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ICC Boot CampICC Boot Camp

InstructorInstructor

Greg Bell Greg Bell


What is ICCWhat is ICC

International International

CodeCode

CouncilCouncil


History of ICCHistory of ICC

Established in 1994Established in 1994

Non profit OrganizationNon profit Organization

Combined BOCA, ICBO and SBCCICombined BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI


Purpose of ICCPurpose of ICC

Develop a single set of codesDevelop a single set of codes

Consistent set of requirementsConsistent set of requirements

Manufacturers Research and Manufacturers Research and Development Development

Uniform Education and CertificationUniform Education and Certification


ICC MembershipICC Membership

Certified Membership costsCertified Membership costs

$75 a year$75 a year

Logo use privilegesLogo use privileges

Buy materials at member priceBuy materials at member price

Joe or Greg as Referral Joe or Greg as Referral


Schedule TestingSchedule Testing

Promissor Testing CenterPromissor Testing Center

1-800-275-83011-800-275-8301

B1-Residential Building InspectorB1-Residential Building Inspector

E1-Residential Electrical InspectorE1-Residential Electrical Inspector

2006 IRC One and Two Family Dwellings2006 IRC One and Two Family Dwellings


TestingTesting

B1-Residential Building InspectorB1-Residential Building InspectorOpen Book Open Book

50 Multiple Choice Questions50 Multiple Choice Questions2 Hour Time Limit2 Hour Time LimitComputer BasedComputer Based

1Test -$150 2 Tests -$2001Test -$150 2 Tests -$200


Building InspectorBuilding InspectorTest Test

Covers chapters 1-10Covers chapters 1-10 Covers over 310 pages of informationCovers over 310 pages of information Break the question down so that you are Break the question down so that you are

reviewing 6 pages or lessreviewing 6 pages or less Finding the key word or words will help to Finding the key word or words will help to

narrow the pages for reviewnarrow the pages for review Only use a pen to mark in your bookOnly use a pen to mark in your book


Test ContentTest Content

Code Administration 4%Code Administration 4% Building Planning 8%Building Planning 8% Footings & Foundations 16%Footings & Foundations 16% Floor Construction 14%Floor Construction 14%


Test ContentTest Content

Wall Construction Coverings 27% Wall Construction Coverings 27% Roof-Ceiling Construction Roof-Ceiling Construction

and Penetrations 14%and Penetrations 14% Public Safety 17%Public Safety 17%


Testing KeysTesting Keys

Know how to use the indexKnow how to use the index Learn the Tables & FiguresLearn the Tables & Figures Deciphering the questionDeciphering the question Skip unsure questions Skip unsure questions Answer all of the questionsAnswer all of the questions


Table of Contents Table of Contents IndexIndex

Supplied with bookSupplied with book

Front of Testing ChapterFront of Testing Chapter

Index for Tables and FiguresIndex for Tables and Figures

Listed by chapterListed by chapter

Place front of each chapterPlace front of each chapter


Tables & FiguresTables & Figures

TableTable- Supplies data for - Supplies data for specific informationspecific information

FiguresFigures- Drawing or Map- Drawing or Map

Index for each chapterIndex for each chapter


Step One Step One

Find the key word or wordsFind the key word or words Find key word in the IndexFind key word in the Index Write down all referenced codesWrite down all referenced codes Review referenced codes for answerReview referenced codes for answer Move to step two if not in indexMove to step two if not in index


Step TwoStep Two

What chapter is the question referencingWhat chapter is the question referencing Skim the table of contents to locate Skim the table of contents to locate

sectionsection Skim the bold text for key wordSkim the bold text for key word Check the definitions chapter in each Check the definitions chapter in each

sectionsection


Information is stored first by division.Information is stored first by division.

