NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL CONTRACTORS’ EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE

The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and

its attic area by means of a minimum ____ inch gypsum.

1/2"

Become familiar with all types of construction I-V.

Become familiar with Table 601 for the exam.

Bolt heads must not be closer than ____ to the edge Of fireproofing.

1"

The height of the parapet firewall shall not be less than ____ above the point where the roof surface and 

the wall intersect.

30"

The clearance between the ends of combustible members in a

firewall must be ____.

4"

You may use combustible roof insulation if the roof covering is

____ ____to the insulation.

applied directly

NO. 18 SWG steel tie wires spaced ____ on

center.

24"

Be able to determine finish requirements using this table.

805.1.1; Know the requirements for fire-blocking to be constructed using combustible materials.

Combustible insulating boards not more than ____ thick and

covered with finish flooring are permitted where attached directly to a non-combustible floor assembly or 

to wood subflooring attached to sleepers.

1/2"

Any church with an occupant load Of more than ____ must have a

fire alarm system.

300

The height Of the manual fire alarm boxes shall be a minimum Of

____ and a maximum of ____ measured vertically from the floor level to the activating handle or lever of 

the box.

42" and 48"

You must become familiar with the Visible Alarms table

for the exam.

The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration

of not less than ____.

90 minutes

The minimum width Of each door used as a means Of egress Shall

provide a clear Width Of ____.

32"

Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving

an occupant load of ____ persons.

50 or more