2024 Commercial Building Inspector – Flashcards

Where standby power is connected to elevators, what must also be connected to the standby power source?

A free-standing object mounted on a post or pylon shall not overhang that post or pylon more than 4 inches (102 mm) where the lowest point of the leading edge is more than 27 inches (686 mm) and less than what distance above the finished floor?

Buildings housing special industrial processes requiring large areas and unusual building heights (e.g., rolling mills) shall be exempt from the building height, number of stories, and building area limitations specified in which sections?

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?

What must cause each fire door assembly in the occupant evacuation elevator lobby smoke barrier to automatically close?

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:

For each selected wind direction, the wind exposure of the building shall be determined for the two upwind sectors extending how many degrees either side of the selected wind direction?

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:

For a 10-foot container with a nominal height of 8.0 feet (Container Designation 1D), what is the Allowable Shear Value (PLF) for the side wall for wind or seismic loading?

Hearth extensions must extend not less than 16 inches (406 mm) in front of, and not less than what minimum distance beyond, each side of the fireplace opening?

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?

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:

Material other than foam plastic used as interior trim must have a minimum Class C flame spread and smoke-developed index when tested in accordance with:

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?

When may the building official issue a temporary certificate of occupancy?

For interior trim made of foam plastic insulation, what index is not limited by Section 2603.3?

The minimum mechanical exhaust ventilation rate required throughout portions of a Group H-5 fabrication area where HPM are used or stored is not less than:

In unvented attics in Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, and 8, any air-impermeable insulation shall be a Class II vapor retarder or shall have a Class II vapor retarder coating in direct contact with the:

Which of the following occupancy groups is NOT permitted within a covered or open mall building or anchor building utilizing the reduced open space exception?

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a sprinklered (S) building classified as Group I-4 of Type VA construction?

The basic wind speed, for use in the design of Risk Category III buildings and structures shall be obtained from which figure?

In nonsprinklered buildings of Group I-3 occupancy, what is the required interior finish classification for corridors and enclosures for exit access stairways?

What is the minimum thickness required for galvanized steel corner beads used in gypsum-protected structural steel columns with sheet steel column covers for fire-resistance ratings of 2 hours or less?

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

Cast-in-place structural concrete internally reinforced with GFRP reinforcement is permitted only for structures assigned to which Seismic Design Category?

Which of the following structures is specifically included in the Utility and Miscellaneous Group U classification?

In a Group I-2 care suite containing sleeping rooms, what is the maximum area permitted where an automatic smoke detection system is provided throughout the care suite?

Courts more than two stories in height shall be provided with a horizontal air intake at the bottom not less than how many square feet (m2) in area?

What are the maximum thickness and maximum width limits for foam plastic used as interior trim?

Perimeter ties in bearing wall structures shall be located within what maximum distance of the edge of each floor and roof?

Exterior openings into the attic space for ventilation must have a least dimension not less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) and not more than what maximum least dimension?

Walls and ceilings of spray rooms shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or the interior surface shall be completely covered with noncombustible materials, and what material is specifically prohibited from use?

For a fire service access elevator, what is the exception regarding its requirement to serve the top floor of a building?

If end-jointed lumber is used in an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating, what designation must be included in its grade mark?

Exterior walls separating an exterior area of assisted rescue from the interior of the building shall have a minimum fire-resistance rating of 1 hour, rated for exposure to fire from which side?

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?

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

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?

Structural concrete must conform to the durability requirements of ACI 318, except for concrete in basement walls of Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies not more than three stories above grade plane, where the specified compressive strength, must be not less than:

Canopies under which fuels are dispensed at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall have a clear, unobstructed height of not less than:

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a sprinklered (S) building classified as Group R-2 of Type IVB construction?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for the primary structural frame in a Type IIA building?

On exterior stud walls, adhered masonry veneer shall be installed not less than 4 inches above the earth, or not less than 2 inches above paved areas, or not less than what minimum distance above exterior walking surfaces that are supported by the same foundation?

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:

What is the required minimum fire-resistance rating for a smoke barrier?

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

During the demolition of a building with an existing standpipe, how far below the floor being demolished shall the standpipe not be demolished?

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

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

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?

Existing footings or foundations that can be affected by any excavation shall be underpinned adequately or otherwise protected against settlement and what other type of movement?

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

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?

Sections of exterior plastic veneer shall not exceed 300 square feet (27.9 m2) in area and shall be separated by not less than what minimum vertical distance?

What hardware components are exempt from fire test requirements for elevator hoistway doors?

Where rooms without openings to the outdoors are ventilated through an adjoining room, the unobstructed opening to the adjoining room shall have an area of not less than 8 percent of the interior room floor area, but not less than how many square feet?

For braced wall panels in the first story of two-story structures using a Portal Frame with Hold-Downs (PFH) (Section 2308.10.5.2), what is the minimum required panel width?

Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with installed shower heads shall be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height not less than what minimum distance above the drain inlet?

In recreational boating facilities, where the number of boat slips provided is 75, what is the minimum required number of accessible boat slips?

Fire-retardant-treated wood structural panels must be dried to a moisture content of what maximum percentage before use?

If only one elevator is installed and standby power is required, how quickly must the elevator automatically transfer to standby power after failure of normal power?

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

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?

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

Where are laboratory suites specifically NOT permitted according to Table 428.3?

Where a response modification coefficient, R, in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames, the structures must be designed and detailed in accordance with the requirements of which standard?

In the horizontal building separation allowance, the building or buildings above the horizontal assembly shall be of which Group occupancies?

Glass-block assemblies having a fire protection rating of not less than what minimum time shall be permitted as opening protectives in fire barriers, fire partitions, and smoke barriers that have a required fire-resistance rating of 1 hour or less?

Play structures must comply with Section 424 if they exceed 10 feet (3048 mm) in height or what area?

According to Table 1610.1, what is the design lateral soil load for active pressure (psf per foot of depth) for Silty gravels (GM)?

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?

A contrasting marking stripe shall be provided on each tread at the nosing or leading edge of a stepped aisle and shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) and not more than what maximum width?

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?

At wide-flanged columns, thickness measurements of SFRM shall be made at how many locations around the column at each end of a 12-inch length?

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:

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

Dwelling units and sleeping units required to be Accessible units, Type A units, or Type B units shall comply with the applicable portions of Chapter 11 of:

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?

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?

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

Concrete foundations must be protected from freezing during depositing and for a period of not less than:

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?

Mortar for use with adhered masonry veneer must conform to which section of TMS 402?

Where required, glazing shall be tested in accordance with CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 and must comply with the test criteria for which Category, unless otherwise indicated in Table 2406.2(1)?

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for rooms and enclosed spaces in a sprinklered Group R-2 occupancy?

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?

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?

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:

Where concrete and clay roof tiles do not satisfy the limitations in Chapter 16 for rigid tile, a wind tunnel test shall be used to determine the wind characteristics of the roof covering in accordance with SBCCI SSTD 11 or:

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

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

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

Which item, in addition to reports of special inspections, must the owner or authorized agent submit to the building official?

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for corridors and enclosures for exit access stairways in a nonsprinklered Group H occupancy?

In Type IV-A construction, the interior faces of all mass timber elements must be protected with noncombustible protection contributing a minimum assigned time of not less than:

Special inspections shall not be required for EIFS applications installed over a water-resistive barrier with a means of draining moisture to the:

For covered walkways serving new light-frame construction not exceeding two stories above grade plane (Exception to 3306.7), what is the maximum spacing permitted for posts that are not less than 4 inches by 6 inches?

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

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 B and M occupancies, nonpublic aisles serving less than 50 people and not required to be accessible need not exceed what minimum width?

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

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

The 60-foot (18 288 mm) public ways or yards required for unlimited area buildings shall be permitted to be reduced to not less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) provided the reduced width is not allowed for more than what percentage of the building’s perimeter?

If a smoke-protective curtain assembly for hoistways is used for elevator hoistway door protection, which UL standard must the control unit be listed to?

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?

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:

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?

In buildings requiring an automatic sprinkler system, when is it unlawful to occupy any portion of the building?

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:

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

To be permitted under Section 803.5.2, textile wall coverings must have a Class A flame spread index and be protected by:

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:

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:

Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounce per square foot copper sheets installed over:

Where installed on exterior walls having a fire separation distance of 5 feet or less, combustible exterior wall coverings tested in accordance with NFPA 268 shall not exhibit:

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?

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?

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

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?

Sanitary facilities must be provided during construction, remodeling or demolition activities in accordance with which code?

In nursing homes (I-2, Condition 1), water closets and roll-in-type showers required to comply with ICC A117.1 are permitted to be substituted with alternate compliance provisions in not more than what percentage of the Accessible units?

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

Under which six conditions is elevator hoistway door protection required in accordance with Section 3006.3?

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

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?

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?

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?

Where direct access for pedestrians is provided from parking structures to buildings, the entrance shall be accessible, as specified in which section?

Risers shall be solid, EXCEPT that for stairways not required to comply with Section 1009.3, the opening between treads shall not permit the passage of a sphere with a diameter of what maximum size?

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

If a hoistway is required to be enclosed, how must it be constructed?

Ambulatory care facilities must be separated from adjacent spaces where the potential for how many or more care recipients are to be incapable of self-preservation at any time?

In Anchorage/Eagle River, Alaska, at an elevation of 500 feet, what is the ground snow load in pounds per square foot required for a Risk Category II building, according to Table 1608.2?

In court sports, at least how many accessible routes shall directly connect both sides of the court?

