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1. The required toilet facilities in occupancies
other than assembly or mercantile shall be located not more than one story
above or below the employee’s working area and the path of travel to such
facilities shall not exceed a distance of _____ feet (152 m).
a. 500
b. 400
c. 150
d. 750
2. Weep holes provided in the outside width of
masonry walls shall be at a maximum spacing of _____ inches (838mm) on center.
a. 24
b. 16
c. 33
d. 48
3. Each portion of the building shall be
individually classified as to use and shall be completely separated from
adjacent areas by _____ or both having a fire-resistance rating determined in
accordance with Table 302.3.3 for the uses being separated.
a. fire walls and fire barriers
b. fire partitions
c. horizontal assemblies and fire
walls
d. fire barriers or horizontal
assemblies
4. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area
within a _____ that serves as access for two or more tenants and not to exceed
three levels that are open to each other.
a. atrium building
b. covered mall building
c. pedestrian bridge
d. high rise building
5. For Group R buildings protected throughout
with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.2, the value specified in Table 503 for maximum height is
increased by 20 feet (6096 mm) and the maximum number of stories is increased
by one story, but shall not _____ (18 288 mm), respectively.
a. table 503
b. 3 stories or 40 feet
c. exceed four stories or 60 feet
d. unlimited height or area
6. Exterior glazed openings shall open directly
onto a public way or onto a yard or court in accordance with _____.
a. the lighting code.
b. section 1205
c. chapter 14
d. section 1201
7. Two or more buildings on the same lot shall
be regulated as _____ or shall be considered as portions of one building if the
height of each building and the aggregate area of buildings are within the limitations
of Table 503.
a. separate buildings
b. one building
c. non-combustible
d. sprinklered
8. _____ exterior basement walls shall be exempt
from the requirements for special exposure conditions of Section 1904.2.2.
a. concrete block
b. treated wood
c. structural plain concrete
d. grade beam
9. Enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces
formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof framing
member shall have_____ for each separate
space by ventilating openings protected against the entrance of rain and snow.
a. mechanical ventilation
b. fans
c cross ventilation
d. dampered openings
10. Duct and air transfer openings of _____ shall
be protected with approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their
listing.
a. fire walls
b. fire barriers
c. fire partitions
d. frame walls
11. The area of a one-story Group E building of
Type _____ construction shall not be limited when the criteria are met.
a. I and II
b. II, IIIA or IV
c. IV and V
d. III
12. Ducts and air transfer openings shall not
penetrate _____.
a. fire barriers
b. fire walls
c. fire partitions
d. horizontal assemblies
13. Unless otherwise indicated in this section,
foam plastic insulation and foam plastic cores of manufactured assemblies shall
have flame spread index of not more than _____ and a smoke-developed index of
not more than _____ where tested in the maximum thickness intended for use in
accordance with ASTM E 84.
a. 75,
450
b. 75,
150
c. 450, 75
d. 150, 75
14. The flat roof snow load, p f, on a roof with
a slope equal to or less than _____ degrees (0.09 rad) (1 inch per foot = 4.76
degrees) shall be calculated in accordance with Section 7.3 or ASCE 7.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 5
d. 20
15. In Types 1 and 2 construction, sloped glazing
and skylight frames shall be constructed of _____ materials.
a. class A
b. class B
c. noncombustible
d. acceptable
16. Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a building shall not
be less than _____ inches (152 mm) except where siding, sheathing and wall framing
are of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood.
a. 6
b. 12
c. 18
d. 3
17. ______ stairways shall
have a minimum tread depth and a maximum riser height in accordance with
Section 1003.3.3.3 and the smaller radius shall not be less than twice the
width of the stairway.
a. Straight run
b. Spiral
c. Switchback
d. Circular
18. Interior exit stairways she be
enclosed. Vertical exit enclosures four
stories or more shall be ________ -hour fire-resistance rated.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 1.5
19. The fire-resistance rating of the walls shall
be _____ hour.
a. 2
b 3
c. 1
d. .5
20. An opening not less than 20 inches by 30
inches (559 mm by 762 mm) shall be provided to any attic area having a clear
height of over _____ inches (762 mm).
a. 30
b. 18
c. 24
d. 48
21. The value for snow load, wind load and
seismic load importance factors shall be determined in accordance with ______.
a. Table 1604.1
b. Table 1604.5
c. deflection limits
d. load combinations
22. The maximum number of control areas within a building
shall be in accordance with _____.
a. the hazardous control table
b. Table 414.2.1
c. Table 414.2.2
d. the occupancy
23. Wood headers shall be of adequate size to
transfer loads to _____.
a. vertical members
b. beams
c. the foundation
d. secondary members
24. An intermediate level or levels between the
floor and ceiling of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more than
_____ of the area of the room or space in which the level or levels are
located.
a. one-third
b. one half
c. one quarter
d. two thirds.