Residential Building = RResidential Building = R

Mechanical = MMechanical = M

Plumbing = PPlumbing = P

Electrical = E Electrical = E

2006 IRC – CODE THEORY2006 IRC – CODE THEORY


R803.3.3R803.3.3

R = Building

8 = Chapter Number

03 = Code section

.3 = Spefic Code

.3 = Actual Code Information


Deciphering Deciphering QuestionQuestion

The official in charge of the building department is The official in charge of the building department is known as the __________.known as the __________.

a. Code Officiala. Code Official

b. Building Department Managerb. Building Department Manager

c. Chief Building Inspectorc. Chief Building Inspector

d. Building Officiald. Building Official


Key WordKey Word

The The officialofficial in charge of the in charge of the building departmentbuilding department is is known as the ___________.known as the ___________.

Official- Building OfficialOfficial- Building Official

BuildingBuilding DepartmentDepartment



The official in charge of the building department is The official in charge of the building department is known as the ___________.known as the ___________.

a. Code Officiala. Code Official

b. Building Department Managerb. Building Department Manager

c. Chief Building Inspectorc. Chief Building Inspector

d. Building Officiald. Building Official



Permits will not be required for one-story Permits will not be required for one-story detached accessory structures that do not detached accessory structures that do not exceed _____ square feet.exceed _____ square feet.

a.a. 120120b.b. 150150c.c. 200200d.d. 300 300


Key WordKey Word

PermitsPermits will will not be requirednot be required for one-story for one-story detached accessory structures that do not detached accessory structures that do not exceed _____ square feet.exceed _____ square feet.

Permits Permits – Administration – Administration

Not be required Not be required - Work exempt from permit- Work exempt from permit



Permits will not be required for one-story Permits will not be required for one-story detached accessory structures that do not detached accessory structures that do not exceed _____ square feet.exceed _____ square feet.

a.a. 120*120*b.b. 150150c.c. 200*200*d.d. 300 300



Most of the State of California has a Most of the State of California has a _________ probability of termite infestation._________ probability of termite infestation.

a.a. None to slightNone to slight

b.b. Moderate to heavyModerate to heavy

c.c. Very heavyVery heavy

d.d. Slight to moderateSlight to moderate


Key WordsKey Words

Most of the State of Most of the State of CaliforniaCalifornia has a _________ probability of has a _________ probability of termite infestationtermite infestation..

Termite InfestationTermite Infestation

California California – Figure – Figure



Most of the State of California has a Most of the State of California has a _________ probability of termite infestation._________ probability of termite infestation.

a.a. None to slightNone to slight

b.b. Moderate to heavyModerate to heavy

c.c. Very heavyVery heavy

d.d. Slight to moderateSlight to moderate



Cripple walls with a stud height of _____ or Cripple walls with a stud height of _____ or less shall be sheathed on at least one side.less shall be sheathed on at least one side.

a.a. 10 inches10 inches

b.b. 12 inches12 inches

c.c. 14 inches14 inches

d.d. 16 inches16 inches


Key WordsKey Words

Cripple wallsCripple walls with a stud height of with a stud height of _____ or less shall be sheathed on at _____ or less shall be sheathed on at least one side.least one side.

Walls - Walls - Cripple Cripple



Cripple walls with a stud height of _____ or Cripple walls with a stud height of _____ or less shall be sheathed on at least one side.less shall be sheathed on at least one side.







The ends of each rafter or ceiling joist shall The ends of each rafter or ceiling joist shall have not less than ___ of bearing on wood.have not less than ___ of bearing on wood.

a.a. 1 inch1 inchb.b. 1 ½ inches1 ½ inchesc.c. 2 inches2 inchesd.d. 2 ½ inches2 ½ inches


Key WordsKey Words

The ends of each The ends of each rafter or ceiling joistrafter or ceiling joist shall shall have not less than ___ of have not less than ___ of bearing bearing on wood.on wood.