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

When an escalator shutter begins to close, what operational requirement must be met?

For exterior walls of one-story buildings constructed of insulated metal panels (IMP) with foam plastic insulation cores, a thermal barrier is not required if the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and the foam plastic core thickness is not more than:

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

Bulk shipments of roof-covering materials must be accompanied with the same product information issued in the form of a certificate or on a:

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for corridors in a sprinklered Group I-2 occupancy?

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?

What international symbol must identify the elevator car provided for fire department emergency access?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

What must happen to an elevator machine room, control room, or control space with openings into a pressurized hoistway upon activation of a heat or smoke detector?

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?

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:

Special inspection of cold-formed steel trusses over what minimum length must be in accordance with Section 1705.2?

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

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?

For buildings with a mean roof height less than or equal to 30 feet, Exposure B shall apply where Surface Roughness B prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of not less than:

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:

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:

The allowable compressive load on any driven deep foundation element determined by an approved driving formula shall not exceed:

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

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?

The path of egress travel to an exit shall not pass through more than how many adjacent stories?

In Type IV-C construction, shafts and elevator hoistway enclosures shall be protected with noncombustible protection having a minimum assigned time of 40 minutes on both the inside of the shaft and the outside of the shaft, as specified in:

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

Metal lath and lath attachments used for cement plaster shall be of what type of material?

In office buildings where partition locations are subject to change, the partition load shall be not less than a live load of:

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

If a service entrance is the only entrance to a building or a tenant space in a facility, that entrance shall be:

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?

Where serving technical production areas, the maximum common path of travel permitted where two means of egress are required is:

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?

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:

Combustible kiosks constructed of foam plastics located within a covered mall building shall have a maximum heat release rate not greater than:

Where a column extends through a ceiling and requires protection, the encasement must be continuous from the top of the foundation or floor/ceiling assembly below, through the ceiling space, to the:

The occupant load of seating booths shall be based on one person for each what minimum length of booth seat measured at the backrest?

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?

How many exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1,000?

What is the required minimum fire separation distance (FSD) for an exterior wall projection to be permitted to extend to 24 inches (610 mm) from the line used to determine the FSD?

According to Table 1507.7.6, what is the minimum required headlap (in inches) for slate shingles installed on a slope of 12:12?

Under the Simplified Structural Design Procedure for single-unit containers, the intermodal shipping container must be located in which Seismic Design Categories?

For glass walls in racquetball or squash courts, the deflection at the point of impact shall not be greater than 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) for a drop height of:

According to Table 1806.2, what is the presumptive coefficient of friction for Sand, silty sand, clayey sand, silty gravel and clayey gravel (SW, SP, SM, SC, GM and GC)?

Emergency power systems must automatically provide secondary power within what maximum time after primary power is lost, unless specified otherwise in this code?

If a skylight is not rated separately for positive and negative pressure, the performance grade rating shown on the label shall be the rating determined in accordance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 for:

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?

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

According to Table 1808.8.2, what is the minimum concrete cover required for precast nonprestressed deep foundation elements exposed to seawater?

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:

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

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?

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

Doors through which occupants must pass to complete the exit path shall be identified by a low-location luminous emergency exit symbol complying with NFPA 170. The symbol shall be not less than what minimum height?

What is the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on the second story above grade plane of a Group R-2 occupancy for a single exit to be permitted, provided the building is sprinklered?

Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems used as exterior wall coverings or fenestration must be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1703 or both:

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?

Portable fire extinguishers must be provided at each stairway on all floor levels where what materials have accumulated?

For anchor bolts attaching cold-formed steel track to concrete, the anchors must be embedded into concrete a minimum of:

Light-transmitting plastic covers on solar collectors having noncombustible sides and bottoms are permitted on buildings not over three stories above grade plane or 9,000 square feet (836.1 m2) in total floor area, provided the cover does not exceed what maximum percentage of the roof area for CC1 materials?

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?

For buildings designed using conventional light-frame construction, the maximum floor-to-floor height shall not exceed:

For a sprinklered space in Group R-2 occupancy consisting of dwelling units, what is the maximum common path of egress travel distance permitted in feet?

Two exit access doorways are required in boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms where the area is over 500 square feet (46 m2) and any fuel-fired equipment exceeds what input capacity?

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 a lining of firebrick not less than 2 inches (51 mm) thick is provided in a masonry firebox, the minimum thickness of back and sidewalls, including the lining, shall each be:

What type of standby power must serve the fire service access elevator equipment, hoistway lighting, ventilation and cooling equipment, and car lighting?

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?

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:

The firebox of a concrete or masonry fireplace shall have a minimum depth of:

Where the design wind pressure is 30 pounds per square foot or less, hardboard soffit panels are permitted to be attached to wood framing with siding nails spaced not more than 6 inches on center at panel edges and not more than what maximum distance on center at intermediate supports?

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

Swimming pools and tennis courts intended for viewing indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating are classified as which Assembly Group?

Special inspections and tests for intumescent fire-resistive materials applied to structural elements and decks shall be performed in accordance with which standard?

The bedding coat for exterior surfaces of exposed aggregate plaster shall have a minimum compressive strength of:

To qualify for an area factor increase based on frontage, a building shall have not less than what minimum percentage of its perimeter on a public way or open space?

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

When the building official issues a permit, how shall the construction documents be formally designated?

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

What is the tabular allowable area factor (At) for a nonsprinklered (NS) Group A-4 occupancy of Type VA construction?

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?

Where nonseparated occupancies occur in a high-rise building, the most restrictive requirements of which section shall apply throughout the high-rise building?

In aircraft manufacturing facilities of Type I or II construction, for a height of 100 feet (30 480 mm) or more and a manufacturing area of 1,000,000 square feet (92 900 m2) or more, what is the maximum exit access travel distance permitted?

Hydrogen fuel gas rooms not classified as Group H shall be provided with a ventilation system designed to maintain the room at a negative pressure in relation to:

Light-transmitting plastics classified as Class CC2 must have a burning rate of what maximum speed when tested in accordance with ASTM D635?

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

In a high-rise building where stairway doors are locked, a telephone or other two-way communication system connected to an approved constantly attended station shall be provided at not less than every:

Where dining surfaces are provided, at least what percentage, but not less than one, of the dining surfaces for seating and standing spaces shall be accessible?

Vertical sandblasted glass (sloped 15 degrees or less from vertical) is designed to resist wind loads based on the nonfactored load (Fge) for what level of sandblasting?

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?

Structural observations must meet the applicable requirements of this section, in addition to special inspections and tests, statements of special inspections, responsibilities of contractors, and submittals to the:

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?

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?

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:

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?

The required fire-resistance rating in hours for a fire barrier separating a single occupancy into fire areas for Group F-1, H-3, or S-1 is:

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:

In buildings of Type I or II construction for special industrial occupancies, the aggregate area of mezzanines shall be not greater than what fraction of the floor area of the room?

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

For a motion picture projection room used for a single machine, the minimum required floor area is:

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

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?

Fiber-cement siding must conform to the requirements of ASTM C1186, Type A, or:

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?

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?

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

Special inspections and nondestructive testing of structural stainless steel elements shall be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of which standard?

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?

When is the elevator emergency sign (instructing occupants to use the exit stairways) not required?

Theaters intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts or motion pictures, usually with fixed seating, are classified as which Assembly Group?

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?

According to Table 722.2.2.1, what is the minimum required slab thickness in inches for a 3-hour fire-resistance rating when using lightweight concrete?

The maximum number of residents permitted in any single smoke compartment in a Group I-3 occupancy is:

Where a building or portion of a building is required to be accessible, at least one accessible route shall be provided to each portion of the building, to accessible building entrances connecting accessible pedestrian walkways and to the:

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?

Where elevators are provided in buildings four or more stories above or four or more stories below grade plane, what is the minimum size of the ambulance stretcher that at least one elevator car must be able to accommodate?

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:

Spaces under grandstands or bleachers used for accessory use areas (other than ticket booths or toilet rooms) are limited to 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2) or less in area and must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with:

When tested in accordance with NFPA 286, the peak heat release rate of an interior finish shall not exceed:

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

What minimum fire protection rating is required for each doorway in the smoke barrier separating the occupant evacuation elevator lobby?

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

Reflective plastic core insulation shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 450 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, and test specimen preparation and mounting must be in accordance with which ASTM standard?

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?

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

What is the maximum size permitted for a glass bottle designed and intended to dispense an aerosol?

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

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?

The area of covered and open mall buildings and anchor buildings not exceeding three stories in height that comply with Section 402 shall be:

Masonry chimneys must have a concrete, metal, or stone cap, sloped to shed water, a drip edge, and a caulked bond break around any flue liners in accordance with which ASTM standard?

If a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the maximum allowable quantities of certain hazardous materials (per Note d) shall be increased by what percentage?

Rooftop mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems shall be tested, listed and identified with a fire classification in accordance with which UL standard?

A building or tenant space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as which occupancy group?

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 an exterior wall is not required to be fire-resistance rated based on fire separation distance, an exterior wall parapet is:

Computations to determine the required sizes of wood structural members must be based on which dimensions?

What is the maximum distance columns or pilasters (including bases and moldings) are permitted to project into the public right-of-way below 8 feet in height?

Metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered during reconstruction must be treated how prior to installation?

Which standard applies to the material for Glass mat gypsum backing panel?

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:

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

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

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?

