklered Group F-1, M, or S-1 occupancy where the fire separation distance is 10 feet or greater and less than 30 feet, and the construction type is IIB or VB?

Special inspections and tests for glass unit masonry or masonry veneer in a structure classified as Risk Category IV shall be performed in accordance with:

If the 60-foot (18 288 mm) public ways or yards are reduced to 40 feet (12 192 mm), what is the minimum required fire protection rating for the opening protectives in the exterior walls facing the reduced width?

Where two or more flues are located in the same chimney, masonry wythes shall be built between adjacent flue linings with a minimum thickness of:

Required design wind pressures determined from ASCE 7 for exterior windows and doors shall be permitted to be converted to allowable stress design by multiplying by which factor?

What is required documentation for the site safety director and fire watch personnel?

What means must be provided to automatically disconnect the main line power supply to an affected elevator prior to the application of water from automatic sprinklers?

Group A-1 and A-2 occupancies located in mixed occupancy buildings of unlimited area (Section 507.4) shall have their exit doors discharge to where?

Plastic signs shall be located not less than what distance from adjacent tenants?

Where a platform (wheelchair) lift is used as part of a required accessible route to jury boxes and witness stands, the lift must be installed in accordance with:

Greenhouses that are occupied for growing or maintaining plants, without public access, are exempt from the area limitations of Table 2609.4 provided they have a minimum fire separation distance of:

Modified bitumen roofing shall have a design slope of not less than what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal for drainage?

Where an HVAC system is fully ducted in Group I-2, a lay-in ceiling system is considered capable of limiting the transfer of smoke if the ceiling tiles weigh not less than:

Wall sheathing is prohibited from being attached to framing members by which method in conventional light-frame construction?

The allowable compressive stress based on the gross cross-sectional area of adobe shall not exceed:

Two-way communication systems at elevator landings shall provide communication between each required location and the fire command center or a central control point location approved by the fire department. If the central control point is not a constantly attended location, the system must have timed, automatic telephone dial-out capability to an approved supervising station or:

Fire protection of structural members in roof construction shall NOT be required (even if Table 601 specifies a rating) where every part of the roof construction is 20 feet or more above any floor or mezzanine immediately below, EXCEPT in which occupancy groups?

Walls required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete or masonry and waterproofing shall be applied from the bottom of the wall to not less than what minimum distance above the maximum elevation of the ground-water table?

Footings for masonry chimneys must extend not less than what minimum distance beyond the face of the foundation or support wall on all sides?

For Business occupancies, what is the required ratio for lavatories for the first 80 occupants?

What must be discontinued and capped in accordance with the approved rules and requirements of the applicable governing authority during demolition?

Where installed on buildings of Types I, II, III and IV construction, metal composite material (MCM) must have a flame spread index of not more than:

For smoke-protected assembly seating with a total number of seats of 10,000, what is the required capacity in inches per seat served for level aisles?

What action must an elevator emergency two-way communication system enable authorized personnel to verify?

For cold-formed steel light-frame construction, the design and installation of nonstructural members and connections must be in accordance with which standard?

Standby power is required for common exhaust systems for domestic kitchens located in multistory structures as required in which section of the International Mechanical Code?

For Higher education laboratories, what is the required fire-resistance rating for fire barriers separating a laboratory suite located on the third floor above grade plane from other portions of the building?

Where must the manufacturer’s data plate be permanently attached on or adjacent to each relocatable module?

In a safe dispersal area, the area shall be located on the same lot not less than what minimum distance away from the building requiring egress?

In under-floor spaces with uncovered earth floors, the net area of ventilation openings shall be not less than 1 square foot for each how many square feet of crawl space area?

Inverters used in photovoltaic solar energy systems connected to the utility grid must be listed and labeled in accordance with which UL standard?

A correctional center or jail inhabited by more than five persons who are under restraint or security is classified as which Institutional Group?

In Type IV-B construction, unprotected portions of mass timber walls are limited to an area less than or equal to what percentage of the floor area in any dwelling unit or fire area within a story?

According to Table 1507.8.7, what is the maximum weather exposure (in inches) permitted for 24-inch, Grade No. 3 wood shingles of naturally durable wood installed on a 3:12 pitch to less than 4:12 pitch?

In Group E occupancies, enhanced classroom acoustics shall be provided in all classrooms with a volume of what maximum size?

BIPV roof panels shall be used only on roof slopes of what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal or greater?

Unit masonry walls must be parged on the exterior surface below ground level with not less than what minimum thickness of Portland cement mortar prior to dampproofing material application?

According to Table 2113.16(1), what is the cross-sectional area (square inches) of a round flue with an inside diameter of 10 inches?

For wood shear walls and diaphragms designed to resist lateral loads of permanent load duration only, the allowable stress design unit shear capacities must be taken as the AWC SDPWS nominal unit shear capacities multiplied by what factor?

Vertical reinforcement in masonry chimneys must be enclosed within 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) ties or equivalent reinforcing spaced not to exceed what maximum distance on center in concrete?

What is the minimum nominal thickness in the least dimension required for wood supports, wood stripping, or furring for lath or gypsum panel products?

For unvented attic assemblies, Section 1202.3 does not apply to enclosures in Climate Zones 5 through 8 that are humidified beyond what maximum percentage during the three coldest months?

Fasteners for horizontal gypsum panel product diaphragm ceilings must be spaced not more than what maximum distance on center at all supports, including perimeter blocking?

The design, testing, and utilization of steel storage racks made of cold-formed or hot-rolled steel structural members must be in accordance with which standard?

For a smaller tenant space to pass through a larger adjoining tenant space, the rooms or spaces of the smaller tenant must occupy less than what maximum percentage of the area of the larger tenant space?

The design and construction of cold-formed steel floor and roof decks and composite slabs of concrete and steel deck must be in accordance with which standard?

Each private garage shall be classified as a Group U occupancy and shall be not greater than what area?

Doors in smoke partitions that are required to meet the requirements for a smoke and draft control door assembly must have an air leakage rate not exceeding what value at 0.10 inch of water (25 Pa) for both the ambient and elevated temperature tests?

Light-transmitting plastic wall panels are prohibited from being used in exterior walls in which occupancy groups?

Directional signage indicating the route to the nearest like accessible element shall be provided at which of the following locations?

Interior walls and partitions that exceed 6 feet in height shall resist a horizontal load of not less than:

Design strengths and permissible stresses of structural material must conform to the specifications and methods of design of accepted engineering practice or the approved rules in the absence of:

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for corridors in a nonsprinklered Group B occupancy?

What is the maximum permitted area in square feet for each opening through a fire wall?

According to Table 1404.3(3), in Climate Zone 7, what is the minimum R-value of continuous insulation required over a 2×6 wall to permit the use of a Class III vapor retarder?

Required public toilet facilities shall be provided with signs that indicate whether the facility is to be used by males, by females, or by whom else?

Where parking is provided beneath a building, accessible parking spaces shall be provided:

For insulated metal panel (IMP) systems with a combustible core insulation of 4 inches or less in thickness, the core must have a flame spread index of 75 or less and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less when tested in accordance with:

In Type IV construction, the maximum building height permitted for grain elevators and similar structures is:

The scope of the geotechnical investigation, including the number and types of borings, must be determined by a:

In Seismic Design Categories B, C, D and E, where the bottom of the footing is stepped and the required braced wall panel height varies more than 4 feet, metal ties used to splice the cripple stud wall plate to the sill plate must be what minimum galvanized gage?

Where changes in elevation of less than 12 inches (305 mm) exist in the means of egress, sloped surfaces must be used, and ramps complying with Section 1012 must be used where the slope is greater than:

The building official is authorized to disconnect utility service in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property, or when the utility connection:

Glass in elevator car enclosures, glass elevator car doors, and glass used for lining walls and ceilings of elevator cars must be laminated glass conforming to Class A of ANSI Z97.1 or which Category of CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201?

When plastering with cement plaster over metal lath, wire fabric lath, or gypsum board backing for exterior application, how many coats minimum must be applied?

Walls and partitions constructed of adobe units must be supported by foundations or footings that extend not less than what minimum distance above adjacent ground surfaces?

A polyethylene vapor retarder placed between the base course or subgrade and the concrete floor slab must be 6-mil minimum thickness with joints lapped not less than:

Wood veneers on exterior walls of Types I, II, III and IV construction shall not exceed 40 feet in height above grade, unless fire-retardant-treated wood is used, in which case the height shall not exceed:

What must the strength of new welds and connections for intermodal shipping containers be relative to the original connections?

An engineering analysis and load test of construction, when required by the building official, shall be conducted in accordance with which section?

For clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt, silt and sandy silt, the lateral sliding resistance shall not exceed what maximum fraction of the dead load?

According to Table 716.1(1), the marking “OH” on fire-rated glazing indicates that the assembly meets which criteria?

The top of a foundation drain must be covered with an:

To determine the occupant load of each sex, the total occupant load shall be divided in half, but an exception applies where approved statistical data indicates a distribution of the sexes of other than what specific percentage of each sex?

For roof structures that support photovoltaic panel systems, roof live loads need not be applied to the area covered by the panels where the clear space between the panels and the roof surface is:

Unbalanced backfill height is the difference in height between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of the interior finish ground level or the:

For buildings of Type IIIA construction in Groups R-1 and R-2, the maximum allowable height in Table 504.3 shall be increased by 10 feet (3048 mm) and the maximum allowable number of stories in Table 504.4 shall be increased by one, provided the first-floor assembly above the basement has a fire-resistance rating of not less than:

Clay flue liners must be laid in medium-duty nonwater-soluble refractory mortar conforming to ASTM C199 with tight mortar joints left smooth on the inside and installed to maintain an airspace or insulation not to exceed the thickness of the flue liner separating the flue liners from the interior face of the:

Air-Impermeable Insulation must have an air permeance equal to or less than what value at 75 pa pressure differential?

Where provided in transportation facilities, variable message signs conveying transportation-related information shall comply with Section 1112.5 and:

In structures without elevator service, where stories have entrances proximate to arrival points, and the slope of the undisturbed site measured between the entrance and all vehicular or pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet (15 240 mm) is what maximum percentage, all units on that story shall be Type B units?

Two or more buildings on the same lot shall be regulated as separate buildings unless which condition is met?

What is the minimum height required for the fire service access elevator symbol?

In conventional light-frame construction, for Seismic Design Categories D and E, what is the maximum spacing permitted for braced wall lines?

Exterior adhered porcelain tile units weighing more than 3.5 pounds per square foot shall not exceed 48 inches in any face dimension nor more than what maximum area in total face area?

The finished ground level of an under-floor space such as a crawl space shall not be located below the:

Gutters and leaders placed on the outside of buildings, other than Group R-3, private garages and buildings of Type V construction, shall be constructed of noncombustible material or:

According to Table 1705.5.3, inspecting the erection of mass timber construction requires which type of inspection?

If an entrapment is verified, what must the elevator emergency two-way communication system enable authorized personnel to communicate?

A single fixture is the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or what maximum fraction of the number of persons indicated in Table 2902.1?

Adobe construction is limited to buildings not exceeding one story, except that two-story construction is allowed where designed by a:

The lift coefficient for concrete and clay tile shall be 0.2 or shall be determined in accordance with SBCCI SSTD 11 or which ASTM standard?

Institutional Group I-2 occupancy is characterized by providing medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than how many persons who are incapable of self-preservation?

Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the required separation distance between exits shall be not less than what fraction of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served?

Not less than what percentage of vehicle spaces on the site served by electrical vehicle charging systems shall be accessible, but not fewer than one for each type of charging system?

In Group I-3 occupancies, door openings to resident sleeping units that are not required to be an Accessible unit shall have a minimum clear opening width of what distance?

Where the design wind pressure for aluminum fascia is 30 pounds per square foot or less, the fascia must be attached with one finish nail in the return leg spaced not greater than:

What type of plaster is permitted to be applied to interior cement plaster base coats after a 48-hour period?

A live/work unit is permitted to be not greater than what maximum area?

According to Table 2109.2.3.1, what is the minimum embedment (inches) required for a 7/8-inch-diameter bolt in adobe masonry?

Wood poles embedded in earth shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B) for sawn timber posts and (Commodity Specification B, Use Category 4B) for:

Rooftop-mounted PV panel systems shall be assigned to the same risk category as:

According to Table 722.2.3(2), what is the minimum concrete cover thickness (in inches) for prestressed carbonate aggregate slabs in unrestrained assemblies requiring a 4-hour fire-resistance rating?

To qualify for unlimited area in a one-story Group E building of Type II, IIIA or IV construction, each classroom must have not less than two means of egress, with one being a direct exit to the outside complying with which section?

Chimneys located entirely outside the exterior walls of the building, including chimneys that pass through the soffit or cornice, shall have a minimum airspace clearance of:

The maximum allowable diaphragm proportions for horizontal gypsum panel product diaphragm ceilings shall be what ratio between shear resisting elements?

Foam plastic used as interior trim must comply with Sections 2604.2.1 through 2604.2.4. What is the minimum density required for the interior trim?

Whenever there is reasonable doubt as to the stability or load-bearing capacity of a completed structure, an engineering assessment shall be required, involving either a structural analysis or an:

Covered or open mall buildings shall not exceed three floor levels at any point nor more than how many stories above grade plane?

According to Table 1808.8.1, what is the minimum specified compressive strength (*f’*c) required for foundations for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, other than Group R or U of light-frame construction two stories or less?

In single-ply application, edges and ends of gypsum panel products shall be in moderate contact except in concealed spaces where which of the following is not required?

