ADMINISTRATION LESION 1 AND 35
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODES)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In order for an alternative material, design or method of construction to be considered
acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all but which of the following
criteria? - ANSWER-economic
Test performed by -------- may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance. - ANSWER-an approved agency
A permit is not requirement for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ------- square feet. - ANSWER-120
Movable fixtures, cases, counters and partition are exempt from a building permit where
they have a maximum height of ------- square feet. - ANSWER-5 feet, 9 inches
Where a building is constructed in a flood hazard area, documentation of the lowest
floor elevation shall be submitted to the building official prior to --------. - ANSWER-the
final inspection
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept -------- until completion of the
project. - ANSWER-at the job site.
When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved as
--------. - ANSWER-"Reviewed for Code Compliance"
Unless otherwise mandated by stated or local laws. the approved construction
documents shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of -------- from the
date of completion of the permitted work. - ANSWER-180 days
Which one of the following inspection is not specifically identified by the International
Building Code as a required inspection? - ANSWER-soil classification
Whose duty is it to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection? -
ANSWER-the permit holder
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except: -
ANSWER-the building's maximum height and area
A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what maximum period of time? -
ANSWER-a period set by the building official
(INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODES)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In order for an alternative material, design or method of construction to be considered
acceptable, it must be equivalent to the code based on all but which of the following
criteria? - ANSWER-economic
Test performed by -------- may be required by the building official where there is
insufficient evidence of code compliance. - ANSWER-an approved agency
A permit is not requirement for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ------- square feet. - ANSWER-120
Movable fixtures, cases, counters and partition are exempt from a building permit where
they have a maximum height of ------- square feet. - ANSWER-5 feet, 9 inches
Where a building is constructed in a flood hazard area, documentation of the lowest
floor elevation shall be submitted to the building official prior to --------. - ANSWER-the
final inspection
The building permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be kept -------- until completion of the
project. - ANSWER-at the job site.
When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved as
--------. - ANSWER-"Reviewed for Code Compliance"
Unless otherwise mandated by stated or local laws. the approved construction
documents shall be retained by the building official for a minimum of -------- from the
date of completion of the permitted work. - ANSWER-180 days
Which one of the following inspection is not specifically identified by the International
Building Code as a required inspection? - ANSWER-soil classification
Whose duty is it to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection? -
ANSWER-the permit holder
The certificate of occupancy shall contain all of the following information except: -
ANSWER-the building's maximum height and area
A temporary certificate of occupancy is valid for what maximum period of time? -
ANSWER-a period set by the building official
