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International Mechanical Code (IMC) 10 Question Practice

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1. One set of construction documents shall be kept                               until completion of the project.

A. by the design professional in responsible charge

B. by the mechanical contractor

C. by the permit applicant

D. at the job site

IMC 106.4.6

IMC 106.4.6

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2. Cooling towers shall be located to prevent ________________ from entering occupied spaces.

A. Discharge vapor plumes

B. Humidity

C. Condensate

D. Water

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3. The code official has the authority to grant modifications to the code __________.

A. for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is impractical

B. for only those issues not affecting fire or life safety

C. related only to administrative functions

D. where the intent and purpose of the code cannot be met

IMC 105.1

IMC 105.1

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4. Provisions of an appendix do not apply unless                            .

A. specifically adopted

B. applicable to unique conditions

C. specified in the code

D. relevant to fire or life safety

IMC 102.2.1

IMC 102.2.1

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5. The mechanical provisions of the International Residential Code are applicable to one and two-family dwellings and townhouses a maximum of                    stories above grade plane in height.

A. one

B. four

C. two

D. three

IMC 101.2, Exception

IMC 101.2, Exception

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6. If a thermostat is not an integral part of the sauna heater, a heat-sensing element shall be located a maximum of ___________ inches below the ceiling.

A. 4

B. 12

C. 6

D. 8

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7. What is the minimum required size of a hearth extension for a factory-built fireplace?

A. As set forth in the fireplace listing

B. A hearth extension is not required

C. 60 inches long by 20 inches wide

D. Twice the size of the firebox opening

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8. A mechanical system that constitutes a fire or health hazard shall be declared                              .

A. an unsafe system

B. a nuisance

C. a fire hazard

D. unlawful

IMC 108.7

IMC 108.7

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9. Cooking appliances installed within areas where domestic cooking operations occur shall be listed and labeled as _________-type appliance for domestic use.

A. Residential

B. Household

C. Noncommercial

D. Limited

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10. Access panels that must be removed for normal servicing operations on vented furnaces shall not ________.

A. Be of combustible material

B. Have less than 36 inches of clear working spaces

C. Be located below any overhead obstruction

D. Be attached to the building construction

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