Refrigeration machinery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) require not less than two exits or exit access doorways. Where two are required, one is permitted to be served by a fixed ladder or an:

Skylights set at an angle of less than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) from the horizontal plane shall be mounted not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the plane of the roof on a:

Louvers protecting intake and exhaust ventilation ducts located within 30 feet of grade must meet the requirements of which standard?

The provisions governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency are found in the:

The construction documents for structural concrete must include the specified compressive strength of concrete at the stated ages or stages of construction for which each concrete element is designed, and the specified strength or grade of:

Where required, the automatic secondary on-site water supply for high-rise buildings shall have a duration of not less than:

Fall arrest, lifeline, and rope descent system anchorages shall be designed for a live load of not less than what minimum force for each attached line, in any direction the load can be applied?

Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a minimum ceiling height of:

In Type IV-HT construction, fire-retardant-treated wood framing and sheathing are permitted within exterior wall assemblies with a maximum rating of:

For a Group R occupancy, where the corridor serves an occupant load greater than 10, what is the required fire-resistance rating for the corridor walls in a sprinklered building?

Where a standpipe is required in accordance with Section 3311, what is the required minimum flow of the water supply?

For alternating tread devices, the minimum tread depth shall be 5 inches (127 mm), and the maximum riser height shall be:

For anchor bolts attaching a wood sill plate to concrete, anchor bolts must be located not less than what minimum distance from the edge of the concrete parallel to the length of the wood sill plate?

In Type IV-C construction, the exterior side of walls of combustible construction must be protected with noncombustible protection having a minimum assigned time of:

The minimum ambient and substrate temperature to be maintained during and for not fewer than 24 hours after the application of SFRM is:

What are the minimum nominal dimensions required for wood members used for perimeter blocking for horizontal gypsum panel product diaphragm ceilings?

Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a building shall be not less than:

Where Table 509.1 permits an automatic sprinkler system without a fire barrier, the walls separating the incidental use must be constructed to resist the passage of:

The thermal barrier is required on the underside of a structural floor system containing foam plastic insulation if the underside of the structural floor system is exposed to:

According to Table 415.6.5, for Class 2 Oxidizer, liquids and solids, a detached building is required where the quantity of material exceeds:

For unvented attics in Climate Zone 7, what is the minimum R-value of air-impermeable insulation required, expressed as a percentage of the total R-value, for condensation control?

When a Group S-2 enclosed parking garage (maximum one story above grade plane) is located below a Group S-2 open parking garage, the height and number of tiers of the open parking garage shall be limited as specified in which table?

Bulkheads used for the shelter of mechanical or electrical equipment or vertical shaft openings in the roof assembly shall comply with Section 1511.2 as:

For moist (A) or marine (C) climate zones, drainage on the exterior side of the water-resistive barrier must have a minimum drainage efficiency of what maximum percentage as measured in accordance with ASTM E2273 or Annex A2 of ASTM E2925?

Doors to resident sleeping units in Group I-3 occupancies shall have a clear width of not less than:

The weep screed shall be placed not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above earth or what minimum distance above paved areas?

Type A units and Type B units shall not be required for buildings without elevator service in flood hazard areas where the minimum required floor elevation results in both a difference in elevation and a slope exceeding 10 percent between the minimum required floor elevation and vehicular/pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet (15 240 mm), with the elevation difference exceeding:

What is the maximum number of tiers allowed for a Type IB mechanical-access open parking garage that is NOT equipped with an automatic sprinkler system?

In auditoriums in Group A occupancies that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the permissible amount of combustible decorative materials suspended from walls shall not exceed what percentage of the aggregate wall area?

According to Table 1507.10.2, which ASTM standard applies to Coal-tar pitch used in roofing?

In multilevel assembly seating areas utilized for worship services, if the second floor or mezzanine level contains 25 percent or less of the total seating capacity, wheelchair spaces are permitted to all be located where?

When a geotechnical report is required, it must be submitted to the building official by the permit applicant at the time of:

What information must be continuously displayed at the fire command center (or approved alternate location) for occupant evacuation elevators?

Chimneys for medium-heat appliances must be constructed of solid masonry units or concrete with walls not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, or with stone masonry not less than how thick?

In Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancies, at least what percentage, but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units?

For a constructed covered walkway (Exception to 3306.7), what are the minimum dimensions required for members used to knee brace the posts to joists and stringers?

Fire testing of a raised-deck system is not required where the decking or pavers of the system consists of brick, masonry, concrete or other:

Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the maximum percentage area of exterior wall in light-transmitting plastic wall panels given in Table 2607.4 can be increased by what percentage?

The fire-resistance rating of penetrations and fire-resistant joint systems shall be determined in accordance with which sections, respectively?

Standard calculations contained in ASTM D7158 assume Exposure Category B or C and a building height of what maximum distance or less?

What is the exception to the rule prohibiting elevators in a common shaft enclosure with a stairway?

The roof structure supporting a raised-deck system must be designed to support any standing water resulting from the installation of the raised-deck system, as required by Section 1502 and the:

Where exterior wall openings are required to be protected by Section 705.9, a light-transmitting plastic roof panel shall not be installed within what maximum distance of such exterior wall?

Where required, fire-resistant joint systems must be tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 or UL 2079. For nonsymmetrical wall joint systems, which side(s) must be exposed to the furnace during testing?

Vehicular gates intended for automation must be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with which standard?

To be excepted from NFPA 285 testing, a combustible water-resistive barrier (WRB) that is the only combustible component must have a flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, with test specimen preparation and mounting in accordance with:

For designs outside the scope of Section 2404, who must prepare an analysis or test data for the specific installation?

For anchor bolts attaching a wood sill plate to concrete, the allowable in-plane shear strength is determined in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS Table 12E for what type of lateral design value?

When designing wood elements using allowable stress design, the allowable unit stresses for preservative-treated wood are not required to be adjusted for treatment, but load duration factors greater than what maximum value shall not be used in the structural design?

What is the maximum allowable building height in feet for a Type IIA construction building classified as Group I-2 that is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system (S)?

Where interior glazing is installed adjacent to a walking surface, the differential deflection of two adjacent unsupported edges shall be not greater than the thickness of the panels when a force of 50 plf (730 N/m) is applied horizontally at any point up to:

The formula for determining the depth of embedment required to resist lateral loads for nonconstrained embedded posts is subject to a maximum embedment depth for the purpose of computing lateral pressure of:

Regarding the building official’s interpretations, policies, and procedures to clarify application, they shall not have the effect of:

The face of an exit sign illuminated from an external source shall have an intensity of not less than:

For high-pressure decorative exterior-grade compact laminates (HPL) installed on buildings of Types I, II, III and IV construction, the HPL must have a flame spread index of not more than:

In under-floor spaces with the ground surface covered with a Class I vapor retarder, the net area of ventilation openings shall be not less than 1 square foot for each how many square feet of crawl space area?

Special inspections for seismic resistance are not required for light-frame construction structures where the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, does not exceed 0.5 and the building height does not exceed:

Unless otherwise specified, high-pressure decorative exterior-grade compact laminates (HPL) shall have a flame spread index of 75 or less and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less when tested in accordance with:

The net free area of a spark arrestor installed on a masonry chimney shall be not less than what minimum multiple of the net free area of the chimney flue outlet it serves?

Openings providing access to attic or concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials shall be protected by assemblies that are self-closing and of solid wood core not less than:

According to Table 1705.2.4, is continuous or periodic special inspection required for the installation of end connections (welding or bolted) of open-web steel joists?

In a courtroom, the judge’s bench, clerk’s station, bailiff’s station, deputy clerk’s station and court reporter’s station shall be located on an accessible route, and vertical access to elevated work stations is not required at initial construction provided a ramp, lift or elevator can be installed without requiring reconfiguration or extension of the courtroom or:

The projection of a single corbeled course in a masonry chimney shall not exceed one-half the unit height or what maximum fraction of the unit bed depth, whichever is less?

If an occupiable roof is provided, how shall it be classified?

Walls separating dwelling units in the same building in Group R occupancies shall be constructed as:

What must the label contain, in addition to the manufacturer’s identification and definitive performance characteristics?

To allow an occupancy on an occupiable roof that is different from the story immediately below it, the building must be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and what notification system?

Test samples for determining SFRM density must be selected from each floor, roof and wall assembly at a rate of not less than one sample for every what minimum area?

For basic uniform live load reduction, the reduced design live load shall be not less than 0.40 L for members supporting how many floors?

The minimum slope for standing-seam metal roof panel systems shall be:

According to Table 414.2.2, what is the required fire-resistance rating for fire barriers separating control areas on the sixth story above grade plane?

Where reinstallation of materials is permitted, which existing components shall NOT be reinstalled where rusted, damaged or deteriorated?

What is the maximum allowable building height in feet for a nonsprinklered (NS) building classified as Group F, M, S, or U of Type IVB construction?

An automatic sprinkler system is required in Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) in area, or if the Group E fire area has an occupant load of:

A structure wherein the shape is attained by air pressure and occupants are within the elevated pressure area is defined as an:

Emergency lighting shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not less than an average of 1 footcandle (11 lux) and a minimum at any point of:

In Group R-1 occupancies, where 350 total dwelling units or sleeping units are provided, what is the minimum required number of Accessible units with roll-in showers?

Slopes for permanent fill shall be not steeper than what ratio?

Special inspections of the steel fabrication process are not required where the fabrication process for the entire building does not include any welding, thermal cutting or:

For any approved product, material, or assembly, a record of approval, including the conditions and limitations, shall be kept on file in the building official’s office and must be available for:

The shear values listed in Table 2508.6 shall be reduced by what percentage in Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F?

Structures, sites, and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of construction are not required to comply with Chapter 11, including, but not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, and:

In organic coatings manufacturing, storage areas for flammable and combustible liquid tanks inside structures shall be separated from the processing area by not less than:

According to Table 1806.2, what is the presumptive lateral bearing pressure (psf/ft below natural grade) for Sedimentary and foliated rock?

A mezzanine is NOT required to be open to the room where the aggregate occupant load of the enclosed space is not greater than:

For Group R and U occupancies, the required 1-hour fire-resistance-rated exterior walls terminating at the underside of the roof must ensure that parallel roof/ceiling framing is not less than 1-hour rated for a width of:

In windborne debris regions, glazing located within 30 feet of grade shall meet the requirements of which test of ASTM E1996?

Where a shaft terminates below the roof assembly, the top enclosure must have the same fire-resistance rating as the topmost floor penetrated by the shaft, but not less than the rating required for the:

Masonry chimneys and foundations must be anchored at each floor, ceiling, or roof line more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade with two 3/16-inch by 1-inch (4.8 mm by 25 mm) straps embedded not less than how deep into the chimney?

Where the steel grade is not readily identifiable from marking and test records, what action must be taken to verify conformity to such standards?

A drain placed around the perimeter of a foundation shall extend not less than what minimum distance beyond the outside edge of the footing?

At least what percentage, but not less than one, of care recipient and visitor parking spaces serving rehabilitation facilities specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility shall be accessible?

Where masonry chimneys are constructed as part of masonry or concrete walls, combustible materials shall not be in contact with the masonry or concrete wall less than what minimum distance from the inside surface of the nearest flue lining?

Periodic special inspection is required for nailing, bolting, anchoring and other fastening of elements of the seismic force-resisting system, including wood shear walls, wood diaphragms, drag struts, braces, shear panels and:

Structural tolerances for cast-in-place concrete structural elements must be in accordance with ACI 117, with an exception for detached one- or two-family dwellings in which Group?

According to Table 1807.1.6.3(4) for 12-inch nominal masonry walls (11.63 inches actual thickness), what is the minimum vertical reinforcement required for a 10-foot maximum wall height, 8-foot maximum unbalanced backfill height, and a design lateral soil load of 60 psf/ft?

Insulated metal panel (IMP) installations shall not exhibit sustained flaming where tested in accordance with NFPA 268, unless protected on the outside with concrete or masonry not less than:

Chimneys for high-heat appliances must be constructed with double walls of solid masonry units or concrete, each wall to be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick with a minimum airspace between the walls of:

Ballasted low-slope single-ply roof system coverings shall be designed in accordance with which standard?

Basements not more than one story below grade plane are permitted in unlimited area buildings of the occupancies and configurations specified in which section?

If a greenhouse is not classified as another occupancy (such as Group A-3 or Group M), how shall it be classified?

Ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems are not required to accommodate which type of load?

In ambulatory care facilities requiring smoke compartmentation, the area of any one smoke compartment shall be not greater than:

Where gypsum sheathing is used as a backing for metal or wire fabric lath and cement plaster on walls, what must be provided in accordance with Section 2510.6?

The uplift capacity of a single deep foundation element determined by an approved method of analysis must be based on a minimum factor of safety of:

Mechanical equipment screens shall not exceed what maximum height above the roof deck, as measured to the highest point on the screen?

What is the required fire-resistance rating for electrical circuit protective systems providing power and control signals to occupant evacuation elevators outside the machine room?

For preconstruction load tests, the test load shall be left in place for a period of:

The design of cold-formed carbon and low-alloy steel structural members not covered in Sections 2206 through 2209 must be in accordance with which standard?

The second coat of exterior cement plaster shall not have variations greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in any direction under what maximum length straight edge?

All conveying systems and their components must comply with applicable design loading criteria in Chapter 16, including which types of loads?

What is the maximum height permitted for Type IIA construction for an airport traffic control tower?

