ICC Permit Technician — Part 1 Exam Guide
(ICC) — Verified Questions & Answers — Exam
Preparation Material
Introduction:
This verified exam guide for the ICC Permit Technician – Part 1
provides a comprehensive collection of practice questions and
accurate answers based on the 2009 International Building Code
(IBC), International Zoning Code (IZC), and Legal Aspects of Code
Administration. It covers all essential exam domains including
permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy, zoning procedures,
and code administration. The material is structured in a Q&A
format, ideal for exam preparation and quick reference for building
officials, permit technicians, and code enforcement professionals.
Questions and Answers:
The building official may authorize permits for which one of the
following phases of construction prior to issuing a permit for the
whole building or structure?
A. Site work only
B. Foundation construction only
,C. Any part of building or structure
D. No work may proceed without a permit -Answer:-C. Any part of
building or structure
2009 IBC, Section 107.3.3
A zoning approval shall expire___if the use or activity is not
established.
A. 3 months
B. 10 working days
C. 180 days
D. Authorization by the Board of Adjustment -Answer:-C. 180
days
IZC Section 111.2
Which one of the following is not typical on a site inspection?
A. rough mechanical inspection
,B. footing inspection for the foundation
C. framing inspection of exposed structural components
D. inspection of framing, carpeting, & other cosmetic work -
Answer:-D. inspection of framing, carpeting, & other cosmetic
work
BCE pg (2-54)
A certificate of occupancy may be issued for a change of use to an
existing structure based on which one of the following
conditions?
A. No work is done to the existing structure
B. Certificates of occupancy are not issued for existing structures
C. The existing structure is build totally of non-combustible
materials
D. The requirements of the new occupancy classifications have
been met. -Answer:-D. The requirements of the new occupancy
classifications have been met
, 2009 IBC Section, 3408.2
Which of the following would not be issued a certificate of
occupancy as a Use -B
A. Post Office
B. Drug Store
C. Barber Shop
D. Dentist Office -Answer:-B. Drug Store
2009 IBC Section, 304.1 and 309.1
It shall be the duty of the holder of the___or their duly authorized
agent to notify the building official when work is ready for
inspection
A. Deed
B. Variance
C. Zoning Permit
D. Building Permit -Answer:-D. Building Permit
(ICC) — Verified Questions & Answers — Exam
Preparation Material
Introduction:
This verified exam guide for the ICC Permit Technician – Part 1
provides a comprehensive collection of practice questions and
accurate answers based on the 2009 International Building Code
(IBC), International Zoning Code (IZC), and Legal Aspects of Code
Administration. It covers all essential exam domains including
permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy, zoning procedures,
and code administration. The material is structured in a Q&A
format, ideal for exam preparation and quick reference for building
officials, permit technicians, and code enforcement professionals.
Questions and Answers:
The building official may authorize permits for which one of the
following phases of construction prior to issuing a permit for the
whole building or structure?
A. Site work only
B. Foundation construction only
,C. Any part of building or structure
D. No work may proceed without a permit -Answer:-C. Any part of
building or structure
2009 IBC, Section 107.3.3
A zoning approval shall expire___if the use or activity is not
established.
A. 3 months
B. 10 working days
C. 180 days
D. Authorization by the Board of Adjustment -Answer:-C. 180
days
IZC Section 111.2
Which one of the following is not typical on a site inspection?
A. rough mechanical inspection
,B. footing inspection for the foundation
C. framing inspection of exposed structural components
D. inspection of framing, carpeting, & other cosmetic work -
Answer:-D. inspection of framing, carpeting, & other cosmetic
work
BCE pg (2-54)
A certificate of occupancy may be issued for a change of use to an
existing structure based on which one of the following
conditions?
A. No work is done to the existing structure
B. Certificates of occupancy are not issued for existing structures
C. The existing structure is build totally of non-combustible
materials
D. The requirements of the new occupancy classifications have
been met. -Answer:-D. The requirements of the new occupancy
classifications have been met
, 2009 IBC Section, 3408.2
Which of the following would not be issued a certificate of
occupancy as a Use -B
A. Post Office
B. Drug Store
C. Barber Shop
D. Dentist Office -Answer:-B. Drug Store
2009 IBC Section, 304.1 and 309.1
It shall be the duty of the holder of the___or their duly authorized
agent to notify the building official when work is ready for
inspection
A. Deed
B. Variance
C. Zoning Permit
D. Building Permit -Answer:-D. Building Permit
