ICC Permit Technician Updated Actual
Question and Answer (2026/2027) | Final
Review
• What is the primary purpose of building regulations? -✓✓ To protect public
health, safety, and general welfare.
• Who is ultimately responsible for enforcing the code? -✓✓ The Building Official.
• What gives the Building Official legal authority to enforce the code? -✓✓ The
adopted building code ordinance or enabling legislation.
• When a permit is denied, what must the applicant be told? -✓✓ The reasons for
denial and applicable code sections.
• What is the most common method of enforcement? -✓✓ Notice of violation or
stop-work order.
• Before an appeal can be heard, what must exist? -✓✓ A written interpretation or
decision by the Building Official.
• Which law protects employees who report violations? -✓✓ Whistleblower Law.
• What legal document ensures payment to contractors or suppliers? -✓✓
Mechanic's lien.
• What law defines powers and duties of agencies? -✓✓ Administrative Law.
, • What Florida statute governs local code enforcement? -✓✓ Chapter 162.
• What is required before construction begins? -✓✓ A building permit.
• Who ensures construction follows approved plans? -✓✓ Permit holder and design
professional of record.
• When can a permit be revoked? -✓✓ If issued in error or based on false
information.
• What must be posted on the job site? -✓✓ The building permit or permit card.
• When does a permit expire if work hasn't begun? -✓✓ 90 days.
• What accompanies a new construction permit application? -✓✓ Site plan and
construction drawings.
• What is the purpose of a Notice of Commencement? -✓✓ To establish project
start and identify lien rights.
• Who issues the certificate of occupancy? -✓✓ Building Official.
• When work deviates from approved plans, what is required? -✓✓ Revised plans
submitted and approved.
Question and Answer (2026/2027) | Final
Review
• What is the primary purpose of building regulations? -✓✓ To protect public
health, safety, and general welfare.
• Who is ultimately responsible for enforcing the code? -✓✓ The Building Official.
• What gives the Building Official legal authority to enforce the code? -✓✓ The
adopted building code ordinance or enabling legislation.
• When a permit is denied, what must the applicant be told? -✓✓ The reasons for
denial and applicable code sections.
• What is the most common method of enforcement? -✓✓ Notice of violation or
stop-work order.
• Before an appeal can be heard, what must exist? -✓✓ A written interpretation or
decision by the Building Official.
• Which law protects employees who report violations? -✓✓ Whistleblower Law.
• What legal document ensures payment to contractors or suppliers? -✓✓
Mechanic's lien.
• What law defines powers and duties of agencies? -✓✓ Administrative Law.
, • What Florida statute governs local code enforcement? -✓✓ Chapter 162.
• What is required before construction begins? -✓✓ A building permit.
• Who ensures construction follows approved plans? -✓✓ Permit holder and design
professional of record.
• When can a permit be revoked? -✓✓ If issued in error or based on false
information.
• What must be posted on the job site? -✓✓ The building permit or permit card.
• When does a permit expire if work hasn't begun? -✓✓ 90 days.
• What accompanies a new construction permit application? -✓✓ Site plan and
construction drawings.
• What is the purpose of a Notice of Commencement? -✓✓ To establish project
start and identify lien rights.
• Who issues the certificate of occupancy? -✓✓ Building Official.
• When work deviates from approved plans, what is required? -✓✓ Revised plans
submitted and approved.