If an occupant evacuation elevator lobby serves more than one elevator, what is the minimum number of elevators required to open into that lobby?

In Group I-3 occupancies in buildings less than three stories above grade plane, which classification of interior finish is permitted in interior exit stairways for nonsprinklered buildings?

Where adult changing stations are required in assembly and mercantile occupancies, it is based on the requirement of family or assisted-use toilet or bathing rooms, which is triggered when an aggregate of how many or more male and female water closets are required?

Pedestrian walkways connecting balconies in an open mall shall be located not less than what distance from any other pedestrian walkway?

The landing at an exterior door serving Groups F, H, R-2, and S and where such doors are not part of an accessible route, shall not be more than what distance below the landing on the egress side?

Foundation walls of not less than 8-inch nominal width are permitted to support brick-veneered frame walls and 10-inch-wide cavity walls, provided the requirements of Section 1807.1.6.2 or which other section are met?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating for an exterior wall of a nonsprinklered Group H occupancy where the fire separation distance is greater than 5 feet and less 10 feet, and the construction type is Other than IA or IVA?

Interlayment for wood shakes shall comply with which ASTM standard?

When designing lap splices using Equation 21-1, the length of the lapped splice, shall be not less than:

In occupancies other than covered and open mall buildings, the path of travel to required public and employee toilet facilities shall not exceed what maximum distance?

What is the minimum required separation in hours between a nonsprinklered (NS) Group H-2 occupancy and a nonsprinklered (NS) Group H-3 or H-4 occupancy?

The minimum required bearing length on each end of the fireplace opening for a lintel of noncombustible material shall be:

The test assembly for preconstruction load tests shall be subjected to an increasing superimposed load equal to not less than what factor multiplied by the superimposed design load?

Polypropylene siding is limited to exterior walls located in areas where the basic wind speed does not exceed 100 miles per hour and the building height is less than or equal to 40 feet in which exposure classification?

An accessible children’s water closet is permitted to be set not closer than what minimum distance from its center to the required partition or to the wall on one side?

For stepped aisles in assembly seating without smoke protection, where egress requires stepped aisle descent, not less than 0.075 inch (1.9 mm) of additional aisle capacity for each occupant shall be provided on those portions of aisle capacity that do not have a handrail within a horizontal distance of:

What is the required minimum width for public ways or yards surrounding a one-story aircraft hangar provided with an automatic fire-extinguishing system to qualify for unlimited building height?

According to Table 1507.8.7, what is the maximum weather exposure (in inches) permitted for 18-inch, Grade No. 1 wood shingles of naturally durable wood installed on a 4:12 pitch or steeper slope?

Fuel lines supplying a generator set inside a high-rise building must be separated from other areas of the building by one of three approved methods, including a fire-resistant pipe-protection system tested in accordance with which UL standard?

Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible building entrance, except in multilevel parking structures where van-accessible parking spaces are permitted on:

In cold-formed steel light-frame construction assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the seismic force-resisting system must be designed and detailed in accordance with which standard?

According to Table 1809.7, what is the minimum width and thickness required for a prescriptive concrete footing supporting light-frame construction with three supported floors?

Exposed portions of building elements complying with the requirements for heavy timber construction are NOT subject to interior finish requirements, EXCEPT in:

Where hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 are transported through corridors, a manual alarm station or initiating device must be installed at not more than what interval?

Fasteners for wood shingles shall have a minimum penetration of 3/4 inch into the sheathing. For sheathing less than 1/2 inch in thickness, the fasteners shall:

Doors or horizontal sliding/vertical security grilles shall not be brought to the closed position when there are 50 or more persons occupying spaces served by:

A Basement is defined as a story that is not a:

The means of egress illumination level shall be not less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) at the walking surface. Along exit access stairways, exit stairways, and their required landings, the illumination level shall not be less than:

Glass sloped 15 degrees (0.26 rad) or less from vertical is considered vertical glass and must be designed to resist wind loads for components and cladding in accordance with which section?

Where High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) is used as an interior finish, it must comply with which specific section?

The NS (nonsprinklered) value in Table 504.3 is provided solely for use in the evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the:

Where must the fire service access elevator be continuously monitored?

Who must contract a registered design professional for the design of the temporary installation restraint/bracing and the PITMR and PITMDB for wood trusses spanning 60 feet or greater?

Exit sign placement shall be such that any point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is within what maximum distance or the listed viewing distance of the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign?

For vertical patterned glass (sloped 15 degrees or less from vertical), the design equation (Equation 24-9) requires the wind load (Fgw) to be less than what multiple of the nonfactored load (Fge)?

Which of the following is defined as an extension or increase in floor area, number of stories or height of a building or structure?

When testing the ignition characteristics of exterior walls in accordance with NFPA 268, assemblies protected on the outside with a minimum 7/8-inch (22.2 mm) thickness of stucco complying with Section 2510 are exempt from sustained flaming requirements, as are assemblies protected with minimum 1-inch thickness of concrete or:

Cables listed in accordance with UL 2196 for survivability of required critical circuits serving fire service access elevators must have a minimum fire-resistance rating of how long?

According to Table 1404.3(1), vapor retarder paint applied to yield a perm rating greater than 1.0 and less than or equal to 10 is considered which class of vapor retarder?

Fire-protection-rated glazing used as vision panels in self-closing swinging fire door assemblies serving as horizontal exits in fire walls shall be limited to what maximum area?

What are the construction classifications for noncombustible membrane structures and noncombustible frame or cable-supported structures covered by an approved membrane?

The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or concrete walls must be provided with a minimum airspace of:

Excluding noncombustible membrane structures serving as roofs only, what is the maximum height limitation for membrane structures?

Structural elements that support hoists for façade access and building maintenance equipment shall be designed for a live load of 2.5 times the rated load of the hoist or the:

The separation distance to exit access stairways shall be measured to the closest:

One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds are exempt from a building permit provided the floor area is not greater than:

Ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems serving only Group R-3 buildings shall be assigned to which risk category?

Wires or cables providing power, control signals, communication, and fire-detecting systems to fire service access elevators must be protected by construction having a minimum fire-resistance rating of how long?

Where furring and furring attachments penetrate foam sheathing to connect to masonry or concrete construction, the fasteners used must be approved for application into masonry or concrete material and shall be installed in accordance with the:

Where stairways serve more than one story, or more than one story and an occupiable roof, which factor shall be used when calculating the required number of exits or access to exits serving that story?

What must be provided for utility fixtures during the progress of the work?

Terra cotta and metal cornices must be provided with a structural frame of approved noncombustible material anchored in an:

Glass in elevator enclosures must comply with which section?

Where mirrors or mazes disguise the path of egress travel in a special amusement area, low-level exit signs shall be located not more than what distance above the walking surface?

Where a drain tile or perforated pipe is used for a foundation drain, the pipe or tile shall be placed on not less than what minimum thickness of gravel or crushed stone?

Modifications or changes in occupancy or use from that shown on the lease plan for a covered mall building shall not be made without prior approval of the:

What type of barrier must separate the occupant evacuation elevator lobby from each floor?

What is the maximum number of seats permitted per row without backrests served by an aisle or doorway at one end only where the assembly seating contains 7,000 to 9,999 total seats?

If discrepancies noted during inspection are not corrected, they must be brought to the attention of the building official and the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of:

According to Table 2109.2.3.1, what is the allowable shear load (pounds) for a 3/4-inch-diameter bolt embedded 15 inches in adobe masonry?

The construction and utilization of vaults and other enclosed spaces below grade are subject to the terms and conditions of which entity?

In Group I-2 occupancies, a laundry room over 100 square feet requires what separation and/or protection?

Which condition is listed as a required special inspection and test to demonstrate compliance with the listing and fire-resistance rating of SFRM?

Special inspections and tests are not required for Group U occupancies that are accessory to a residential occupancy, unless otherwise required by the:

Exposed combustible trim or mantels can be placed directly on the masonry fireplace front surrounding the opening, provided such materials are not placed within what minimum distance of the fireplace opening?

What is the required construction type for pedestrian walkways?

Anchored slab-type veneer units shall not exceed 2 inches in thickness, 48 inches in length or height, or what maximum area?

Where the ratio of the depth of embedment of a deep foundation element to its least horizontal dimension is less than or equal to six, it shall be permitted to assume the element is:

The height limitation for buildings of Type IIA construction in Groups R-1 and R-2 shall be increased to nine stories and 100 feet (30 480 mm) where the building is separated by not less than what minimum distance from any other building on the lot and from lot lines?

When labeling a product, the approved agency must maintain a record of tests performed that provides sufficient detail to verify compliance with the:

According to Table 414.2.2, what is the maximum number of control areas permitted on the second story below grade plane?

Whenever there is a reasonable doubt as to the structural integrity of a deep foundation element, an engineering assessment shall be required that includes tests for defects performed in accordance with ASTM D4945, ASTM D5882, ASTM D6760 or:

Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are specifically excluded from the definition of an:

Where preservative-treated wood is used in enclosed locations where drying in service cannot readily occur, the wood must be at what maximum moisture content before being covered with insulation, interior finish, or other materials?

When are existing means of egress systems not required to be maintained during construction, demolition, remodeling, alterations, or additions?

When calculating the estimated value of work for a permit application, the valuation must include the total value of work, including materials and labor, and also include:

Masonry-unit footings must be laid in Type M or S mortar and the depth shall be not less than what factor multiplied by the projection beyond the wall, pier or column?

An anchor building shall be separated from the covered or open mall building by:

Unlimited area two-story buildings (Group B, F, M or S) must be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and surrounded by public ways or yards not less than:

The exit access travel distance in temporary structures shall be what maximum distance?

What is the maximum thickness of decorative materials (in inches) that, when applied directly to and adhering tightly to a substrate, are not considered decorative materials?

Where pictograms are provided as designations for toilet rooms and bathing rooms, the pictograms shall have visual characters, raised characters and braille complying with which standard?

When using the Simplified Structural Design Procedure, the total linear length of all openings in any individual side wall or end wall designated as part of the lateral force-resisting system shall be limited to not more than what maximum percentage of the length of that side wall or end wall?

Where water closet compartments and urinals provided in a toilet room or bathing room totals six or more, at least what percentage of the total number of compartments shall be ambulatory accessible?

As an exception to the hazardous location requirement for windows, a horizontal rail installed 34 to 38 inches (864 to 965 mm) above the walking surface must be not less than what minimum cross-sectional height?

Concrete shall not be placed through water unless a tremie or other method is used that is:

An emergency escape and rescue opening with the bottom of the clear opening below the adjacent grade shall be provided with an area well having a minimum horizontal area of 9 square feet (0.84 m2) and a horizontal projection and width of not less than:

According to Table 903.2.5.2, what is the required Occupancy Hazard Classification for Storage rooms with dispensing in a Group H-5 occupancy?

Prior to commencement of vertical construction of Type III, IV or V buildings utilizing combustible materials, and having a fire separation distance less than 30 feet from property lot lines, what is the required minimum water supply?

In other than dwelling units, the smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base at the intersection of toilet room floors and walls shall extend upward onto the walls not less than:

What is the required fire-resistance rating for enclosures of machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces, and machinery spaces outside of the hoistway enclosure?

What components are NOT permitted to be used as a component of a required means of egress from any other part of the building?

The design of vertical glazing shall be based on Equation 24-1, where the wind load (Fgw) is factored by:

Piping, fixtures, or equipment shall not be located in such a manner as to interfere with the normal operation of which three types of egress openings?

For a Group I-3 occupancy, where the corridor serves all occupants, what is the required fire-resistance rating for the corridor walls in a sprinklered building?

According to Table 1404.3(5), for walls without a Class I, II, or III interior vapor retarder in Climate Zone 8, what is the minimum required R-value for continuous insulation on the exterior?

For fireplaces with chimneys greater than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, how many additional No. 4 vertical bars must be provided for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof?

Detached one- and two-family dwellings are excepted from comprehensive seismic design requirements if they are assigned to which Seismic Design Categories?

Gypsum panel products used in a horizontal diaphragm ceiling must be installed in what orientation relative to the ceiling framing members?

The design, manufacture, and use of open-web steel joists and joist girders must be in accordance with either SJI 100 or what other standard, as applicable?

Roof coverings installed on low-slope roofs shall resist impact damage based on the results of tests conducted in accordance with ASTM D3746, ASTM D4272 or:

In other than Group H occupancies, the force required to set a power-operated door in motion manually shall not exceed:

Where the fireplace opening is 6 square feet (0.557 m2) or larger, the hearth extension shall extend not less than 20 inches (508 mm) in front of, and not less than what minimum distance beyond, each side of the fireplace opening?

The fire separation distance between a building with polypropylene siding and the adjacent building must be not less than:

Structural observations must be provided for structures classified as Risk Category III or:

For buildings more than two stories above grade plane, the minimum width of the yard must be increased at the rate of 1 foot (305 mm) for each additional story, up to a maximum number of stories based on:

For a stage requiring emergency ventilation via roof vents, the aggregate clear opening area of the vents must be not less than what percentage of the area of the stage?

Factory-built or masonry fireplaces must be equipped with an exterior air supply unless the room is mechanically ventilated and controlled so that the indoor pressure is:

Interior exit stairways and ramps shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours where connecting how many stories or more?

In buildings with an occupied floor more than 120 feet (36 576 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, fire service access elevators shall have a capacity of not less than:

Interior floor-wall base that is 6 inches (152 mm) or less in height shall be tested in accordance with Section 804.2 and shall be not less than:

Awnings installed on detached one- and two-family dwellings are exempt from which specific fire requirements?

