Question

Q No # 1

Define Thermal Isolation.

Q No # 2

Which code does IBC Chapter 13 reference?

Q No # 3

What square footage of ventilation opening is required for a 1,500 square foot crawl space?

Q No # 4

Bathrooms must be ________________ ventilated.

Q No # 5

What types of spaces are not subject to space-heating requirements?

Q No # 6

What is the minimum net glazed area required for spaces using natural light?

Q No # 7

How much artificial light shall be used to fulfill illumination requirements for occupied spaces?

Q No # 8

Chapter 12 governs illumination of stairways in which types of buildings?

Q No # 9

What is the minimum width for a yard used for natural lighting for a 2-story building?

Q No # 10

What is the difference between a yard and a court?

Q No # 11

What type of space do sound transmission requirements apply to?

Q No # 12

What is the minimum ceiling height for occupiable spaces?

Q No # 13

What are the minimum dimensions of a crawl space access?

Q No # 14

What are the minimum dimensions for an attic access?

Q No # 15

What is the minimum required height of the wall base in a bathroom that is not in a dwelling unit?

Q No # 16

Define Air Barrier (using IECC's definition).

Q No # 17

Define Fenestration (using IECC's definition).

Q No# 18

Define Infiltration (using IECC's definition).

Q No # 19

According to IECC, what climate zone is Allen County, Indiana in?

Q No # 20

According to IECC, what is the minimum required R-value for attics in Group R occupancies?

This is IBC

Answer 1

Ans. 1 Thermal insulation is the process of insulating material from transferring heat between the materials that are in thermal contact. Thermal insulation is measured by its thermal conductivity.

Ans. 2 2015 IEBC code is used for IBC chapter 13.

Ans. 3 The minimum net area of ventilation openings shall be not less than 1 sq. foot for each 150 sq. feet of under-floor space area, unless the ground surface is covered by Class 1 vapor retarder material.

Ans. 4 Bathroom must be ventilated  1.5 square feet area of total open window space.