SESSION3 R303 Through R310

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Quiz
Study Session 3
IRC Sections R303 through R310
1. When natural light is used to satisfy the minimum light requirements for habitable
rooms, the aggregate glazing area shall be a minimum of _______________ of the
floor area.
a. 4 percent b. 5 percent
c. 8 percent d. 10 percent
R303.1
Reference __________
2. When natural ventilation is used to satisfy the minimum ventilation requirements for
habitable rooms, the aggregate open area to the outdoors shall be a minimum of
_______________ of the floor area.
a. 4 percent b. 5 percent
c. 8 percent d. 10 percent
R303.1
3. Garage sprinklers, when required, shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response

sprinklers, designed to provide a density of _______________ gpm/sf.
a. 0.05 b. 0.10
c. 0.15 d. 0.25
R309.5
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4. Where applicable escape and rescue openings are provided and a whole-house
mechanical ventilation system is installed, glazing is not required for natural light
purposes if artificial light is provided capable of producing an average illumination
of _______________ footcandle(s) over the area of the room at a height of 30 inches
above the floor level.
a. 1 b. 5
c. 6 d. 10
R303.1, Exception 2
5. Habitable rooms other than kitchens shall have a minimum floor area of
_____________ square feet.
a. 70 b. 100
c. 120 d. 150
R304.1
6. The floor area beneath a furred ceiling can be considered to be contributing to the
minimum required habitable area for the room where it has a minimum height of
_______________ above the floor.
a. 5 feet b. 6 feet, 4 inches
c. 6 feet, 8 inches d. 7 feet
R304.3
7. Other than in a kitchen, what is the minimum permitted horizontal dimension of any
habitable room?
a. 6 feet b. 7 feet
c. 8 feet d. 9 feet
R304.2
8. In general, the minimum required ceiling height of all habitable rooms is

_______________.
a. 6 feet, 8 inches b. 7 feet, 0 inches
c. 7 feet, 6 inches d. 8 feet, 0 inches
R305.1
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9. Ceilings in portions of basements without habitable spaces shall have a minimum

ceiling height of _______________ from the finished floor to beams, ducts, or other
obstructions.
a 6 feet, 4 inches b. 6 feet, 6 inches
R305.1.1, Exception
10. A minimum clearance of _______________ shall be provided in front of a water

closet.
a. 21 inches b. 24 inches
c. 30 inches d. 32 inches
Figure R307.1
11. The minimum distance between the centerline of a water closet and a side wall shall
be _______________.
Figure R307.1
12. Within a shower compartment, the walls shall be finished with a nonabsorbent sur-
face to a minimum height of _______________.
R307.2
13. Complying heating facilities are not required in dwelling units where the winter
design temperature of the locale is a minimum of _______________.
a. 60°F b. 64°F
c. 68°F d. 70°F
R303.10
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14. Where located less than 5 feet above the walking surface, glazing in a wall enclosing
an outdoor hot tub shall be considered to be installed in a hazardous location unless
the glazing is a minimum of _______________ horizontally from the water’s edge.
a. 3 feet b. 4 feet
c. 5 feet d. 10 feet
R308.4.5
15. A skylight is defined by the IRC as glass or other glazing material installed at a min-
imum slope of _______________.
a. 15 degrees from the vertical
b. 30 degrees from the vertical
c. 15 degrees from the horizontal
d. 30 degrees from the horizontal
R308.6.1, R202
16. Curbs are not required for skylights installed on roofs having a minimum slope of
_______________.
a. 2:12 b. 3:12
c. 4:12 d. 5:12
R308.6.8
17. A screen used to protect an air exhaust opening that terminates outdoors shall have a
minimum opening size of _______________ inch and a maximum opening size of
_______________ inch.
1
a. /8, 1/4 b. 1
/4, 3/8
1
c. /4, 1/2 d. 1
/2, 3/4
R303.6
18. A minimum clearance of _______________ inches shall be provided in front of the

opening to a shower.
a. 24 b. 30
c. 32 d. 36
R307.1

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19. Regular glass used in a louvered window shall be a minimum of _______________

