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Florida Building Inspector / Plans Examiner
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Building Code
(FBC)?
A. Increase construction costs
B. Regulate contractor licensing
C. Establish minimum requirements for safety, health, and
structural integrity
D. Replace local ordinances completely
Rationale: The FBC sets statewide minimum standards for safe
construction.
2. Who adopts and maintains the Florida Building Code?
A. OSHA
B. FEMA
C. Florida Building Commission
D. NASCLA
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Rationale: The Florida Building Commission updates and
maintains the FBC.
3. A building inspector’s main responsibility is to:
A. Design structures
B. Approve contractor bids
C. Verify compliance with approved plans and building codes
D. Issue contractor licenses
Rationale: Inspectors ensure construction complies with codes
and approved drawings.
4. What is the purpose of a plan review?
A. Approve payroll
B. Issue insurance certificates
C. Check construction documents for code compliance before
permits are issued
D. Replace inspections
Rationale: Plan review ensures designs meet code requirements
before construction.
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5. What does “code compliance” mean?
A. Following contractor preferences
B. Meeting insurance requirements only
C. Meeting minimum standards required by law
D. Following manufacturer suggestions only
Rationale: Codes are legally enforceable minimum standards.
6. What is a permit?
A. Insurance policy
B. Tax document
C. Official authorization to begin construction work
D. Warranty certificate
Rationale: Permits are required before regulated work begins.
7. Which document governs wind design in Florida?
A. OSHA Manual
B. NFPA 70
C. ASCE 7 / Florida Building Code Wind Provisions
D. NEC Article 310
Rationale: Florida uses ASCE 7 standards for wind loads.
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8. What is the purpose of inspections during construction?
A. Increase costs
B. Delay projects
C. Verify compliance at various stages of construction
D. Approve financing
Rationale: Inspections confirm work meets code at each phase.
9. What is “substantial completion”?
A. Foundation only
B. Final inspection failure
C. Building is usable for its intended purpose
D. Permit issuance
Rationale: The owner can occupy or use the structure.
10. Who enforces the Florida Building Code locally?
A. FEMA
B. State police
C. Local building departments
D. Insurance companies
Florida Building Inspector / Plans Examiner
Exam | Questions And Answers {With Verified
Answers } Rated A | Qs & Ans 2026 | Digital
Download Pdf
1. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Building Code
(FBC)?
A. Increase construction costs
B. Regulate contractor licensing
C. Establish minimum requirements for safety, health, and
structural integrity
D. Replace local ordinances completely
Rationale: The FBC sets statewide minimum standards for safe
construction.
2. Who adopts and maintains the Florida Building Code?
A. OSHA
B. FEMA
C. Florida Building Commission
D. NASCLA
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Rationale: The Florida Building Commission updates and
maintains the FBC.
3. A building inspector’s main responsibility is to:
A. Design structures
B. Approve contractor bids
C. Verify compliance with approved plans and building codes
D. Issue contractor licenses
Rationale: Inspectors ensure construction complies with codes
and approved drawings.
4. What is the purpose of a plan review?
A. Approve payroll
B. Issue insurance certificates
C. Check construction documents for code compliance before
permits are issued
D. Replace inspections
Rationale: Plan review ensures designs meet code requirements
before construction.
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5. What does “code compliance” mean?
A. Following contractor preferences
B. Meeting insurance requirements only
C. Meeting minimum standards required by law
D. Following manufacturer suggestions only
Rationale: Codes are legally enforceable minimum standards.
6. What is a permit?
A. Insurance policy
B. Tax document
C. Official authorization to begin construction work
D. Warranty certificate
Rationale: Permits are required before regulated work begins.
7. Which document governs wind design in Florida?
A. OSHA Manual
B. NFPA 70
C. ASCE 7 / Florida Building Code Wind Provisions
D. NEC Article 310
Rationale: Florida uses ASCE 7 standards for wind loads.
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8. What is the purpose of inspections during construction?
A. Increase costs
B. Delay projects
C. Verify compliance at various stages of construction
D. Approve financing
Rationale: Inspections confirm work meets code at each phase.
9. What is “substantial completion”?
A. Foundation only
B. Final inspection failure
C. Building is usable for its intended purpose
D. Permit issuance
Rationale: The owner can occupy or use the structure.
10. Who enforces the Florida Building Code locally?
A. FEMA
B. State police
C. Local building departments
D. Insurance companies
