Permit Tech Basic Code Enforcement Exam Questions AND
Correct Answers
A building code is - ✔✔a legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures.
A building official may issue a Stop Work Notice when - ✔✔code
violations have not been corrected
A building permit is - ✔✔a license to build
A building permit may be revoked for all the following reasons EXCEPT
- ✔✔disagreeing with the code officials interpretation
A cross section view of a building is also known as a____. -
✔✔transverse section
A drawing representing the front of a building as seen outside is
known as a(n)_____view. - ✔✔elevation
A drawing showing a particular building element on a larger scale is
known as a ____. - ✔✔detail
A Field Correction Notice informs the contractor of ____. - ✔✔what
must be done to correct any violations noted during inspection
, A model code can be adopted without - ✔✔referencing a specific
edition of the code
A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of a
public right of way is known as a - ✔✔site
A performance type code allows - ✔✔freedom and flexibility as long
as the final outcomes meets or exceeds the codes intent
A prescriptive code - ✔✔describles exactly what methods and
materials are to be used during construction
A reference symbol indicates____. - ✔✔what number the detail is and
on what page it appears
A roof plan does not typically show____. - ✔✔trusses or rafters
A site plan does not typically show___. - ✔✔finished roof elevation
A Standard is intended to be uses as - ✔✔A secondary authoritative
reference augmenting the code requirements
Correct Answers
A building code is - ✔✔a legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures.
A building official may issue a Stop Work Notice when - ✔✔code
violations have not been corrected
A building permit is - ✔✔a license to build
A building permit may be revoked for all the following reasons EXCEPT
- ✔✔disagreeing with the code officials interpretation
A cross section view of a building is also known as a____. -
✔✔transverse section
A drawing representing the front of a building as seen outside is
known as a(n)_____view. - ✔✔elevation
A drawing showing a particular building element on a larger scale is
known as a ____. - ✔✔detail
A Field Correction Notice informs the contractor of ____. - ✔✔what
must be done to correct any violations noted during inspection
, A model code can be adopted without - ✔✔referencing a specific
edition of the code
A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of a
public right of way is known as a - ✔✔site
A performance type code allows - ✔✔freedom and flexibility as long
as the final outcomes meets or exceeds the codes intent
A prescriptive code - ✔✔describles exactly what methods and
materials are to be used during construction
A reference symbol indicates____. - ✔✔what number the detail is and
on what page it appears
A roof plan does not typically show____. - ✔✔trusses or rafters
A site plan does not typically show___. - ✔✔finished roof elevation
A Standard is intended to be uses as - ✔✔A secondary authoritative
reference augmenting the code requirements
