PERMIT TECHNICIAN/EXAM WITH Q& A
UPDATED 2024/2025
Holding a public hearing
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not one of the typical six steps
involved in permit process Construction documents
- CORRECT ANSWER Plans and specifications necessary for obtaining a permit are
known as _____
Finished floor level
- CORRECT ANSWER The architectural abbreviation "FFL" signifies _____
Heating ventilation and air conditioning
- CORRECT ANSWER HVAC stands for Plan
- CORRECT ANSWER A(n) _____ view of a construction drawing shows the proposed
construction as if it were being viewed from the air.
Transverse section
- CORRECT ANSWER A cross section view of a building is also known as a
_____Detail
- CORRECT ANSWER A drawing showing a particular building element on a larger
scale is known as a ____
What number the detail is and on what page it appears
- CORRECT ANSWER A reference symbol indicates _____
Add or subtract the existing dimensions to determine the missing dimension -
CORRECT ANSWER If a dimension is missing from the floor plans, the plans examiner
should first___
height of foundation walls
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not typically shown on a foundation
plan?
Finished roof elevation
- CORRECT ANSWER A site plan does not typically show _____
Trusses or rafters
- CORRECT ANSWER A roof plan does not typically show
Engineering details
- CORRECT ANSWER Structural calculations or soils reports are examples of
Site
, - CORRECT ANSWER A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of
a public right-of-way is known as a _____
Construction type
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not typically one of the first 3 items to
check in a zoning review?
check the construction documents for compliance with the code
- CORRECT ANSWER The primary purpose of conducting a building plan review is to
Special inspections
- CORRECT ANSWER Which is not considered one of the 3 types of inspections
performed by building departments
Top of foundation clearance above grade
- CORRECT ANSWER All are verified during a footing inspection except
Concrete slab-on-grade
- CORRECT ANSWER During the _____ inspection, the inspector checks base fill
material type and thickness and vapor barrier placement
fire-blocking or draft-stopping
- CORRECT ANSWER At the framing inspection, all concealed spaces are checked to
determine if _____ is required
Carpeting
- CORRECT ANSWER All of the following must be present at the final inspection except
______
What must be done to correct any violations noted during inspection
- CORRECT ANSWER A field correction notice informs the contractor of _____
Notice of violation
- CORRECT ANSWER When compliance can't be obtained through a field correction
notice alone, a _____ is typically issued
The minimum and maximum penalties are established
- CORRECT ANSWER Which is not typically part of the administrative procedure for
handling a citizen complaint inspection?
Accessibility
- CORRECT ANSWER Which is not specifically listed in the international building code
for the establishment of minimum standards to safeguard the public health, safety and
welfare
International Fuel Gas Code
UPDATED 2024/2025
Holding a public hearing
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not one of the typical six steps
involved in permit process Construction documents
- CORRECT ANSWER Plans and specifications necessary for obtaining a permit are
known as _____
Finished floor level
- CORRECT ANSWER The architectural abbreviation "FFL" signifies _____
Heating ventilation and air conditioning
- CORRECT ANSWER HVAC stands for Plan
- CORRECT ANSWER A(n) _____ view of a construction drawing shows the proposed
construction as if it were being viewed from the air.
Transverse section
- CORRECT ANSWER A cross section view of a building is also known as a
_____Detail
- CORRECT ANSWER A drawing showing a particular building element on a larger
scale is known as a ____
What number the detail is and on what page it appears
- CORRECT ANSWER A reference symbol indicates _____
Add or subtract the existing dimensions to determine the missing dimension -
CORRECT ANSWER If a dimension is missing from the floor plans, the plans examiner
should first___
height of foundation walls
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not typically shown on a foundation
plan?
Finished roof elevation
- CORRECT ANSWER A site plan does not typically show _____
Trusses or rafters
- CORRECT ANSWER A roof plan does not typically show
Engineering details
- CORRECT ANSWER Structural calculations or soils reports are examples of
Site
, - CORRECT ANSWER A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of
a public right-of-way is known as a _____
Construction type
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not typically one of the first 3 items to
check in a zoning review?
check the construction documents for compliance with the code
- CORRECT ANSWER The primary purpose of conducting a building plan review is to
Special inspections
- CORRECT ANSWER Which is not considered one of the 3 types of inspections
performed by building departments
Top of foundation clearance above grade
- CORRECT ANSWER All are verified during a footing inspection except
Concrete slab-on-grade
- CORRECT ANSWER During the _____ inspection, the inspector checks base fill
material type and thickness and vapor barrier placement
fire-blocking or draft-stopping
- CORRECT ANSWER At the framing inspection, all concealed spaces are checked to
determine if _____ is required
Carpeting
- CORRECT ANSWER All of the following must be present at the final inspection except
______
What must be done to correct any violations noted during inspection
- CORRECT ANSWER A field correction notice informs the contractor of _____
Notice of violation
- CORRECT ANSWER When compliance can't be obtained through a field correction
notice alone, a _____ is typically issued
The minimum and maximum penalties are established
- CORRECT ANSWER Which is not typically part of the administrative procedure for
handling a citizen complaint inspection?
Accessibility
- CORRECT ANSWER Which is not specifically listed in the international building code
for the establishment of minimum standards to safeguard the public health, safety and
welfare
International Fuel Gas Code
