PERMIT TECH MULTIPLE CHOICE INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

PERMIT TECH MULTIPLE CHOICE
INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Legal Aspects - Chapter 9

A building permit may be revoked for all of the following reasons except:
A. False information on the application
B. Disagreeing with the code official's interpretation
C. Incorrect information on the plans
D. Failure to follow code - ANSWER-B. Disagreeing with the code official's interpretation

BCE - 2.4.4

Who grants the authority to adopt codes?
A. The governing body of the jurisdiction
B. The county the jurisdiction is located in
C. The building official
D. The federal government - ANSWER-D. The Federal Government

BCE - 1.7.1

An area or district in a city or town under special restrictions as to the types of buildings
that may be erected is known as a ________________.
A. Home Owner's Association
B. Zone
C. Fire District
D. Subdivision - ANSWER-B. Zone

BCE - 3.1

When permitted, a modification to the code must be in compliance with the
___________ of the code.
A. intent and purpose
B. fire and safety provisions
C. accessibility provisions
D. flood hazard provisions - ANSWER-A. intent and purpose

IBC - 104.10

Two parts of a zoning ordinance are _________________.
A. The building code and zoning code
B. A map and the text

,C. Zoning districts and fees for conditional uses
D. Lot coverage and height restrictions - ANSWER-B. A map and the text

BCE 3.7

Which of the following rules is typically referenced when determining if local government
has certain powers?
A. Home Rule
B. Dillon's Rule
C. The rule of equitable estoppel
D. Sovereign immunity rulings - ANSWER-B. Dillon's Rule

Legal Aspects - Chapter 3

All multiple-occupancy development complexes exceeding ________ acres shall submit
master sign plans.
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 18 - ANSWER-B. 8

IZC - 1009.1

Unsafe conditions in a structure include _______________.
A. inadequate light and ventilation
B. a fire hazard
C. unsanitary conditions
D. all of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above

ICB - 116.1

Which of the following is not required to be completed at the same time as a framing
inspection?
A. insulation
B. fire blocking
C. roof sheathing
D. rough electrical - ANSWER-A. Insulation

BCE - 7.3.4

A minimum of ______ inches in clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at
or above the access opening.
A. 18
B. 20
C. 24
D. 30 - ANSWER-D. 30

, IBC - 1208.2

The minimum number of parking spaces required for a 5,000-square-foot health club is
____________ spaces.
A. 30
B. 50
C. 500
D. 550 - ANSWER-B. 50

IZC - Table 801.2.1

What is the maximum number of directional signs allowed for each street entrance on a
lot?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - ANSWER-B 2

IZC - 1008.1.3

Which is not generally considered a benefit of a zoning code?
A. Reduces Street congestion
B. Controls noise, vibration, glare, pollution and odor
C. Prevents flooding and erosion
D. Establishes maximum speed regulations in residential districts - ANSWER-D.
Establishes maximum speed regulations in residential districts

BCE - 3.3, Table 3-1

Every dwelling unit shall have at least one room that is not less than __________
square feet.
A. 70
B. 100
C. 120
D. 150 - ANSWER-C. 120

IBC - 1207.3

A local law is known as a(n)______________.
A. statute
B. ordinance
C. restrictive covenant
D. encumbrance - ANSWER-B. Ordinance

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