BOABC Building Official Level I Practice Questions - BOABC Building Official Level I Examination - BCBC Part 9 Codes (One and Two-Family Buildings) Exam - BOABC Building Official Level I Practice Questions - BOABC Building Official Level I Examination - BCBC Part 9 Codes (One and Two-Family Buildings) Exam

Question 1

A Level 1 building official is reviewing a proposed house. Which size/height combination is within the general Part 9 application limits of the BC Building Code?

4 storeys and 500 m² building area 3 storeys and 750 m² building area 5 storeys and 400 m² building area 3 storeys and 600 m² building area

Correct Answer:

3 storeys and 600 m² building area

Question 2

When inspecting floor joists in a Part 9 dwelling, what must the building official primarily verify against span tables and grade marks?

Species/grade, size, span, spacing, bearing, and fastening Paint colour and surface finish only Only the manufacturer’s marketing brochure That joists are spaced at least 800 mm on centre regardless of load

Correct Answer:

Species/grade, size, span, spacing, bearing, and fastening

Question 3

Which fastening check is most appropriate when verifying a wood sill plate to a concrete foundation in a Part 9 house?

Rely on construction adhesive alone without mechanical anchorage Confirm anchor bolts or approved anchors are of proper size, spacing, and embedment Accept random nails into the concrete without approved anchors Omit anchorage if the wall is sheathed

Correct Answer:

Confirm anchor bolts or approved anchors are of proper size, spacing, and embedment

Question 4

A carpenter has notched the bottom of a floor joist near mid-span for a plumbing pipe. Why is this typically a code concern?

Notches are always permitted anywhere on a joist Plumbing pipes never conflict with framing rules Notching in high-moment regions can critically reduce joist capacity; code limits location and depth of notches Any notch is acceptable if filled with spray foam

Correct Answer:

Notching in high-moment regions can critically reduce joist capacity; code limits location and depth of notches

Question 5

When verifying drilled holes in a solid sawn floor joist, what is the inspector’s key concern?

That holes are as large as possible for future services That holes are only in the outer third of the span regardless of size That holes are painted red for identification That hole diameter and location stay within code limits so remaining section can carry design loads

Correct Answer:

That hole diameter and location stay within code limits so remaining section can carry design loads

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