ICC General Requirements Practice Exam

What is required to approve a building material not listed in the International Building Code?

1. Architectural review

2. Technical evaluation

3. Peer review

4. Public consultation

The correct answer is: Technical evaluation

To approve a building material that is not listed in the International Building Code, a technical evaluation is required. This process involves a thorough assessment of the material's properties, performance, and compliance with safety standards, as specified by relevant codes and regulations. A technical evaluation allows for an objective examination by experts in the field who analyze various factors, such as strength, durability, and potential risks associated with the material's use in construction. This ensures that any new or unconventional materials meet the necessary requirements to be safely used in building projects. The other options, such as architectural review, peer review, and public consultation, may play roles in the broader context of a building project but do not specifically fulfill the requirement needed for the approval of a non-listed building material. Architectural reviews focus more on design aspects, whereas peer reviews involve the examination of work by others in the same field. Public consultation involves gathering input from the community but does not directly address the technical standards necessary for material approval.