In moist (A) or marine (C) climate zones, if a drainage space or drainage material is required in addition to the layers required in Section 2510.6.1, what is the minimum required depth of that space or material?

What is the maximum allowable building height in feet for a nonsprinklered (NS) building classified as Group H-1 of Type IB construction?

If a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and Class I materials are required, which materials are permitted instead?

Foundations for buildings and structures founded on expansive soils must be designed in accordance with Section 1808.6.1 or 1808.6.2, UNLESS the building official approves stabilization of the soil in accordance with:

Where panic or fire exit hardware is installed, the actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend not less than what proportion of the door leaf width?

Emergency power systems and standby power systems required by this code or the International Fire Code must be installed in accordance with the International Fire Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110, and which other NFPA standard?

For the purposes of this classification, where an accurate boiling point is unavailable for a liquid or mixture, what is used as the boiling point?

What is the assumed maximum presumptive load-bearing value (in pounds per square foot) for public-occupancy temporary structures supported on a pavement, slab on grade, or other collapsible or controlled low-strength substrate soils?

Insulated metal panel (IMP) systems used as exterior wall covering systems shall be designed and constructed to resist wind loads as required by which section?

What is the Tabular allowable area factor in square feet for a building classified as Group A-1, one story above grade plane (S1) of Type VB construction?

Can the automatic means used to disconnect the main line power supply to an elevator due to sprinkler activation be self-resetting?

According to Table 1504.2, for a maximum allowable stress design wind speed (Vasd) of 90 mph, what is the required ASTM D3161 or UL 7103 classification for steep slope roof shingles?

Metal roof shingles shall not be installed on roof slopes below what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal?

For noncombustible membranes used as a roof or skylight of any building, what is the minimum height required above any floor, balcony, or gallery?

What must protect openings in pedestrian barriers?

Where textile wall coverings are tested in accordance with the Method B protocol of NFPA 265, flashover is NOT permitted to occur, and the total smoke release shall not exceed:

The minimum thickness of fireplace hearths shall be:

An automatic sprinkler system is required for all enclosed Group A-5 accessory use areas in excess of:

Reinforcement larger than what size must be spliced using mechanical connections in accordance with Section 6.1.7.2 of TMS 402?

Educational Group E occupancy includes the use of a building by six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through which grade?

Exposed combustible trim and sheathing may abut masonry chimney sidewalls if the combustible trim or sheathing is not less than 12 inches (305 mm) from the inside surface of the nearest flue lining, and combustible material and trim shall not overlap the corners of the chimney by more than:

For anchor bolts attaching a wood sill plate to concrete, anchor bolts must be embedded into concrete not less than:

The design of cold-formed steel diaphragms must be in accordance with additional provisions of which standard, as applicable?

Ambulatory Care Facility refers to a building used to provide care on a less than 24-hour basis to persons who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided or staff has accepted responsibility for:

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for interior exit stairways and ramps in a nonsprinklered Group R-2 occupancy?

Type 1 mechanical splices are prohibited from being used within a plastic hinge zone or within a beam-column joint of intermediate or special reinforced masonry shear walls, but what type of mechanical splice is permitted in any location within a member?

Wood joists or structural floors that are closer than 18 inches to the exposed ground in crawl spaces, or wood girders that are closer than what minimum distance to the exposed ground, must be of naturally durable wood or preservative-treated wood?

Emergency power systems provided for exit signs must be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than how long?

Structural plain concrete basement, foundation or other walls below the base are permitted in detached one- and two-family dwellings assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, provided the height of the wall does not exceed 8 feet and the wall retains not more than what maximum height of unbalanced fill?

For determining deflection limits in Table 1604.3, the snow load is permitted to be taken as what factor multiplied by the design snow load determined in accordance with Section 1608.1?

The fire service access elevator lobby must be separated from each floor with which type of fire barrier, except that lobby doorways must comply with Section 3007.6.3?

Exterior plastic veneer, other than plastic siding, shall not be attached to any exterior wall to a height greater than what maximum height above grade?

Guards are required at retaining walls located within 36 inches of walking surfaces where the walking surface is located more than what minimum vertical distance to the surface or grade below?

High-load diaphragms utilizing multiple rows of staples (Table 2306.2(2)) require the minimum nominal depth of framing members to be what minimum thickness?

Where the gradient of stepped aisles is to be the same as the gradient of adjoining seating areas, the riser height shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) nor more than:

Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall have a minimum 12-gage shank, a minimum 3/8-inch-diameter head, and be of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and not less than what minimum distance into the roof sheathing?

A “cast-in-place concrete equivalent diaphragm” is defined as a cast-in-place noncomposite topping slab diaphragm, or a diaphragm constructed with precast concrete components that uses closure strips between precast components with detailing that meets the requirements of ACI 318 for the:

Adobe units must be laid with full head and bed joints and in full:

Expansion joints not less than 1/4 inch wide shall be provided where thin exterior structural glass veneer abuts nonresilient material at sides or top, and horizontal joints shall be held to not less than what minimum distance by an approved nonrigid substance or device?

Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the side and must have a thimble of fireclay, rigid refractory material, or metal that will prevent the connector from pulling out of the inlet or from extending beyond the wall of the:

The egress analysis for evacuation of the five consecutive floors with the highest cumulative occupant load must demonstrate that the number of evacuation elevators results in an evacuation time less than what maximum duration?

For a pair of fire doors in a storage or equipment room where the inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity, which type of latching device is Permitted on the inactive leaf?

What is the minimum required clearance in front of a water closet, urinal, lavatory, or bidet to any wall, fixture, or door?

Where the fire separation distance is 5 feet or less, the area of high-pressure decorative exterior-grade compact laminates (HPL) installed up to 40 feet in height above grade plane shall not exceed what maximum percentage of the exterior wall surface?

In Climate Zones 6, 7, and 8, the net free cross-ventilation area is permitted to be reduced to 1/300, provided at least what minimum percentage of the required venting area is provided by upper ventilators?

For the foam plastic spray applied in Type V construction (sill plate, joist header, and rim joist), the density of the foam plastic must be in what range?

The top surface of footings shall be level, and the bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding:

For BIPV roof coverings installed in a high wind area (V ≥ 130 mph), mechanically fastened underlayment must be fastened with corrosion-resistant fasteners in a grid pattern of not greater than 12 inches horizontally and vertically between side laps, with what spacing at side and end laps?

Special inspections for seismic resistance are not required for reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete structures where the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, does not exceed 0.5 and the building height does not exceed:

Exterior window and door assemblies not covered in Section 1709.5.1 must be tested in accordance with ASTM E330, and each assembly must be tested for 10 seconds at a load equal to what factor multiplied by the design pressure?

Which standard governs belt manlifts?

A change in use of an elevator (e.g., from freight to passenger, or between freight classes) must comply with which standard and section?

For a fire separation distance of 30 feet or greater, what is the allowable area for Unprotected, Nonsprinklered (UP, NS) openings?

Family or assisted-use toilet rooms shall be located not more than how many story above or below separate-sex toilet rooms?

Where the design area of the automatic sprinkler system in a Group H-5 occupancy consists of a corridor protected by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers required to be calculated is:

Not fewer than one layer of water-resistive barrier material must be attached to the studs or sheathing, and its intersection with fenestration openings shall be flashed and assembled in accordance with the:

Institutional Group I-4 Day Care Facilities include buildings occupied by more than five persons of any age who receive custodial care for fewer than:

In hospitals and rehabilitation facilities (Group I-2) that specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility, what percentage of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units?

When must an approved water supply for fire protection be made available?

For Factory and Industrial structures (fabricating, assembly, or processing), what is the required ratio for drinking fountains?

Where deep foundation elements stand unbraced in air, water or fluid soils, they shall be permitted to be considered laterally supported at a point 5 feet into stiff soil or what minimum distance into soft soil, unless otherwise approved?

Concrete and clay roof tiles shall be tested to determine their resistance to overturning due to wind in accordance with Chapter 15 and either SBCCI SSTD 11 or which ASTM standard?

According to Table 1507.4.3, what is the minimum thickness required for Aluminum used for roll-formed metal roof panels?

Vegetative roofs shall be installed in accordance with which standard?

If a structure is located in a flood hazard area, what documentation must be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection?

Foundations placed below the active zone of expansive soil shall be designed to prevent uplift of the supported structure, and foundations penetrating expansive soils shall be designed to resist forces exerted on the foundation due to:

Fire department connections to automatic sprinkler systems or standpipes must have threads that are compatible with the connections used by the:

In Climate Zone 4 (except Marine), use of a Class III vapor retarder is permitted only where the frame wall assembly complies with:

Foam plastic interior trim shall not constitute more than what maximum percentage of the specific wall or ceiling areas to which it is attached?

Group S-1 Moderate-Hazard Storage includes, but is not limited to, the storage of which of the following items?

For a sprinklered space in Group H-4 or H-5 occupancy, what is the maximum common path of egress travel distance permitted in feet?

The design displacement shall be the Design Earthquake Displacement, defined in which section of ASCE 7?

Where a structure is proposed for a purpose that is not specified, it shall be classified in the occupancy it most nearly resembles based on the fire safety and:

Where the difference in elevation is 6 inches (152 mm) or less in the means of egress, the ramp shall be equipped with either handrails or:

For horizontal vinyl siding installed on cold-formed steel light-frame construction, screw fasteners shall penetrate through the steel with not fewer than:

The accessible route from any separate-sex toilet room to a family or assisted-use toilet room shall not exceed what maximum distance?

As construction progresses, to within one floor of what point must the temporary or permanent stairway be extended?

A dash bond coat applied to insufficiently rough masonry or concrete surfaces for proper bond must be mixed in proportions of not more than two parts volume of sand to one part volume of Portland cement or plastic cement and moist cured for not less than:

Slate shingles shall be secured to the roof with how many fasteners per slate?

Rooftop structures like towers or spires that are constructed of noncombustible materials are permitted to be:

What is the required separation and protection for a laundry room over 100 square feet that is located within a Group E occupancy?

Where elevator lobby exit access doors are electrically locked (Section 1010.2.14), activation of the building fire alarm system by means other than a manual fire alarm box shall automatically unlock the electric locks, and the electric locks shall remain unlocked until:

In Dillingham, Alaska, what is the ground snow load in pounds per square foot required for a Risk Category IV building, according to Table 1608.2?

The fire command center must be provided with the means to manually initiate which phase of emergency recall for the occupant evacuation elevators?

Exterior exit stairways shall not be used as an element of a required means of egress for buildings exceeding how many stories above grade plane or that are high-rise buildings?

Which standard applies to the installation of gypsum panel products?

A Compressed Gas must be a gas at 68°F (20°C) or less at 14.7 psia (101 kPa) of pressure and have a boiling point of 68°F (20°C) or less at 14.7 psia (101 kPa), except those gases with no other health- or physical-hazard properties are not considered compressed until the pressure in the packaging exceeds:

An open side of an exterior exit stairway must have not less than what minimum aggregate open area adjacent to each floor level and intermediate landing?

In riverine flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated, the proposed work shall not increase the design flood elevation more than what maximum distance?

Construction documents for buildings constructed using conventional light-frame provisions must include which wind design speed in accordance with Section 1609.3.1?

Emergency power systems and standby power systems must be designed to provide the required power for a minimum duration of how long without being refueled or recharged, unless specified otherwise in this code?

Telecommunication and broadcast towers shall be designed and constructed in accordance with which standard?

Where accessible parking is provided, how many accessible spaces are required for a parking facility providing 750 total parking spaces?

The provisions governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings are found in the:

A water-resistive barrier coating complying with ASTM E2570 requires special inspection where installed over a:

For glass sloped 30 degrees (0.52 rad) or less from horizontal, the glass dead load (D) in psf is calculated as:

According to Table 1607.1, what is the minimum uniformly distributed live load required for a dance hall or ballroom?

When shall the owner or owner’s authorized agent immediately remove walkways, debris, and other obstructions from public property?

Do plumbing fixtures located in single-user toilet facilities (including family or assisted-use) contribute toward the total number of required plumbing fixtures for a building or tenant space?

Periodic special inspection shall be provided for seismic isolation systems during the fabrication and installation of isolator units and:

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a nonsprinklered (NS) Group A-2 occupancy of Type IIIB construction?

A day care facility within a dwelling unit having five or fewer children receiving day care shall be classified as which occupancy group?

What is the maximum occupant load permitted for accessory religious educational rooms or religious auditoriums to avoid being considered separate occupancies?

Structural floor sheathing constructed of lumber placed perpendicular to supports (surfaced dry) must have a minimum net thickness of 3/4 inch when the maximum span is:

Where lightning protection systems are installed, what other protective devices must also be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 and either NFPA 780 or UL 96A, as applicable?

According to Table 1509.2, which ASTM standard applies to Aluminum-pigmented asphalt coating?

In Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C construction, sealant or adhesive must be provided at abutting edges and intersections of mass timber building elements where those elements are required to be:

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, the special inspector must examine designated seismic systems requiring seismic qualification and verify that the label, anchorage and mounting conform to the:

For steel storage racks that are 8 feet (2438 mm) in height or greater to the top load level and assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, what document must be submitted at the completion of installation?

Individual unstabilized adobe units are not permitted to have a compressive strength of less than:

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for rooms and enclosed spaces in a nonsprinklered Group I-1 occupancy?

What is the maximum allowable building height in feet for a sprinklered (S) building classified as Group A, B, E, F, M, S, or U of Type VB construction?

