2009 ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN - PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED .Buy Quality
Materials!
Which of the following is/are considered a prescriptive regulation(s)?
I. Alternative engineered design
II. Studs shall be a minimum No. 3 grade lumber
III. Double top plates face nailed per Table R602.3(1)
IV. Calculations submitted to the code official for approval of a composite
material design
II and III only
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pgs. (1-12) and (1-13)
Building permits are required to:
I. increase revenue for the jurisdiction.
II. reduce the potential hazards of unsafe construction.
III. provide the means for code officials to protect the public health.
IV. provide the means for code officials to inspect construction to ensure the
minimum standards for materials and methods are used.
II, III, and IV only
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-47)
The __________ assumes responsibility for issuing permits.
A. mayor
B. building official
C. permit technician
D. plumbing inspector
B. building official
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-9)
The zoning ordinance map must show the:
A. variances.
B. district boundaries.
C. nonconforming uses.
D. building height limitations.
B. district boundaries
, Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-30); 2009 International Zoning Code Section 303.1
If the owner asks, "Why do you need to know the Zoning on my existing
property?" You could answer with all, except for which one of the following.
A. The Zoning Ordinance describes the specific uses permitted for each lot or
parcel of land.
B. The Zoning District may limit the height, size, and location of the proposed
improvement.
C. The Zoning District establishes setbacks from lot lines.
D. The Zoning District setbacks may limit the addition to use of only
noncombustible materials.
D. The Zoning District setbacks may limit the addition to use of only noncombustible
materials.
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-28)
A standard in a building code only becomes law to the extent which it is
_________ in a model code.
A. tested
B. assembled
C. suggested
D. referenced
D. referenced
References:
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (1-24)
The architectural symbol "BRG" stands for:
A. bearing
B. bridging
C. brick reinforcing
D. bedroom under ground
A. bearing
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (3-8)
The International Building Code shall apply to all but which one of the following?
A. hotels
B. restaurants
C. public schools
D. three-story townhouses
D. three-story townhouses
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED .Buy Quality
Materials!
Which of the following is/are considered a prescriptive regulation(s)?
I. Alternative engineered design
II. Studs shall be a minimum No. 3 grade lumber
III. Double top plates face nailed per Table R602.3(1)
IV. Calculations submitted to the code official for approval of a composite
material design
II and III only
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pgs. (1-12) and (1-13)
Building permits are required to:
I. increase revenue for the jurisdiction.
II. reduce the potential hazards of unsafe construction.
III. provide the means for code officials to protect the public health.
IV. provide the means for code officials to inspect construction to ensure the
minimum standards for materials and methods are used.
II, III, and IV only
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-47)
The __________ assumes responsibility for issuing permits.
A. mayor
B. building official
C. permit technician
D. plumbing inspector
B. building official
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-9)
The zoning ordinance map must show the:
A. variances.
B. district boundaries.
C. nonconforming uses.
D. building height limitations.
B. district boundaries
, Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-30); 2009 International Zoning Code Section 303.1
If the owner asks, "Why do you need to know the Zoning on my existing
property?" You could answer with all, except for which one of the following.
A. The Zoning Ordinance describes the specific uses permitted for each lot or
parcel of land.
B. The Zoning District may limit the height, size, and location of the proposed
improvement.
C. The Zoning District establishes setbacks from lot lines.
D. The Zoning District setbacks may limit the addition to use of only
noncombustible materials.
D. The Zoning District setbacks may limit the addition to use of only noncombustible
materials.
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-28)
A standard in a building code only becomes law to the extent which it is
_________ in a model code.
A. tested
B. assembled
C. suggested
D. referenced
D. referenced
References:
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (1-24)
The architectural symbol "BRG" stands for:
A. bearing
B. bridging
C. brick reinforcing
D. bedroom under ground
A. bearing
Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (3-8)
The International Building Code shall apply to all but which one of the following?
A. hotels
B. restaurants
C. public schools
D. three-story townhouses
D. three-story townhouses
