RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following mechanical installations do not require a permit? - ANSWER-
Portable heating , ventilation, cooling, fuel cell , self contain refrigeration system,
portable, evaporation, coolers, minor replacement of part, steam, hot or chilled water
piping
Generally. the stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe do
not require a permit. - ANSWER-True
In emergency situations, equipment repairs and replacements can be done without a
permit but the permit application must be submitted to the building official within _____
of the repair/replacement. - ANSWER-Next business day
In the permit application, the applicant must ___ - ANSWER-Identify the work , land ,
use , occupancy
An application for a permit is considered abandoned _____
after the date of filing
unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. -
ANSWER-180 days
Work approved by a permit must be commenced within _______of the issue of that
permit. - ANSWER-180 days
The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued wherever the
permit is issued in error or on the basis of ______
information. - ANSWER-Incorrect inaccurate incomplete
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, must be kept _____ until the completion of
the project. - ANSWER-On site
Submittal documents that consist of construction documents must be submitted in ____
or more sets with each application for a permit. - ANSWER-2
Construction documents in submittal documents must be prepared by a registered
design professional, where required, by the jurisdiction. - ANSWER-True
, The construction documents submitted with the permit application must be
accompanied by a site plan that shows the ____ - ANSWER-Size and location of new
construction and existing structures
______to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of a structure
- ANSWER-Additions, alterations, repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as
the________ - ANSWER-building official
The building official is hereby authorized _________ and directed to
of this code. - ANSWER-Enforce the provisions, render interpretations, adopt policies in
order to clarify provisions
building official must keep official records, permits and certificates issued for -
ANSWER-The period required for the retention of public records
The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith
and without malice. - ANSWER-True
Unless approved by the building official, used______
must not be reused. - ANSWER-Materials, Equipment, Devices.
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code,
the building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification
do not
lessen________
requirements. - ANSWER-Health, Safety , fire safety
The building official must not grant modifications to any provisions required in flood
hazard areas under any circumstances. - ANSWER-False
unless a determination has been made that
1. There is good and sufficient cause showing that the unique characteristics of the size,
configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of Section R322
inappropriate.
2. Failure to grant the modification would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the
lot undevelopable.
3. The granting of modification will not result in increased food heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public, or conflict with existing laws or ordinances.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following mechanical installations do not require a permit? - ANSWER-
Portable heating , ventilation, cooling, fuel cell , self contain refrigeration system,
portable, evaporation, coolers, minor replacement of part, steam, hot or chilled water
piping
Generally. the stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe do
not require a permit. - ANSWER-True
In emergency situations, equipment repairs and replacements can be done without a
permit but the permit application must be submitted to the building official within _____
of the repair/replacement. - ANSWER-Next business day
In the permit application, the applicant must ___ - ANSWER-Identify the work , land ,
use , occupancy
An application for a permit is considered abandoned _____
after the date of filing
unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued. -
ANSWER-180 days
Work approved by a permit must be commenced within _______of the issue of that
permit. - ANSWER-180 days
The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued wherever the
permit is issued in error or on the basis of ______
information. - ANSWER-Incorrect inaccurate incomplete
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, must be kept _____ until the completion of
the project. - ANSWER-On site
Submittal documents that consist of construction documents must be submitted in ____
or more sets with each application for a permit. - ANSWER-2
Construction documents in submittal documents must be prepared by a registered
design professional, where required, by the jurisdiction. - ANSWER-True
, The construction documents submitted with the permit application must be
accompanied by a site plan that shows the ____ - ANSWER-Size and location of new
construction and existing structures
______to an existing structure must not adversely affect the performance of a structure
- ANSWER-Additions, alterations, repairs
The individual in charge of the department of building safety is referred to as
the________ - ANSWER-building official
The building official is hereby authorized _________ and directed to
of this code. - ANSWER-Enforce the provisions, render interpretations, adopt policies in
order to clarify provisions
building official must keep official records, permits and certificates issued for -
ANSWER-The period required for the retention of public records
The building official is relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties so long as he/she is acting for the jurisdiction in good faith
and without malice. - ANSWER-True
Unless approved by the building official, used______
must not be reused. - ANSWER-Materials, Equipment, Devices.
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code,
the building official has the authority to grant modifications so long as such modification
do not
lessen________
requirements. - ANSWER-Health, Safety , fire safety
The building official must not grant modifications to any provisions required in flood
hazard areas under any circumstances. - ANSWER-False
unless a determination has been made that
1. There is good and sufficient cause showing that the unique characteristics of the size,
configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of Section R322
inappropriate.
2. Failure to grant the modification would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the
lot undevelopable.
3. The granting of modification will not result in increased food heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public, or conflict with existing laws or ordinances.