Except in Seismic Design Categories D, E and F, pier and curtain wall foundations are permitted to be used to support light-frame construction not more than how many stories above grade plane?

A facility designed to be occupied solely as a storm shelter (dedicated storm shelter) shall be classified as which occupancy group for determinations other than those covered in ICC 500?

Compartmentation is required for an underground building having a floor level more than what depth below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge?

Required critical circuits must be protected using one of three listed methods, including cables listed in accordance with UL 2196 having a minimum fire-resistance rating of how long?

Glass used in a handrail or a guard must be laminated glass constructed of fully tempered or heat-strengthened glass and shall have a minimum nominal thickness of:

Where door hardware operates by push or pull, the operational force to unlatch the door shall not exceed what maximum weight?

The breakout force of a revolving door not used as a component of a means of egress shall not be more than what maximum weight?

Sites, buildings, structures, facilities, elements and spaces, temporary or permanent, shall be accessible to:

What is the Frontage Increase Factor when a building that does not meet Section 507 requirements has 60 percent of its perimeter on an open space of 23 feet?

What is the maximum nominal thickness of ice loads permitted to be used for the design of public-occupancy temporary structures for all risk categories?

To be classified as Class B material under ASTM E84 or UL 723 testing, an interior wall and ceiling finish must have a flame spread index (FSI) in what range?

What is the minimum required vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest part of any awning (including valances) that projects into the right-of-way below 8 feet in height?

A water closet, urinal, lavatory, or bidet shall not be set closer than what minimum distance from its center to any side wall, partition, vanity, or other obstruction?

A permit is required for an owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to perform which of the following activities regarding a building or structure?

For the alternative separation method using glass, the glass must be protected by an automatic sprinkler system that, when actuated, shall completely wet what area?

Special inspections of mass timber elements in Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C construction shall be in accordance with which table?

Periodic special inspection is required for fastening of wind-resisting components, including exterior wall covering and wall connections to roof and floor:

What is the required separation in hours between a sprinklered (S) Group I-2 occupancy and a sprinklered (S) Group A or E occupancy?

Where stadiums, arenas and grandstands have how many fixed seats or more and provide audible public announcements, they shall also provide captions of those announcements?

For installations greater than 40 feet above grade plane on Types I, II, III and IV construction, the metal composite material (MCM) system must be tested in accordance with and comply with the acceptance criteria of:

Float, wired, and patterned glass in louvered windows and jalousies shall be not thinner than nominal 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) and not longer than:

Exterior walls of aircraft hangars located less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from lot lines or a public way shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than:

According to Table 414.5.1, what specialized safety measure is required for Division 1.2 explosives?

For plain concrete footings supporting walls in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, the footings must have not fewer than two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars that are not smaller than:

In Group A-1, A-2, A-3, or A-4 occupancies, if the building occupant load is greater than what threshold, accessible public entrances must have a power-operated door or a low-energy power-operated door?

What two phases of emergency operation must elevators be provided with, in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44?

Where special inspections or tests are required by Section 1705, the statement of special inspections shall be prepared by the registered design professional in responsible charge, EXCEPT it may be prepared by a qualified person approved by the building official for construction not designed by a:

The glass in glass elevator car doors shall be not less than what minimum percentage of the total visible door panel surface area as seen from the car side of the doors?

For anchored stone veneer with wood stud backing, what is the minimum thickness of cement grout that must be placed between the backing and the stone veneer?

For glass handrails and guards, calculated stresses for specified loads shall be less than or equal to 3,000 pounds per square inch (20.7 MPa) for heat-strengthened glass and less than or equal to what maximum value for fully tempered glass?

Residential Group R-1 occupancies contain sleeping units where the occupants are primarily what nature?

Load-bearing wall and partition assemblies must sustain the test load both with and without:

In cooler and freezer walls, foam plastic up to 10 inches thick must have flash ignition and self-ignition temperatures of not less than what minimum temperatures, respectively?

Which building component is designated in Table 601 and may or may not be of fire-resistance-rated construction, with materials based on the building type of construction?

Anchor buildings of not more than three stories above grade plane with the same occupancy as mall tenants shall be separated from the mall building by:

In Whittier, Alaska, at an elevation of 100 feet, what is the ground snow load in pounds per square foot required for a Risk Category I building, according to Table 1608.2?

What types of systems are prohibited from being located in an elevator hoistway enclosure?

Mechanical-access enclosed parking garages shall be separated from other occupancies and accessory uses by not less than:

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a nonsprinklered (NS) building classified as Group E of Type VA construction?

The cohesive/adhesive bond strength of the cured SFRM applied to floor, roof and wall assemblies and structural members must be not less than:

For 2-inch sawn tongue-and-groove decking, each piece must be toenailed at each support with one 16d common nail through the tongue and face-nailed with how many 16d common nails?

Deep foundation elements standing unbraced in air, water or fluid soils must be classified as columns and designed as such down to the point where adequate lateral support is provided in accordance with:

The walls and soffits within enclosed usable spaces under enclosed and unenclosed stairways must be protected by construction having a rating of 1-hour or the fire-resistance rating of the stairway enclosure, whichever is:

Dead-end corridors in sprinklered Groups B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, S, and U shall not exceed what maximum length?

In a Group I-3 occupancy, the distance of travel to a door in a smoke barrier from any point in a room shall be not greater than:

In standard roll-in-type showers designed for assisted bathing, wall-mounted folding seats shall:

A vapor retarder is not required for unheated storage rooms having an area of less than:

Pedestrian walkways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with which sections?

Spiral stairways are permitted to be used as a component in the means of egress only within dwelling units or from a space not more than what maximum area?

When calculating the means of egress for the mall, the occupant load factor (OLF) is not required to be less than:

What is the defined maximum size for a metal can or plastic container designed and intended to dispense an aerosol?

Standby power provided for in-building 2-way emergency responder communication coverage systems must be capable of operating the system at 100-percent system operation capacity for a duration of not less than how long?

An Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening is an operable exterior window, door or similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for:

Nonstructural concrete with a freeze-thaw exposure Class F0 must have a minimum specified compressive strength, of not less than:

Where the design wind pressure for aluminum fascia exceeds 30 pounds per square foot, the top edge of the fascia is permitted to be secured using utility trim installed beneath the drip edge with snap locks punched into the fascia spaced not greater than:

When a flue is relined with a material not complying with Section 2113.11.1, the chimney must be plainly and permanently identified by a label attached to a wall, ceiling, or other conspicuous location adjacent to where the connector enters the chimney, which includes notice of the specific type or category of appliance and:

According to Table 1404.3(4), in Climate Zone 8, what is the minimum R-value of continuous insulation required over a 2×4 wall for use with a Class I or II responsive vapor retarder?

For bearing wall structures, longitudinal ties shall be spaced at not greater than what maximum distance on center?

Standby power for emergency voice/alarm communication systems must be provided in accordance with which NFPA standard?

In recreational boating facilities, where the total number of boat slips provided is 1,500, what is the minimum required number of accessible boat slips?

For Group R-3 occupancies and buildings of other occupancies less than two stories above grade plane of light-frame construction, the required thickness of plain concrete footings is permitted to be 6 inches, provided the footing does not extend more than what maximum distance on either side of the supported wall?

In structures with four or more dwelling units or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit for which occupancy group?

Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of:

Impact protective systems must be tested for impact resistance for compliance with ASTM E1886 and ASTM E1996 and for design wind pressure for compliance with:

Cleanout openings must be provided within what maximum distance of the base of each flue within every masonry chimney?

Where Section 1705.13 or 1705.14 specifies special inspections or tests for seismic resistance, the statement of special inspections must identify the designated seismic systems and:

For buildings two stories or less above grade plane, what is the minimum required width of a yard?

Where public restrooms are visually screened from outside entry or exit doorways, visual screening is NOT required if the room is:

In Group R-1 occupancies, where 76 total dwelling units or sleeping units are provided, what is the total minimum required number of Accessible units?

According to Table 1607.1, what is the minimum uniformly distributed live load required for uninhabitable attics with storage in one- and two-family dwellings?

Structural clay tile for nonstructural use in fireproofing structural members and wall furring is excepted from meeting which requirement?

Where the ground-water table is lowered and maintained at an elevation not less than 6 inches below the bottom of the lowest floor, the floor and walls shall be:

Metal composite material (MCM) systems used as exterior wall covering or as elements of balconies and similar projections to provide cladding or weather resistance must comply with which sections?

Unless otherwise specified, metal composite material (MCM) must have a flame spread index of 75 or less and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less when tested in accordance with:

Flagpoles and similar structures located on rooftops shall not be required to be constructed of noncombustible materials and shall not be limited in:

The length or height of any section of thin exterior structural glass veneer shall not exceed:

For exposed aggregate plaster applied over concrete or masonry surfaces, what is the minimum overall thickness required?

For conditions not addressed by the fenestration manufacturer’s instructions, flashing of fenestration to the wall assembly shall comply with the instructions of the water-resistive barrier manufacturer, the flashing manufacturer, or one of two other approved methods, including:

Fiber-mat reinforced cementitious backer units used as an exterior substrate for the application of exterior finish materials must comply with:

For helicopter landing areas less than 2,000 square feet (186 m2) in area on the roof of a building, the second means of egress is permitted to be a fire escape, an alternating tread device, or a:

Where geotechnical investigations involve in-situ testing, laboratory testing, or engineering calculations, such investigations must be conducted by a:

Artificial light shall be provided to achieve an average illumination of 10 footcandles (107 lux) over the area of the room at a height of what distance above the floor level?

Public-occupancy temporary structures assigned to which Seismic Design Categories are not required to be designed for seismic loads?

In a building designed as separated occupancies, the total building area for a building more than three stories above grade plane that is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system (Section 903.3.1.2) shall not exceed an aggregate sum of the area ratios greater than:

Dry-stack masonry is prohibited in structures assigned to which Risk Category?

Unlisted combustion air ducts for masonry fireplaces must be installed with a minimum 1-inch (25 mm) clearance to combustibles for all parts of the duct within what maximum distance of the duct outlet?

Where doors serving rooms with electrical equipment rated 800 amperes or more are less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from the equipment working space, they shall not be provided with a latch or lock other than:

All portions of an unsprinklered refrigeration machinery room shall be within what maximum distance of an exit or exit access doorway?

Essential electrical systems for Group I-2 occupancies shall be in accordance with which section?

Detectable warnings are required on passenger transit platform edges bordering a drop-off and not protected by platform screens or guards, EXCEPT that they are not required at:

For exterior walls of buildings of Type I, II, III or IV construction of any height, if the wall is required to have a fire-resistance rating, what test standard must be used to substantiate that the fire-resistance rating is maintained?

An Automatic Flush Bolt is typically installed on which component of a pair of doors?

For plain concrete footings supporting walls in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, the reinforcing bars must have a total area of not less than what factor multiplied by the gross cross-sectional area of the footing?

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, deep foundation elements on Site Class E or F sites must be designed and constructed to withstand maximum imposed curvatures from:

What is the minimum required clearance from the curb line for stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies, marquees and signs?

At least one of each type of exercise machine and equipment shall be on an:

The design of cold-formed stainless steel structural members must be in accordance with which standard?

Fiber-cement lap siding having a maximum width of 12 inches must be lapped not less than:

Passenger elevators required to be accessible or serve as part of an accessible means of egress must comply with which sections?

In Group R-3 occupancies and dwelling units in Group R-2, where an incline platform lift or stairway chairlift is installed, a clear passage width not less than what distance shall be provided?

According to Table 1404.2, what is the minimum nominal thickness required for steel (approved corrosion resistant)?

A Flammable Liquid Class IA must have a flash point below 73°F (23°C) and a boiling point below:

What special feature must be installed in each fire door assembly in the smoke barrier of an occupant evacuation elevator lobby?

An approved agency must employ experienced personnel educated in conducting, supervising and evaluating tests and:

According to Table 1507.2.8.2, what is the minimum required thickness for Aluminum valley lining material?

For conventional light-frame construction, average dead loads shall not exceed what maximum value for combined roof and ceiling, exterior walls, floors and partitions?

When using the Simplified Structural Design Procedure for single-unit containers, what is the value specified for the Overstrength factor?

If two or more elevators are controlled by a common operating system, and the standby power source is not of sufficient capacity to operate all elevators at the same time, what must happen after all elevators have returned to the designated level?

Raised thresholds and floor level changes greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) at doorways shall be beveled with a slope not greater than:

Amusement park structures, bleachers, and grandstands intended for viewing outdoor activities are classified as which Assembly Group?

Fire walls and their supports shall be designed to withstand a minimum horizontal allowable stress load of 5 psf in order to meet the structural stability requirements of:

The applicant must submit a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 107.1 as a condition for:

Concrete tie beams for adobe exterior walls and interior load-bearing walls must be continuously reinforced with not fewer than how many No. 4 reinforcing bars?

Is wiring and cables to control signals required to be protected if they do not serve Phase II emergency in-car operations for a fire service access elevator?

Where deep foundations are used, the geotechnical investigation must include all of the items listed in Section 1803.5.5, including recommended center-to-center spacing of deep foundation elements and:

The Gross Floor Area calculation includes the area within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls, without deduction for closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns or other features, but is exclusive of:

The combined thickness of cement plaster coats applied to adobe masonry shall not exceed:

Where walls are set out or ceilings are dropped distances greater than 1 3/4 inches (44 mm) from a fire-resistance-rated surface, which class of interior finish material must be used?