Rafter or Ceiling JoistRafter or Ceiling Joist

Bearing Bearing



The ends of each rafter or ceiling joist The ends of each rafter or ceiling joist shall have not less than ___ of shall have not less than ___ of bearing on wood.bearing on wood.

a.a. 1 inch1 inchb.b. 1 ½ inches1 ½ inchesc.c. 2 inches2 inchesd.d. 2 ½ inches2 ½ inches



A 2x8 ceiling joist with a live load of 10 psf A 2x8 ceiling joist with a live load of 10 psf made of Southern Pine #2 spaced 24 made of Southern Pine #2 spaced 24 inches OC has a maximum span of inches OC has a maximum span of ______?______?

a.a. 21 feet 2 inches21 feet 2 inchesb.b. 20 feet 10 inches20 feet 10 inchesc.c. 20 feet 1 inch20 feet 1 inchd.d. 18 feet 6 inches18 feet 6 inches


Key WordsKey Words

A 2x8 A 2x8 ceiling joistceiling joist with a with a live load of 10 psflive load of 10 psf made of Southern Pine #2 spaced 24 made of Southern Pine #2 spaced 24 inches OC has a inches OC has a maximum spanmaximum span of of ______?______?

Ceiling JoistCeiling Joist – Roof- Ceiling Construction – Roof- Ceiling Construction

Maximum SpanMaximum Span – Table – Table

Live load 10 psfLive load 10 psf – Which Table – Which Table


Table ColumnsTable Columns

A A 2x8 2x8 ceiling joist with a live load of 10 psf ceiling joist with a live load of 10 psf made of made of Southern Pine #2Southern Pine #2 spaced spaced 24 24 inches OCinches OC has a maximum span of has a maximum span of ______?______?

Spacing – Spacing – 24 Inches OC24 Inches OCSpecies and Grade – Species and Grade – Southern Pine #2Southern Pine #2Size - Size - 2x82x8



A 2x8 ceiling joist with a live load of 10 psf A 2x8 ceiling joist with a live load of 10 psf made of Southern Pine #2 spaced 24 made of Southern Pine #2 spaced 24 inches OC has a maximum span of inches OC has a maximum span of ______?______?

a.a. 21 feet 2 inches21 feet 2 inchesb.b. 20 feet 10 inches20 feet 10 inchesc.c. 20 feet 1 inch20 feet 1 inchd.d. 18 feet 6 inches18 feet 6 inches



A steel building 32 feet wide with a 7/12 roof A steel building 32 feet wide with a 7/12 roof requires ____ screws when connecting the requires ____ screws when connecting the ceiling joist to a rafter when the ground ceiling joist to a rafter when the ground snow load is 50 psf.snow load is 50 psf.

a.a. 55b.b. 66c.c. 77d.d. 88


Key WordsKey Words

A A steel buildingsteel building 32 feet wide with a 7/12 roof 32 feet wide with a 7/12 roof requires ____ screws when connecting the requires ____ screws when connecting the ceiling joist ceiling joist to a rafter when the ground to a rafter when the ground snow load is 50 psf.snow load is 50 psf.

Ceiling JoistCeiling Joist – Roof-ceiling Construction – Roof-ceiling Construction

Steel BuildingSteel Building – Steel Roof Framing – Steel Roof Framing

Number of Screws - Number of Screws - TableTable


Table ColumnsTable Columns

A steel building A steel building 3232 feet wide with a feet wide with a 7/12 7/12 roof roof requires ____ screws when connecting the requires ____ screws when connecting the ceiling joist to a rafter when the ceiling joist to a rafter when the ground ground snow loadsnow load is 50 psf. is 50 psf.

Roof SlopeRoof Slope – 7/12 – 7/12

Building WidthBuilding Width – 32 – 32

Ground Snow LoadGround Snow Load – 50 psf – 50 psf



A steel building 32 feet wide with a 7/12 roof A steel building 32 feet wide with a 7/12 roof requires ____ screws when connecting the requires ____ screws when connecting the ceiling joist to a rafter when the ground ceiling joist to a rafter when the ground snow load is 50 psf.snow load is 50 psf.

a.a. 55b.b. 66c.c. 77d.d. 88



Masonry chimney walls shall be a minimum Masonry chimney walls shall be a minimum of _____ thick.of _____ thick.






Key WordsKey Words

Masonry chimneyMasonry chimney walls shall be a minimum walls shall be a minimum of _____ of _____ nominalnominal thicknessthickness..

