ICC 31 EXAM SAMPLE QUESTIONS


61. Smoke dampers are not required in corridor penetrations where the building is equipped throughout with an _________________________________ in accordance with Section 513 and smoke dampers are not necessary for the operation and control of the system.

A. approved fire sprinkler control system

B. approved smoke control system

C. approved air control system

D. approved emergency fire control system

62. The branch-circuit rating for an appliance that is a continuous load, other than a motor-operated appliance, shall not be less than __________ percent of the marked rating, or not less than 100 percent of the marked rating if the branch-circuit device and its assembly are listed for continuous loading at 100 percent of its rating.

A. 100

B. 125

C. 150

D. 175

63. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for ABS pipe which is installed in a horizontal orientation?

A. 10

B. 5

C. 4

D. 8

64. The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-fired appliances must be in accordance with the __________________.

A. International Fire Code

B. International Plumbing & Heating Code

C. International Fuel Gas Code

D. none of these

65. Piping installed underground beneath buildings is prohibited except where the piping is encased in _________________________________ designed to withstand the superimposed loads.

A. a conduit of wrought iron, plastic pipe, or steel pipe or other approved conduit material

B. reinforced concrete

C. concrete pipe

D. any of the above

66. What is the minimum required outdoor ventilation air in CFM, for bank vault with and an estimated maximum occupant load, persons per 1,000 square feet of 5?

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

67. Vents must terminate not less than ________________________ in vertical height above the highest connected appliance flue collar. Exceptions ignored.

A. 2 feet (610 mm)

B. 5 feet (1524 mm)

C. 10 feet (3042 mm)

D. 12 (3658 mm)

68. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than _______________________ stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures must comply with the International Residential Code.

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

E. None of the above

69. Supply piping must connect to the __________ of the fuel oil tank. Fuel oil must be supplied by a transfer pump or automatic pump or by other approved means. Exceptions ignored.

A. top

B. side

C. bottom

D. any of these

70. Switches shall not be installed within tub or shower spaces _____________________________.

A. unless they are grounded, bonded and GFI protected

B. unless they have a watertight cover

C. unless installed as part of a listed tub or shower assembly.

D. under any circumstances

71. The high-pressure gas equation is for sizing pipe in gas systems with a pressure of _____________ or less.

A. 1.5 psi

B. 3.0 psi

C. 10.5 psi

D. 20 psi

E. none of the above

72. Where a smoke damper is installed in a corridor wall or ceiling, the damper must be permitted to be controlled by a ___________________________________.

A. off sight computer controlled monitoring system

B. smoke detection system installed in the corridor

C. sensing device located under the floor

D. none of these

73. Where used, a draft hood or a barometric draft regulator must be installed in the same room or enclosure as the appliance served so as to prevent any difference in pressure between the hood or regulator and the ___________ supply.

A. combustion air

B. same room or space from which combustion and dilution air is being drawn

C. remote air

D. none of these

74. Cleanouts must not be required for chimney flues serving masonry fireplaces, if such flues are provided with access through the fireplace opening.

A. True

B. False

75. Stop valves used with soft annealed copper tubing or hard-drawn copper tubing 7/8-inch (22.2 mm) OD standard size or smaller must be securely mounted, _____________ tubing fastenings or supports.

A. by the use of

B. independent of

C. an held in place with the use of

D. any of these

76. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1" nominal steel pipe is ______________________ feet.

A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. 10

77. The purpose of this code is to provide ____________________ standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of mechanical systems.

A. maximum

B. acceptable

C. minimum

D. logical

78. A specific refrigerating machine combination for a given refrigerant, consisting of one or more power-driven compressors, condensers, liquid receivers (when required), and the regularly furnished accessories.

A. cooling tower

B. thermal extractor

C. heat pump

D. condensing unit

79. The foam plastic insulation must be separated from a plenum by a _______________________.

A. fire barrier

B. smoke barrier

C. thermal barrier

D. any of the above

80. On dust, stock and refuse conveying systems the outlet of an open-air exhaust terminal must be protected with an approved metal or other noncombustible screen to prevent the entry of _____________.

A. sparks

B. flammable gases

C. birds

D. outside air