ICC PERMIT TECH PART1 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
y Which of the following are considered prescriptive regulations?
A. Alternative engineered design
B. studs shall be a minimum of no. 3 grade lumber
C. Double top plates faced nailed per Table
D. Calculations submitted to the code official for approval of a composite material design - Correct
answer.B. studs shall be a minimum of no. 3 grade lumber
C. Double top plates faced nailed per Table
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (1-12) & (1-13)
Building permits are required to:
A. increase revenue for the jurisdiction
B. reduce potential hazards of unsafe construction
C. provide the means for code officials to protect the public health
D. " to inspect construction to ensure the minimum standards for materials and methods are used. -
Correct answer.B, C, D
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-47)
Who assumes the responsibility for issuing permits?
A. Mayor
B. Building Official
,C. Permit Technician
D. Plumbing Inspector - Correct answer.B. Building Official
Basic Code Enforcement pg (2-9)
The zoning ordinance map must show the
A. variances
B. district boundaries
C. nonconforming uses
D. building height limitations - Correct answer.B. district boundaries
If the owner asks "why do you need to know the zoning on my existing property?" you could answer with
all of the following except:
A. The zoning ordinances describes the specific uses permitted for each lot or parcel of land
B. The zoning district may limit the height, size, and location of the proposed improvement
C. The zoning district establishes setbacks from lot lines.
D. The zoning district setbacks may limit the addition of use of only noncombustible material - Correct
answer.D. The zoning district setbacks may limit the addition of use of only noncombustible material
Basic Code Enforcement pg (2-28)
A standard in building code only becomes law to the extent which it is______ in a model
A. tested
B. assembled
,C. suggested
D. referenced - Correct answer.D. referenced
Basic Code Enforcement pg (1-24)
The architectural symbol "BRG" stands for?
A. bearing
B. bridging
C. brick reinforced
D. bedroom underground - Correct answer.A. bearing
Basic Code Enforcement pg (3-8)
The international building code shall apply to all but which of the following?
A. hotels
B. restaurants
C. public schools
D. three story town houses - Correct answer.D. three story town houses
2009 IBC, section 101.2
Which of the following shall apply to existing structures and premises?
A. Internation Building Code
B. Internation Residential Code
C. International Building Maintenance Code
, D. existing structures and premises are exempt from code compliance - Correct answer.C. International
Building Maintenance Code
2009 IBC, section
A request for additional use approval is subject to ALL of the following EXCEPT?
A. will not create undue traffic congestion
B. shall to adversely affect adjacent properties
C. will nor adversely affect the natural environment
D. shall be listed as a permitted use in the respected zone - Correct answer.D. shall be listed as a
permitted use in the respected zone
2009 IZC 1207.1, Numbers 2,6, and 7
Which of the following are exempt from the permit requirement of the International Building Code, IBC?
A. seven foot tall solid fence
B. 10' X 12' tool shed 1 story in height
C. sidewalk leading from a wheelchair ramp to the front door of a restaurant
D. 48" deep prefabricated swimming pool accessory to group R-3 occupancy. - Correct answer.B. 10' X
12' tool shed 1 story in height
2009 IBC, section 105.2 item 1
After a fire destroys the roof of a 10 unit apartment building, the owner may proceed with emergency
repairs & submit a permit application as follows
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