25. The floor construction of the control area
and construction supporting the floor of the control area shall have a minimum
_____-hour fire-resistance rating.
a. 1
b. 2
c 1.5
d. 3
26. Buildings and structures which contain
materials that are health hazards shall be classified as Group _____. Such materials shall include, but not be
limited to corrosives, highly toxic materials or toxic materials.
a H-4
b. H-5
c I-2
d. F-1
27. ______ used for separation of vertical exit enclosures,
exit passageways, horizontal exits or incidental use areas, to separate
different occupancies or to separate a single occupancy into different fire
areas, shall comply with this section.
a. Fire walls
b. Fire partitions
c. Occupancy separation walls
d. Fire barriers
28. Approved, listed, delayed egress locks shall
be permitted to be installed on doors serving any occupancy except Group _____
occupancies in buildings which are equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
a. B and M
b. B, M and A
c. A, E and H
d. A and E
29. A change in use of an elevator from freight
to passenger, passenger to freight, or from one freight class to another
freight class shall comply with ______.
a. Comm 16
b. ANSI 117.1
c. Comm 18
d. the IFC
30. The maximum allowable foundation pressure,
lateral pressure or lateral sliding resistance values for supporting soils at
or near the surface shall not exceed the values specified in ______
a. Table 1804.2
b. Table 1805.1
c. the ASCE tables
d. the soil values table
Part 2
1. The
aggregate length of balconies shall not exceed _____ percent of the building
perimeter on each floor.
a. 75
b. 25
c. 15
d. 50
2. In buildings
of Types I, II, III, and IV construction that do not exceed _____ feet in
height above grade plane, exterior wall coverings shall be permitted to be
constructed of wood where permitted by Section 1405.4 or other equivalent
combustible material..
a. two stories or 30
b. three stories or 50
c. three stories or 40
d. four stories or 40
3.
Artificial light shall be provided that is adequate to provide an
average illumination of 10 foot-candles (107 lux) over the area of the room at
a height of ______ inches (762 mm) above the floor level.
a. 36
b. 48
c. 24
d. 30
4.
Areas that are ______ to the main occupancy shall be separated and
protected in accordance with Table 302.1.1.
a. accessory
b. separated
c. incidental
d. un-separated
5. A
fire barrier shall not be required for a use not occupying more than______
percent of the area of any floor of a building, not more than the tabular
values for either height or area for such use.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 5
d. 10
6. Handrails serving stairs and ramps are permitted
to protrude ______.
a. 2.5 inches
b. 3 inches
c 1.5 inches
d. 4.5 inches
7. Unless otherwise specifically stated in this
code, an existing building shall be maintained to conform with the building
code requirements _____ and to conform with ch Comm 14 wherever applicable.
a. currently in effect
b. of the municipality
c. that applied when the building was
constructed
d. determined by the designer
8. Walkways shall be separated from the interior
of the building by fire barrier walls with a fire-resistance rating of not less
than ______ hours.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 1.5
d. 4
9. The provisions of this section shall apply to
structures erected for a period of less than ______ days.
a. 90
b 30
c. 15
d. 180
10. Where it is _____ to alter existing toilet
and bathing facilities to be accessible, an accessible unisex toilet or bathing
facility is permitted.
a. not permitted
b. disproportionate
c. technically infeasible
d. not addressed by the code
11. The number of occupants shall be determined
by this code. Occupancy classification
shall be determined in accordance with the Chapter ______.
a. 10
b. 29
c. 3
d. 6
12. Plan approval for new buildings and additions
shall expire ______.
a. 1 year after construction commences
b. 2 years after the approval date
c. 2 years after construction
commences
d. 3 years after the approval date
13. Compliance with this code does not relieve
the ______ of a public building or place of employment from compliance with the
administrative rules established by other state jurisdictions.
a. designer
b. supervising professional
c. contractor
d. owner
14. In new construction, required smoke alarms
shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is
served from a ______.
a battery backup
b. emergency source
c. commercial source
d. alternate source
15. Class III standpipe systems shall be
installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is
located more than ______ feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of the fire
department vehicle access.
