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International Mechanical Code (IMC) 10 Question Practice

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

A. Be located below any overhead obstruction

B. Be of combustible material

C. Be attached to the building construction

D. Have less than 36 inches of clear working spaces

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2. 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. four

B. three

C. one

D. two

IMC 101.2, Exception

IMC 101.2, Exception

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3. Once a permit has expired because the authorized work was not commenced or was suspended/abandoned, a new permit may be issued at one-half the amount required for a new permit, provided the work has not been abandoned for more than                               .

A. one year

B. 30 days

C. 90 days

D. 180 days

IMC 106.4.3

IMC 106.4.3

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4. The code official has the authority to __________ the provisions of the code.

A. ignore

B. interpret

C. violate

D. waive

IMC 104.1

IMC 104.1

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5. Where a floor furnace is sealed by the manufacturer to prevent the entrance of water, a minimum clearance of __________ inch(es) is required from the grade level.

A. 2

B. 1

C. 3

D. 4

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

A. at the job site

B. by the mechanical contractor

C. by the design professional in responsible charge

D. by the permit applicant

IMC 106.4.6

IMC 106.4.6

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7. Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code official shall __________.

A. request additional information from the manufacturer

B. contact a third-party agency to authorize additional testing

C. place limitations on the use of the alternative material

D. state the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant

IMC 105.2

IMC 105.2

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8. The                          shall be responsible for the maintenance of the mechanical systems.

A. owner or owner’s agent

B. installing contractor

C. person occupying the structure

D. maintenance staff

IMC 102.3

IMC 102.3

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9. Floor furnaces shall not be installed in___________ construction built on grade.

A. concrete floor

B. treated wood

C. noncombustible

D. combustible

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10. UL 1482 is the appropriate reference standard for the listing and labeling of __________ and ____________

A. Pellet fuel-burning appliances, factory-built barbecue appliances

B. Unvented gas log heaters, factory-built fireplaces

C. solid-fuel-type room heaters, fireplace inserts

D. Incinerators, crematories

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