ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN - PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
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The federal gov't
Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
Performance & prescriptive
What are the two types of construction regulations?
It prohibits alternative methods or materials
An adopted code may become invalid if _______.
Specification
A written description that spells out the qualitative requirements for products, materials
and workmanship including installation, testing & performance criteria for a proposed
project is known as ________.
Pictorial representations of construction materials
Architectural material symbols are ______.
Alteration to an already approved mechanical installation
What type of work is specifically allowed to be covered under an annual permit?
Waste and linen collection room in a Group I-2 occupancy containing bins able to
hold 15 cubic feet of material
Which of the following incidental use areas must always be separated from the main
occupancy?
B
A building used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons
shall be considered a Group _____ occupancy.
Bedroom
Which of the following rooms would not be permitted to have a ceiling height of 7 ft 0
inches throughout the room?
The code official
Who shall make interpretations of the IZC?
R-1
A public park is permitted in a(n) _____ zoning district.
20
The minimum required rear yard setback in an R-2a zone is ______.
6 months
Generally, a lot or structure occupied by a nonconforming use that has been vacant for
_____ must come into compliance with current zoning code before the structure can be
occupied
Inventory area limited to 25% of area assigned to home occupation
Which of the following is not a condition of a home occupation?
Preemption
If a state adopts a state building code and prohibits the local municipality from adopting
its own building code, this is known as _____.
Administrative guidelines
Written rules established by a building department that address applications not
expressly resolved by the code are typically known as _____.
, Plans examination
One of the most common areas of potential liability in the department of building safety
is _____.
Qualified
The type of immunity usually applied to building safety personnel is _____ immunity
Negligence
Conduct that was not intended to cause harm or injury, but nonetheless did so, and also
breached some duty of care imposed by the law is known as _____.
A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions
What is a model code
protect the public health safety and welfare
The main purpose of building codes is to
political influence over code regulations
Which is not a benefit of a state code
Final code changes are voted on by all interested parties
Which is not a characteristic of the ICC code development process
Allows flexibility, provided the final outcome meets the code's intent
A performance type code
Setting permit and plan review fees
Which of the following is not a service of the ICC?
ICC
Which is not one of the three original model code orginizations?
A law
A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as
Describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction
A prescriptive code
By industry orginizations
Standards are primarily developed
A building code
A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures
A referenced standard
An enforceable extension of the code
1994
ICC was established as a nonprofit organization in
reference
The International codes can be adopted by
referencing the specific edition
A model code cannot be adopted without
International Code Council
ICC stands for
Qualifies the certified individual as an expert
Which is not a benefit of becoming certified
Specific geographical cost data
All of the following are found in ICC Evaluation Service report except
provides interpretations of misunderstood or confusing code requirements
ICC's interpretation service
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED .Buy Quality Materials!
The federal gov't
Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
Performance & prescriptive
What are the two types of construction regulations?
It prohibits alternative methods or materials
An adopted code may become invalid if _______.
Specification
A written description that spells out the qualitative requirements for products, materials
and workmanship including installation, testing & performance criteria for a proposed
project is known as ________.
Pictorial representations of construction materials
Architectural material symbols are ______.
Alteration to an already approved mechanical installation
What type of work is specifically allowed to be covered under an annual permit?
Waste and linen collection room in a Group I-2 occupancy containing bins able to
hold 15 cubic feet of material
Which of the following incidental use areas must always be separated from the main
occupancy?
B
A building used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons
shall be considered a Group _____ occupancy.
Bedroom
Which of the following rooms would not be permitted to have a ceiling height of 7 ft 0
inches throughout the room?
The code official
Who shall make interpretations of the IZC?
R-1
A public park is permitted in a(n) _____ zoning district.
20
The minimum required rear yard setback in an R-2a zone is ______.
6 months
Generally, a lot or structure occupied by a nonconforming use that has been vacant for
_____ must come into compliance with current zoning code before the structure can be
occupied
Inventory area limited to 25% of area assigned to home occupation
Which of the following is not a condition of a home occupation?
Preemption
If a state adopts a state building code and prohibits the local municipality from adopting
its own building code, this is known as _____.
Administrative guidelines
Written rules established by a building department that address applications not
expressly resolved by the code are typically known as _____.
, Plans examination
One of the most common areas of potential liability in the department of building safety
is _____.
Qualified
The type of immunity usually applied to building safety personnel is _____ immunity
Negligence
Conduct that was not intended to cause harm or injury, but nonetheless did so, and also
breached some duty of care imposed by the law is known as _____.
A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions
What is a model code
protect the public health safety and welfare
The main purpose of building codes is to
political influence over code regulations
Which is not a benefit of a state code
Final code changes are voted on by all interested parties
Which is not a characteristic of the ICC code development process
Allows flexibility, provided the final outcome meets the code's intent
A performance type code
Setting permit and plan review fees
Which of the following is not a service of the ICC?
ICC
Which is not one of the three original model code orginizations?
A law
A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as
Describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction
A prescriptive code
By industry orginizations
Standards are primarily developed
A building code
A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures
A referenced standard
An enforceable extension of the code
1994
ICC was established as a nonprofit organization in
reference
The International codes can be adopted by
referencing the specific edition
A model code cannot be adopted without
International Code Council
ICC stands for
Qualifies the certified individual as an expert
Which is not a benefit of becoming certified
Specific geographical cost data
All of the following are found in ICC Evaluation Service report except
provides interpretations of misunderstood or confusing code requirements
ICC's interpretation service
