ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN - LEGAL
ASPECTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Written notice of an unsafe structure is considered to be properly served if it is delivered
in which of the following ways?
I. Sent to the last known address by registered mail with return receipt requested
II. Sent to the last known address by certified mail with return receipt requested
III. Posted in a conspicuous place on or about the structure
IV. Delivered to the owner personally - ANSWER-I, II, and IV only
Reference(s):
2009 International Building Code Section 116.4
When a local government has acted beyond the scope of its powers it is known as:
A. ultra vires
B. abuse of process
C. contributory negligence
D. discriminatory enforcement - ANSWER-A. ultra vires
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 13
Uses that were illegally established prior to the adoption of the local zoning code shall:
A. remain illegal.
B. be classified as legal non-conforming.
C. apply to the Board of Adjustment for a use variance.
D. be required to meet current code within one calendar year. - ANSWER-A. remain
illegal
Reference(s):
2009 International Zoning Code Section 103.5
To demonstrate to the court that an injunction should be issued, the __________ must
prove that some immediate irreparable harm is about to occur.
A. judge
B. contractor
C. land owner
D. building official - ANSWER-D. building official
, Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 45
Which of the following is not an example of legal observation of a violation based on the
plain view doctrine?
A. Observation of a violation from a public sidewalk on a corner street running along the
side of the property in question.
B. Observation of a violation from a stepladder over a privacy fence from the back yard
of the neighbor who made the complaint and invited you on the property.
C. Observation of a violation from an upstairs window of the neighbor who made the
complaint and who invited you inside.
D. Observation of a violation in the back yard from a public alley behind the property. -
ANSWER-B. Observation of a violation from a stepladder over a privacy fence from the
back yard of the neighbor who made the complaint and invited you on the property.
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 65
If a building inspector is working under the authority of a building official, this is an
example of a:
A. Doctrine.
B. violation.
C. ministerial act.
D. sovereign immunity. - ANSWER-C. ministerial act
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 38
Approved construction documents shall be retained by the Building Department for no
less than _________ from the date of completion of permitted work.
A. 60 days
B. 180 days
C. 360 days
D. 1 year - ANSWER-B. 180 days
Reference(s):
2009 International Building Code Section 107.5
All of the following building department records shall be kept on file, except:
A. permits issued
B. applications received
ASPECTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Written notice of an unsafe structure is considered to be properly served if it is delivered
in which of the following ways?
I. Sent to the last known address by registered mail with return receipt requested
II. Sent to the last known address by certified mail with return receipt requested
III. Posted in a conspicuous place on or about the structure
IV. Delivered to the owner personally - ANSWER-I, II, and IV only
Reference(s):
2009 International Building Code Section 116.4
When a local government has acted beyond the scope of its powers it is known as:
A. ultra vires
B. abuse of process
C. contributory negligence
D. discriminatory enforcement - ANSWER-A. ultra vires
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 13
Uses that were illegally established prior to the adoption of the local zoning code shall:
A. remain illegal.
B. be classified as legal non-conforming.
C. apply to the Board of Adjustment for a use variance.
D. be required to meet current code within one calendar year. - ANSWER-A. remain
illegal
Reference(s):
2009 International Zoning Code Section 103.5
To demonstrate to the court that an injunction should be issued, the __________ must
prove that some immediate irreparable harm is about to occur.
A. judge
B. contractor
C. land owner
D. building official - ANSWER-D. building official
, Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 45
Which of the following is not an example of legal observation of a violation based on the
plain view doctrine?
A. Observation of a violation from a public sidewalk on a corner street running along the
side of the property in question.
B. Observation of a violation from a stepladder over a privacy fence from the back yard
of the neighbor who made the complaint and invited you on the property.
C. Observation of a violation from an upstairs window of the neighbor who made the
complaint and who invited you inside.
D. Observation of a violation in the back yard from a public alley behind the property. -
ANSWER-B. Observation of a violation from a stepladder over a privacy fence from the
back yard of the neighbor who made the complaint and invited you on the property.
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 65
If a building inspector is working under the authority of a building official, this is an
example of a:
A. Doctrine.
B. violation.
C. ministerial act.
D. sovereign immunity. - ANSWER-C. ministerial act
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 38
Approved construction documents shall be retained by the Building Department for no
less than _________ from the date of completion of permitted work.
A. 60 days
B. 180 days
C. 360 days
D. 1 year - ANSWER-B. 180 days
Reference(s):
2009 International Building Code Section 107.5
All of the following building department records shall be kept on file, except:
A. permits issued
B. applications received