According to Table 1507.9.8, what is the maximum weather exposure (in inches) permitted for 18-inch, Grade No. 2 preservative-treated taper sawn shakes of Southern yellow pine installed on a 4:12 pitch or steeper?

Structural plain concrete walls below the base in dwellings assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E shall have a thickness of not less than:

Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens that are not associated with dining facilities and have an area greater than 2,500 square feet (232 m2) are classified as which occupancy group?

If a building has 75 percent of its perimeter fronting on an open space of 40 feet, what is the frontage increase factor?

In Group B, M, or R-1 occupancies, if the building occupant load is greater than what threshold, accessible public entrances must have a power-operated door or a low-energy power-operated door?

What is the maximum unobstructed width permitted for pedestrian walkways?

The number designating the floor level on stairway identification signs shall be not less than how many inches in height and located in the center of the sign?

The exterior wall assembly utilizing foam plastic insulation in Type I, II, III, or IV construction must be tested for vertical and lateral fire propagation and must comply with the acceptance criteria of which standard?

A claim filed with the board of appeals must be based on a claim that the true intent of this code has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or that:

Approved agencies for smoke control testing must have expertise in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering and certification as:

Vertical and lateral flame propagation requirements apply to exterior walls on buildings of Type I, II, III and IV construction that contain a combustible exterior wall covering, combustible insulation or a combustible:

What minimum duration must the standby power for an auxiliary inflation system be capable of operating independently?

Ballasted, unattached PV panel systems shall be designed and installed only on roofs with slopes not more than:

For basic uniform live load reduction, the reduced design live load shall be not less than 0.50 L for members supporting how many floors?

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a sprinklered (S) building classified as Group M of Type IIIB construction?

What is the maximum period of time in any 1 year that vestibules and storm enclosures shall be erected as temporary encroachments?

All lightning protection systems on a building or structure must be interconnected in accordance with NFPA 780 or which other standard, as applicable?

For exterior exit stairways and ramps serving individual dwelling units of Group R-3, the minimum fire separation distance shall be not less than:

An adult changing station shall be located on an accessible route such that a person is not more than two stories above or below the story with the adult changing station and the path of travel to such facility shall not exceed what maximum distance?

Special inspections and tests for sprayed fire-resistive materials (SFRM) must be performed during construction with an additional visual inspection after the rough installation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and:

What is the wind load reduction factor for a public-occupancy temporary structure in Risk Category II with a service life of 10 years?

Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place, and what materials/conditions must generally be satisfied?

What fastening condition is permitted to be omitted at the top and bottom plates of vertical assemblies, or edges and ends of horizontal assemblies perpendicular to supports, and at the wall line?

What type of joint treatment must be provided for gypsum panel product fire-resistance-rated assemblies?

In an atrium containing an interior exit stairway, what is the maximum percentage of the total exit stairways permitted to be located in the same atrium?

Toilet facilities shall not open directly into a room used for what purpose?

What is the maximum distance steps are permitted to project into the public right-of-way if they are guarded by approved devices not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in height or located between columns or pilasters?

Which standard governs cold-formed steel studs and track that are nonstructural?

Accessible vehicle spaces at electrical vehicle charging stations shall comply with the requirements for a van accessible parking space that is 132 inches (3350 mm) minimum in width with an adjoining access aisle that is what minimum width?

What feature of conventional elevators is prohibited from being installed on elevator systems used for fire service access elevators?

Standby power for special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion, or folding doors must have a capacity to operate not fewer than how many closing cycles of the door?

Combustible framing must be not less than 2 inches from flues, chimneys, and fireplaces, and not less than what minimum distance away from flue openings?

For strength design of masonry, the design must comply with Section 2106 and the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 and Chapter 9 of TMS 402, except that AAC masonry must comply with Chapters 1 through 7 and Chapter:

For seating at tables, the measurement of required clear width of the aisle or aisle accessway shall be made to a line what distance away from and parallel to the edge of the table or counter?

What is the maximum number of tiers allowed for a Type IIB open parking garage utilizing ramp access?

What is the minimum required depth for a water closet compartment utilizing a floor-mounted water closet?

The proportion of lime in cement plaster coats applied to adobe masonry walls shall be not less than:

For a space in Group A, E, or M occupancies, what is the maximum occupant load allowed for a single exit or exit access doorway?

According to Table 2114.4, what is the maximum allowable stress (psi) for compression in dry-stack masonry based on gross cross-sectional area?

The maximum percentage of unprotected and protected openings in Group R-3 occupancies shall be limited to:

Where more than one exit is required, the loss of any one exit or access to one exit shall not reduce the available capacity or width to less than what percentage of the required capacity or width?

In a building with occupant evacuation elevators, when is an additional exit stairway not required, even if Section 403.5.2 mandates it?

For interior trim made of foam plastic insulation, what index is not limited by Section 2603.3?

In a safe dispersal area required because access to a public way cannot be provided, the area shall be of a size to accommodate not less than what minimum area for each person?

In assembly areas with a seating capacity of 51 to 200, the minimum required number of receivers for the assistive listening system is 2, plus one receiver for every how many seats over 50 seats?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for interior bearing walls in a Type VA building?

What is the maximum interval (in days) between follow-up inspections by a qualified person after initial occupancy of a public-occupancy temporary structure granted an extended period of service time?

At least how many wheelchair spaces shall be provided in team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity?

Any portion of a masonry fireplace located in the interior of a building or within the exterior wall must have a clearance to combustibles of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) from the front faces and sides, and not less than what minimum distance from the back faces?

The fire-resistance rating of primary structural frame and bearing walls is permitted to be reduced by 1 hour where supporting only a:

For detailed plain concrete structural walls, horizontal reinforcement must be provided at a maximum spacing of:

The aggregate area of a mezzanine or mezzanines within a room shall be not greater than what fraction of the floor area of that room or space?

What is the minimum required height for barriers placed on the side of the walkway nearest the construction?

A Flammable Gas Category 1B must have a lower flammability limit of more than 6 percent by volume of air, or a fundamental burning velocity of less than:

Where a single cover sheet and truss index sheet are combined and attached to the set of truss design drawings, which document must bear the seal and signature of the truss designer?

Where access points for fire and smoke dampers are permanently identified on the exterior, the lettering must be not less than what height?

Factory industrial uses that are not classified as F-2 Low Hazard, such as the manufacturing of furniture or appliances, shall be classified as which group?

According to Table 1705.3, what specific action requires continuous special inspection for the welding of reinforcement?

For membrane-covered frame structures, what element shall not be considered to provide lateral restraint when calculating the capacities of the frame members?

An elevator is required as part of the accessible means of egress where a required accessible floor is how many or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for interior bearing walls in Type IV-HT construction when supporting more than two floors or more than a floor and a roof?

Where open or spaced wood veneers are used, they shall not project more than what maximum distance from the building wall?

When using the alternative allowable stress design load combinations that include the counteracting effects of dead and wind loads, only what fraction of the minimum dead load likely to be in place during a design wind event shall be used?

Which standard applies to the material for Glass mat gypsum backing panel?

In covered and open mall buildings, what is the maximum path of travel distance to required public and employee toilet facilities?

For materials not specifically provided for in this code, the design strengths and permissible stresses must be established by tests as provided for in which section?

The maximum rise permitted for alternating tread devices used as a means of egress between floor levels or landings is:

When different provisions specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements for a specific case, which requirement shall govern?

Kitchens shall have a clear passageway of not less than what distance between counter fronts and appliances or counter fronts and walls?

When combustible building materials are delivered to a site, what is the maximum distance allowed between the fire hydrant used to provide the fire flow supply and the materials, as measured along an approved fire apparatus access lane?

For sloped wired glass designed using Equation 24-4, the total load (Fg) must be less than what multiple of the nonfactored load (Fge)?

At what vertical distance above the finished floor must the fire service access elevator symbol be installed?

To be permitted under Section 803.5.2, textile wall coverings must have a Class A flame spread index and be protected by:

A sign shall be provided at each floor landing in an interior exit stairway and ramp connecting more than how many stories?

What is the maximum allowable quantity (in cubic feet at NTP) for the use of Highly Toxic gas in open systems per control area?

Foundation walls and other walls in which horizontal movement is restricted at the top shall be designed for what type of lateral soil pressure?

Where handrails are not continuous between flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally not less than what distance beyond the top landing nosing?

According to Table 1405.1.1.1.2, if a combustible exterior wall covering has a tolerable level of incident radiant heat energy of 9.6 kW/m2 without exhibiting sustained flaming, what is the minimum required fire separation distance (in feet)?

Where security barriers incorporate elements that cannot comply with accessible route requirements, the accessible route shall be permitted to be provided adjacent to security screening devices, allowing persons with disabilities to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent provided:

An accessible entrance is not required to which type of facility if the facility is not required to be accessible?

Floor-ceiling assemblies between dwelling units or sleeping units shall have an Impact Insulation Class (IIC) rating of not less than what value when tested in accordance with ASTM E492?

The area of a single section of thin exterior structural glass veneer shall not exceed 10 square feet where that section is not more than 15 feet above the level of the sidewalk, and shall not exceed what maximum area where it is more than 15 feet above that level?

Where terms are not defined in this code but are defined in the International Fire Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in:

What type of room/space containing the operation or motion controller for elevator operation must be provided with an independent ventilation or air-conditioning system?

Where a diaphragm is not permitted to be idealized as either flexible or rigid, the structure shall be analyzed and designed utilizing an envelope analysis of the structure using a flexible and rigid diaphragm analysis separately and designing each component for the:

In Type IV-A construction, the outside face of exterior walls of mass timber construction must be protected with noncombustible protection contributing a minimum assigned time of:

In Group I-2 occupancies, a timer shall be provided that automatically deactivates domestic cooking appliances within a period of not more than:

Standby or emergency power must be provided in laboratory suites located above the sixth story above grade plane or located in a story below grade plane in accordance with which section of the International Fire Code?

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for rooms and enclosed spaces in a sprinklered Group R-2 occupancy?

Light-transmitting plastics used as wall panels shall not be installed more than what maximum height above grade plane?

A Level 2 Aerosol Product has a total chemical heat of combustion greater than 8,600 Btu/lb (20 kJ/g) but less than or equal to:

The application of a new protective roof coating over an existing protective roof coating is permitted without tear off of existing roof coverings, provided the new coating is applied in accordance with the:

A Class I standpipe hose connection must be provided in the interior exit stairway and ramp having direct access from where?

For exterior adhered masonry veneer installed with lath and mortar, the masonry veneer units shall be adhered to the scratch coat with a setting bed applied to create a full setting bed for the back of the masonry veneer units, resulting in a nominal:

Special inspections are not required for cold-formed steel light-frame shear walls where the sheathing is wood structural panel on only one side and the specified fastener spacing at the sheet edges is more than what maximum distance on center?

Wood members supporting concrete, masonry, or similar materials must be checked for the effects of long-term loading using the provisions of which standard?

Where an occupiable roof is used by persons in addition to the occupants of the building, and the egress path passes through the building, means of egress requirements for the building shall be based on the sum of the occupant loads of the building plus the:

Assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 500 or more located within a covered mall building shall have not less than what proportion of their required means of egress opening directly to the exterior?

Slate shingles shall only be used on slopes of what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal?

Above-deck thermal insulation shall be permitted provided that such insulation is covered with an approved roof covering and passes the tests of UL 1256 or:

Recovering or replacing an existing roof covering shall not be required to meet the minimum design slope requirement of 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal for low-slope roof coverings if the roofs provide positive roof drainage and meet the requirements of Section 1608.3 and:

Towers are required to be noncombustible, but what is the maximum height permitted for single free-standing poles used to support antennas that are not required to be noncombustible?

Wall pockets or crevices in which moisture can accumulate must be protected with caps or drips, or other approved means, as required in:

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for corridors in a sprinklered Group I-2 occupancy?

The total thickness of base coat plaster applied to concrete ceilings shall be as set forth in ASTM C842 or ASTM C926. If the ceiling surfaces require more than the maximum permitted thickness, what additional step must be taken before plastering?

Where lockers constructed of combustible materials are used, the lockers must be considered to be interior finish and must comply with which section?

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with drainage must have an average minimum drainage efficiency of what minimum percentage when tested in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E2273?

To be considered firmly supported, if the glass edge length is greater than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm), the deflection of the glass edge perpendicular to the pane shall not exceed 1/240 of the glass edge length plus:

For a fire barrier with a 2-hour required fire-resistance rating, what is the minimum required fire door assembly rating in hours?

Where two or more buildings are provided above a horizontal assembly separating them from a Group S-2 parking garage below, how shall the upper buildings be regarded?

When can elements of an excavation retention system be removed or decommissioned?

In Group M occupancies, egress through stockrooms is permitted provided not more than what maximum percentage of the exit access is through the stockroom?

Door closers, overhead doorstops, frame stops, power door operators, and electromagnetic door locks shall project into the door opening height not lower than what distance above the floor?

According to Table 722.4.1(5), what is the minimum longitudinal reinforcement cover (in inches) required for a reinforced masonry lintel with a nominal width of 8 inches to achieve a 3-hour fire resistance?

For a building with occupant evacuation elevators, building areas shall not contain hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per what defined space?

Individual light-transmitting plastic roof panels shall be separated from each other by a distance of not less than what minimum distance measured in a horizontal plane?

Sheet metal clamps, ties, or clips used to ensure a continuous load path where wall framing members are not continuous must be formed of galvanized steel or other corrosion-resistant material not less than what minimum base metal thickness?