a. 60
b. 100
c. 30
d. 50
16. Where two means of egress are provided from
both floors served by an unenclosed stairway ______of egress stairways are not
required to be enclosed.
a. 25%
b. two
c. 50%
d. 75%
17. Buildings equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system can reduce the partition rating to ______.
a. 15 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. ½ hour
d. 20 minutes
18. Except as specified, if a building that has
multiple occupancies including housing with______ or more dwelling units is
remodeled, an accessible route shall be provided to the remodeled dwelling
units.
a. two
b. six
c. three
d. twenty
19. The area of a mezzanine shall be included in
determining ______.
a. total stories
b. fire area
c. occupancy
d. construction type
20. ______ shall be provided throughout buildings
classified as an enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 or
where located beneath other groups.
a. An automatic sprinkler system
b. An automatic alarm system
c. An automatic detection system
d. A smoke evacuation system
21. The portion of exit access travel distance
within an atrium shall not exceed ______.
a. 300 feet
b. 200 feet
c. 75 feet
d. 150 feet
22. Ducts and air transfer openings not on a lot
line shall not penetrate ______.
a. fire walls
b. fire barriers
c. occupancy separations
d. horizontal separations
23. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided
throughout all group E______ greater than 20,000 sq. ft.
a. buildings
b. floor levels
c. fire areas
d. rooms
24. Design snow loads shall be determined in
accordance with ______, but the design roof load shall not be less than that
determined by______.
a. Section 1601, Section 1607
b. Section 7 of ASCE 7, Section 1607
c. the IBC, the ASCE
d. The WCBC, the building official
25. Stairways shall have a minimum headroom
clearance of ______.
a. 76 inches
b. 80 inches
c. 72 inches
d. 84 inches
26. Travel distance to employee toilet facilities
shall not exceed ______.
a. 250 feet
b. 300 feet
c. 150 feet
d. 500 feet
27. Surface burn characteristics of foam plastic
insulation are a maximum flame spread index of ______ and a maximum smoke
development index of ______.
a. 75, 450
b. 25, 450
c. 450, 75
d. 25, 250
28. The thickness of exterior basement walls and
foundation walls shall be not less than ______.
a. 8 inches
b. 9 inches
c. 7 ½ inches
d. 12 inches
29. The use of structural plain concrete shall be
limited to _______.
a. simply supported beams
b. columns
c. walls and pedestals
d. waffle slabs
30. ___________ is normally filled with
pressurized air, that is arranged through the use of a device, such as dry pipe
valve, to admit water into the system piping automatically upon the opening of
a hose valve.
a. Dry Sprinkler System
b. Manual sprinkler system
c. automatic dry standpipe system
d. Class I standpipe
Part 3
1. Buildings shall be
assigned a wind load importance factor in accordance with table ______.
a. 1609.3.1
b. 1604.5
c. 1609.6.2.1
d. 1609.6
2. Balconies and similar projections of
combustible construction shall not exceed ______ of the building perimeter on each floor.
a. 50%
b. 25%
c. 75%
d. 10%
3. Vertical exit enclosures
four stories or more shall be ______.
a. 1-hour fire resistance rated
b. non-combustible
c. 2-hour
fire resistance rated
d. protected
by fire sprinklers
4. The area of single story, sprinklered “E”
occupancy use group surrounded by at least 60 foot yards with not less than two
means of egress from each classroom in construction types ______ shall be
unlimited.
a. II,
III and V
b I,
II and III
c. II,
IIIA and IV
d. I,
II and IV
5. Supervision by a
a. less
than 25,000 cubic feet
b. hazardous
materials
c. unoccupied
spaces
d. less
than 50,000 cubic feet
6. Plan approval for new buildings and additions
shall expire ______.
a. 1
year after construction commences
b. 2
years after the approval date
c. 2
years after construction commences
d. 3
years after the approval date
7. Individually classified areas completely
separated by fire barriers having ratings specified by table 302.3.3 are
referred to as ______.
a. separated
uses
b. accessory
uses
c. fire
areas
d. incidental
uses
8. Spaces within a building bound by fire walls,
fire barriers and exterior walls where hazardous materials are stored not to
exceed designated amounts are called ______.
a. incidental
storage
b. accessory
spaces
c. control
areas
d. hazardous
occupancy groups
9. Group “M” occupancies includes ______.
a. motor
vehicle repair
b. fraternities
c. beauty
salons
d. motor
vehicle service stations
10. One way to determine if a floor level is a
story below grade is if the finished surface of the floor above is ______ than
______ above grade plane.
a. more,
6 feet
b. less, 6 feet
c. more, 12 feet
d. less, 12 feet
11. The fire resistance rating of fire partitions
shall be ______.
