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A low-slope built-up roof is being checked against the IBC roof-covering slope table. What minimum slope is used for built-up roofs?

Correct Answer

D) 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal

IBC low-slope roof-covering provisions use a 1/4:12 minimum slope for built-up roofs. Other choices are too flat for the listed minimum or belong to steeper roof coverings.

Answer Options
A
1/8 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
B
1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal
C
2 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
D
1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal

Why This Is the Correct Answer

IBC low-slope roof-covering provisions use a 1/4:12 minimum slope for built-up roofs. Other choices are too flat for the listed minimum or belong to steeper roof coverings.

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