ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN PRACTICE EXAM FULLY SOLVED AND
UPDATED 2026 (LATEST VERSION VERIFIED FOR ACCURACY)
2026 LATEST!!!!
Erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition, or occupancy of a
structure in violation of the code, permit, or certificate issued
Under what conditions should a notice of violation be issued?
Work being performed in a manner contrary to the code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner,
Working without a permit
When should a stop work order be issued?
Fines that the jurisdiction establish
What are the consequences of continuing work after issuance of a stop work order?
shall be removed or made safe by following codes and permits,
building official makes an official report and delivers it to the owner and keeps a copy for the office
How are unsafe structures addressed?
Shall comply with all applicable requirements associated with such potential multipurpose
How is a space to be used @ different times for different purposes handled?
Shall be classified in the occupancy it most nearly resembles based on fire safety and relative hazard
How is an occupancy that is not specifically described classified?
gathering of person for purposes such as civic, social, or religious functions
recreation, food, or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation
What types of activities are considered assembly?
Assembly Group A
What are assembly activities generally classified as?
Group B Classification
How are small assembly uses classified where accessory to a different occupancy?
Assembly Group A-2
What is the classification for places like: restaurants, theaters, churches, conference rooms, libraries,
arenas, and grandstands?
Businesses
What is the most common use classified as Group B?
, Children-12th grade
Group E describes educational uses for individuals of what age group?
More than 5 children that are older than 2 1/2 years old that receive education or care for fewer than
24 hours
Which type of day care are considered Group E occupancies?
Low hazard and high hazard
How do the 2 divisions of factory use differ from each other?
Materials that constitute a physical or health hazard in quantities in excess outside of "control areas"
What types of operations or materials cause a use to be considered Group H?
H-1
What occupancy addresses explosion hazard?
H-3
What occupancy addresses physical hazard?
H-4
What occupancy addresses health hazard?
Jail or Prison
Care Facilities
Group Homes
Assisted Living
Which characteristics are typical of a Group I Occupancy?
Institutional Group I-2 and I-3
In which institutional occupancies are the occupants considered incapable of self-preservation?
5 or fewer people with custodial care of receiving medical care
For which type of institutional uses may the International Residential Code (IRC) be utilized?
Building used for display or sale of merchandise
What general type of building is considered a Group M Occupancy?
Factory Group F-1
Manufacturing operations fall into what occupancy group?
Building used for sleeping purposes & not classified as an Institutional Group I
How are residential occupancies classified?
UPDATED 2026 (LATEST VERSION VERIFIED FOR ACCURACY)
2026 LATEST!!!!
Erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition, or occupancy of a
structure in violation of the code, permit, or certificate issued
Under what conditions should a notice of violation be issued?
Work being performed in a manner contrary to the code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner,
Working without a permit
When should a stop work order be issued?
Fines that the jurisdiction establish
What are the consequences of continuing work after issuance of a stop work order?
shall be removed or made safe by following codes and permits,
building official makes an official report and delivers it to the owner and keeps a copy for the office
How are unsafe structures addressed?
Shall comply with all applicable requirements associated with such potential multipurpose
How is a space to be used @ different times for different purposes handled?
Shall be classified in the occupancy it most nearly resembles based on fire safety and relative hazard
How is an occupancy that is not specifically described classified?
gathering of person for purposes such as civic, social, or religious functions
recreation, food, or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation
What types of activities are considered assembly?
Assembly Group A
What are assembly activities generally classified as?
Group B Classification
How are small assembly uses classified where accessory to a different occupancy?
Assembly Group A-2
What is the classification for places like: restaurants, theaters, churches, conference rooms, libraries,
arenas, and grandstands?
Businesses
What is the most common use classified as Group B?
, Children-12th grade
Group E describes educational uses for individuals of what age group?
More than 5 children that are older than 2 1/2 years old that receive education or care for fewer than
24 hours
Which type of day care are considered Group E occupancies?
Low hazard and high hazard
How do the 2 divisions of factory use differ from each other?
Materials that constitute a physical or health hazard in quantities in excess outside of "control areas"
What types of operations or materials cause a use to be considered Group H?
H-1
What occupancy addresses explosion hazard?
H-3
What occupancy addresses physical hazard?
H-4
What occupancy addresses health hazard?
Jail or Prison
Care Facilities
Group Homes
Assisted Living
Which characteristics are typical of a Group I Occupancy?
Institutional Group I-2 and I-3
In which institutional occupancies are the occupants considered incapable of self-preservation?
5 or fewer people with custodial care of receiving medical care
For which type of institutional uses may the International Residential Code (IRC) be utilized?
Building used for display or sale of merchandise
What general type of building is considered a Group M Occupancy?
Factory Group F-1
Manufacturing operations fall into what occupancy group?
Building used for sleeping purposes & not classified as an Institutional Group I
How are residential occupancies classified?