Masonry ChimneyMasonry Chimney – Chimneys and Fireplaces – Chimneys and Fireplaces

Nominal ThicknessNominal Thickness – Wall Thickness – Wall Thickness



Masonry chimney walls shall be a minimum Masonry chimney walls shall be a minimum of _____ thick.of _____ thick.




d.d. 6 inches 6 inches



Lintels shall be provided over all Lintels shall be provided over all openings greater than or equal to openings greater than or equal to _____ in width._____ in width.

a.a. 1 foot1 footb.b. 2 feet 2 feet c.c. 2 ½ feet2 ½ feetd.d. 3 feet3 feet


Key WordsKey Words

LintelsLintels shall be provided over all shall be provided over all openings greater than or equal to openings greater than or equal to _____ in width._____ in width.

LintelsLintels



Lintels shall be provided over all Lintels shall be provided over all openings greater than or equal to openings greater than or equal to _____ in width._____ in width.

a.a. 1 foot1 footb.b. 2 feet2 feet c.c. 2 ½ feet2 ½ feetd.d. 3 feet3 feet



The grade away from foundation walls The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of ___ within the shall fall a minimum of ___ within the first 10 feet.first 10 feet.

a.a. 4 inches4 inchesb.b. 5 inches5 inchesc.c. 6 inches6 inchesd.d. 8 inches8 inches


Key WordsKey Words

The The gradegrade away from away from foundation wallsfoundation walls shall fall a minimum of ___ within the shall fall a minimum of ___ within the first 10 feet.first 10 feet.

Foundation wallsFoundation walls – Foundation – Foundation

GradeGrade - Drainage - Drainage



The grade away from foundation walls The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of ___ within the shall fall a minimum of ___ within the first 10 feet.first 10 feet.

a.a. 4 inches4 inchesb.b. 5 inches5 inchesc.c. 6 inches6 inchesd.d. 8 inches8 inches



The minimum width of a hallway shall The minimum width of a hallway shall be not less than _____.be not less than _____.

a.a. 2 feet 2 feet

b.b. 2 ½ feet2 ½ feet

c.c. 3 feet3 feet

d.d. 3 ½ feet3 ½ feet


Key WordKey Word

The minimum width of a The minimum width of a hallwayhallway shall be not less than _____.shall be not less than _____.

HallwayHallway



The minimum width of a hallway shall be The minimum width of a hallway shall be not less than _____.not less than _____.

a.a. 2 feet 2 feet

b.b. 2 ½ feet2 ½ feet

c.c. 3 feet3 feet

d.d. 3 ½ feet3 ½ feet



The braces for purlins shall be spaced The braces for purlins shall be spaced not more than ____ feet.not more than ____ feet.

a.a. 22

b.b. 33

c.c. 44

d.d. 55


Key WordsKey Words

The braces for purlins shall be The braces for purlins shall be spaced not more than ____ feet.spaced not more than ____ feet.

PurlinsPurlins



The braces for purlins shall be spaced The braces for purlins shall be spaced not more than ____ feet.not more than ____ feet.

a.a. 22

b.b. 33

c.c. 44

d.d. 55



Horizontal joints in braced wall panels shall occur Horizontal joints in braced wall panels shall occur over blocking of a minimum of ____ inch over blocking of a minimum of ____ inch thickness.thickness.

a.a. 1 ½ 1 ½

b.b. 22

c.c. 2 ½2 ½

d.d. 33


Key WordsKey Words

Horizontal joints in braced wall panels shall Horizontal joints in braced wall panels shall occur over blocking of a minimum of occur over blocking of a minimum of ____ inch thickness.____ inch thickness.

