The construction documents submitted with the permit application for a demolition must be accompanied by a site plan that shows the ________.
The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site and distances from lot lines. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan where the application for permit is for alteration or repair or where otherwise warranted. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R106 Construction Documents R106.2 Site plan or plot plan.
True or False: Construction documents in submittal documents must be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the jurisdiction.
Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets, or in a digital format where allowed by the building official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R106 Construction Documents R106.1 Submittal documents.
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of the IRC, the building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification do not lessen ________ requirements.
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R104 Duties And Powers Of The Building Official R104.2 Determination of compliance. R104.2.3 Modifications.
According to the International Residential Code, which of the items below does not require a permit?
Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 5. Sidewalks and driveways. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1 Scope And Administration Section R105 Permits R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
The provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses a max. of ________ above grade plane.
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R101 Scope and Administration R101.2 Scope.
True or False: Upon notification from the permit holder, the building official must make any necessary inspections for on-site construction.
For on-site construction, from time to time the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R109 Inspections R109.1 Types of inspections.
True or False: The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice.
The building official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not be personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R104 Duties And Powers Of The Building Official R104.8 Liability.
A permit is not required for fences that are less than ________ in height.
Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R105 Permits R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through ________.
The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards and to provide a reasonable level of safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R101 General R101.3 Purpose.
In emergency situations, equipment repairs and replacements can be done without a permit but the permit application must be submitted to the building official within ________ of the repair/replacement.
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R105 Permits R105.2 Work exempt from permit. R105.2.1 Emergency repairs.
In the permit application, the applicant must ________.
To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose. Such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R105 Permits R105.3 Application for permit.
A permit is not required for retaining walls that are less than ________ in height.
Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R105 Permits R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
The board of appeals must consist of members who ________.
The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training on matters pertaining to the provisions of this code and are not employees of the jurisdiction. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R112 Board Of Appeals R112.3 Qualifications.
True or False: A permit is invalid if the fees, prescribed by law, are not paid.
A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. 2024 International Residential Code Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Section R108 Fees R108.1 Payment of fees.