a. 1-hour
b. 2-hour
c. based on occupancy
d. based on construction type
12. In new construction, required smoke alarms
shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is
served from a ______.
a. battery backup
b. emergency source
c. commercial source
d. alternate source
13. A building shall not be required to conform
to the details of a _______ construction type which meets the minimum
requirements of a lower type based on occupancy.
a. lower
b. higher
c. similar
d. alternate
14. When determining the minimum number of
fixtures, the occupancy shall be determined by ______.
a. chapter 29
b. the building official
c. the designer
d. chapter 3
15. Control areas shall be separated from each
other by not less than 1-hour _______.
a. fire walls
b. fire partitions
c. fire rated construction
d. fire barriers
a. finished grade
b. the top of the foundation wall
c. grade 6 feet away
d. grade plane
17. The clear width of 48 inches between
handrails is not required for enclosed stairways accessed from a ______.
a. stair enclosure
b. horizontal exit
c. rated corridor
d. area of refuge
18. Each required accessible means of egress
shall be continuous to ______.
a. a public way
b. an exit
c. an area of refuge
d. a rated stair enclosure
19. Where two means of egress are provided from
both floors served by an unenclosed stairway ______ of egress stairways are not
required to be enclosed.
a. 25%
b. two
c. 50%
d. 75%
20. The snow load importance factor of ______ is
assigned to buildings where more than 300 people congregate.
a. 1.2
b. 1.3
c. 1.15
d. 1.1
21. The ground snow load of ______ can be assumed
for
a. 55 psf
b. 60 psf
c. 45 psf
d. 40 psf
22. The wind load importance factor for a police
station is ______.
a. 1.25
b. 1.5
c. 1.8
d. 1.15
23. A self service storage facility with 150
spaces is required to provide the minimum of ______ accessible spaces.
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 25%
d. 15%
24. The maximum number of control areas on any
floor is______.
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. unlimited when sprinklered
25. Buildings equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system can reduce the partition rating to_____
a. 15 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. ½ hour
d. 20 minutes
26. Material of the minimum nominal thickness
specified in Table ______ shall be acceptable as approved weather coverings.
a. 1405.3
b. 1405.2
c. 1605.2
d. 1406.2
27. Wood construction shall be permitted to support
______ having an installed weight of 40 pounds per square foot or less.
a. exterior masonry veneers
b. exterior wood veneers
c. exterior stucco
d. exterior composition plywood
28. Vertical exit enclosures, exit passageways or
horizontal exits are separated by ______.
a. fire walls
b. fire partitions
c. fire barriers
d. rated enclosure walls
29. Plans for the types of public buildings and
places of employment and components thereof delineated in Table____ do not need
to be submitted.
a. 61.30-1
b. 61.30-3
c. 61.30-2
d. 61.30
30. An intermediate level or levels between the
floor and ceiling of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more
than________ of the area of the room or space in which the level or levels are
located.
a. one-third
b. one half
c. one quarter
d. two thirds
Part 4
1. Compliance with this code does not relieve
the ______ of a public building or place of employment from compliance with the
administrative rules established by other state jurisdictions.
a. designer
b. supervising professional
c. contractor
d. owner
2 .A mezzanine shall be open and unobstructed
to the room in which such mezzanine is located except for walls not more than
______ high.
a. 36 inches
b. 42 inches
c. 48 inches
d. 60 inches
3. Weep holes shall be not less than ______ in
diameter.
a. 3/16 inch
b. ¼ inch
c. ½ inch
d. ¾ inch
4. The exit access travel distance for a retail
store protected by a fire sprinkler system is _____.
a. 200 feet
b. 300 feet
c. 250 feet
d. 400 feet
5. The 42” guard height is measured vertically
from ______.
a. the leading edge of the tread
b. adjacent walking surface
c. adjacent seat-board
d. all of the above
6. ________ shall have sufficient structural
stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either
side without collapse of the wall for the duration of time indicated.
a. Fire walls
b. Fire barriers
c. Exterior walls
d. Shaft walls
7. Wood
headers shall be of adequate size to transfer loads to ______.
a. vertical members
b. beams
c. the foundation
d. secondary members
9. The factor of safety is ______ in the design
shear determination of steel when using allowable stress design.
a. 2.0
b. 3.0
c. 2.5
d. 1.5
10. According to the Wisconsin Statutes, an automatic
sprinkler system must be installed throughout every building that is more than
______ in height.
a. 75 feet
b. 60 feet
c. 55 feet
d. 100 feet
11.The use of structural
plain concrete shall be limited to ______.
a. simply supported beams
b. columns
c. walls and pedestals
d. waffle slabs.
