BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT
CERTIFICATION EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
⩥ The main purpose f the building code is? Answer: Protect the public
health, safety, and welfare.
⩥ What is a performance type code? Answer: A code that allows
flexibility, provided the final outcome meets the code's intent.
⩥ What services does the ICC provide? Answer: The ICC provides:
certification of code professionals, training & education, and publication
of model codes, but does not set permit and plan review fees.
⩥ ICBO, BOCA, & SBCCI Answer: What are the 3 original model code
organizations.
⩥ Law Answer: How a building code is adopted by a jurisdiction.
⩥ What is a prescriptive code Answer: A code that describes exactly
what methods and materials are to be used during construction.
, ⩥ Who are "Standards" are primarily developed by? Answer: Industry
Organizations
⩥ What is a building code? Answer: A legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures.
⩥ What are two types of construction regulations? Answer: Prescriptive
and Performance
⩥ What is a referenced standard? Answer: A type of standard that is an
enforceable extension of the code.
⩥ What year was ICC established as a non-profit? Answer: Was
established in 1994
⩥ Who grants the authority to adopt codes? Answer: The federal
government
⩥ How is the international Code adopted? Answer: Is adopted by
reference.
⩥ What does ICC stand for? Answer: International Code Council
CERTIFICATION EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
⩥ The main purpose f the building code is? Answer: Protect the public
health, safety, and welfare.
⩥ What is a performance type code? Answer: A code that allows
flexibility, provided the final outcome meets the code's intent.
⩥ What services does the ICC provide? Answer: The ICC provides:
certification of code professionals, training & education, and publication
of model codes, but does not set permit and plan review fees.
⩥ ICBO, BOCA, & SBCCI Answer: What are the 3 original model code
organizations.
⩥ Law Answer: How a building code is adopted by a jurisdiction.
⩥ What is a prescriptive code Answer: A code that describes exactly
what methods and materials are to be used during construction.
, ⩥ Who are "Standards" are primarily developed by? Answer: Industry
Organizations
⩥ What is a building code? Answer: A legal document that regulates the
construction of buildings and structures.
⩥ What are two types of construction regulations? Answer: Prescriptive
and Performance
⩥ What is a referenced standard? Answer: A type of standard that is an
enforceable extension of the code.
⩥ What year was ICC established as a non-profit? Answer: Was
established in 1994
⩥ Who grants the authority to adopt codes? Answer: The federal
government
⩥ How is the international Code adopted? Answer: Is adopted by
reference.
⩥ What does ICC stand for? Answer: International Code Council
