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Certification: California Building Plans Examiner

Exam ID: I6

 
  • 70 multiple-choice questions
  • 3½-hour limit
  • Open book
Sample Examination Questions: The sample questions are provided to give you an idea of the style and format of examination questions. The questions are not intended to represent content, references or questions that will be on the examination. They are not intended nor should they be referenced/used as a study tool for the examination.
1.

Given:  A local California jurisdiction adopts the Appendices in the 2007 California Building Code.

Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by: Click for Answer

A. the owner.
B. the contractor.
C. the subcontractor.
D. a registered design professional.
2.

Given:  A proposed four-story professional office building for attorneys.

The building is planned to be Type VA with 18,000 sq. ft. per floor. The maximum number of floors allowed by the code is _____ stories. Click for Answer

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
3.

A four-story building containing L occupancies shall be of Type _____ construction. Click for Answer

A. I or IIA
B. IIIA or IIIB
C. IVA or IVB
D.

VA or VB

4.

Other than foam plastic used as interior trim, materials utilized in Group I-3 occupancies shall have a minimum _____ flame spread rating and a smoke-developed index of _____. Click for Answer

A. Class A; 250
B. Class A; 450
C. Class B; 250
D. Class B; 450
5.

Given:  A multi-story hotel existing prior to January 2, 1975, with sleeping rooms having an occupant load of 10 or more.

Which of the following is true about an approved fire escape? Click for Answer

A. Shall not be utilized as an exit
B. Permitted to be used as the only means of egress
C. Permitted as one required exit when another approved exit is provided
D. Permitted to be used as an exit when the floor area is limited to a maximum of 500 sq. ft.
 

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