ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN PRACTICE EXAM 2025/26 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NEWEST VERSION UPDATE REVIEW
GRADED A+
There shall be at least __________ feet of clear space between
every residential building and another main building on the same
lot.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20 - --ANSWERS---a. 20
A board of appeals is empowered to do all of the following,
except which one?
A. Determine the true intent of the code
B. Waive building code requirements
C. Decide that rules legally adopted have been incorrectly
interpreted
D. Declare that the code does not fully apply to the appeal before
them - --ANSWERS---b. Waive building code requirements
A contractor submits detailed construction drawings for the
installation of commercial-size playground equipment in the rear
yard of a two-family dwelling. What type of building permit is
required?
A. A permit for such a structure is not required.
B. A standard building permit
C. An hvac permit
D. A temporary structure permit - --ANSWERS---a. A permit for
such a structure is not required.
, Depending on the scope and complexity of a project, which of the
following aspects of construction are reviewed by the
jurisdiction?
A. Air pollution control
B. Planning
C. Traffic
D. Zoning - --ANSWERS---a., b., c., and d. All of the above
In an effort to challenge an illegal use violation notice issued by
the zoning official, the owner of an adult-use business brings a
copy of an up-to-date zoning map into the zoning office to show
that he is in a legal zone (factory/industrial). Based solely on this
claim, who is right?
A. The business owner because the zoning map clearly shows
the use is permitted in the zoning district.
B. The zoning inspector because an adult-use business is not
permitted in any zone without a conditional-use permit.
C. There is not enough information provided to determine who is
right.
D. Neither is correct because only the board of adjustment can
make a determination as to the legitimacy of the use. - --
ANSWERS---b. The zoning inspector because an adult-use
business is not permitted in any zone without a conditional-use
permit.
A homeowner is upset after having his permit application
rejected because the proposed room addition at the rear of his
house does not meet rear yard setback requirements. The permit
technician may need to explain to the homeowner the general
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NEWEST VERSION UPDATE REVIEW
GRADED A+
There shall be at least __________ feet of clear space between
every residential building and another main building on the same
lot.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20 - --ANSWERS---a. 20
A board of appeals is empowered to do all of the following,
except which one?
A. Determine the true intent of the code
B. Waive building code requirements
C. Decide that rules legally adopted have been incorrectly
interpreted
D. Declare that the code does not fully apply to the appeal before
them - --ANSWERS---b. Waive building code requirements
A contractor submits detailed construction drawings for the
installation of commercial-size playground equipment in the rear
yard of a two-family dwelling. What type of building permit is
required?
A. A permit for such a structure is not required.
B. A standard building permit
C. An hvac permit
D. A temporary structure permit - --ANSWERS---a. A permit for
such a structure is not required.
, Depending on the scope and complexity of a project, which of the
following aspects of construction are reviewed by the
jurisdiction?
A. Air pollution control
B. Planning
C. Traffic
D. Zoning - --ANSWERS---a., b., c., and d. All of the above
In an effort to challenge an illegal use violation notice issued by
the zoning official, the owner of an adult-use business brings a
copy of an up-to-date zoning map into the zoning office to show
that he is in a legal zone (factory/industrial). Based solely on this
claim, who is right?
A. The business owner because the zoning map clearly shows
the use is permitted in the zoning district.
B. The zoning inspector because an adult-use business is not
permitted in any zone without a conditional-use permit.
C. There is not enough information provided to determine who is
right.
D. Neither is correct because only the board of adjustment can
make a determination as to the legitimacy of the use. - --
ANSWERS---b. The zoning inspector because an adult-use
business is not permitted in any zone without a conditional-use
permit.
A homeowner is upset after having his permit application
rejected because the proposed room addition at the rear of his
house does not meet rear yard setback requirements. The permit
technician may need to explain to the homeowner the general
