BCO Exam (PCCA) questions with
complete solutions 2025.
A Building Code Official can delegate all of their duties to:
a. The township manager
b. A certified building plans examiner
c. The permit counter clerk.
d. None of the above - ANSWER: B. A certified building plans examiner
Which statement is true about certification renewal:
A. Submitting evidence to the Department of passing an additional UCC certification will
satisfy all requirements for continuing education in a three year period.
B. Only plans examiners and inspectors are required to renew their UCC certifications.
C. 15 hours of continuing education per certification is required, to a maximum of 60
hours in the three year period following certification.
D. Continuing education is not required for someone with 7 or more UCC certifications. -
ANSWER: A. Submitting evidence to the Department of passing an additional UCC
certification will satisfy all requirements for continuing education in a three year period.
A certified fire inspector may:
A. Review plans and perform inspections for residential dwelling sprinkler systems.
B. Review plans and perform inspections for commercial building sprinkler systems.
C. Both a) and b).
D. Neither a) or b). - ANSWER: D. Neither a) or b).
Permit fees for an opt-in municipality under the UCC are:
A. Established by regulation by the Department of Labor and Industry
B. Established by the legislature via Act 45 of 1999
, C. Required to be in accordance with Formula 1, 2 or 3.
D. Are not regulated by the UCC - ANSWER: D. Are not regulated by the UCC
Which of the following documents is required by the UCC to be retained by the opt-in
municipality:
A. Residential permit application
B. Commercial certificate of occupancy
C. Zoning permit
D. None of the above are required by the UCC to be retained by the municipality. -
ANSWER: B. Commercial certificate of occupancy
To whom may the plans for a commercial building be released?
A. Anyone who files a proper Right to Know request
B. The township supervisors
C. The responsible charge identified on the permit application
D. The tax assessment board - ANSWER: C. The responsible charge identified on the
permit application
Which statement is true?
A. A Building Code Official is only required to meet continuing education requirements if
they also review plans or perform inspections
B. A Building Code Official is only required to meet continuing education requirements if
they work for a third party agency
C. A Building Code Official is required to meet continuing education requirements only if
the municipality does not employ another Building Code Official.
D. A Building Code Official is required to meet continuing education requirements
unless they submit proof of passing an additional UCC certification exam. - ANSWER:
D. A Building Code Official is required to meet continuing education requirements
unless they submit proof of passing an additional UCC certification exam.
An insulation inspection in a single family dwelling may be performed by:
A. A residential energy plans examiner / inspector
B. A residential building inspector
C. An energy inspector
D. A or C - ANSWER: D.A or C
complete solutions 2025.
A Building Code Official can delegate all of their duties to:
a. The township manager
b. A certified building plans examiner
c. The permit counter clerk.
d. None of the above - ANSWER: B. A certified building plans examiner
Which statement is true about certification renewal:
A. Submitting evidence to the Department of passing an additional UCC certification will
satisfy all requirements for continuing education in a three year period.
B. Only plans examiners and inspectors are required to renew their UCC certifications.
C. 15 hours of continuing education per certification is required, to a maximum of 60
hours in the three year period following certification.
D. Continuing education is not required for someone with 7 or more UCC certifications. -
ANSWER: A. Submitting evidence to the Department of passing an additional UCC
certification will satisfy all requirements for continuing education in a three year period.
A certified fire inspector may:
A. Review plans and perform inspections for residential dwelling sprinkler systems.
B. Review plans and perform inspections for commercial building sprinkler systems.
C. Both a) and b).
D. Neither a) or b). - ANSWER: D. Neither a) or b).
Permit fees for an opt-in municipality under the UCC are:
A. Established by regulation by the Department of Labor and Industry
B. Established by the legislature via Act 45 of 1999
, C. Required to be in accordance with Formula 1, 2 or 3.
D. Are not regulated by the UCC - ANSWER: D. Are not regulated by the UCC
Which of the following documents is required by the UCC to be retained by the opt-in
municipality:
A. Residential permit application
B. Commercial certificate of occupancy
C. Zoning permit
D. None of the above are required by the UCC to be retained by the municipality. -
ANSWER: B. Commercial certificate of occupancy
To whom may the plans for a commercial building be released?
A. Anyone who files a proper Right to Know request
B. The township supervisors
C. The responsible charge identified on the permit application
D. The tax assessment board - ANSWER: C. The responsible charge identified on the
permit application
Which statement is true?
A. A Building Code Official is only required to meet continuing education requirements if
they also review plans or perform inspections
B. A Building Code Official is only required to meet continuing education requirements if
they work for a third party agency
C. A Building Code Official is required to meet continuing education requirements only if
the municipality does not employ another Building Code Official.
D. A Building Code Official is required to meet continuing education requirements
unless they submit proof of passing an additional UCC certification exam. - ANSWER:
D. A Building Code Official is required to meet continuing education requirements
unless they submit proof of passing an additional UCC certification exam.
An insulation inspection in a single family dwelling may be performed by:
A. A residential energy plans examiner / inspector
B. A residential building inspector
C. An energy inspector
D. A or C - ANSWER: D.A or C