According to Table 1412.6, for a wood structural panel soffit (3/8 minimum performance category) with a maximum design pressure of ± 50 psf, what is the maximum fastener spacing permitted for galvanized steel along edges and intermediate supports when using a 6d box nail?

Aggregate accessory occupancies shall not occupy more than what percentage of the floor area of the story in which they are located?

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?

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?

Foundation walls extending not more than 8 feet below grade and laterally supported at the top by flexible diaphragms are permitted to be designed for what type of lateral soil pressure?

What is the maximum allowable building height in feet for a nonsprinklered (NS) Group E occupancy of Type IIA construction?

Broken glass retention screens, where required for sloped glazing, shall be capable of supporting what minimum factor multiplied by the weight of the glazing?

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

For Institutional occupancies classified as “Prisons,” what is the required ratio for showers?

The perimeter of a raised-deck system installed above a roof assembly shall be surrounded on all sides by walls or by a noncombustible enclosure approved to prevent fire intrusion and which shall extend at least from the roof assembly to the:

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?

Emergency power for power-operated doors and locks in Group I-3 occupancies is required by which section?

Where means of egress from stories above and below converge at an intermediate level, the capacity from the point of convergence shall be not less than the largest minimum width or the sum of the required capacities for the stairways or ramps serving the two adjacent stories, whichever is:

Special inspections are not required for cold-formed steel light-frame shear walls where the sheathing is:

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

Slate shingles shall only be used on slopes of what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal?

A curb used for edge protection on a ramp run or landing shall be not less than what minimum height?

For a furnace room incidental use, where the largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input, what is the required separation and/or protection?

The design, testing, and utilization of industrial boltless steel shelving must be in accordance with which standard?

The vertical leg of drip edges for shingle roofs shall be not less than 11/2 inches in width and shall extend not less than 1/4 inch below sheathing, and the drip edge shall extend back on the roof not less than:

An approved agency must have adequate equipment to perform required tests, and this equipment must be:

A radiant barrier installed above a deck shall comply with which ASTM standard?

The board of appeals shall not have the authority to:

In required exits or corridors, the area of approved light-transmitting plastic materials used in electrical luminaires shall not exceed what maximum percentage of the aggregate area of the ceiling?

The specified compressive strength of concrete used for tie beams in adobe construction must be not less than:

A fire-resistant pipe-protection system used for generator fuel lines in a high-rise building must have a minimum fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours, unless the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, in which case the required rating is reduced to what minimum duration?

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?

Each portion of a building separated by one or more fire walls complying with Section 706 shall be considered to be a separate building for the purpose of determining which of the following?

According to Table 2304.8(3), for wood structural panel sheathing rated 24/16 and 7/16-inch thick, what is the maximum span permitted (in inches) when edge support is provided?

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:

An alternative material, design, or method of construction must be not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code with respect to effectiveness, durability, and safety. What other factor is listed as an equivalency criterion?

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:

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?

Where storm shelters are located outside the building they serve, the distance of travel from the exterior door of the building to a door of the shelter shall not exceed:

Standby power for auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane structures shall be provided for a duration of not less than how long?

Structural tolerances for precast concrete structural elements must be in accordance with which standard?

The required fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation distance of less than or equal to 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be rated for exposure to fire from:

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?

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

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

The floor base and foundation perimeter drain must discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies with the:

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?

Fire-resistance-rated assemblies tested under ASTM E119 or UL 263 shall not be considered restrained unless evidence satisfactory to the building official is furnished showing that the construction qualifies for a restrained classification in accordance with:

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

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:

Fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790 and additionally in accordance with:

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 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?

In stories containing Group A-1 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system is required where the fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2), or the fire area has an occupant load of:

In determining the fire-resistance rating of exterior bearing walls, compliance with the ASTM E119 criteria for unexposed surface temperature rise and ignition of cotton waste is required only for a period corresponding to the required rating of an:

The fireblocking of spaces between wood joists, beams, or headers in fireplaces must be to a depth of 1 inch (25 mm) and placed only on strips of metal or metal lath laid across the spaces between combustible material and 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 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:

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:

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?

What is the minimum design live load required for walkways provided for pedestrian travel?

Standby power systems must automatically provide secondary power within what maximum time after primary power is lost, unless specified otherwise in this code?

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:

In an efficiency dwelling unit (other than Accessible, Type A, or Type B units), the kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigerator must each have a clear working space of not less than what minimum distance in front?

A building, room or space used for assembly purposes with fixed seating with a seating capacity of 501 to 5,000 requires 6 wheelchair spaces, plus one for each how many seats, or fraction thereof, between 501 through 5,000?

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:

Incidental uses are limited to those uses specified in which table?

What is the minimum clear width required for escalators provided in below-grade transportation stations?

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?

The design, detailing, fabrication, and erection of structural steel elements in seismic force-resisting systems must be in accordance with AISC 341 where a response modification coefficient, R, greater than what minimum value in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of the structure assigned to Seismic Design Category B or C?

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:

Employee work areas less than 300 square feet (30 m2) in area that are located 7 inches (178 mm) or more above or below the ground or finished floor are exempt from all accessibility requirements, provided the change in elevation is:

For exposed aggregate plaster, the aggregate used shall consist of marble chips, pebbles, or similar durable, moderately hard, nonreactive materials with a minimum Mohs hardness scale rating of:

Where interior exit stairways or ramps are interconnected by a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated corridor, the required exit separation distance is permitted to be measured along the shortest direct line of travel within the:

Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms must be labeled with an approved sign having letters of a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm) and a minimum stroke of:

Special inspections for wind resistance are required for buildings in wind Exposure Category B where basic wind speed, is what minimum speed?

Rubble stone shall not be used for foundation walls of structures assigned to which Seismic Design Category or greater?

According to Table 1404.2, what is the minimum nominal thickness required for adhered masonry veneer?

In Group I-2 nursing homes (Condition 1), at least what percentage, but not less than one of each type of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units?

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:

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

What is the minimum clearance required to the lowest portion of the hood or awning for temporary entrance awnings?

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

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?

What is the term for a wall or surface to which the veneer is secured?

According to Table 1705.3, what specific action requires continuous special inspection for the welding of reinforcement?

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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?

In a Two-Span Continuous Pattern for lumber decking, how many supports must all pieces be supported by?

What is the minimum interior finish classification required for lobby areas in Group A-1, A-2, and A-3 occupancies?

In Types I and II construction, sloped glazing and skylight frames must be constructed of:

Special inspections of compacted fill must be in accordance with which specific section?

For Group R occupancies, what is the required separation for a hydrogen fuel gas room not classified as Group H?

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?

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 deflection of a blocked wood structural panel diaphragm uniformly fastened throughout with staples is permitted to be calculated using Equation 23-1, where the constant in the third term is:

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

When indicating special requirements on construction documents for steel joists, which of the following is listed as a special load?

A building, room, or space used for assembly purposes that has an occupant load of greater than 300 must be provided with a main exit that is of sufficient capacity to accommodate not less than what fraction of the occupant load?

A permit for temporary structures, equipment, or systems shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than:

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?

What is the required separation and protection for incinerator rooms classified as an incidental use?

BIPV shingles shall be listed and labeled in accordance with which UL standard?

Where more than the minimum number of drinking fountains is provided, what percentage of the total number provided shall comply with the requirements for persons who use a wheelchair?

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

Where more than three washing machines are provided in accessible spaces, not fewer than how many shall be accessible?

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

Are elevators permitted in a common shaft enclosure with a stairway?

For sensor release of electrically locked egress doors, the manual unlocking device must be clearly identified by a sign that reads:

Raised areas used primarily for purposes of security, life safety, or fire safety are generally exempt from Chapter 11 requirements, including, but not limited to:

For plain concrete footings supporting walls that exceed 8 inches in thickness in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, not fewer than how many bars must be provided at the top and bottom of the footing?

The edge thickness of plain concrete footings supporting walls of other than light-frame construction shall be not less than:

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?

As a general rule, gypsum lath or gypsum wallboard shall not be used as a backing for cement plaster. What is one exception where its use is permitted with a water-resistive barrier and self-furred metal lath or self-furred wire fabric lath?

A Class II interior floor finish material must have a minimum critical radiant flux of:

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?

The quality assurance program for masonry construction must comply with the inspection and testing requirements of Chapter 17 and which standard?

When tested in accordance with NFPA 286, the total smoke released by the interior finish throughout the test shall not exceed:

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

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 Group I-2 occupancies, stories shall be divided into smoke compartments with an area of not more than:

The minimum vertical distance from top to top of two successive tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces used to measure a Story is defined as:

Decreases in wind loads shall not be made for the effect of:

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?

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

Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than:

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

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?

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?

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:

What must dwelling units complying with the air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code or ASHRAE 90.1 be ventilated by?

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

According to Table 1505.1, what is the minimum roof assembly fire classification required for Type IB construction?

For floor areas, the uniformly distributed, concentrated, and impact live load used in the design must be indicated, along with whether live load reduction in accordance with Section 1607.13 is used for:

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

Concrete and masonry chimneys for high-heat appliances must extend not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) higher than any portion of any building within what maximum distance?

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

Encroachments 15 feet (4572 mm) or more above grade shall not be subject to what restriction?

For wood products impregnated with chemicals by a pressure process to be qualified as fire-retardant-treated wood, the process must be performed under pressures not less than what minimum gauge pressure?

For address identification, each character shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of:

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?

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?

For patterned glass, the nonfactored load (Fge) used in design shall be based on what characteristic of the glass?