Atriums are NOT permitted in buildings or structures classified as:

The maximum allowable area of unprotected (UP, S) openings in a sprinklered building where the fire separation distance is 3 to less than 5 feet is:

Walls and partitions around an adult changing table shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface to a height of not less than what minimum distance above the floor?

The contractor’s written statement of responsibility, submitted prior to the commencement of work, must contain acknowledgement of awareness of the special requirements contained in the:

The minimum slope for lapped, nonsoldered seam metal roof panels without applied lap sealant shall be:

Swimming pools and tennis courts intended for viewing indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating are classified as which Assembly Group?

In unvented attics in Climate Zones 1, 2, and 3 where only air-permeable insulation is used, a vapor diffusion port shall be installed not more than what distance from the highest point of the roof, measured vertically?

The path of egress travel within and from technical production areas shall be not less than:

A curb used for edge protection on a ramp run or landing shall be not less than what minimum height?

An adobe unit shall not contain more than three shrinkage cracks, and any single shrinkage crack shall not exceed 3 inches (76 mm) in length or what maximum width?

A partition live load is not required where the minimum specified live load is equal to or greater than:

The maximum area permitted for each kiosk or similar structure or groupings thereof located within a mall is:

Where a combustible exterior wall covering is furred out from the exterior wall and forms a solid surface, the distance between the back of the exterior wall covering and the exterior wall shall not exceed what maximum distance, unless excepted by Section 718?

Special inspection of railing systems composed of structural steel elements is limited to welding inspection of welds at the base of:

If all or portions of the profiled steel panel elements of an intermodal shipping container are considered the seismic force-resisting system, design and detailing must be in accordance with the AISI S100 and ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1 requirements for which type of steel system?

Where two or more toilet facilities are provided for each sex, how must the required number of lavatories be distributed?

The path of egress travel to an exit shall not pass through more than how many adjacent stories?

Special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion, or folding door assemblies permitted in the means of egress shall open to the minimum required width within what maximum time after activation of the operating device?

The width of joints between firebricks in a masonry firebox shall be not greater than:

Continuous concrete footings supporting light-frame construction walls of buildings three stories or less above grade plane are exempt from special inspections if the specified compressive strength is not more than:

In auditoriums, theaters, concert or opera halls, the illumination at the walking surface is permitted to be reduced during performances by one of two methods, provided that the required illumination is automatically restored upon activation of a premises’:

The shear values listed in Table 2508.6 shall be reduced by what percentage for normal loading?

Solid or hollow approved glass block shall not be used in fire walls, party walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, or for:

Private garages or carports that contain required accessible parking are required to comply with Chapter 11, even though they are classified as which occupancy type?

Incidental uses are limited to those uses specified in which table?

Foam plastic in plenums used as interior wall or ceiling finish, or interior trim, must exhibit a flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of 50 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, and shall also be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 and meet the acceptance criteria of which section?

Roof replacement requires the removal of all existing layers of roof assembly materials down to the roof deck, EXCEPT where the existing roof includes two layers of self-adhered underlayment, the second layer may only be installed if the buildup of material at walls, valleys, roof edges, end laps and side laps does not exceed:

According to Table 1705.2.6, what type of special inspection is required for the installation of rafter/beam flange braces and column flange braces in metal building systems?

The base course under floors in basements must be not less than 4 inches in thickness and consist of gravel or crushed stone containing not more than what maximum percentage of material that passes through a No. 4 sieve?

Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles shall be treated by impregnation with chemicals by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process, in accordance with:

What is the Live Load Element Factor required for interior beams?

What are the five acceptable methods for providing required elevator hoistway door protection?

The last portion of the exit access leading to the exit on an exterior egress balcony may increase the total exit access travel distance by an additional amount up to:

A minimum clearance of 4 inches (102 mm) must be provided between the exterior surfaces of a concrete or masonry chimney for medium-heat appliances and what other material?

Mortar for use with adhered masonry veneer must conform to which section of TMS 402?

In-situ load tests shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1708.2.1 or 1708.2.2 and shall be supervised by a:

Nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features are permitted to project into the required means of egress width not more than what distance on each side?

The minimum thickness of exterior walls in one-story adobe buildings shall be:

Walls or portions thereof that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors below grade must be waterproofed and dampproofed, with the exception of those spaces containing groups other than residential and institutional where such omission is not detrimental to the building or:

What is the minimum nominal dimension for wood furring strips installed over solid backing?

For foam plastic insulation used as part of a roof-covering assembly, the assembly must be a Class A, B or C roofing assembly when tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or which other standard?

Emergency and standby power must be provided in high-rise buildings as required in which section?

According to Table 1505.1, what is the minimum roof assembly fire classification required for Type IB construction?

For enclosures for shafts, interior exit stairways, and interior exit ramps with a 2-hour required fire-resistance rating, what is the maximum permissible area for a door vision panel in square inches?

Where HPM gases or liquids are carried in pressurized piping above 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig), what device must be provided?

In high-rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I-1, M, or R-1 occupancies, a solid and continuous luminous stripe shall be applied to the horizontal leading edge of each step and shall extend for the full length of the step, with a minimum horizontal width of:

On buildings of Type I, II, III or IV construction, mechanical equipment screens constructed of combustible materials are permitted if the fire separation distance is not less than 20 feet and the height of the screen above the roof deck shall not exceed:

Where must directional signage indicating the route to the required public toilet facilities be posted?

For machine rooms, machinery spaces, control rooms, and control spaces that do not abut and do not have openings to the hoistway enclosure they serve, what is the permitted fire-resistance rating reduction for other than fire service access elevators and occupant evacuation elevators?

Emergency ventilation shall be provided for stages larger than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in floor area, or with a stage height greater than:

Concrete foundations must be protected from freezing during depositing and for a period of not less than:

The L Rating for a fire-resistant joint system is tested in accordance with UL 2079, while the L Rating for a through-penetration firestop system is tested in accordance with:

When must the site safety plan be submitted and approved?

Stationary emergency and standby power systems generators required by this code shall be listed in accordance with which UL standard?

In employee and public toilet rooms, where must the required lavatory be located relative to the required water closet?

An automatic sprinkler system is required throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds:

What is the maximum exit access travel distance in feet for a nonsprinklered Group A, E, F-1, M, R, or S-1 occupancy?

According to Table 1404.3(1), which class of vapor retarder has a perm rating of less than or equal to 0.1?

What is the required minimum clearance between foam plastics installed above grade and exposed earth in areas of heavy termite infestation probability?

When an escalator shutter begins to close, what operational requirement must be met?

In nonsprinklered buildings of Group I-3 occupancy, what is the required interior finish classification for corridors and enclosures for exit access stairways?

For the alternate method of application of cement plaster, what percentage of the weight of the Portland cement is permitted to be calcium aluminate cement added to the mix?

When an automatic sprinkler system is provided in a covered mall building, the sprinkler protection for the mall shall be independent from that provided for:

Masonry design must comply with the provisions of TMS 402, TMS 403, or:

Special inspections are not required for wood shear walls where the specified fastener spacing at panel edges is more than what maximum distance on center?

What is the minimum required separation in hours between a nonsprinklered (NS) Group R occupancy and a nonsprinklered (NS) Group I-4 occupancy?

In nonsprinklered buildings, foam plastic is permitted in walk-in coolers or freezer units without a thermal barrier if the foam plastic thickness does not exceed 4 inches, the maximum flame spread index is 75, and the aggregate floor area does not exceed what maximum size?

Soil materials for geotechnical investigations must be classified in accordance with which ASTM standard?

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a sprinklered (S) Group F-1 occupancy of Type IVA construction?

The minimum net glazed area providing natural light shall be not less than what percentage of the floor area of the room served?

In cold storage buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, foam plastic insulation up to 10 inches thick is permitted, provided that when tested in a thickness of 4 inches (102 mm), it has a maximum flame spread index of 75 and a maximum smoke-developed index of 450. The sprinkler system must be provided in both the room and what other area of the building?

Group A-3 buildings of Type II construction, one story above grade plane, used as a place of religious worship or gymnasium, are permitted unlimited area provided they do not have a stage other than a:

In attics or crawl spaces where entry is only for service of utilities, what is the minimum thickness of gypsum wallboard required to protect foam plastic insulation against ignition?

Clay and concrete tile shall be installed only over solid sheathing, EXCEPT that spaced lumber sheathing shall be permitted in which Seismic Design Categories?

Light-transmitting plastic diffusers used in a light-diffusing system that is not protected by an automatic sprinkler system shall not be installed in which occupancy groups?

For buildings in coastal high-hazard areas and coastal A zones, electrical, mechanical and plumbing system components shall not be mounted on or penetrate through exterior walls that are designed to break away under:

Equipment and appliances having an ignition source and located in a private garage must be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than what distance above the floor surface?

Where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required, EXCEPT for parking spaces required by which section?

Each tenant space within a mall is required to be separated from other tenant spaces by a:

What is the required separation and protection for incinerator rooms classified as an incidental use?

The maximum area permitted for residential aircraft hangars is:

Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants and similar dining facilities are classified as Group B if they are not more than what area?

Special inspections for wind resistance are required for buildings in wind Exposure Category C or D where basic wind speed, is what minimum speed?

According to Table 1705.7, what type of inspection is required to verify element materials, sizes and lengths comply with the requirements for driven deep foundation elements?

For high-rise buildings greater than 420 feet (128 m) in height, the minimum bond strength required for Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM) installed throughout the building shall be:

Where the design wind pressure for vinyl siding or insulated vinyl siding exceeds 30 pounds per square foot, compliance with Chapter 16 must be demonstrated by:

Construction work requiring special inspection or testing must remain accessible and exposed until:

The continuous vertical bar required beside an opening in a detailed plain concrete structural wall is permitted to substitute for one of the two No. 5 bars required by which section of ACI 318?

The design, testing, and utilization of steel cantilevered storage racks made of cold-formed or hot-rolled steel structural members must be in accordance with which standard?

A 4-inch cube cut from a stabilized adobe unit shall not absorb more than what maximum percentage of moisture by weight when placed on a constantly water-saturated, porous surface for seven days?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for the primary structural frame in a Type IIA building?

On buildings of Types I, II, III and IV-HT construction, combustible exterior wall coverings shall not exceed 10 percent of an exterior wall surface area where the fire separation distance is:

Fire dampers installed in an assembly having a required fire-resistance rating of 3 hours or greater shall have a minimum damper rating of:

A pipe or outlet, fitted with a suitable quick-opening valve for discharging the contents of a roof tank in an emergency, shall be provided in the bottom or on the side near the:

Encroachments 15 feet (4572 mm) or more above grade shall not be subject to what restriction?

In accordance with procedures, the official in charge of the enforcement agency shall be known as the:

The design, fabrication, and erection of austenitic and duplex structural stainless steel must be in accordance with which standard?

According to Table 1808.8.2, what is the minimum concrete cover required for cast-in-place deep foundation elements not enclosed by a steel pipe, tube or permanent casing?

Unstabilized adobe masonry walls must receive a weather protective exterior finish in accordance with which section?

Where ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation systems are provided, they shall be listed and labeled in accordance with which standard?

What is the minimum design live load required for the entire structure of covered walkways?

When must demolition construction documents and a schedule be submitted?

The design, testing, and utilization of industrial steel work platforms must be in accordance with which standard?

In court sports, at least how many accessible routes shall directly connect both sides of the court?

Which alternative allowable stress load combination is represented by 0.9D + E/1.4?

Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers, and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and:

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for the primary structural frame in a Type IB building?

What is the Tabular allowable area factor in square feet for a nonsprinklered (NS) building classified as Group B of Type IIIB construction?

Which of the following is an example of an Anchored Masonry Veneer?

Nails used for framing and sheathing connections with shank diameters between 0.099 inch and 0.142 inch must have a minimum average bending yield strength of:

According to Table 1404.3(5), for walls without a Class I, II, or III interior vapor retarder in Climate Zone 4, what is the minimum required R-value for continuous insulation on the exterior?

The edge thickness of plain concrete footings supporting walls of other than light-frame construction shall be not less than:

Where required, waterproofing for concrete floors shall be accomplished by placing a membrane of rubberized asphalt, butyl rubber, fully adhered/fully bonded HDPE or polyolefin composite membrane or not less than 6-mil polyvinyl chloride with joints lapped not less than:

For a Type IIA constructed aircraft hangar with a maximum single fire area of 20,000 square feet (1858 m2), what is the minimum required hangar classification for the fire suppression system?

For braced wall panels in conventional light-frame construction assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, what is the maximum distance a braced wall panel is allowed from each end of the braced wall line?

When seismic loads are required, which seismic design parameter must be indicated on the construction documents?

How many exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1,000?

Emergency power systems must automatically provide secondary power within what maximum time after primary power is lost, unless specified otherwise in this code?

At beams and girders, thickness measurements of SFRM shall be made at how many locations around the beam or girder at each end of a 12-inch length?

Protruding objects are permitted to reduce the height of the ceiling for not more than what percentage of the ceiling area of a means of egress?

In high-rise buildings more than 420 feet (128 m) in height, not fewer than how many standpipes or sprinkler express risers shall supply automatic sprinkler systems within each vertical water supply zone?

In Group I-3 guard towers, a hatch or trap door used for means of egress shall be not less than 16 square feet (610 m2) in area and have dimensions of not less than what distance in any direction?

Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms or locker rooms are provided, at least what percentage, but not less than one, of each type of use in each cluster provided shall be accessible?

