ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN - PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
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What is model code?
A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions
Hammurabi was best known for
Establishing the first known building code
According to Hammurabi, if a builder builds a house and it collapses and kills the
owner, the _____________?
builder shall be put to death
The main purpose of building codes is
to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
What is not a benefit of a state code?
Political influence over code regulations
What is not a characteristic of the ICC code development process?
Final code changes are voted on by all interested parties.
A performance type code
Allows flexibility, provided the final outcome meets the code's intent
What does the ICC NOT do?
Set permit and plan review fees
Which is not one of the three original model code organizations?
ICC
A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as
law
A prescriptive code
describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction
Standards are primarily developed
by industry organizations
A building code
A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures
What are the two types of construction regulations?
Performance and prescriptive
ICC was established as a nonprofit organization in
1994
Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
federal government
The International Codes can be adopted by
reference
A model code cannot be adopted without
referencing the specific edition
ICC stands for
International Code Council
Which is not found in an ICC Evaluation Service report?
Specific geographical cost data
, ICC's interpretation service
Provides interpretations of misunderstood or confusing code requirements
An adopted code may become invalid if
It prohibits alternative methods or materials
Which is a key characteristic of the code development process?
Final voting is done by the code officials responsible for enforcing the codes.
What is not under the authority of the building official?
Granting variances
Permit and plan review fees are collected to
offset the cost of departmental operations
What is not typically a function of a building department?
prohibit specific construction methods and materials
What is not considered when calculating a permit review fee?
Value of land
ICC's Square Foot Construction Costs table is based on...
type of construction and occupancy group
A building official may issue a SWO when
code violations have not been corrected
A building permit may be not revoked for
disagreeing with the code official's interpretation
Generally, nonconforming use provisions in the zoning code do not prohibit
the sale of the nonconforming property to another owner
An easing of the terms of the zoning ordinance is known as a
variance
Typically, when there is a conflict between the building code and the zoning
ordinance, the ____________ is enforced
most stringent requirement
The Standard Zoning Enabling Act was established by the US Department of
Commerce in
1924
Zoning ordinances must include provisions for nonconforming uses, which are
uses that existed before the zoning ordinance was in effect
A building permit is
a license to build
One of the primary reasons for requiring a building permit is to
verify compliance with minimum construction standards
The building code does not permit an appeal based on which of the following?
Full compliance would cause a hardship
Construction documents are reviewed for completeness, code conformance, and
all applicable ordinances
Plans and specifications necessary for obtaining a permit are known as
construction documents
What is a specification?
a written description that spells out the qualitative requirements for products, materials
and workmanship
Architectural material symbols are
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED .Buy Quality Materials!
What is model code?
A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions
Hammurabi was best known for
Establishing the first known building code
According to Hammurabi, if a builder builds a house and it collapses and kills the
owner, the _____________?
builder shall be put to death
The main purpose of building codes is
to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
What is not a benefit of a state code?
Political influence over code regulations
What is not a characteristic of the ICC code development process?
Final code changes are voted on by all interested parties.
A performance type code
Allows flexibility, provided the final outcome meets the code's intent
What does the ICC NOT do?
Set permit and plan review fees
Which is not one of the three original model code organizations?
ICC
A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as
law
A prescriptive code
describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction
Standards are primarily developed
by industry organizations
A building code
A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures
What are the two types of construction regulations?
Performance and prescriptive
ICC was established as a nonprofit organization in
1994
Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
federal government
The International Codes can be adopted by
reference
A model code cannot be adopted without
referencing the specific edition
ICC stands for
International Code Council
Which is not found in an ICC Evaluation Service report?
Specific geographical cost data
, ICC's interpretation service
Provides interpretations of misunderstood or confusing code requirements
An adopted code may become invalid if
It prohibits alternative methods or materials
Which is a key characteristic of the code development process?
Final voting is done by the code officials responsible for enforcing the codes.
What is not under the authority of the building official?
Granting variances
Permit and plan review fees are collected to
offset the cost of departmental operations
What is not typically a function of a building department?
prohibit specific construction methods and materials
What is not considered when calculating a permit review fee?
Value of land
ICC's Square Foot Construction Costs table is based on...
type of construction and occupancy group
A building official may issue a SWO when
code violations have not been corrected
A building permit may be not revoked for
disagreeing with the code official's interpretation
Generally, nonconforming use provisions in the zoning code do not prohibit
the sale of the nonconforming property to another owner
An easing of the terms of the zoning ordinance is known as a
variance
Typically, when there is a conflict between the building code and the zoning
ordinance, the ____________ is enforced
most stringent requirement
The Standard Zoning Enabling Act was established by the US Department of
Commerce in
1924
Zoning ordinances must include provisions for nonconforming uses, which are
uses that existed before the zoning ordinance was in effect
A building permit is
a license to build
One of the primary reasons for requiring a building permit is to
verify compliance with minimum construction standards
The building code does not permit an appeal based on which of the following?
Full compliance would cause a hardship
Construction documents are reviewed for completeness, code conformance, and
all applicable ordinances
Plans and specifications necessary for obtaining a permit are known as
construction documents
What is a specification?
a written description that spells out the qualitative requirements for products, materials
and workmanship
Architectural material symbols are