Exterior wall assemblies on buildings of Type I, II, III or IV construction greater than 40 feet in height that contain an exterior wall veneer manufactured using a combustible adhesive to laminate a metal core must be tested in accordance with NFPA 285, with the adhesive level at the:

Required critical circuits must be protected by electrical circuit protective systems or construction having a minimum fire-resistance rating of not less than how long?

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?

According to Table 2607.4, for a fire separation distance of 11 or more feet but less than or equal to 30 feet, what is the maximum percentage area of the exterior wall permitted for CC1 light-transmitting plastic wall panels?

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:

Casinos (gaming areas) and nightclubs intended for food and/or drink consumption are classified under which Assembly Group?

When building construction exceeds 40 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, where must a temporary or permanent stairway be provided?

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?

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

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

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for a fire wall separating Group A, B, E, H-4, I, R-1, R-2, or U occupancies?

Where cladding is attached directly over foam sheathing to 33 mil cold-formed steel framing using a #10 screw, with a cladding weight of 18 psf and a fastener vertical spacing of 6 inches, what is the maximum thickness of foam sheathing permitted (in inches) according to Table 1404.5.2.1 (assuming 16 inches on center horizontal spacing)?

Where checkout aisles are provided, how many accessible checkout aisles of each function are required where the total number of checkout aisles of that function is 18?

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:

Where elevators are not a component of the accessible means of egress, what must the emergency sign adjacent to the call station read?

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?

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:

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

A Story Above Grade Plane must have the finished surface of the floor next above more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane or more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the:

At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from site arrival points (like public transportation stops) to the accessible building entrance, EXCEPT in buildings not containing or serving:

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?

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:

Pipes, wires, conduits, ducts, or other service facilities shall NOT be embedded in the required fire protective covering of a structural member that is required to be:

Tempered spandrel glass shall be provided with what type of identification by the manufacturer?

In aircraft manufacturing facilities of Type I or II construction, for a height of 50 feet (15 240 mm) or more and a manufacturing area of 200,000 square feet (18 580 m2) or more, what is the maximum exit access travel distance permitted?

For projecting windows, balconies, architectural features or mechanical equipment located more than 8 feet (2438 mm) above grade, how is encroachment calculated?

The load resistance of vertical glass under uniform load shall be determined in accordance with which ASTM standard?

What is the required separation in hours between a sprinklered (S) Group F-2, S-2, or U occupancy and a sprinklered (S) Group H-2 occupancy?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

For smoke-protected assembly seating with 25,000 or more seats, what is the required capacity in inches per seat served for stepped aisles without handrails within 30 inches?

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:

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?

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

What is the maximum slope permitted for ramped aisles that are not required to be an accessible route?

Areas of refuge are generally required at stairways except when the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and/or which other occupancy group?

Connections in intermediate precast structural walls that are designed to yield must be capable of maintaining 80 percent of their design strength at the deformation induced by the design displacement or must use:

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?

In structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, portions of floors or roofs that do not support braced wall panels above are permitted to extend up to what maximum distance beyond a braced wall line?

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

For buildings below slopes steeper than one unit vertical in one unit horizontal (100-percent slope), the toe of the slope shall be assumed to be at the intersection of a horizontal plane drawn from the top of the foundation and a plane drawn tangent to the slope at an angle of:

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

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

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?

The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation on the person responsible for work in conflict with the code or in violation of a permit or certificate issued, and such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action and the:

Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, when must the permit application be submitted to the building official?

The exemption for accessible routes in multilevel buildings with less than 3,000 square feet aggregate area does NOT apply to structures with how many or more dwelling units?

If buildings contain materials representing hazards classified in one or more of Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, and H-4, the buildings and structures must conform to the code requirements for:

Common use circulation paths within employee work areas shall be accessible routes, EXCEPT where the paths are located within work areas that are less than how many square feet (m2) in size and defined by permanently installed partitions, counters, casework or furnishings?

According to Table 1807.1.6.3(1) for plain masonry foundation walls, what is the minimum nominal wall thickness required for an 8-foot maximum wall height, 6-foot maximum unbalanced backfill height, and a design lateral soil load of 45 psf/ft?

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

Soffits and fascias at roof overhangs must be capable of resisting the component and cladding loads for walls determined in accordance with Chapter 16 using an effective wind area of:

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?

Factory industrial uses involving the fabrication of noncombustible materials, such as brick and masonry or glass products, that do not involve a significant fire hazard are classified as which group?

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?

Doors opening onto a ramp landing shall not reduce the clear width to 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?

An enclosed parking garage accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling is exempt from which requirement?

Premixed prepared Portland cement mortars used in ceramic tile installation, requiring only the addition of water, must comply with which ANSI standard?

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?

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

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 the maximum allowable quantity (in cubic feet at NTP) for the use of Highly Toxic gas in open systems per control area?

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:

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?

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:

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:

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

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?

Vestibules and storm enclosures shall not encroach more than 3 feet (914 mm) nor more than what fraction of the width of the sidewalk beyond the street lot line?

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?

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

Design rainfall intensity (in/hr), and the locations of which roof drainage component must be shown on construction documents, regardless of whether rain loads govern the design?

Each pane of glass must bear the manufacturer’s mark designating the type and thickness, unless an affidavit is furnished by the glazing contractor certifying that each light is glazed in accordance with:

Structural through-fastened metal panel roof systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E1592, UL 580 or:

Masonry design must comply with the provisions of TMS 402, TMS 403, or:

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a sprinklered (S) Group F-1 occupancy of Type IVA construction?

A permit is required for temporary structures that cover an area greater than 120 square feet (11.16 m2) and are intended for the gathering together of how many or more persons?

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?

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?

According to Table 2609.4, what is the maximum area of an individual roof panel (in square feet) permitted for Class CC2 plastic?

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:

Joints and voids that create concealed spaces between connected or stacked intermodal shipping containers at fire-resistance-rated assemblies must be protected by what approved system?

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:

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:

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

An application for a permit is deemed abandoned how many days after the date of filing, unless pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued?

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?

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

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 areas likely to have expansive soil, the building official must require soil tests where such soils exist, and soils must be considered expansive if the expansion index determined in accordance with ASTM D4829 is greater than:

The maximum rise permitted for alternating tread devices used as a means of egress between floor levels or landings is:

What type of standpipes (temporary or permanent, with or without water supply) are permitted during construction, provided they conform to Section 905 regarding capacity, outlets, and materials?

For allowable stress design of masonry, the design must comply with Section 2106 and the requirements of Chapters 1 through 8 of TMS 402, except as modified by Sections 2107.2 through:

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

For an open parking garage beneath Groups A, I, B, M and R, the height, in both feet and stories, of the portion of the building above the open parking garage shall be measured from grade plane and shall include:

In determining the fire-resistance rating of a shaft enclosure, the number of stories connected shall include any basements but not any:

For flammable gases in Group H-5 occupancies, the gas detection monitoring threshold level shall be vapor concentrations in excess of what percentage of the lower flammable limit (LFL)?

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

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 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?

Light-transmitting plastic used for skylight glazing must be mounted on a curb not less than what minimum height above the plane of the roof?

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:

What is the minimum height required for a parapet above the point where the roof surface and the wall intersect?

The minimum interval required between the second coat and the finish coat of exterior cement plaster is:

In covered and open mall buildings, what is the maximum path of travel distance to required public and employee toilet facilities?

Where pass-through openings are provided in smoke partitions in Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies, the aggregate area of all such openings within a single room shall not exceed:

For exterior walls of buildings of any height, foam plastic insulation tested separately must have a flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less, in a thickness not to exceed:

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:

Deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the corresponding documents have been:

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?

In boxes other than luxury boxes, club boxes and suites, wheelchair spaces shall be located in not less than what percentage of all boxes provided?

Class C interior finish materials are permitted in places of assembly with an occupant load of:

Foundation walls and other walls in which horizontal movement is restricted at the top shall be designed for what type of lateral soil pressure?

Greenhouses used for the display and sale of plants that provide public access are classified as which occupancy group?

For combustible core IMP installations greater than 40 feet in height above grade plane on Types I, II, III and IV construction, the system must be tested in accordance with and comply with the acceptance criteria of:

What is the Tabular allowable area factor in square feet for a building classified as Group I-2, one story above grade plane (S1) of Type VB construction?

In continuous loading zones, one passenger loading zone in every continuous how many linear feet (m) maximum of loading zone space shall be accessible?

What two essential fire alarm system components must be monitored by the building’s fire alarm system for an automatic sprinkler system serving occupant evacuation elevators?

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?

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

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?

Vehicle barriers in a public parking garage shall be not less than what height?

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

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

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

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

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

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:

At least what percentage, but not less than one, of the total number of aisle seats provided shall be designated aisle seats located closest to accessible routes?

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:

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

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?

The design, fabrication, and erection of austenitic and duplex structural stainless steel must be in accordance with which standard?

Buildings containing Group I-2 occupancies (Hospitals, etc.) are assigned to which risk category?

Where requested by the registered design professional, the steel joist manufacturer must submit design calculations with a cover letter bearing the seal and signature of the joist manufacturer’s:

A building or structure in which vertical loads from floors and roofs are primarily supported by walls is defined as a:

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:

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:

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?

What must be provided before a horizontal exit can be destroyed?

A free-standing building assigned to Risk Category I is excepted from frost protection requirements if the area is 600 square feet or less for light-frame construction OR what maximum area for other than light-frame construction?

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

Horizontal exits are permitted to comprise two-thirds of the required exits from any building or floor area for which specific occupancy group?

