Kentucky Commercial Building Code Inspector
Examination
1. Which Kentucky agency is responsible for certifying commercial building code inspectors?
A) Kentucky State Police
B) Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
C) Kentucky Fire Commission
D) Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators
Answer: B
Rationale: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) is responsible for
certifying building inspectors and administering the Kentucky Building Code Inspectors Certification
Program.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Kentucky Building Code?
A) To regulate zoning and land use
B) To establish minimum standards for safe building construction
C) To reduce construction costs
D) To design building layouts
Answer: B
Rationale: The Kentucky Building Code establishes minimum standards for safe building construction to
protect public health, safety, and welfare.
3. Which administrative regulation establishes the Kentucky Certified Building Inspector Program?
A) 815 KAR 7:070
B) 815 KAR 7:120
C) 739 KAR 2:060
D) 201 KAR 41:020
Answer: A
,Rationale: 815 KAR 7:070 establishes the testing, training, continuing education, and enforcement
responsibilities for qualifying persons to become inspectors for the enforcement of the Kentucky
Building Code.
4. Which administrative regulation contains the Kentucky Building Code?
A) 815 KAR 7:070
B) 815 KAR 7:120
C) 739 KAR 2:060
D) 201 KAR 41:020
Answer: B
Rationale: The Kentucky Building Code is promulgated in 815 KAR 7:120.
5. What is the minimum passing score required for ICC test modules for Kentucky building inspector
certification?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: A passing score of 75% or higher is required for certification.
6. What is the application fee for the Kentucky Building Code Inspectors Certification Program?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $75
D) $100
Answer: B
Rationale: A completed application must be submitted with a $50 application fee.
, 7. Which ICC test modules are required for Level I commercial building inspector certification in
Kentucky?
A) 1C + 3C + 4C
B) B1 + B2 + M1
C) M1 + M2 + M3
D) B1 + 1C + 3C
Answer: B
Rationale: Level I certification requires ICC test modules B1, B2, and M1.
8. Which ICC test modules are required for Level II commercial building inspector certification in
Kentucky?
A) 1C + 3C + 4C
B) B1 + B2 + M1
C) M1 + M2
D) B1 + M1 + M2
Answer: C
Rationale: Level II certification requires ICC test modules M1 and M2 in addition to Level I requirements.
9. Which ICC test modules are required for Level III commercial building inspector certification in
Kentucky?
A) B1 + B2 + M1
B) M1 + M2 + M3
C) 1C + 3C + 4C + M3
D) 1C + 3C + 4C
Answer: C
Rationale: Level III certification requires ICC test modules 1C, 3C, 4C, and M3.
10. How long does a newly hired building inspector have to obtain certification in Kentucky?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
Examination
1. Which Kentucky agency is responsible for certifying commercial building code inspectors?
A) Kentucky State Police
B) Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
C) Kentucky Fire Commission
D) Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators
Answer: B
Rationale: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) is responsible for
certifying building inspectors and administering the Kentucky Building Code Inspectors Certification
Program.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Kentucky Building Code?
A) To regulate zoning and land use
B) To establish minimum standards for safe building construction
C) To reduce construction costs
D) To design building layouts
Answer: B
Rationale: The Kentucky Building Code establishes minimum standards for safe building construction to
protect public health, safety, and welfare.
3. Which administrative regulation establishes the Kentucky Certified Building Inspector Program?
A) 815 KAR 7:070
B) 815 KAR 7:120
C) 739 KAR 2:060
D) 201 KAR 41:020
Answer: A
,Rationale: 815 KAR 7:070 establishes the testing, training, continuing education, and enforcement
responsibilities for qualifying persons to become inspectors for the enforcement of the Kentucky
Building Code.
4. Which administrative regulation contains the Kentucky Building Code?
A) 815 KAR 7:070
B) 815 KAR 7:120
C) 739 KAR 2:060
D) 201 KAR 41:020
Answer: B
Rationale: The Kentucky Building Code is promulgated in 815 KAR 7:120.
5. What is the minimum passing score required for ICC test modules for Kentucky building inspector
certification?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: A passing score of 75% or higher is required for certification.
6. What is the application fee for the Kentucky Building Code Inspectors Certification Program?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $75
D) $100
Answer: B
Rationale: A completed application must be submitted with a $50 application fee.
, 7. Which ICC test modules are required for Level I commercial building inspector certification in
Kentucky?
A) 1C + 3C + 4C
B) B1 + B2 + M1
C) M1 + M2 + M3
D) B1 + 1C + 3C
Answer: B
Rationale: Level I certification requires ICC test modules B1, B2, and M1.
8. Which ICC test modules are required for Level II commercial building inspector certification in
Kentucky?
A) 1C + 3C + 4C
B) B1 + B2 + M1
C) M1 + M2
D) B1 + M1 + M2
Answer: C
Rationale: Level II certification requires ICC test modules M1 and M2 in addition to Level I requirements.
9. Which ICC test modules are required for Level III commercial building inspector certification in
Kentucky?
A) B1 + B2 + M1
B) M1 + M2 + M3
C) 1C + 3C + 4C + M3
D) 1C + 3C + 4C
Answer: C
Rationale: Level III certification requires ICC test modules 1C, 3C, 4C, and M3.
10. How long does a newly hired building inspector have to obtain certification in Kentucky?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
