2024 ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector – Exam quiz

One set of approved construction documents must be retained by the building official for a min. period of ________ from date of completion of the permitted work.

Smoke alarms shall be installed at a minimum distance of __________ horizontally from a permanently installed cooking appliance.

Bathrooms, toilet rooms and laundry rooms in habitable basements and attics shall have a minimum ceiling height of __________.

What is the minimum yield strength of reinforcing steel used for footing and stem wall reinforcement?

What dampproofing is required for basement foundation walls in a single-family dwelling?

The continuous vapor barrier required in an under floor and unvented crawl space, shall extend a minimum of _______________ inches up the stem wall.

In floor sheathing, particleboard used for floor underlayment must not be less than ________ in thickness.

Notches in solid sawn lumber joists, rafters and floor beams must not exceed ________ of the depth of the member.

In wood floor framing, what code must structural log members comply with?

Gypsum board and gypsum panel products must be installed ________ to ceiling framing members.

Wood siding applied vertically must be nailed to horizontal nailing strips or blocking set not more than ________ on center.

What is the minimum thickness of masonry bearing walls that are more than one story high?

Studs used for wood wall framing must be a minimum ________, standard or stud grade lumber.

What is the maximum spacing of collar ties in ceiling construction, on center?

What is the maximum rafter span of 2-inch x 4-inch Southern Pine #2 rafters spaced at 12 inches on center, where the roof live load is 20 psf, the dead load is 10 psf and the ceiling is attached to rafters?

In wood roof framing, the ends of each rafter or ceiling joist must have a min. bearing of ________ on wood or metal.

What is the minimum design slope of sprayed polyurethane foam roofs?

Buildings with a combustible ceiling or roof construction must have an attic access opening to attic areas that have a vertical height of ________ or greater over an area of not less than 30 square feet.

In areas not subjected to freezing, footings in masonry chimneys must be a minimum of ________ below finished grade.

Risers for stairs providing egress from a sleeping loft shall have a maximum height of ____________.