In all occupancies, interior floor covering materials must comply with the requirements of the DOC FF-1 “pill test” (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) or with:

Where venting only one appliance, two flues are permitted to adjoin each other in the same chimney with only the flue lining separation between them, provided the joints of the adjacent flue linings are staggered not less than:

Glazed areas in hazardous locations must comply with impact requirements, with the exception of mirrors and other glass panels mounted or hung on a surface that provides a:

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?

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?

The design, fabrication, and erection, including related connections and protective coatings, of steel cables for buildings must be in accordance with which standard?

The analysis of deep foundation elements must include group effects on axial behavior where the center-to-center spacing of elements is less than what maximum factor multiplied by the least horizontal dimension of an element?

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:

Structural standing-seam metal panel roof systems that function as both the roof deck and roof covering shall be tested in accordance with FM 4474 or:

What minimum horizontal distance must intermodal shipping containers housing or supporting experimental equipment be located from adjacent structures?

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?

The minimum size for stairway identification signs required at floor landings in interior exit stairways and ramps connecting more than three stories shall be:

Which occupancy group classification shall live/work units be classified as?

Masonry heaters must comply with the requirements of ASTM E1602 or be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1482 or:

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

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?

Where two or more exits are required, not more than what fraction of the total number of exits or total exit minimum width/required capacity shall be horizontal exits?

For care recipients confined to bed or a stretcher, the refuge area provided within a smoke compartment shall be not less than:

The installation of replacement glass shall be as required for:

Where provided, lightning protection systems must comply with Sections 2703.2 through which other section?

What feature of conventional elevators is prohibited from being installed on elevator systems used for fire service access elevators?

Unstabilized adobe units must have an average modulus of rupture of what minimum value?

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?

For masonry foundation walls designed using the prescriptive method, masonry units shall be laid in running bond and installed with which mortar type or greater in accordance with Section 2103.2.1?

What is the maximum exit access travel distance in feet for a sprinklered Group F-2, S-2, or U occupancy?

The aggregate area of all equipment platforms within a room shall be not greater than what fraction of the area of the room in which they are located?

Not more than what maximum percentage of the thickness measurements of the SFRM shall be less than the thickness required by the approved fire-resistance design?

The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation must be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of:

Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, dead-end corridors shall not exceed what maximum length?

For the purposes of this code, words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and:

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?

Where an egress court serving a building is less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width, the egress court walls shall have not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction for a distance of how many feet above the floor of the egress court?

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?

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)?

Where checkout aisles are provided, how many accessible checkout aisles of each function are required where the total number of checkout aisles of that function is 7?

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:

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

Where stepped aisles have seating on one side and the aisle width is 74 inches (1880 mm) or greater, how many handrails are required?

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:

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for the roof construction in a Type IVC building?

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

An Institutional Group I-2 facility (Condition 1) provides nursing and medical care but does not provide which of the following services?

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?

Where one or more sides of any pane of glass are not firmly supported, or are subjected to unusual load conditions, detailed construction documents, detailed shop drawings and analysis or test data must be prepared by a:

At least how many wheelchair spaces shall be provided in team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity?

Class A, B and C roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or:

Footings for masonry fireplaces and their chimneys must be constructed of concrete or solid masonry not less than how thick?

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

In occupancies other than Groups H and I, which are no more than two stories above grade plane and are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, a mezzanine having two or more exits or access to exits is:

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:

Where an exterior wall intersects a fire wall, the fire-resistance rating of the exterior wall shall extend not less than what distance on each side of the intersection?

According to Table 1705.6, what type of inspection is required during fill placement to verify densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill?

What is the minimum nominal dimension for wood furring strips installed over solid backing?

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?

Supporting data necessary to assist in the approval of products, materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code must consist of valid research reports from:

The ultimate axial load capacity of a test element, as determined by a registered design professional, must be used to set the resulting allowable load, which shall not be more than what maximum fraction of the ultimate capacity?

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:

For cold-formed steel light-frame construction in high wind areas, periodic special inspection is required for welding operations of elements of the:

Where ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation systems are provided, they shall be listed and labeled in accordance with which standard?

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

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:

Wood members supporting concrete, masonry, or similar materials must be checked for the effects of long-term loading using the provisions of which standard?

What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating in hours for the floor construction in a Type IIB building?

Where the footboards or walking surface of seating facilities are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below, perimeter guards are required. Where seatboards are adjacent to the perimeter, the minimum guard height shall be:

Where interior finish materials are applied to furring strips in noncombustible or fire-resistance-rated construction, the intervening spaces between the furring strips shall be fireblocked at not greater than what distance in every direction?

For a nonsprinklered space in Group B occupancy with an occupant load greater than 30, what is the maximum common path of egress travel distance permitted in feet?

Where required exterior openings for ventilation open into a sunroom with thermal isolation, the openable area between the sunroom addition and the interior room shall have an area of not less than 8 percent of the interior room floor area, but not less than how many square feet?

What is the minimum required dimension for an enclosed fire service access elevator lobby?

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

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?

For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant load shall be based on one person for each what minimum length of seating?

Plastic composite deck boards and stair treads must bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D7032 and include the allowable load and:

What existing dwelling type is specifically exempted from the provisions of Section 3113 governing relocatable buildings?

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:

Where court-floor holding cells are provided and are not separated by age or sex, courtrooms shall be served by at least how many accessible cells?

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?

For exterior nonbearing walls and partitions, the required fire-resistance rating is based on:

The minimum thickness of hearth extensions shall be:

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

In Group I-3, Condition 2, 3, or 4 occupancies, the dead end in a corridor shall not exceed what maximum length?

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

The registered design professional in responsible charge is responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including:

Periodic special inspection shall be provided for the installation of cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames in structures assigned to which Seismic Design Categories?

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?

For anchored stone veneer with concrete or masonry backing, anchor ties must be placed so that the eyes or loops are 12 inches maximum on center in both directions, and a corrosion-resistant wire tie must be threaded through the exposed loops for every:

For high-load diaphragms, the special inspector must verify the nominal size of framing members at adjoining panel edges and the spacing between fasteners in each line and at:

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?

Where standby power is required or furnished to operate an elevator, how must the standby power be transferable to all elevators in each bank?

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?

Openings in exterior walls required to be fire-resistance rated surrounding the perimeter of the pedestrian walkway connection must be equipped with opening protectives providing what minimum fire protection rating?

Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, what means shall be used to identify the structure?

Which standard applies to the installation of gypsum panel products?

After a structure has been demolished, how must the vacant lot be maintained?

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?

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:

Continuously operated mechanical ventilation for crawl spaces shall be provided at a rate of 1.0 cubic foot per minute (cfm) for each how many square feet of crawl space ground surface area?

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:

Dampproofing materials for floors installed beneath the slab must consist of not less than 6-mil polyethylene with joints lapped not less than:

Plaster containing Portland cement is prohibited as a finish over what type of plaster?

The use of clay plasters is prohibited on weather-exposed:

In Group R-2, R-3, and R-4 occupancies where recreational facilities serve a single building containing Type A units or Type B units, what percentage, but not less than one, of each type of recreational facility shall be accessible?

The foundation or superstructure shall be designed to resist the effects of the mislocation of any deep foundation element by not less than:

The refractory brick lining for medium-heat appliance chimneys must start not less than what minimum distance below the lowest chimney connector entrance?

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?

What must protect openings in pedestrian barriers?

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?

Joint and fastener treatment is generally not required where the gypsum panel product is to receive a decorative finish such as wood paneling, battens, acoustical finishes, or any similar application that would be equivalent to:

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

Wire backing is not required under which two types of lath?

Buildings whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load greater than 300 are assigned to which risk category?

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

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area and shall be installed in accordance with:

What is the minimum width required for a walkway provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site?

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

What is the minimum thickness required for gypsum board used as a thermal barrier for mass timber elements serving as occupancy fire barriers in Type IV-B or IV-C construction?

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

Light-transmitting plastic diffusers must be supported by noncombustible hangers that are not less than what minimum gauge size?

Stumps and roots must be removed from the soil to a depth of not less than what minimum distance below the surface of the ground in the area to be occupied by the building?

Clay and concrete tile shall be installed only over solid sheathing, EXCEPT that spaced lumber sheathing shall be permitted in which Seismic Design Categories?

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:

Where only one accessible route is provided, it shall not pass through:

A marquee must be supported entirely from which structure?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) used on exterior walls must comply with Section 2603.5, unless the FRP does not exceed an aggregate total of 20 percent of the area of the specific wall, and single architectural elements do not exceed what maximum percentage of the specific wall area?

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

According to Table 1404.3(1), which class of vapor retarder has a perm rating of less than or equal to 0.1?

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?

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?

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

Wall pockets or crevices in which moisture can accumulate must be protected with caps or drips, or other approved means, as required in:

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?

Glass unit masonry construction must comply with Chapter 14 of TMS 402 and:

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?

For polypropylene siding, the certification of the flame spread index must be accompanied by a test report stating that all portions of the test specimen ahead of the flame front remained in position during the test in accordance with:

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?

What is the minimum required separation in hours between a nonsprinklered (NS) Group R occupancy and a nonsprinklered (NS) Group I-4 occupancy?

A fire watch shall be provided during nonworking hours for construction that exceeds what minimum height above the lowest adjacent grade at any point along the building perimeter?

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?

The unsupported height of any wall constructed of adobe units shall not exceed what maximum multiple of the wall thickness?

