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Study Session 11
IRC Chapters 15, 16 and 19

1. Screws that join clothes dryer exhaust ducts may protrude a maximum of
_______________ inch into the inside of the duct.
a. 0, the use of screws is prohibited
b. 1/8
c. 3/16
d. 1/4
M1502.4.2
Reference _________________

2. Unless modified by the manufacturer’s installation instructions, what is the maximum

permitted length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct when measured from the dryer location
to the outlet termination?
a. 18 feet b. 25 feet
c. 30 feet d. 35 feet
M1502.4.5.1
Reference _________________

3. Unless modified by the manufacturer’s installation instructions or determined by engineering

calculation, what is the maximum permitted length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct that has one
6-inch-radius smooth 90-degree elbow and two 6-inch-radius smooth 45-degree elbows?
a. 25 feet, 0 inches b. 28 feet, 6 inches
c. 31 feet, 3 inches d. 35 feet, 0 inches
Table M1502.4.5.1
Reference _________________

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4. Which of the following requirements is not applicable to a duct serving a range

hood?
a. It shall have a smooth interior surface.
b. It shall be airtight.
c. It shall be equipped with a backdraft damper.
d. It may terminate in an attic space.
M1503.3
Reference _________________

5. When serving a domestic kitchen cooking appliance equipped with a down-draft

exhaust system, a schedule 40 PVC exhaust duct shall extend a maximum of
_______________ above grade outside the building.
a. 1 inch b. 6 inches
c. 12 inches d. 36 inches
M1503.4, Exception, #4
Reference ________________

6. A domestic open-top broiler unit shall be provided with a minimum clearance of

_______________ between the hood and the underside of combustible material or
cabinets.
a. 0 inches; no clearance is required
b. 1/4 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 1 inch
M1503.2.1
Reference _______________

7. For a domestic open-top boiler unit, a minimum of _______________ shall be

maintained between the cooking surface and combustible material or cabinet.
a. 24 inches b. 28 inches
c. 30 inches d. 32 inches
M1503.2.1
Reference ________________

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8. Heating equipment connected to an above-ground duct system shall be designed to

limit discharge air temperature to a maximum of _______________.
a. 125°F b. 200°F
c. 225°F d. 250°F
M1601.1.1, #1
Reference ________________

9. Where ductwrap is installed as a duct insulation material, the installed thickness

used to determine its R-value shall be assumed to be __________ percent of nomi-
nal thickness.
a. 50 b. 75
c. 90 d. 100
M1601.3, #4.2
Reference ________________

10. Return air for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems shall not be taken
from a kitchen unless the openings serve only the kitchen and are located a mini-
mum of __________ feet from any cooking appliances.
a. 5 b. 6
c. 10 d. 12
M1602.2, #4, Exception 1
Reference _________________

11. Gypsum board may be used in the construction of a return air plenum in an above-
ground duct system, provided the maximum air temperature is _______________
and the exposed surfaces are not subject to condensation.
a. 125°F b. 150°F
c. 180°F d. 210°F
M1601.1.1, #5
Reference ________________

12. What is the maximum flame spread index permitted for materials used to construct
above-ground duct systems?
a. 25 b. 75
c. 200 d. 450
M1601.1.1, #6
Reference _________________

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13. Where used in an underground duct system, the maximum permitted duct tempera-
ture for plastic ducts shall be _______________ .
a. 125°F b. 150°F
c. 180°F d. 210°F
M1601.1.2
Reference _______________

14. When protected by concrete, metal ducts installed in an underground duct system
shall be encased with a minimum thickness of _______________.
a. 1 inch b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches d. 4 inches
M1601.1.2
Reference _________________

15. As a general rule, duct coverings and linings shall have a maximum flame spread
index of _______________ and a maximum smoke-developed index of
_______________.
a. 25, 50 b. 25, 200
c. 50, 200 d. 50, 450
M1601.3, #1
Reference ________________

16. External reflective duct insulation shall be identified at maximum intervals of

_______________ with the name of the manufacturer, the thermal resistance R-
value, the flame spread index and the smoke-developed index.
a. 3 feet b. 5 feet
c. 6 feet d. 10 feet
M1601.3, #3
Reference_________________

17. Where vibration isolators are installed between mechanical equipment and metal
ducts, they shall have a maximum length of _______________.
a. 6 inches b. 10 inches
c. 12 inches d. 24 inches
M1601.2
Reference________________

18. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall be __________ inches nominal in diameter.
a. 3 b. 31/2
c. 4 d. 5
M1502.4.1
Reference____________________

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19. In an existing structure where a modification is being made to an under-floor ple-

num, an under-floor space used as a supply plenum shall be formed by materials
having a maximum flame spread rating of _______________ .
a. 25 b. 50
c. 75 d. 200
M1601.5.2
Reference____________________

20. Where the under-floor space is permitted to be used as a supply plenum, a duct
shall extend from the furnace supply outlet to a minimum of _______________
inch(es) below the combustible framing.
a. 1 b. 3
c. 6 d. 8
M1601.5.3
Reference____________________

21. Unless in compliance with the manufacturer’s design criteria or verified by the
installer or a third party, the maximum length of a 4-inch smooth-wall exhaust duct
shall be __________ where the fan airflow rating is 100 cfm.
a. unlimited b. 42 feet
c. 10 feet d. 0 feet (prohibited)
M1504.2
Reference____________________

22. Range hood exhaust systems capable of exhausting more than __________ cubic
feet per minute shall be mechanically or naturally provided with makeup air at a
rate approximately equal to the exhaust air rate.
a. 100 b. 200
c. 300 d. 400
M1503.6
Reference____________________

23. Air exhaust openings shall terminate a minimum of _______________ feet from
property lines.
a. 3 b. 5
c. 8 d. 10
M1504.3, #1
Reference____________________

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24. Built-in or freestanding ranges shall have a minimum vertical clearance of

_______________ above the cooking top to an unprotected combustible construc-
tion.
a. 24 inches b. 30 inches
c. 32 inches d. 36 inches
M1901.1
Reference____________________

25. Sauna heaters shall be equipped with a thermostat that will limit room temperature to
a maximum of _______________ .
a. 120°F b. 140°F
c. 172°F d. 194°F
M1902.4
Reference____________________

26. A mechanically ventilated kitchen area shall be provided with a minimum ventilation
rate of _______________ cfm where continuous ventilation is utilized.
a. 20 b. 25
c. 50 d. 100
M1505.4.4
Reference____________________

27. A bathroom ventilated by an intermittent mechanical means shall have a minimum

mechanical exhaust capacity of _______________ cfm.
a. 20 b. 25
c. 50 d. 100
M1505.4.4
Reference____________________

28. The access through the floor to an existing under-floor plenum shall provide a mini-
mum opening size of _______________.
a. 18 inches by 24 inches b. 20 inches by 24 inches
c. 22 inches by 30 inches d. 24 inches by 30 inches
M1601.5.4
Reference____________________

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29. Where an under-floor space is used as a supply plenum in an existing structure, the
furnace shall be equipped with an approved automatic control that limits the outlet air
temperature to a maximum of _______________ °F.
a. 150 b. 200
c. 225 d. 250
M1601.5.5
Reference____________________

30. Where the thermostat used to limit sauna room temperature is not an integral part of
the sauna heater, the heat-sensing element shall be located a maximum of
_______________ inches below the ceiling.
a. 3 b. 4
c. 6 d. 8
M1902.4
Reference____________________

31. Unless modified by the manufacturer's installation instructions, a clothes dryer

exhaust duct shall terminate outside of the building a minimum of _______________
feet in any direction from openings into the building.
a. 2 b. 3
c. 5 d. 10
M1502.3
Reference____________________

32. A transition duct for a clothes dryer exhaust system is limited to a maximum length of
_______________ feet.
a. 3 b. 5
c. 6 d. 8
M1502.4.3
Reference____________________

33. Where aluminum foil is installed on the exterior of insulation on cooling supply ducts
that pass through unconditioned space conducive to condensation, a minimum foil
thickness of __________ mil(s) is required.
a. 1 b. 2
c. 3 d. 4
M1601.4.6, #1
Reference____________________

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34. Crimp joints for round metal ducts shall have a minimum contact lap of
_______________ inch(es).
a. 3/4 b. 1
c. 11/2 d. 2
M1601.4.2
Reference____________________

35. Unless in conformance with the criteria for underground duct systems, ducts shall be
installed with a minimum of _______________ inches separation from earth.
a. 3 b. 4
c. 6 d. 12
M1601.4.8
Reference____________________

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