ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN - LEGAL
ASPECTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is an annual permit and who is responsible for holding it?
A. An annual permit is a permit granted to an applicant for an already approved electric,
gas, mechanical, or plumbing installation where such applicant employs one or more
qualified tradespersons on the premises. The permit may be retained by either the
applicant or the building department.
B. An annual permit may be substituted for individual permits when the building
inspector determines that a building's mechanical, gas, and electrical system(s) require
frequent repairs. Such permit is retained by the applicant.
C. An annual permit may be used in lieu of individual permits, when approved by the
building official, for alterations to any gas, mechanical, electric, or plumbing installations.
A record of such permit must be updated by the building inspector and retained solely
by the building department.
D. An annual permit may be used in lieu of indivi - ANSWER-A. An annual permit is a
permit granted to an applicant for an already approved electric, gas, mechanical, or
plumbing installation where such applicant employs one or more qualified
tradespersons on the premises. The permit may be retained by either the applicant or
the building department.
With respect to alternative materials, supporting data, where necessary to assist in the
approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall
consist of valid _________ from approved sources.
A. designs
B. contracts
C. inspections
D. research reports - ANSWER-D. research reports
How long must the building official keep inspection reports?
A. Two years
B. Five years
C. 180 days
D. The period required for retention of public records - ANSWER-D. The period required
for retention of public records
, When a building official grants a modification to the code, the details of this action shall
be recorded and entered into the files of the:
A. Department of Zoning
B. Department of Engineering
C. Department of Building Safety
D. Office of the General Contractor - ANSWER-C. Department of Building Safety
According to the publication, "Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement," an approved permit
may be revoked if:
A. it was mistakenly issued.
B. the permit technician misplaces it.
C. it is not completely filled out when first submitted.
D. the permit was disapproved more than twice before being approved. - ANSWER-A. it
was mistakenly issued.
How many working days does a property owner have to appeal a zoning decision after
such a decision is made known?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. Number specified by jurisdiction - ANSWER-D. Number specified by jurisdiction
A building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit if:
A. the permit is issued in error.
B. incorrect information is provided.
C. it violates any ordinance or regulation.
D. all of the above - ANSWER-D. all of the above
What is/are the most important document(s) that a code official and building department
have to determine what the building or contractor is doing on site?
I. Building Permit
II. International Zoning Code
III. International Building Code
IV. Application for Building Permit - ANSWER-I and IV only
Which of the following documents should not be accepted by a building department?
A. The name and address of the contractor that is doing the job
B. A description, as specific as possible, of the proposed project
C. An unsigned, written application from either the owner or from the agent of the owner
ASPECTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is an annual permit and who is responsible for holding it?
A. An annual permit is a permit granted to an applicant for an already approved electric,
gas, mechanical, or plumbing installation where such applicant employs one or more
qualified tradespersons on the premises. The permit may be retained by either the
applicant or the building department.
B. An annual permit may be substituted for individual permits when the building
inspector determines that a building's mechanical, gas, and electrical system(s) require
frequent repairs. Such permit is retained by the applicant.
C. An annual permit may be used in lieu of individual permits, when approved by the
building official, for alterations to any gas, mechanical, electric, or plumbing installations.
A record of such permit must be updated by the building inspector and retained solely
by the building department.
D. An annual permit may be used in lieu of indivi - ANSWER-A. An annual permit is a
permit granted to an applicant for an already approved electric, gas, mechanical, or
plumbing installation where such applicant employs one or more qualified
tradespersons on the premises. The permit may be retained by either the applicant or
the building department.
With respect to alternative materials, supporting data, where necessary to assist in the
approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall
consist of valid _________ from approved sources.
A. designs
B. contracts
C. inspections
D. research reports - ANSWER-D. research reports
How long must the building official keep inspection reports?
A. Two years
B. Five years
C. 180 days
D. The period required for retention of public records - ANSWER-D. The period required
for retention of public records
, When a building official grants a modification to the code, the details of this action shall
be recorded and entered into the files of the:
A. Department of Zoning
B. Department of Engineering
C. Department of Building Safety
D. Office of the General Contractor - ANSWER-C. Department of Building Safety
According to the publication, "Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement," an approved permit
may be revoked if:
A. it was mistakenly issued.
B. the permit technician misplaces it.
C. it is not completely filled out when first submitted.
D. the permit was disapproved more than twice before being approved. - ANSWER-A. it
was mistakenly issued.
How many working days does a property owner have to appeal a zoning decision after
such a decision is made known?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. Number specified by jurisdiction - ANSWER-D. Number specified by jurisdiction
A building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit if:
A. the permit is issued in error.
B. incorrect information is provided.
C. it violates any ordinance or regulation.
D. all of the above - ANSWER-D. all of the above
What is/are the most important document(s) that a code official and building department
have to determine what the building or contractor is doing on site?
I. Building Permit
II. International Zoning Code
III. International Building Code
IV. Application for Building Permit - ANSWER-I and IV only
Which of the following documents should not be accepted by a building department?
A. The name and address of the contractor that is doing the job
B. A description, as specific as possible, of the proposed project
C. An unsigned, written application from either the owner or from the agent of the owner