Anchor rods must be set in accordance with the approved construction documents, and the protrusion of the threaded ends through the connected material shall fully engage the threads of the nuts, but shall not be greater than which length?

According to Table 1705.2.6, what type of special inspection is required for the installation of X-bracing, tightened to remove any sag?

For awnings and canopies, if the covering material is tested in accordance with NFPA 286, what is the maximum permissible peak heat release rate throughout the test?

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?

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:

Buildings containing corrosives, highly toxic materials, or toxic materials that are health hazards shall be classified as which High-Hazard Group?

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

Installation of exterior and interior cement plaster and lathing must be in compliance with ASTM C926 and which other standard?

For Group H-5 Higher education laboratories, what is the maximum percentage of the maximum allowable quantity permitted per lab suite located on floors 11 through 15 above grade plane?

In a self-service storage facility with 300 total spaces, what is the minimum number of required accessible self-storage spaces?

In Group I-3 occupancies, at least what percentage of the total number of sleeping units in the facility, but not less than one unit in each classification level, shall be Accessible units?

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

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:

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:

Crawl spaces shall be provided with not less than one access opening that shall be not less than:

What is the maximum percentage of maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials permitted per control area on the third story above grade plane?

What minimum period prior to the scheduled starting date of the excavation must the person making the excavation provide written notice to owners of adjacent property?

For cold-formed steel trusses with clear spans 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater, who must contract with a registered design professional for the design of the temporary installation restraint/bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing?

Fire dampers installed in an assembly having a required fire-resistance rating of 3 hours or greater shall have a minimum damper rating 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:

What is the required separation in hours between a nonsprinklered (NS) Group F-1 occupancy and a nonsprinklered (NS) Group R occupancy?

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

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)?

Construction of dry-stack masonry must comply with which ASTM standard?

An Accreditation Body is an approved, third-party organization that monitors the competency and performance of a grading or inspection agency and is independent of:

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?

Where interior exit stairways are required to be separated in a high-rise building, the separation distance shall be not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) or not less than what fraction of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area served, whichever is less?

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:

In flood hazard areas, prior to further vertical construction, the required elevation certification must be submitted to the building official upon placement of the:

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?

Where weather protection is provided for outdoor hazardous material storage or use areas, walls shall not obstruct more than what portion of the structure’s perimeter?

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

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)?

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?

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:

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?

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:

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

What is the minimum thickness required for vertically erected studless solid plaster partitions made of 3/8-inch or 3/4-inch rib metal lath, 1/2-inch gypsum lath, or gypsum panel product?

To be considered firmly supported, the deflection of the glass edge perpendicular to the pane must not exceed 1/175 of the glass edge length when the length is not more than:

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

What type of masonry units must be used for dry-stack masonry?

Buildings and other structures, and parts thereof, shall be designed and constructed to support safely the factored loads in load combinations without exceeding the appropriate strength limit states for the materials of construction, which is known as:

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:

Textile wall coverings must comply with Section 803.1.1, 803.5.1, or 803.5.2, and must be tested in the manner intended for use, including:

Where a lining of firebrick not less than 2 inches (51 mm) thick is provided in the smoke chamber walls, the total minimum thickness of front, back, and sidewalls shall be 6 inches (152 mm) of solid masonry, including the lining, and the firebrick must conform to ASTM C1261 and be laid with refractory mortar conforming to which ASTM standard?

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

Where the inside surface of the smoke chamber is formed by corbeled masonry, the walls shall not be corbeled more than how many degrees from vertical?

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

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:

Projections into the clear opening width of a door between 34 inches (864 mm) and 80 inches (2032 mm) above the floor or ground shall not exceed:

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:

Protruding objects are permitted to extend below the minimum ceiling height where a minimum headroom of what distance is provided over any circulation paths?

In fire partitions that penetrate corridors where corridor ceilings are permitted, a ceiling radiation damper must be provided where which element is penetrated?

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?

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

Grout used in masonry must comply with Article 2.2 of which standard?

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:

The maximum percentage of unprotected and protected openings in Group R-3 occupancies shall be limited to:

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?

The thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not less than:

In Seismic Design Categories D and E, openings in floor diaphragms shall not have any dimension exceeding what maximum percentage of the distance between braced wall lines?

What is the maximum encroachment permitted for windows, balconies, architectural features, or mechanical equipment, regardless of the calculation based on increased height above 8 feet?

What is the minimum required critical radiant flux in watts per square centimeter for exposed insulation materials installed on attic floors?

For Group I-1, Condition 2, Group I-2, or I-3 occupancies, the egress path is permitted to pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems, provided that the combined delay does not exceed:

Where the basic wind speed, V, is greater than 130 mph in Exposure B, nails attaching wood structural panel roof sheathing to gable-end roof framing within 48 inches of roof edges must be spaced at what maximum distance on center?

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

For a 40-foot container with a nominal height of 9.5 feet (Container Designation 1AAA), what is the Allowable Shear Value (PLF) for the side wall for wind or seismic loading, based on Table 3114.8.5.3?

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

What is the minimum critical radiant flux classification required for interior floor finish materials in exit passageways in a Group A occupancy?

Atriums are NOT permitted in buildings or structures classified as:

Metal roof shingles applied to a solid or closely fitted deck shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D3161, FM 4474, UL 580 or:

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

Where photoluminescent exit path markings are installed, they shall be provided with not less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) of illumination for not less than what minimum duration prior to periods when the building is occupied?

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:

According to Table 2114.4, what is the maximum allowable stress (psi) for compression in dry-stack masonry based on gross cross-sectional area?

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

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

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:

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

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:

An uninterrupted source of power must be provided for equipment when required by the manufacturer’s instructions, the listing, this code, or which other applicable items?

What collected water is prohibited from flowing over a public walking surface?

The clear height above and below the mezzanine floor construction shall be not less than:

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:

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?

According to Table 722.7.1(2), what is the protection contribution time in minutes provided by 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board used as noncombustible protection for mass timber?

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?

According to Table 1504.8, for an aggregate-surfaced roof using ASTM D1863 (No. 6) aggregate, a mean roof height of 50 ft, and a basic wind speed (V) of 130 mph in Exposure C, what is the minimum required parapet height (in inches)?

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?

For rain load calculations, the hydraulic head must be based on hydraulic test data or hydraulic calculations assuming a flow rate corresponding to a rainfall intensity equal to or greater than the 15-minute duration storm with return period given in which table?

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?

Structural capacities and design provisions for prefabricated wood I-joists must be established and monitored in accordance with which standard?

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?

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?

Towers, spires, domes and cupolas greater than 85 feet in height above grade plane must be constructed of and supported on Type I or II construction if they are either greater than 200 square feet in horizontal area or used for any purpose other than a belfry or an:

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?

A proscenium wall with a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating is required where the stage height is greater than:

Smoke control systems shall be tested by a:

Where Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is used in Type IV-HT exterior wall assemblies (2-hour rating or less), the exterior surface of the CLT must be protected by which of the following materials?

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?

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?

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?

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

What is the minimum corridor width (in inches) required for a facility not otherwise listed in the table?

What is the exception regarding elevator car doors and hoistway doors during Phase I Emergency Recall Operation?

For footings cast monolithically with a slab-on-ground in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, how many No. 4 bars must be provided in the middle third of the footing depth, as an alternative to one bar at the top and bottom?

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

Group III aircraft hangars containing hazardous operations, such as hot work, require a Group I or Group II fire suppression system if the total fuel capacity of all aircraft within the unsprinklered single fire area is in excess of:

Division 1.4 explosive materials, where allowed by code, shall be permitted in which High-Hazard occupancy group?

Unstabilized adobe units must have an average compressive strength of what minimum value when tested in accordance with ASTM C67?

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

Penthouses constructed on buildings of other than Type I construction shall not exceed what maximum height above the roof deck as measured to the average height of the roof of the penthouse?

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:

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:

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?

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?

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:

The design of dry-stack masonry structures must comply with the requirements of Chapters 1 through 8 of TMS 402, except as modified by Sections 2114.2 through:

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?

Which of the following information is NOT required to be sealed and signed by the joist manufacturer’s registered design professional?

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?

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?

Where a structure is intended to have forklifts or other movable equipment, the vehicle and wheel loads shall be increased by what percentage to account for impact?

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

Where the building official issues a stop work order, who must the written order be given to?

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

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

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:

The emergency control station required in Group H-5 occupancies shall be continuously staffed by:

The emergency voice/alarm communication system for a building with occupant evacuation elevators must be accessible to whom?

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:

Plastic composite deck boards, stair treads, handrails and guards shall exhibit a flame spread index not exceeding 200 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 with what condition applying to the test specimen?

Stairways shall have intermediate handrails located such that all portions of the stairway minimum width or required capacity are within what distance of a handrail?

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?

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?

Balusters, panel fillers, and guard infill components shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of:

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?

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

Conveyors and related equipment connecting successive floors or levels must be enclosed with which type of construction?

In commercial or industrial buildings, the design live loads must be conspicuously posted using durable signs for each floor or portion thereof designed for live loads exceeding:

For retaining walls, the design shall be based on 0.7 times nominal earthquake loads, 1.0 times other nominal loads, and investigation with one or more of the variable loads set to zero, to ensure a minimum safety factor of:

Plaster shall not be applied directly to which type of board?

Where spaced sheathing is used for wood shingles, sheathing boards shall be not less than 1-inch by 4-inch nominal dimensions and shall be spaced on centers equal to the weather exposure to coincide with the placement of:

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?

