BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT TEEX AND
TDLR EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
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⩥ Which of the following is not a benefit of a state code? Answer:
political influence over code regulations
⩥ Which of the following is not a characteristic of the ICC code
development process? Answer: Final code changes are voted on by all
interested parties
⩥ A performance type code Answer: Allows flexibility, provided the
final outcome meets the code's intent
⩥ ___________________ is not a service of ICC Answer: Setting permit
and plan review fees
⩥ What three model code organizations formed the ICC beginning in
1994? Answer: BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI
⩥ A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as Answer: Law
, ⩥ A prescriptive code Answer: Describes what methods and materials
are to be used during construction
⩥ Standards are primarily developed by... Answer: Industry
organizations
⩥ A building code is... Answer: A legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures
⩥ What are the two types of construction regulations? Answer:
Performance and prescriptive
⩥ A referenced standard is... Answer: An enforceable extension of the
code
⩥ The intent and purpose of an ICC model code is stated in __________
of that code Answer: Chapter 1
⩥ Who grants the authority to adopt codes? Answer: The federal
government
⩥ The International Codes® can be adopted by Answer: Reference
TDLR EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
⩥ Which of the following is not a benefit of a state code? Answer:
political influence over code regulations
⩥ Which of the following is not a characteristic of the ICC code
development process? Answer: Final code changes are voted on by all
interested parties
⩥ A performance type code Answer: Allows flexibility, provided the
final outcome meets the code's intent
⩥ ___________________ is not a service of ICC Answer: Setting permit
and plan review fees
⩥ What three model code organizations formed the ICC beginning in
1994? Answer: BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI
⩥ A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as Answer: Law
, ⩥ A prescriptive code Answer: Describes what methods and materials
are to be used during construction
⩥ Standards are primarily developed by... Answer: Industry
organizations
⩥ A building code is... Answer: A legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures
⩥ What are the two types of construction regulations? Answer:
Performance and prescriptive
⩥ A referenced standard is... Answer: An enforceable extension of the
code
⩥ The intent and purpose of an ICC model code is stated in __________
of that code Answer: Chapter 1
⩥ Who grants the authority to adopt codes? Answer: The federal
government
⩥ The International Codes® can be adopted by Answer: Reference
