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Section 1
0101 Project Administration — Verify project information, approvals, approved products, plans and specifications.
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Preview: Code Administration
Preview includes- 4 of 5 lesson topics
- 1 overview segment
- 3 core concepts
- 2 exam tips
Lesson Topics
- Verify Project Details
- Check Approval Status
- Review Approved Products
- Analyze Project Plans
Overview
ICC B1 content-outline weight: 2% of the exam within the Code Administration domain (4% domain total).
Core Concepts
- R104.11 establishes the principle of equivalent alternatives with building official approval.
- R106.1.2 mandates manufacturer’s instructions for inspection.
- R106.3.1 dictates adherence to approved construction documents.
Exam Tips
- Understand the building official’s authority to approve deviations based on ‘at least equivalent’ criteria.
- Carefully examine the approved construction documents for specific requirements and references.
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Section 2
0102 Public Information and Legal — Apply permit, inspection, reporting, correction-notice, stop-work and occupancy procedures.
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Section 3
0201 Unit Separation — Verify required dwelling-unit separation locations and fire-resistance.
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Section 4
0202 Building Location — Verify site-plan location, fire-separation, drainage and flood-elevation conditions.
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Section 5
0203 Room and Opening Dimensions — Verify room size plus required openings for light and ventilation.
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Section 7
0302 Stepped Footings and Special Foundations — Verify stepped and specialized foundations against code and approved plans.
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Section 8
0303 Columns and Piers — Verify column/pier support, anchorage and material protection.
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Section 9
0304 Site Preparations, Foundation, and Basement Walls — Verify site preparation, wall size, reinforcement, anchorage, moisture protection, fill and bracing.
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Section 10
0401 Lumber Quality - Floors — Verify floor-framing material grade, condition, alterations and protection.
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Section 11
0402 Floor Joist Framing — Verify joist spans, bearing, connections and engineered framing documents.
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Section 12
0403 Concrete Slab Inspection — Verify slab materials, preparation, placement and adverse-condition precautions.
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Section 13
0404 Subflooring and Decking — Verify thickness, span rating, grade, installation and fastening.
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Section 14
0405 Crawl Spaces — Verify crawl-space clearance, ventilation, screening, insulation and access.
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Section 15
0406 Draftstops — Verify draftstopping where required.
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Section 16
0501 Lumber Quality - Walls — Verify wall-framing lumber grade, condition, alterations and protection.
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Section 17
0502 Wood Framing - Walls — Verify wood-wall spacing, bearing, connections and approved systems.
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Section 19
0504 Steel Framing — Verify cold-formed steel framing materials, identification, protection and construction.
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Section 20
0505 Fireblocking — Verify fireblocking locations, materials and continuity.
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Section 21
0506 Masonry Materials and Placement — Verify masonry materials, joints, grout, reinforcement, bearing and placement.
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Section 22
0508 Concrete Wall Inspection — Verify concrete-wall materials, dimensions, reinforcement, placement and approved forms.
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Section 23
0509 Braced Wall Panels — Verify wall bracing and continuous load transfer to the foundation.
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Section 24
0510 Interior Coverings — Verify interior covering type, thickness, support, fastening and wet-area suitability.
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Section 25
0512 Exterior Sheathing, Veneers, and Weather-Resistant Coverings — Verify sheathing, veneer, WRB, flashing, support, anchorage and clearances.
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Section 26
0513 Exterior Plaster, Stucco, and Lath — Verify plaster, stucco and lath materials, thickness, fastening and installation.
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Section 27
0601 Roof/Ceiling Insulation and Vapor Barriers — Verify insulation and vapor/moisture-control materials and installation.
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Section 28
0602 Attics/Ceiling — Verify attic/ceiling ventilation, screens and access.
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Section 29
0603 Roof Framing — Verify rafters, joists and trusses for span, grade, connections, bearing, bracing and support.
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Section 30
0604 Roof Sheathing — Verify roof sheathing thickness, grade, support and fastening.
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Section 31
0605 Roofs and Roof Coverings and Reroofing — Verify roof classification, slope, covering, flashing, drainage and reroofing compliance.
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Section 32
0607 Fireplaces and Chimneys — Verify fireplace, flue and chimney design and clearances.
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Section 33
0701 Means of Egress — Verify dwelling egress and emergency escape/rescue openings.
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Section 34
0702 Exit Stairways and Ramps — Verify stair/ramp width, geometry, landings, headroom, guards and handrails.
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Section 35
0703 Exterior Construction — Verify exterior stairs, ramps, porches, decks and balconies for load, material and safety geometry.
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Section 36
0704 Smoke Detectors — Verify smoke alarm location, interconnection and power.
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Section 37
0705 Flamespread of Insulation and Finishes — Verify finish and insulation flame-spread/smoke-development compliance.
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Section 38
0706 Safety Glazing — Verify safety glazing at hazardous locations and required identification.
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