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:

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?

Special inspections of welding and qualifications of special inspectors for reinforcing bars must be in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.4 for special inspection and for:

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?

As an alternative uniform live load reduction, for live loads not exceeding 100 psf, the reduction in percent shall not exceed 60 percent for members supporting:

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?

Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway, on a sign that must be maintained by whom?

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

Gypsum plaster shall not be used on which surfaces?

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

What is the maximum projection permitted for belt courses, lintels, sills, architraves, pediments and similar architectural features below 8 feet in height?

Special inspections of structural steel in the seismic force-resisting systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F must be performed in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of:

Combustible exterior wall coverings constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303.2 for exterior installation shall be permitted up to what maximum height above grade plane regardless of the fire separation distance?

In Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, an Atrium is a vertical space connecting a minimum of how many stories?

For a fire partition (other than corridor walls) with a 1-hour required fire-resistance rating, what is the minimum required fire door assembly rating?

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:

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

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

Smoke damper leakage ratings shall be Class I or II, and the elevated temperature ratings shall be not less than:

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:

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?

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

What is the maximum exit access travel distance in feet for a nonsprinklered Group A, E, F-1, M, R, or S-1 occupancy?

For smoke-protected assembly seating, the total exit access travel distance shall be not greater than 400 feet (122 m), and the portion of travel from each seat to the nearest entrance to a vomitory or concourse shall not exceed:

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:

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

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?

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?

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?

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

Architectural cast stone must conform to which standard?

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

The structural observer must visually observe representative locations of structural systems, details and load paths for general conformance to the:

Where compartmentation is required in an underground building, each compartment shall have not fewer than one exit and not fewer than one exit access doorway into the:

What must the fire service access elevator symbol (Figure 3007.6.5) contrast with, and what must the vertical center line be centered on?

The provisions for underground buildings apply to building spaces having a floor level used for human occupancy more than what depth below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge?

For water closets designed for assisted toileting, the centerline of the water closet shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) and not greater than what maximum distance from one side of the required clearance?

What fire propagation performance criteria must membranes and interior liners meet if they are not noncombustible?

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?

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?

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

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?

According to Table 1507.4.3, what is the minimum required thickness for Hard lead metal roof covering?

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?

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?

For horizontal building separation allowance, what is the maximum number of stories an enclosure above the horizontal assembly can connect while utilizing the exception for reduced rating (1-hour)?

In areas where the probability of termite infestation is very heavy, foam plastics shall not be installed on the exterior face or under interior or exterior foundation walls or slab foundations located below grade, unless exempted by one of three exceptions, including being installed on the interior side of what specific wall?

The maximum area permitted for residential aircraft hangars is:

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:

Where restricted entrances are provided to a building or facility, at least how many restricted entrances shall be accessible?

An accessible entrance is not required to which type of facility if the facility is not required to be accessible?

Emergency and standby power must be provided in high-rise buildings as required in which section?

When calculating the Gross Cross-Sectional Area for masonry, the area is delineated by the:

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

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?

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

Gift shops in Group I-2 occupancies shall be permitted to be open to the corridor if they and their associated storage are less than what maximum area?

What is the maximum occupant load permitted on a first story above grade plane of a Group H-4, H-5, I, or R-1 occupancy served by a single exit?

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?

Where access points for fire and smoke dampers are permanently identified on the exterior, the lettering must be not less than what height?

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

If light-transmitting plastic interior signs exceed the aggregate area limit of 24 square feet, they must be separated from each other by not less than what minimum horizontal distance?

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:

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:

The exterior air intake for masonry fireplaces must be covered with a corrosion-resistant screen of what maximum mesh size?

What plumbing components are permitted at the base of the hoistway enclosure?

Where used to enclose tanks or elevators that travel to the roof level, penthouses shall be permitted to have a maximum height of what distance above the roof deck?

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:

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

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in metallic and noncombustible nonmetallic exhaust ducts conveying flammable gases, vapors, or fumes where the largest cross-sectional diameter is equal to or greater than:

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

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:

Inspection of fire-resistant joint systems tested and listed in accordance with Sections 715.3.1 and 715.4 must be conducted by an approved agency in accordance with:

Where minimum 1x wood furring is used to attach cladding over foam sheathing to a minimum 2x wood stud using a No. 10 wood screw, with a cladding weight of 11 psf and a fastener spacing in the furring of 16 inches, what is the maximum thickness of foam sheathing permitted (in inches) according to Table 1404.5.3.2 (assuming 16 inches on center furring)?

For a frame inspection to be made, the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes, and ducts must be:

An automatic sprinkler system is required throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds:

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:

For unvented attics in Climate Zone 4A or 4B, what is the minimum R-value of air-impermeable insulation required, expressed as a percentage of the total R-value?

A radiant barrier installed above a deck shall be permitted for use where the system consisting of the radiant barrier and the roof covering complies with the requirements of UL 1256 or:

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?

The capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by a capacity factor of 0.3 inch (7.6 mm) per occupant, EXCEPT that in sprinklered buildings (other than Group H and I-2), the factor is reduced to:

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

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

Vehicle barriers for passenger vehicles shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of:

In enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces, what is the minimum required airspace between the insulation and the structural roof sheathing?

Metal suspension systems for acoustical and lay-in panel ceilings must comply with ASTM C635 and which section of ASCE 7 for installation in high seismic areas?

In Group I-2 occupancies, the corridors in Condition 1 occupancies shall be equipped with an:

For Type H-5 fabrication areas, the minimum fire protection rating required for self-closing fire door assemblies separating the fabrication area from corridors is:

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?

Sprayed polyurethane foam roofs shall have a design slope of not less than what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal for drainage?

Where occupants egress from one room through others, capacity design shall be based on the cumulative portion of occupant loads of all rooms, areas or spaces to that point along which area?

Plumbing systems shall not be located in which elevator areas?

Electrical vehicle charging stations provided to serve Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies are:

What is the maximum allowable number of stories above grade plane for a sprinklered (S) building classified as Group F-1 of Type IIA construction?

Regardless of the FSI, the maximum smoke-developed index (SDI) permitted for Class A, B, or C interior wall and ceiling finish materials is:

In Group I-2 occupancies located in flood hazard areas, where new essential electrical system generators are installed, they must be located and installed in accordance with which standard?

Until what event must the results of each daily fire safety inspection be documented and maintained on-site?

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

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?

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?

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?

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

At least what percentage of the total, but not fewer than one, of each gaming machine type and gaming table type shall be accessible?

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:

Exit and exit access doorways serving refrigeration machinery rooms shall swing in the direction of egress travel and shall be equipped with panic hardware, regardless of the occupant load served, and shall be tight fitting and:

Where a glass wall forms a smoke partition enclosing an atrium, automatic sprinklers must be located between what range of distances away from the glass?

What is the maximum aggregate area of all light-transmitting plastics permitted for interior signs?

Masonry fireplaces and foundations must be anchored at each floor, ceiling, or roof line more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade with how many 3/16-inch by 1-inch (4.8 mm by 25 mm) straps?

Where open or spaced wood veneers are used, they shall not project more than what maximum distance from the building wall?

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:

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

According to Table 1505.1, what is the minimum roof assembly fire classification required for Type IIIB construction?

Latex-modified Portland cement thin-set mortars used for ceramic tile installation must comply with which ANSI standard?

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

Where handrails are not continuous between flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally not less than what distance beyond the top landing nosing?

To resist the effects of mislocation, compressive overload of deep foundation elements is permitted to what maximum percentage of the allowable design load?

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

In flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated, the cumulative effect of proposed encroachment shall not increase the design flood elevation more than:

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

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?

Where approved by the building official, the occupant load for concentrated business use areas (like call centers or trading floors) shall be the actual occupant load, but not less than one occupant per what area?

Interior wall and ceiling finishes within the mall of a covered mall building shall have a minimum flame spread index and smoke-developed index of:

In visiting areas in judicial facilities and Group I-3, at least what percentage, but not less than one of the cubicles, shall be accessible on both the visitor and detainee sides?

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 maximum allowable quantity for storage of Flammable Liquid Class IA (liquid) per control area is:

Light-transmitting plastics used as wall panels shall not be installed more than what maximum height above grade plane?

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

Periodic special inspections of sealants or adhesives shall be conducted where sealant or adhesive required by Section 703.7 is applied to:

What percentage chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year defines the Base Flood?

Mortar for masonry construction must conform to Articles 2.1 and 2.6 A of which standard?

For 3-inch and 4-inch sawn tongue-and-groove decking, in addition to toenailing and face-nailing to the supports, courses must be spiked to each other with 8-inch spikes at maximum intervals of:

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?

According to Table 1504.2, for a maximum basic wind speed (V) of 142 mph, what is the required ASTM D7158 classification for steep slope roof shingles?

In Type IV-B construction, unprotected portions of mass timber walls shall be not less than what distance from unprotected portions of other walls measured horizontally along the floor?

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

Special inspection of minimum clearances in plumbing, mechanical and electrical components is not required where which component is used in sprinkler systems?

The deflection of framing members supporting glass, when subjected to 0.6 times the “component and cladding” wind loads, shall not exceed 1/175 of the length of span of the framing member if the length is not more than:

Insulating concrete form (ICF) material used for forming flat concrete walls must conform to which ASTM standard?

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?

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?