Wall - BracedWall - Braced



Horizontal joints in braced wall panels shall occur Horizontal joints in braced wall panels shall occur over blocking of a minimum of ____ inch over blocking of a minimum of ____ inch thickness.thickness.

a.a. 1 ½1 ½

b.b. 22

c.c. 2 ½2 ½

d.d. 33



All of the following materials are approved All of the following materials are approved for use in a skylight except?for use in a skylight except?

a.a. Wired GlassWired Glass

b.b. Laminated Glass 0.010 thicknessLaminated Glass 0.010 thickness

c.c. Fully Tempered GlassFully Tempered Glass

d.d. Heat-strengthened GlassHeat-strengthened Glass


Key WordKey Word


SkylightSkylight




a.a. Wired GlassWired Glass

b.b. Laminated Glass 0.010 thicknessLaminated Glass 0.010 thickness

c.c. Fully Tempered GlassFully Tempered Glass

d.d. Heat-strengthened GlassHeat-strengthened Glass



Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall have a Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall have a moisture content of not over ____ percent?moisture content of not over ____ percent?

a.a. 1010

b.b. 1313

c.c. 2222

d.d. 2828


Key WordKey Word

Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall have a moisture content of not over have a moisture content of not over ____ percent?____ percent?

Interior fire-retardant-treated woodInterior fire-retardant-treated wood


Key WordKey Word

Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall have a moisture content of not over have a moisture content of not over ____ percent?____ percent?

Not in the indexNot in the index

Not in interior wall constructionNot in interior wall construction

Where is fire-treated wood mostly used?Where is fire-treated wood mostly used?



Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall have a Interior fire-retardant-treated wood shall have a moisture content of not over ____ percent?moisture content of not over ____ percent?

a.a. 1010b.b. 1313c.c. 2222d.d. 2828

R802.1.3.4R802.1.3.4



The starter course at the eaves shall be The starter course at the eaves shall be _____ at the bottom and at least __ inch _____ at the bottom and at least __ inch wood shakes or wood shingles.wood shakes or wood shingles.

a. reversed 15 b. reversed18a. reversed 15 b. reversed18

c. Doubled 15 d. doubled 18c. Doubled 15 d. doubled 18




Wood ShakesWood Shakes




a. reversed 15 b. reversed18a. reversed 15 b. reversed18

c. Doubled 15c. Doubled 15 d. doubled 18 d. doubled 18


Skip QuestionsSkip Questions

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Don’t get consumed by one questionDon’t get consumed by one question

Mark for review and move onMark for review and move on

Once complete use remaining time Once complete use remaining time to review skipped questionsto review skipped questions


Answer all Answer all QuestionsQuestions

No penalty for wrong answersNo penalty for wrong answersOnly missed questions reduce scoreOnly missed questions reduce score

If you can’t find the answer guessIf you can’t find the answer guessYou have a 25% chance of selecting You have a 25% chance of selecting

the correct answerthe correct answer


Passing ScorePassing Score

Test requires an adjusted score 75Test requires an adjusted score 75

You should have at least 40 correctYou should have at least 40 correct

Before review count questions answeredBefore review count questions answered


Before the TestBefore the Test

Get a good nights sleepGet a good nights sleep

Enter with a clear mindEnter with a clear mind

Have confidence in yourselfHave confidence in yourself

Use the ACE Program to prepareUse the ACE Program to prepare


Benefits of ICC Benefits of ICC CertificationCertification

Creates other revenue generating Creates other revenue generating opportunitiesopportunities

Adds creditability to your businessAdds creditability to your business

Adds creditability to your Adds creditability to your associations associations


Revenue Revenue Opportunities Opportunities

Wind Mitigation InspectionsWind Mitigation Inspections

New Construction InspectionsNew Construction Inspections

Warranty InspectionsWarranty Inspections

Municipality InspectionsMunicipality Inspections


The ACE ProgramThe ACE Program

Computer BasedComputer BasedTesting and Study GuideTesting and Study GuideCombine with IRC BookCombine with IRC Book

Building has over 260 questionsBuilding has over 260 questionsElectrical has over 100 questionsElectrical has over 100 questions



Sit in front of your computer and find Sit in front of your computer and find the answer to the questions in your the answer to the questions in your

code book.code book.

DO NOT MEMORIZE THE DO NOT MEMORIZE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!!!!!QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!!!!!



The purpose of this program is to The purpose of this program is to increase your skills at navigating increase your skills at navigating through the code book to find the through the code book to find the

answer.answer.

Building B-1Building B-1

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