ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN - PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
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Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
The federal gov't
What are the two types of construction regulations?
Performance & prescriptive
An adopted code may become invalid if _______.
It prohibits alternative methods or materials
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 ________.
Specification
Architectural material symbols are ______.
Pictorial representations of construction materials
What type of work is specifically allowed to be covered under an annual permit?
Alteration to an already approved mechanical installation
Which of the following incidental use areas must always be separated from the
main occupancy?
Waste and linen collection room in a Group I-2 occupancy containing bins able to hold
15 cubic feet of material
A building used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50
persons shall be considered a Group _____ occupancy.
B
Which of the following rooms would not be permitted to have a ceiling height of 7
ft 0 inches throughout the room?
Bedroom
Who shall make interpretations of the IZC?
The code official
A public park is permitted in a(n) _____ zoning district.
R-1
The minimum required rear yard setback in an R-2a zone is ______.
20
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
6 months
Which of the following is not a condition of a home occupation?
Inventory area limited to 25% of area assigned to home occupation
If a state adopts a state building code and prohibits the local municipality from
adopting its own building code, this is known as _____.
Preemption
Written rules established by a building department that address applications not
expressly resolved by the code are typically known as _____.
, Administrative guidelines
One of the most common areas of potential liability in the department of building
safety is _____.
Plans examination
The type of immunity usually applied to building safety personnel is _____
immunity
Qualified
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 _____.
Negligence
What is a model code
A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions
The main purpose of building codes is to
protect the public health safety and welfare
Which is not a benefit of a state code
political influence over code regulations
Which 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
Which of the following is not a service of the ICC?
Setting permit and plan review fees
Which is not one of the three original model code orginizations?
ICC
A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as
A law
A prescriptive code
Describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction
Standards are primarily developed
By industry orginizations
A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures
A building code
An enforceable extension of the code
A referenced standard
ICC was established as a nonprofit organization in
1994
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 a benefit of becoming certified
Qualifies the certified individual as an expert
All of the following are found in ICC Evaluation Service report except
Specific geographical cost data
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED .Buy Quality Materials!
Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
The federal gov't
What are the two types of construction regulations?
Performance & prescriptive
An adopted code may become invalid if _______.
It prohibits alternative methods or materials
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 ________.
Specification
Architectural material symbols are ______.
Pictorial representations of construction materials
What type of work is specifically allowed to be covered under an annual permit?
Alteration to an already approved mechanical installation
Which of the following incidental use areas must always be separated from the
main occupancy?
Waste and linen collection room in a Group I-2 occupancy containing bins able to hold
15 cubic feet of material
A building used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50
persons shall be considered a Group _____ occupancy.
B
Which of the following rooms would not be permitted to have a ceiling height of 7
ft 0 inches throughout the room?
Bedroom
Who shall make interpretations of the IZC?
The code official
A public park is permitted in a(n) _____ zoning district.
R-1
The minimum required rear yard setback in an R-2a zone is ______.
20
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
6 months
Which of the following is not a condition of a home occupation?
Inventory area limited to 25% of area assigned to home occupation
If a state adopts a state building code and prohibits the local municipality from
adopting its own building code, this is known as _____.
Preemption
Written rules established by a building department that address applications not
expressly resolved by the code are typically known as _____.
, Administrative guidelines
One of the most common areas of potential liability in the department of building
safety is _____.
Plans examination
The type of immunity usually applied to building safety personnel is _____
immunity
Qualified
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 _____.
Negligence
What is a model code
A written set of regulations available for adoption by local jurisdictions
The main purpose of building codes is to
protect the public health safety and welfare
Which is not a benefit of a state code
political influence over code regulations
Which 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
Which of the following is not a service of the ICC?
Setting permit and plan review fees
Which is not one of the three original model code orginizations?
ICC
A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as
A law
A prescriptive code
Describes exactly what methods and materials are to be used during construction
Standards are primarily developed
By industry orginizations
A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings and structures
A building code
An enforceable extension of the code
A referenced standard
ICC was established as a nonprofit organization in
1994
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 a benefit of becoming certified
Qualifies the certified individual as an expert
All of the following are found in ICC Evaluation Service report except
Specific geographical cost data
