Preview Questions Building Inspector | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In building code compliance, what is the minimum required ceiling height in habitable spaces according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?

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6 feet 8 inches

8 feet

7 feet

9 feet

Question 2: How should an inspector assess "site utilities" during site inspections for code compliance?

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Site utilities are irrelevant unless there are visible issues with water or power

Inspectors only check utilities when they are reported as malfunctioning

Utilities are checked only during final inspections and not during construction

Inspectors check that site utilities (water, gas, electricity) are properly installed and comply with local codes

Question 3: During a site inspection, how should safety measures like scaffolding and fall protection systems be assessed for compliance?

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Ensuring that scaffolding is properly erected with safety rails, and that fall protection systems meet OSHA standards

Checking that scaffolding has a decorative appearance without verifying its structural integrity

Ensuring that safety systems are installed only on high-rise projects, not low-rise ones

Verifying that safety signs are visible without checking the system's functionality

Question 4: How should "scaffolding safety" be checked during site inspections?

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Scaffolding is checked only after construction is completed

Inspectors ensure that scaffolding is properly secured, meets load requirements, and is equipped with guardrails to prevent falls

Inspectors check scaffolding only if an accident has occurred

Scaffolding safety is irrelevant as long as the scaffolding looks intact

Question 5: What is the most critical consideration when selecting concrete aggregate for use in areas subject to freeze-thaw cycles?

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The aggregate's shape

The aggregate's size

The aggregate's moisture absorption rate

The aggregate's source

Question 6: During an inspection, which standard defines the necessary clearances for emergency exit routes in commercial buildings?

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IBC Chapter 10

All of the above

OSHA 1910.37

NFPA 101