inch in nominal thickness.
3 1
a. /32 b. /8
5 3
c. /32 d. /16
R308.2
20. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a maximum sill height of
_______________ above the floor.
R310.2.2
21. Emergency escape and rescue openings, when considered as grade floor openings,
shall have a minimum net clear opening of _______________.
a. 4.0 square feet b. 4.4 square feet
c. 5.0 square feet d. 5.7 square feet
R310.2.1, Exception
22. For an emergency escape and rescue opening, the minimum clear opening height
shall be __________, and the minimum clear opening width shall be __________.
a. 24 inches, 20 inches b. 24 inches, 28 inches
c. 28 inches, 22 inches d. 28 inches, 24 inches
R310.2.1
23. Where a window well is required in conjunction with an escape and rescue opening,
the window well shall have a minimum net clear area of _______________ square
feet with a minimum horizontal dimension of _______________.
a. 5.7, 20 inches b. 5.7, 24 inches
c. 9.0, 30 inches d. 9.0, 36 inches
R310.2.3
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24. An asphalt surface is permitted as the floor surface of a carport provided the surface
is _______________.
a. limited to 400 square feet
b. located at ground level
c. sealed with an approved material
d. sloped a minimum of 1:48
R309.2, Exception
25. A 6-square-foot skylight of laminated glass shall have a minimum

_______________ polyvinyl butyral interlayer where located 14 feet above the
walking surface.
a. 0.015-inch b. 0.024-inch
c. 0.030-inch d. 0.044-inch
R308.6.2, #1
26. Unless located at least 3 feet below the contaminant source, a mechanical outside air
intake opening shall be located a minimum of _______________ feet from a plumb-
ing vent.
a. 3 b. 5
c. 10 d. 12
R303.5.1
27. The illumination source for interior stairs shall be capable of illuminating the treads
and landings to a minimum level of _______________ foot-candle(s).
a. 1 b. 5
c. 8 d. 10
R303.7
28. A shower shall have a minimum ceiling height of __________ above an area of not
less than 30 inches by 30 inches at the showerhead.
a. 6 feet, 6 inches b. 6 feet, 8 inches
R305.1, Exception 2

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29. Glazing adjacent to a door to a storage closet is not required to be safety glazing pro-
vided the closet is a maximum of _______________ in depth.
R308.4.2, Exception 3
30. Glazing in a door shall be safety glazing where the opening allows the passage of a
minimum _______________ sphere.
a. 3-inch b. 3 1/2-inch
c. 4-inch d. 6-inch
R308.4.1, Exception 1
31. Where window wells are provided for escape and rescue openings, window well
drainage is not required where the building foundation is supported by Group
_______________ soils.
a. I b. I or II
c. I, II or III d. IV
R310.2.3.2, Exception
32. Where lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, a wall switch shall be pro-
vided at each floor level to control the light outlet where the stairway has a minimum
of _______________ risers.
a. two b. three
c. four d. six
R303.7
33. A 4-square-foot glazed panel installed in an entry door shall have a minimum glaz-
ing category classification of CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category _______________.
a. I b. II
c. III d. IV
Table R308.3.1(1)
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34. Except for storm shelters and those basements with a maximum floor area of
_______________ square feet used only to house mechanical equipment, all base-
ments in nonsprinklered dwelling units shall be provided with at least one operable
emergency escape and rescue opening.
a. 120 b. 150
c. 200 d. 400
R310.1, Exception
35. An emergency escape window may be installed under a deck or porch, provided a
minimum height of _______________ inches is maintained to a yard or court.
a. 24 b. 36
c. 44 d. 48
R310.2.4


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3. Garage sprinklers, when required, shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response

8. In general, the minimum required ceiling height of all habitable rooms is

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9. Ceilings in portions of basements without habitable spaces shall have a minimum

10. A minimum clearance of _______________ shall be provided in front of a water

18. A minimum clearance of _______________ inches shall be provided in front of the

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19. Regular glass used in a louvered window shall be a minimum of _______________

25. A 6-square-foot skylight of laminated glass shall have a minimum

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