PERMIT TECH STUDY COMPANION
QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
A request for conditional use must show all of the following except: (IZC) - ANSWER-
Increase of hazardous materials in the area limited to 50 percent.
An unsafe condition in a building may be any one of the following items, except: -
ANSWER-no secondary roof drain
A drawing representing the front of a building as seen from the outside is known as a(n)
______ view - ANSWER-elevation
The International Zoning Code permits a nonconforming use to continue without change
provided the use ___________. - ANSWER-was legally established prior to adoption of
the code
For exemption from the permit requirements of the International Building Code, the
maximum height for a fence is _________ feet. - ANSWER-7
The International Zoning Code requires all real estate signs to be removed within ____
days following the closing of the sale - ANSWER-10
A written description that spells out the qualitative requirements for products, materials
and workmanship for a proposed project is known as a(n) _______ - ANSWER-
specification
For construction under the International Building Code, used materials __________. -
ANSWER-must meet the requirements for new materials.
What is the occupancy classification for a horse barn? - ANSWER-U
The requirement that any and all legislation enacted by a government must bear some
rational relationship to a legitimate governmental function is known as _______. -
ANSWER-substantive due process.
If an architect comes into the office with a question about fire requirements for Type V
buildings, where in the International Building Code should the architect look to begin
gathering information on requirements? (BCE) - ANSWER-Chapters 5 and 6
A conditional use permit is for a use that is_____ for the neighboring uses (IZC) -
ANSWER-compatible.
, Which of the following is not a part of the appeals procedure? (LACA) - ANSWER-
presentation of opinion.
The minimum required front yard setback in a R-2b zone is ______ feet - ANSWER-15
A foster care facility providing medical care for 5 or fewer persons on a 24-hour basis is
classified as a group _____ occupancy - ANSWER-R-3
The allowable height of a building with non separated occupancies is ______ -
ANSWER-the maximum height of the most restrictive occupancy of the non-separated
occupancies
Generally, a zoning ordinance controls _______ - ANSWER-height, area and bulk of
buildings
In construction drawings, a _______ line indicates hidden or future construction, or
existing construction to be removed. - ANSWER-dotted
The city has adopted the International Building Code. The design of a building uses two
provisions from the IBC that are not allowed by the city's fire district ordinance. The
following should be done to deal with the issue. - ANSWER-Do not allow the design
using the two IBC provisions, follow the city ordinance
As an arm of the state, a _______ is entitiled to many of the privileges of the state -
ANSWER-county
The International Building Code requires a stop work order to state the - ANSWER-
Conditions for permitting work to resume.
The board of appeals established under the International Building Code shall have no
authority to - ANSWER-waive code requirements.
A Type V building is permitted to be constructed of - ANSWER-any materials permitted
by the code
A loading space shall have a clear height of ______ and a minimum area of _______
(IZC) - ANSWER-14, 400
The U.S. Constitution grants authority to the __ to adopt codes. - ANSWER-state
In determining separate or detached parts on the zoning map, _________ is required
for an A-3 zoning district. - ANSWER-a minimum area as set by the jurisdiction.
An accessory building used as a private garage shall be separated from the main
building by a minimum of ___________ feet. - ANSWER-10
QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
A request for conditional use must show all of the following except: (IZC) - ANSWER-
Increase of hazardous materials in the area limited to 50 percent.
An unsafe condition in a building may be any one of the following items, except: -
ANSWER-no secondary roof drain
A drawing representing the front of a building as seen from the outside is known as a(n)
______ view - ANSWER-elevation
The International Zoning Code permits a nonconforming use to continue without change
provided the use ___________. - ANSWER-was legally established prior to adoption of
the code
For exemption from the permit requirements of the International Building Code, the
maximum height for a fence is _________ feet. - ANSWER-7
The International Zoning Code requires all real estate signs to be removed within ____
days following the closing of the sale - ANSWER-10
A written description that spells out the qualitative requirements for products, materials
and workmanship for a proposed project is known as a(n) _______ - ANSWER-
specification
For construction under the International Building Code, used materials __________. -
ANSWER-must meet the requirements for new materials.
What is the occupancy classification for a horse barn? - ANSWER-U
The requirement that any and all legislation enacted by a government must bear some
rational relationship to a legitimate governmental function is known as _______. -
ANSWER-substantive due process.
If an architect comes into the office with a question about fire requirements for Type V
buildings, where in the International Building Code should the architect look to begin
gathering information on requirements? (BCE) - ANSWER-Chapters 5 and 6
A conditional use permit is for a use that is_____ for the neighboring uses (IZC) -
ANSWER-compatible.
, Which of the following is not a part of the appeals procedure? (LACA) - ANSWER-
presentation of opinion.
The minimum required front yard setback in a R-2b zone is ______ feet - ANSWER-15
A foster care facility providing medical care for 5 or fewer persons on a 24-hour basis is
classified as a group _____ occupancy - ANSWER-R-3
The allowable height of a building with non separated occupancies is ______ -
ANSWER-the maximum height of the most restrictive occupancy of the non-separated
occupancies
Generally, a zoning ordinance controls _______ - ANSWER-height, area and bulk of
buildings
In construction drawings, a _______ line indicates hidden or future construction, or
existing construction to be removed. - ANSWER-dotted
The city has adopted the International Building Code. The design of a building uses two
provisions from the IBC that are not allowed by the city's fire district ordinance. The
following should be done to deal with the issue. - ANSWER-Do not allow the design
using the two IBC provisions, follow the city ordinance
As an arm of the state, a _______ is entitiled to many of the privileges of the state -
ANSWER-county
The International Building Code requires a stop work order to state the - ANSWER-
Conditions for permitting work to resume.
The board of appeals established under the International Building Code shall have no
authority to - ANSWER-waive code requirements.
A Type V building is permitted to be constructed of - ANSWER-any materials permitted
by the code
A loading space shall have a clear height of ______ and a minimum area of _______
(IZC) - ANSWER-14, 400
The U.S. Constitution grants authority to the __ to adopt codes. - ANSWER-state
In determining separate or detached parts on the zoning map, _________ is required
for an A-3 zoning district. - ANSWER-a minimum area as set by the jurisdiction.
An accessory building used as a private garage shall be separated from the main
building by a minimum of ___________ feet. - ANSWER-10
