ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN2026EXAMPREP PRACTICETESTSERIES PRACTICE QUESTIONSAND SOLUTIONS

ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN 2026
EXAMPREP PRACTICE TEST
SERIES PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Building permits are required to:

I. increase revenue for the jurisdiction.
II. reduce the potential hazards of unsafe construction.
III. provide the means for code officials to protect the public
health.
IV. provide the means for code officials to inspect construction
to ensure the minimum standards for materials and methods are
used. Answer: II, III, and IV only

Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-47)

◉ The __________ assumes responsibility for issuing permits.

A. mayor
B. building official
C. permit technician
D. plumbing inspector Answer: B. building official

Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-9)

◉ The zoning ordinance map must show the:

A. variances.
B. district boundaries.
C. nonconforming uses.
D. building height limitations. Answer: B. district boundaries

, Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-30); 2009 International Zoning
Code Section 303.1

◉ If the owner asks, "Why do you need to know the Zoning on
my existing property?" You could answer with all, except for
which one of the following.

A. The Zoning Ordinance describes the specific uses permitted
for each lot or parcel of land.
B. The Zoning District may limit the height, size, and location
of the proposed improvement.
C. The Zoning District establishes setbacks from lot lines.
D. The Zoning District setbacks may limit the addition to use of
only noncombustible materials. Answer: D. The Zoning District
setbacks may limit the addition to use of only noncombustible
materials.

Reference(s):
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (2-28)

◉ A standard in a building code only becomes law to the extent
which it is _________ in a model code.

A. tested
B. assembled
C. suggested
D. referenced Answer: D. referenced

References:
Basic Code Enforcement pg. (1-24)

◉ The architectural symbol "BRG" stands for:

A. bearing
B. bridging
C. brick reinforcing