Fort Wayne Building Contractor Exam
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1. Under Allen County requirements applicable to Fort Wayne, which
type of contractor is specifically defined as contracting or engaging
in the construction of residential and commercial buildings up to
and including three stories?
A. General Contractor
B. Building Contractor
C. Residential Contractor
D. Home Improvement Contractor
The Building Contractor classification covers construction of residential
and commercial buildings up to and including three stories. A General
Contractor classification is broader and includes buildings of unlimited
stories.
2. Which description best distinguishes a Fort Wayne/Allen County
Building Contractor from a Residential Contractor?
A. A Building Contractor may only construct commercial buildings, while a
Residential Contractor may construct all buildings.
,B. A Building Contractor may construct residential and commercial
buildings up to three stories, while a Residential Contractor is limited to
one- and two-family homes of no more than three stories.
C. A Building Contractor may perform only remodeling, while a Residential
Contractor may perform new construction.
D. A Building Contractor is limited to structures under two stories, while a
Residential Contractor has no story limitation.
The classifications differ primarily by the type and scope of structures
permitted. The Building Contractor classification includes both
residential and commercial buildings up to three stories, whereas the
Residential Contractor classification is limited to specified one- and two-
family residential structures.
3. A contractor intends to construct a four-story commercial building
in Allen County. Which contractor classification would generally be
appropriate based on the county's stated definitions?
A. Residential Contractor
B. Home Improvement Contractor
C. Building Contractor
D. General Contractor
Allen County defines a General Contractor as one who engages in
residential and commercial construction with unlimited stories. A
Building Contractor is limited to buildings up to and including three
stories.
, 4. Which governmental body is identified as responsible for enforcing
Indiana-adopted building codes and local minimum housing
ordinances in Allen County?
A. Fort Wayne Fire Department only
B. Indiana Department of Transportation
C. Allen County Building Department
D. Indiana Secretary of State
The Allen County Building Department is identified as responsible for
enforcing the state-adopted building codes and local minimum housing
ordinances within its jurisdiction.
5. Before beginning construction work within Allen County, what
fundamental authorization is generally required for construction
covered by the building-permit system?
A. A zoning variance in every case
B. A state contractor license for every trade
C. A building permit
D. A certificate of occupancy before construction begins
Construction within Allen County requires the applicable building
permit. A certificate of occupancy is associated with completion and
lawful occupancy rather than serving as the normal authorization to
begin construction.
, 6. Which of the following activities is specifically included among the
types of work for which contractors are required to be licensed by
the Allen County Building Department?
A. Only construction of new commercial buildings
B. Only construction of new residential buildings
C. Remodeling, repair, and demolition of existing structures, as well as
new construction
D. Only work involving structural steel
The county's contractor requirements encompass new structures and
additions as well as remodeling, repair, and demolition of existing
structures.
7. A contractor performs construction of an addition to an existing
building. Which statement is most accurate concerning Allen County
contractor licensing?
A. No contractor license is needed because the original building already
exists.
B. Only the property owner must be licensed.
C. The contractor activity falls within work for which contractor licensing
is required.
D. Licensing is required only if the addition exceeds three stories.
The county specifically includes new additions to existing structures
within activities requiring contractor licensing. The existence of the
original building does not remove the contractor licensing requirement.
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1. Under Allen County requirements applicable to Fort Wayne, which
type of contractor is specifically defined as contracting or engaging
in the construction of residential and commercial buildings up to
and including three stories?
A. General Contractor
B. Building Contractor
C. Residential Contractor
D. Home Improvement Contractor
The Building Contractor classification covers construction of residential
and commercial buildings up to and including three stories. A General
Contractor classification is broader and includes buildings of unlimited
stories.
2. Which description best distinguishes a Fort Wayne/Allen County
Building Contractor from a Residential Contractor?
A. A Building Contractor may only construct commercial buildings, while a
Residential Contractor may construct all buildings.
,B. A Building Contractor may construct residential and commercial
buildings up to three stories, while a Residential Contractor is limited to
one- and two-family homes of no more than three stories.
C. A Building Contractor may perform only remodeling, while a Residential
Contractor may perform new construction.
D. A Building Contractor is limited to structures under two stories, while a
Residential Contractor has no story limitation.
The classifications differ primarily by the type and scope of structures
permitted. The Building Contractor classification includes both
residential and commercial buildings up to three stories, whereas the
Residential Contractor classification is limited to specified one- and two-
family residential structures.
3. A contractor intends to construct a four-story commercial building
in Allen County. Which contractor classification would generally be
appropriate based on the county's stated definitions?
A. Residential Contractor
B. Home Improvement Contractor
C. Building Contractor
D. General Contractor
Allen County defines a General Contractor as one who engages in
residential and commercial construction with unlimited stories. A
Building Contractor is limited to buildings up to and including three
stories.
, 4. Which governmental body is identified as responsible for enforcing
Indiana-adopted building codes and local minimum housing
ordinances in Allen County?
A. Fort Wayne Fire Department only
B. Indiana Department of Transportation
C. Allen County Building Department
D. Indiana Secretary of State
The Allen County Building Department is identified as responsible for
enforcing the state-adopted building codes and local minimum housing
ordinances within its jurisdiction.
5. Before beginning construction work within Allen County, what
fundamental authorization is generally required for construction
covered by the building-permit system?
A. A zoning variance in every case
B. A state contractor license for every trade
C. A building permit
D. A certificate of occupancy before construction begins
Construction within Allen County requires the applicable building
permit. A certificate of occupancy is associated with completion and
lawful occupancy rather than serving as the normal authorization to
begin construction.
, 6. Which of the following activities is specifically included among the
types of work for which contractors are required to be licensed by
the Allen County Building Department?
A. Only construction of new commercial buildings
B. Only construction of new residential buildings
C. Remodeling, repair, and demolition of existing structures, as well as
new construction
D. Only work involving structural steel
The county's contractor requirements encompass new structures and
additions as well as remodeling, repair, and demolition of existing
structures.
7. A contractor performs construction of an addition to an existing
building. Which statement is most accurate concerning Allen County
contractor licensing?
A. No contractor license is needed because the original building already
exists.
B. Only the property owner must be licensed.
C. The contractor activity falls within work for which contractor licensing
is required.
D. Licensing is required only if the addition exceeds three stories.
The county specifically includes new additions to existing structures
within activities requiring contractor licensing. The existence of the
original building does not remove the contractor licensing requirement.