12. Vertical exit enclosures four stories or more
shall be ______.
a. 1-hour fire restance rated
b. non-combustible
c. 2-hour fire resistance rated.
d. protected by fire sprinklers
13. Spaces within a building bound by fire walls,
fire barriers and exterior walls where hazardous materials are stored not to
exceed designated amounts are called ______.
a. incidental storage
b. accessory spaces
c. control areas
d. hazardous occupancy groups
14. Openings in a shaft enclosure shall be
protected in accordance with Section 714 as required for ______.
a. fire walls
b. fire partitions
c. fire barriers
d. smoke barriers
15. Temporary structures that cover an area in excess
of ______ square feet, which are used or intended to be used for the gathering
together of ten or more persons, shall not be erected, operated or maintained
for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the building official.
a. 200
b. 1,000
c. 500
d. 120
16. Where dimensions of
lumber are specified, they shall be deemed to be ______ dimensions unless
specifically designated as ______ dimensions.
a. actual, nominal
b. nominal, actual
c. nominal, calculated
d. actual, calculated
17. ______ shall be manufactured and identified
as required in AITC A190.1, and ASTM D 3737.
a. Steel bar joists
b. Wood trusses
c. Precast panels
d. Glued laminated timbers
18. ______ shall be provided throughout buildings
classified as an enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 or
where located beneath other groups.
a. An automatic sprinkler system
b. An automatic alarm system
c. An automatic detection system
d. A smoke evacuation system
19. _______ are not required if the “m” occupancy
is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and the alarm
notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
a. Automatic smoke detectors
b. Automatic heat detectors
c. Manual fire alarm boxes
d. Alarm horns and strobes
20. ______ shall be provided
to divide structural plain concrete members into flexurally discontinuous
elements in accordance with ACI 318, Section 22.3.
a. Stirrups
b. Reinforcing bars
c. Contraction or isolation joints
d. Score marks
21. ______ is structural concrete in which
internal stresses have been introduced to reduce potential tensile stresses in
concrete resulting from loads.
a. Precast concrete
b. Pre-stressed concrete
c. Re-enforced concrete
d. Plain concrete
22. The minimum depth of footings below the
undisturbed ground surface shall be ______ inches.
a. 12
b. 18
c. 30
d. 42
23. Unless otherwise specifically stated in this
code, an existing building shall be maintained to conform with the building
code requirements ______ and to conform with ch. Comm 14 wherever applicable.
a. currently
in effect
b. of the municipality
c. that applied when the building, was
constructed
d. determined by the designer
24. ______, the owner of the building or
structure shall designate in writing to the authority that issued plan approval
the name and
a. During the construction phase
b. Prior to plan submittal
c. Prior to the start of construction
d. Prior to project completion
25. Interior finish materials regulated by this
chapter shall be applied or otherwise fastened in such a manner that such
materials will not ______ where subjected to room temperatures of 200 degrees
Fahrenheit (93degrees Celsius) for not less than 30 minutes.
a. combust
b. exceed flame spread ratios
c. exceed smoke development ratios
d. readily become detached
26. The adjacent spaces of any ______ floors of the
atrium shall not be required to be separated from the atrium where such spaces
are included in computing the atrium volume for the design of the smoke control
system.
a. two
b. three
c. three consecutive
d. two consecutive
27. Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other
operating devices shall be installed ______ inches minimum and ______ inches
maximum above the finished floor.
a. 34, 48
b. ¼ inch
c. ½ inch
d. ¾ inch
28. A change in use of an elevator from freight
to passenger, passenger to freight, or from one freight class to another
freight class shall comply with ______.
a. Comm 16
b. ANSI 117.1
c. Comm 18
d. the IFC
29. Toilet rooms for customers in business and
mercantile occupancies shall be directly accessible to the customers, rather
than accessible through ______.
a. storage areas
b. public corridors
c. adjacent tenant spaces
d. employee work areas
30. Crawl spaces shall be provided with a minimum
of one access opening not less than _____ inches by ______ inches
a. 18,
24
b. 20, 30
c. 18, 30
d. 24, 36
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