The floor base and foundation perimeter drain must discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies with the:

Where pay toilet facilities are installed, must they be counted toward the required minimum toilet facilities?

Plaster applied to adobe masonry must be applied in not less than how many coats?

Which type of power system is an acceptable alternative for installations that require standby power systems?

Where mid-aisle handrails are provided in stepped aisles, there shall be an additional rail located approximately what distance below the handrail?

Periodic special inspection is required for the erection and fastening of exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing walls and interior and exterior veneer in structures assigned to which Seismic Design Categories?

A covered mall building or an open mall building shall be provided with emergency power capable of operating the emergency voice/alarm communication system where the total area is greater than:

According to Table 1404.3(3), in Climate Zone 5, what is the minimum R-value of continuous insulation required over a 2×4 wall to permit the use of a Class III vapor retarder?

Semiconductor fabrication facilities where hazardous production materials (HPM) are used in excess of the Maximum Allowable Quantities shall be classified as which High-Hazard Group?

In Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancies, the required refuge area shall provide not less than what net square footage for each care recipient?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for the roof construction in a Type IVC building?

The design, testing, and utilization of industrial boltless steel shelving must be in accordance with which standard?

In Group R-2 apartment houses containing more than 20 dwelling units or sleeping units, at least what percentage but not less than one of the units shall be a Type A unit?

For business and mercantile classifications, a service sink is not required if the occupant load is what maximum number?

Fire apparatus access roads required by the International Fire Code must be maintained clear of obstructions that reduce the width of the usable roadway to less than what minimum width?

In flood hazard areas designated as Zone AO where a depth number is not specified on the map, the design flood elevation depth number shall be taken as being equal to:

For a structure to successfully meet in-situ load test requirements, within 24 hours after removal of the test load, the structure must have recovered not less than what minimum percentage of the maximum deflection?

Service sinks shall not be required to be located in individual tenant spaces in a covered mall provided they are located within what maximum distance of travel of the most remote location in the tenant space?

For buildings of construction types other than Type VB, what is the maximum area of a single pane of light-transmitting plastic glazing permitted to be installed above the first story above grade plane?

Plastic signs affixed to the storefront of a tenant space facing a mall shall be limited to not more than what percentage of the wall area facing the mall?

On buildings of Type I construction, the exterior walls and roofs of penthouses with a fire separation distance greater than 5 feet and less than 20 feet shall be permitted to have not less than what minimum fire-resistance rating?

What is the maximum allowable building height in feet for a building classified as Group H-4 of Type IVC construction that is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system (S)?

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, less than or equal to three stories above grade plane, are permitted to be constructed in accordance with which standard, subject to the limitations therein?

Where restricted entrances are provided to a building or facility, at least how many restricted entrances shall be accessible?

What is the Tabular allowable area factor in square feet for a building classified as Group F-2, two or more stories above grade plane (SM) of Type IVA construction?

What is the maximum allowable quantity (in pounds) for storage of Corrosive materials (solid) per control area?

For cold-formed steel light-frame construction seismic force-resisting systems in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, periodic special inspection is required for welding operations and:

Chimney flues connected to more than one appliance shall be not less than the area of the largest connector plus what minimum percentage of the areas of additional chimney connectors?

What is the exception regarding elevator car doors and hoistway doors during Phase I Emergency Recall Operation?

Tempered spandrel glass shall be provided with what type of identification by the manufacturer?

Welded splices are prohibited in what specific zones of intermediate or special reinforced masonry walls?

If sufficient technical data is submitted to the building official for research and investigation, the costs, reports and investigations required under these provisions must be paid by the owner or the:

For manual revolving doors with a maximum nominal diameter of 8 feet, what is the maximum allowable revolving door speed in RPM?

Fiber-cement siding must conform to the requirements of ASTM C1186, Type A, or:

Where an occupiable roof has an assembly occupancy, automatic sprinkler system protection is required on all floors between the occupiable roof and the level of exit discharge if the occupant load exceeds 100 for Group A-2 and how many persons for other Group A occupancies?

Guards with structural glass balusters must have an attached top rail or handrail supported by not fewer than how many glass balusters, or be otherwise supported to remain in place should one fail?

Photovoltaic panels installed over open-grid framing or a noncombustible deck in elevated PV support structures must be tested, listed and labeled with a fire type rating in accordance with UL 1703 or with both UL 61730-1 and which other standard?

According to Table 1405.1.1.1.2, if a combustible exterior wall covering has a tolerable level of incident radiant heat energy of 5.2 kW/m2 without exhibiting sustained flaming, what is the minimum required fire separation distance (in feet)?

The thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not less than:

In enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces, what is the minimum required airspace between the insulation and the structural roof sheathing?

If a notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute proceedings to restrain, correct, or:

What plumbing components are permitted at the base of the hoistway enclosure?

Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, when must the permit application be submitted to the building official?

For a cast-in-place deep foundation element, if the unsupported height to least horizontal dimension does not exceed three, it is permitted to design and construct the element as a:

Special inspections and nondestructive testing of structural steel elements must be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of:

Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of not less than:

In two-story, unlimited area buildings, Group H occupancies shall not be located more than one story above grade plane unless permitted by Section 504 height and story limits, and which condition is also required?

For fire service access elevators, in which specific locations are automatic sprinklers prohibited?

Special inspections and tests for concrete construction are not required for isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on:

For aggregate-surfaced roofs in Exposure D, the required parapet height shall be determined by adding what minimum distance (in inches) to the parapet height required for Exposure C?

Flashing shall be installed at the perimeters of exterior door and window assemblies, penetrations, and terminations of exterior wall assemblies, exterior wall intersections with roofs, chimneys, porches, decks, balconies, and:

If an excavation is located 5 feet or less from the street lot line, what is the minimum required height of the barrier enclosing it?

Where more than three washing machines are provided in accessible spaces, not fewer than how many shall be accessible?

According to Table 1808.8.1, what is the minimum specified compressive strength (*f’*c) required for precast prestressed driven piles?

Fire areas used to avoid exceeding the limits for requiring a fire protection system must be separated by fire walls, fire barriers, or horizontal assemblies having a minimum fire-resistance rating determined by which section?

What is the minimum thickness of masonry or concrete required to cover foam plastic insulation on each face when installed in a masonry or concrete wall, floor, or roof system to exempt it from thermal barrier requirements?

What is the minimum required dimension for an enclosed fire service access elevator lobby?

Where lath on vertical surfaces extends between rafters or other similar projecting members, what must be installed to provide support for lath and attachments?

Every stairway landing shall have a minimum depth, measured parallel to the direction of travel, equal to the width of the stairway or what maximum distance, whichever is less?

For mechanically fastened underlayment in high wind areas, the cap nail shank shall have a length sufficient to penetrate through the roof sheathing or not less than what minimum distance into the roof sheathing?

A care facility that provides accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving care is classified as which Residential Group?

In Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, an Atrium is a vertical space connecting a minimum of how many stories?

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a nonsprinklered (NS) building classified as Group H-2 of Type IIB construction?

What is the maximum size permitted for a glass bottle designed and intended to dispense an aerosol?

What is the maximum exit access travel distance in feet for a sprinklered Group H-1 occupancy?

Thickness testing of SFRM applied to structural members must be performed on not less than what minimum percentage of the structural members on each floor?

All elevators must be equipped to operate with a standardized fire service elevator key in accordance with which code?

The maximum allowable quantity for storage of Flammable Liquid Class IA (liquid) per control area is:

Glazing adjacent to a door is considered hazardous if the nearest vertical edge is within a 24-inch (610 mm) arc of the door edge, and the bottom exposed edge is less than what maximum height above the walking surface?

A marquee must be supported entirely from which structure?

Prescriptive concrete and masonry foundation walls must be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 1807.1.6 and must be laterally supported at the top and:

The underground portion of an underground building shall be of which type of construction?

Under the Simplified Structural Design Procedure for single-unit containers, the intermodal shipping container must be located in which Seismic Design Categories?

In determining dead loads, the weight of fixed service equipment, including the maximum weight of the contents, shall be included. Components that are variable, such as liquid contents, shall not be used to counteract forces causing overturning, sliding, and:

Asphalt shingles shall have the minimum number of fasteners required by the manufacturer, but not less than how many fasteners per strip shingle?

Religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums accessory to places of religious worship with occupant loads of less than 100 per room shall be classified as which occupancy group?

Signage indicating “AREA OF REFUGE” or “EXTERIOR AREA FOR ASSISTED RESCUE” shall comply with ICC A117.1 requirements for visual characters and shall include what specific symbol?

According to Table 1705.5.3, what type of inspection is required for adhesive anchors installed in a horizontal or upwardly inclined orientation to resist sustained tension loads in mass timber construction?

For Group R-3 buildings of Type IIB or Type VB construction, the exterior wall is NOT required to have a fire-resistance rating where the fire separation distance is:

Where multiple-user facilities are designed to serve all genders, the minimum fixture count shall be calculated based on what percentage of the total occupant load?

Protruding objects are permitted to extend below the minimum ceiling height where a minimum headroom of what distance is provided over any circulation paths?

For floor joists, holes bored in members shall not be within what minimum distance of the top or bottom of the member?

The design, detailing, fabrication, and erection of structural steel elements in seismic force-resisting systems other than those covered in Section 2202.2.1 must be in accordance with AISC 341 where the structure is assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, except as permitted in which table?

Where a maximum one story above grade plane Group S-2 parking garage of Type I construction is provided under a building of Group R, the floor assembly between the parking garage and the Group R above shall provide a fire-resistance rating not less than the mixed occupancy separation required in which section?

Glazing facing a swimming pool is considered hazardous if the bottom exposed edge is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) measured vertically above the standing surface, UNLESS the glazing is more than what minimum distance horizontally from the water’s edge?

According to Table 1412.6, for a wood structural panel soffit (7/16 minimum performance category) with a maximum design pressure of ± 70 psf, what is the maximum fastener spacing permitted for stainless steel along edges and intermediate supports when using an 8d common nail?

The emergency voice/alarm communication system for a building with occupant evacuation elevators must be accessible to whom?

What is the minimum width required for a walkway provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site?

Which of the following structures is specifically included in the Utility and Miscellaneous Group U classification?

For an unlimited area building, where Section 507.2 requires yards to be measured, how is the distance determined?

Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finished floor shall not project horizontally more than what distance into the circulation path?

When the sprinkler protection is being regularly turned off and on to facilitate connection of newly completed segments, when must the sprinkler control valves be checked?

According to Table 1507.12.2, which material standard applies to Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply roof coverings?

Every required interior exit stairway serving floors more than what height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be a smokeproof enclosure?

Empirical design requirements for adobe masonry shall not apply to the design or construction of masonry where the Allowable Stress Design wind speed, exceeds what maximum speed?

According to Table 1705.3, what type of special inspection is required to inspect reinforcement, including prestressing tendons, and verify placement?

For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide in Seismic Design Category C or D, how many continuous No. 4 vertical bars must be provided?

According to Table 1610.1, what is the design lateral soil load for at-rest pressure (psf per foot of depth) for Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity (CL)?

The prepared surface of structural members to be sprayed with SFRM must be inspected by the special inspector before the application of the:

Structural concrete slabs-on-ground are considered structural concrete where required by ACI 318 or where designed to transmit vertical loads or lateral forces from other parts of the structure to the soil or to:

Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than:

To qualify for the exemption allowance for corrosive consumer products in retail display, individual containers shall not exceed:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area and shall be installed in accordance with:

According to Table 1404.2, what is the minimum nominal thickness required for marble slabs?

Plaster shall be applied when the ambient temperature is higher than what minimum temperature, unless provisions are made to keep cement plaster work above this temperature during application and 48 hours thereafter?

Packages and containers of foam plastic insulation must bear the label of an approved agency showing the manufacturer’s name, product listing, product identification, and what other information?

Deflagration is an exothermic reaction in which the reaction progresses through the unburned material at a rate less than the velocity of:

For exterior nonbearing walls and partitions, the required fire-resistance rating is based on:

Glass in glazed curtain walls, glazed storefronts, and glazed partitions must meet the seismic requirements of which section of ASCE 7?

According to Table 1807.1.6.2, for a 10-foot maximum wall height, 10-foot maximum unbalanced backfill height, and a design lateral soil load of 60 psf/ft, what is the minimum vertical reinforcement required for an 11.5-inch minimum wall thickness?

The tolerance between the largest and smallest riser height or between the largest and smallest tread depth shall not exceed what maximum distance in any flight of stairs?

Where seating or standing space is provided at fixed or built-in work surfaces, not less than what percentage of those spaces shall be accessible?

Allowable shear values for wood structural panel diaphragms utilizing staples (Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2)) are permitted to be increased by what percentage for wind design?

Handrails and guards shall be designed to resist a linear load of what minimum value in accordance with Section 4.5.1.1 of ASCE 7?

What is the maximum exit access travel distance in feet for a sprinklered Group F-2, S-2, or U occupancy?

According to Table 1404.15.2, for an ultimate design wind speed of 115 MPH (Case 1, with interior gypsum wallboard), what is the adjusted minimum design wind pressure (ASD) in psf required for vinyl siding installed over foam plastic sheathing alone in Exposure C?

According to Table 2304.6.1, for an 8d common nail (2.5″ x 0.131″) used with 7/16-inch wood structural panel sheathing, 16-inch stud spacing, 6-inch edge nailing, and 12d field nailing, what is the maximum basic wind speed (V) permitted in Wind Exposure Category C?

Stairways within dwelling units shall have an illumination level on tread runs of not less than: