Residential Building Inspector B1General Administration, Legal, and EnforcementHard
A residential building inspector is reviewing a permit application for a new home. The plans indicate that the property is located in a designated flood hazard area. Which document is most likely referenced by the IRC to provide specific design and construction requirements for structures in such areas?
- AInternational Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- BASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction
- CInternational Plumbing Code (IPC)
- DNational Electrical Code (NEC)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction
The IRC often references other standards for specific conditions not fully detailed within its own text. For flood hazard areas, ASCE 24, 'Flood Resistant Design and Construction,' is the widely recognized and referenced standard that provides the detailed requirements for building in such challenging environments.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The IECC covers energy efficiency, not flood-resistant construction.
- C. The IPC covers plumbing, not flood-resistant construction.
- D. The NEC covers electrical systems, not flood-resistant construction.
Referenced Standards (IRC)
The IRC frequently references other published standards (e.g., from organizations like ASTM, ANSI, ASCE) to provide detailed technical requirements for specific materials, systems, or construction conditions not fully elaborated within the IRC itself.
- Provides specific technical details.
- Expands on IRC general requirements.
- Must be complied with if referenced.
Memory trick: IRC points to other books, for specific, detailed looks.