Question 1
Per IRC 2021 R401.3, lots shall be graded so that the finish grade falls not fewer than which amount within the first 10 feet away from foundation walls?
Correct Answer:
6 inches
Question 2
NMAC 14.7.3.12 replaces IRC R403.1.4 and requires all exterior footings for a New Mexico dwelling to be placed at least how far below grade?
Correct Answer:
12 inches
Question 3
On a GB-2 house in Santa Fe County, the local frost depth is published as 24 inches. Per IRC 2021 R403.1.4.1 and NMAC 14.7.3.12, what is the correct minimum depth to the bottom of an exterior spread footing that is not a frost-protected shallow foundation?
Correct Answer:
24 inches below finished grade so the footing bottom is below the local frost line
Question 4
Per IRC 2021 R403.1.4.1, exterior footings shall be placed on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill and shall not be placed on which of the following?
Correct Answer:
Frozen soil
Question 5
Per IRC 2021 R403.1.6, wood sole plates on a concrete foundation shall be anchored with bolts not less than which diameter, embedded not less than 7 inches, and spaced not more than 6 feet on center?
Correct Answer:
1/2 inch
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