Structural observations must be provided for a structure assigned to Seismic Design Category E if the structure is greater than:

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:

Where earthquake loads are included in the design of retaining walls, the minimum safety factor for sliding and overturning is permitted to be reduced to:

Three or more deep foundation elements connected by a rigid cap shall be considered to be braced, provided that the elements are located in radial directions from the centroid of the group not less than:

For cold-formed steel light-frame construction, the design and installation of structural framing systems must be in accordance with which standard?

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)?

Where cladding is attached directly over foam sheathing to 43 mil cold-formed steel framing using a #10 screw, with a cladding weight of 25 psf and a fastener vertical spacing of 8 inches, what is the maximum thickness of foam sheathing permitted (in inches) according to Table 1404.5.2.1 (assuming 24 inches on center horizontal spacing)?

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:

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?

A day care facility occupied by more than five children older than 2½ years of age, receiving educational or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours per day, is classified as which group?

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

The occupant evacuation elevator lobby floor area must accommodate at least one wheelchair space of 30 inches by 52 inches (760 mm by 1320 mm) for each portion of the occupant load served?

Periodic special inspection for architectural components is not required for interior nonbearing walls weighing what maximum weight?

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:

Where cladding is installed directly over foam sheathing to wood framing using a 0.162-inch diameter nail, with a cladding weight of 25 psf and a fastener vertical spacing of 12 inches, what is the maximum thickness of foam sheathing permitted (in inches) according to Table 1404.5.3.1 (assuming 16 inches on center horizontal spacing)?

In Group I-3 occupancies (Conditions 3 or 4), remote release of locks on required egress doors shall be capable of being released within what maximum time period?

In areas not subjected to freezing, footings for masonry fireplaces must be not less than what minimum distance below finished grade?

What is the required minimum clearance between foam plastics installed above grade and exposed earth in areas of heavy termite infestation probability?

What is the minimum clear height required for covered walkways?

The presumptive vertical foundation pressure for Clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt, silt and sandy silt (CL, ML, MH and CH) shall not exceed:

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?

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

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:

Where concrete is cast in a steel pipe or where an enlarged base is formed by compacting concrete, the maximum size for coarse aggregate shall be:

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?

An exterior wall assembly must be constructed to prevent water accumulation by providing a water-resistive barrier behind the exterior veneer and a means for draining water that enters the assembly to the:

For Asphalt shingles installed on a roof slope between 2:12 and 4:12 where the maximum basic wind speed (V) is less than 130 mph, the two layers of underlayment shall overlap successive sheets half the width of a full sheet plus:

For horizontal building separation allowance, the horizontal assembly separating the buildings must have a fire-resistance rating of not less than:

If the building official serves a written notice for an unsafe condition, the notice shall require the notified person to declare immediately to the building official their acceptance or rejection of the terms 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 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?

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?

What is the maximum exit access travel distance in feet for a sprinklered Group H-1 occupancy?

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:

For a fire barrier with a 2-hour required fire-resistance rating, what is the minimum required fire door assembly rating in hours?

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

The thickness of foam plastic signs used in a mall shall not be greater than:

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

Second-hand masonry units shall not be reused unless they conform to the requirements of new units and:

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:

For roof planking that uses end-matched or splined 2-inch tongue-and-groove planking with randomly spaced joints, the system must be applied to not less than how many continuous spans?

Intermediate nailing strips are required for vinyl and aluminum soffit panels where the unsupported span is greater than 16 inches and the design wind pressure is:

The total area of one or more vision panels in any elevator hoistway door shall be not more than:

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:

An automatic sprinkler system protecting a Group H occupancy must be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with:

For concrete foundation walls designed using Table 1807.1.6.2 in Seismic Design Categories A and B, not less than one No. 5 bar must be provided around window, door and similar sized openings, and the bar shall be anchored to develop fy in tension at the:

Nondestructive testing of structural steel in the seismic force-resisting systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F must be performed in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of:

For air-supported and air-inflated structures required to have a support system in the event of deflation, what is the minimum height the support system must maintain the membrane above the floor, seating area, or surface of the water, for membranes other than those used as a roof for Type I construction?

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?

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

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

Exposure D shall apply where Surface Roughness D prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of not less than 5,000 feet or:

Appliances located in public garages or repair garages shall be installed not less than what height above the floor?

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?

In repair garages used for vehicles fueled by nonodorized gases, activation of a gas detection alarm shall result in the deactivation of all:

Stabilized adobe units must be used in adobe walls for the first what minimum distance above the finished first-floor elevation?

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

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?

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?

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?

According to Table 1705.3, what type of special inspection is required to inspect reinforcement, including prestressing tendons, and verify placement?

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the geotechnical investigation must include the determination of dynamic seismic lateral earth pressures on foundation walls and retaining walls supporting more than what minimum height of backfill due to design earthquake ground motions?

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:

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)?

Where excavation will reduce support from any foundation, who must prepare an assessment of the structure?

For an interior exit stairway and ramp connecting less than four stories, the minimum fire-resistance rating shall be not less than:

Gypsum panel products and accessories must be stored to protect such materials from the:

The required fire-resistance rating in hours for a fire barrier separating a single occupancy into fire areas for Group A, B, E, F-2, H-4, H-5, I, M, R, or S-2 is:

Where must the fire service access elevator be continuously monitored?

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?

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:

In general occupancies, public drinking fountains shall be located within a distance of travel of 500 feet (152 m) of the most remote location in the tenant space and not more than how many stories above or below the tenant space?

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 path of egress travel measured from the most remote point of each room to the point where occupants have separate and distinct access to two exits is the:

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?

A sign notifying patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems shall include which specific symbol?

Sprinkler protection is NOT required at the ceiling of an atrium where the ceiling of the atrium is more than what height above the floor?

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

According to Table 1705.7, for steel driven deep foundation elements, additional special inspections must be performed in accordance with which section?

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:

According to Table 2114.4, what is the maximum allowable stress (psi) for flexural tension in the horizontal span of dry-stack masonry?

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:

Buildings for more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised environment and receive custodial care (such as assisted living facilities), are classified as which Institutional Group?

What is the required interior wall and ceiling finish classification for rooms and enclosed spaces in a sprinklered Group H occupancy?

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?

Emergency or standby power is required for gas detection systems in accordance with which code?

For siding backer board, foam plastic insulation is permitted without a thermal barrier if its heat potential does not exceed 2,000 Btu/sq. ft. (22.7 mJ/m2), the maximum thickness is 1/2 inch, and it is separated from the interior by not less than:

Vinyl siding must be certified and labeled as conforming to the requirements of:

What material is accepted as an approved thermal barrier, having a thickness of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)?

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?

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?

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

Who is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved, written site safety plan?

Nosings shall have a curvature or bevel of not less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) but not more than what maximum distance from the foremost projection of the tread?

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:

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?

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

What is the minimum vertical attachment flange required for a corrosion-resistant weep screed?

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

The minimum thickness of exterior walls in one-story adobe buildings shall be:

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?

For design thicknesses 1 inch or greater, the minimum allowable individual SFRM thickness shall be the design thickness minus:

For manual revolving doors with a maximum nominal diameter of 8 feet, what is the maximum allowable revolving door speed in RPM?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

BIPV shingles shall be installed on roof slopes of not less than what minimum units vertical in 12 units horizontal?

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

Which class of combustible liquid has a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C)?

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

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:

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:

For a pair of doors required to comply with Section 716 (fire doors) in a Group B, F, or S occupancy serving less than 50 people, which type of latching device is Permitted on the inactive leaf?

When combustible building materials are delivered to a site, what is the minimum required fire flow?

Self-adhered membranes used as flashings of fenestration in exterior wall assemblies must comply with which standard?

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:

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?

What is the maximum size permitted for a steel box used to terminate an electrical raceway serving the interior exit stairway and ramp as a permitted penetration?

Joints in wood tie beams for adobe construction must be spliced not less than 6 inches (152 mm), and splices shall not be allowed within what minimum distance of an opening?

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

Means of egress ramps shall have a minimum headroom clearance of not less than what distance above the finished floor of the ramp run?

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?

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 water-resistive barrier material complying with ASTM E2556, Type I or II, shall be permitted as one of the required layers, provided the material complies with Section 1403.2 or is an:

If foam plastic insulation is granted special approval based on large-scale tests such as FM 4880 or UL 1040, what requirement is it exempted from complying with?

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

Curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and similar combustible decorative materials required to exhibit improved fire performance must meet the flame propagation performance criteria of Test 1 or 2 of NFPA 701, or exhibit a maximum heat release rate of:

The path of egress travel within and from technical production areas shall be not less than:

Insulated Vinyl Siding must have a thermal resistance of the cladding product not less 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 are not required for wood shear walls in the seismic force-resisting system where the specified fastener spacing at the panel edges is more than what maximum distance on center?

In multipane glazed assemblies, individual panes not exceeding 1 square foot (0.09 m2) in exposed area must have one pane or more marked per Section 2406.3, and other panes must be marked “CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201” or:

Which standard governs belt manlifts?

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?

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?

For Group H occupancies, the supervision and monitoring of emergency alarm, detection and automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be in accordance with the:

At each separate-sex toilet and bathing room, directional signage indicating the location of the nearest family/assisted use toilet or bathing room shall be provided where the family/assisted use room is provided in accordance with which section?

For reinforced gypsum concrete, the minimum required thickness shall be 2 inches (51 mm), but is permitted to be reduced to 1 1/2 inches (38 mm), provided the clear span between supports does not exceed 33 inches, diaphragm action is not required, and the design live load does not exceed: