ICC Permit Technician Certification Exam
Code Book 2024 Prep Exam 2026
1. The minimum number of voting representatives for 4-12, determined by pop-
an ICC governmental member is? ulation
2. Standards are primarily developed by? Industry organizations
3. Which of the following is not a benefit of becoming Qualifies the certified indi-
certified? vidual as an expert
4. The intent and purpose of an ICC model code is stated Chapter 1
in of that code
5. A building code is? A legal document that reg-
ulates the construction of
building and structures
6. Which of the following is not a service of the ICC? Setting permit and plan
review fees
7. All of the following are found in an ICC evaluation Specific geographical cost
service report except...? data
8. A performance type code allows? Design professionals to
select alternative methods
and materials, provided
the final outcome meets
the minimum require-
ments for health, safety,
and welfare
9. According to Hammurabi, if a builder builds a house Builder shall be put to
and it collapses and kills the owner the... death
10. A referenced standard is? An enforceable extension
of the code
, ICC Permit Technician Certification Exam
Code Book 2024 Prep Exam 2026
11. Hammurabi, Establishing the earliest
known building code
12. The main purpose of building code is to Protect the public health,
safety, and welfare
13. A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as Law
14. ICC interpretation service Provides verbal and writ-
ten opinions on code re-
quirements
15. What is a model code A written set of regulations
available for adoption by
local jurisdiction
16. Who grants the authority to adopt codes Federal Government
17. Which of the following is not a characteristics of the Final code changes are
ICC code development process voted on by all interested
A) anyone may submit a proposed code change parties
B) code proposals are debated at public hearing
C) participation is free and open to all parties
D) final code changes are voted on by interested par-
ties
18. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Final voting is done by
code development process ICC government repre-
sentatives
19. Which of the following is not a benefit of a state code Political influence over
A) uniformity and compatibility code regulation
B) elimination of unjustifiable requirements
, C) political influence over code regulations
D) uniform, timely and appropriate acceptance of new
products and technology
20. The international codes can be adopted by Reference
21. What three model code organizations formed the ICC BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI
beginning in 1994
22. A model code cannot be adopted without Referencing the specific
edition
23. A prescriptive code Describes exactly what
methods and materials
are to be used during con-
struction
24. An adopted code may become invalid if It prohibits construction of
equal or better strength,
safety, and quality
25. What are the two types of construction regulations? Performance and pre-
scriptive
26. An area or district in a city or town under special Zone
restrictions as to the type of buildings that may be
constructed is known as a
27. A building permit may be revoked for all of the follow- Disagreeing with the code
ing reasons except oflcials interpretation
A) false information on application
B) perform disagreeing with the code officials inter-
pretation
, C) incorrect information on plans
D) failure to follow code
28. When receiving a building permit application, the Construction documents
building official is authorized to waive the require-
ment for of the work is of a very minor
nature
29. ICC building valuation data table is based on a Type of construction and
occupancy group
30. Which of the following is not a typical consideration Value of the land
when calculating a building permit fee?
31. Which of the following is not typically a function of a Prohibit specific construc-
building department tion methods and materi-
A) enforce building codes als
B) protect the public health, safety, and welfare
C) act as a law enforcement agency
D) prohibit spocific construction materials and meth-
ods
32. Permit and plan review fees are collected to Ottset the cost of the de-
partment operations
33. Which of the following is not under the authority of Granting variances
the building official?
A) issue permits
B) perform inspections
C) grant variances
D) review applications
34. The two parts of a zoning ordinance are Map and text
Code Book 2024 Prep Exam 2026
1. The minimum number of voting representatives for 4-12, determined by pop-
an ICC governmental member is? ulation
2. Standards are primarily developed by? Industry organizations
3. Which of the following is not a benefit of becoming Qualifies the certified indi-
certified? vidual as an expert
4. The intent and purpose of an ICC model code is stated Chapter 1
in of that code
5. A building code is? A legal document that reg-
ulates the construction of
building and structures
6. Which of the following is not a service of the ICC? Setting permit and plan
review fees
7. All of the following are found in an ICC evaluation Specific geographical cost
service report except...? data
8. A performance type code allows? Design professionals to
select alternative methods
and materials, provided
the final outcome meets
the minimum require-
ments for health, safety,
and welfare
9. According to Hammurabi, if a builder builds a house Builder shall be put to
and it collapses and kills the owner the... death
10. A referenced standard is? An enforceable extension
of the code
, ICC Permit Technician Certification Exam
Code Book 2024 Prep Exam 2026
11. Hammurabi, Establishing the earliest
known building code
12. The main purpose of building code is to Protect the public health,
safety, and welfare
13. A building code is adopted by a jurisdiction as Law
14. ICC interpretation service Provides verbal and writ-
ten opinions on code re-
quirements
15. What is a model code A written set of regulations
available for adoption by
local jurisdiction
16. Who grants the authority to adopt codes Federal Government
17. Which of the following is not a characteristics of the Final code changes are
ICC code development process voted on by all interested
A) anyone may submit a proposed code change parties
B) code proposals are debated at public hearing
C) participation is free and open to all parties
D) final code changes are voted on by interested par-
ties
18. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Final voting is done by
code development process ICC government repre-
sentatives
19. Which of the following is not a benefit of a state code Political influence over
A) uniformity and compatibility code regulation
B) elimination of unjustifiable requirements
, C) political influence over code regulations
D) uniform, timely and appropriate acceptance of new
products and technology
20. The international codes can be adopted by Reference
21. What three model code organizations formed the ICC BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI
beginning in 1994
22. A model code cannot be adopted without Referencing the specific
edition
23. A prescriptive code Describes exactly what
methods and materials
are to be used during con-
struction
24. An adopted code may become invalid if It prohibits construction of
equal or better strength,
safety, and quality
25. What are the two types of construction regulations? Performance and pre-
scriptive
26. An area or district in a city or town under special Zone
restrictions as to the type of buildings that may be
constructed is known as a
27. A building permit may be revoked for all of the follow- Disagreeing with the code
ing reasons except oflcials interpretation
A) false information on application
B) perform disagreeing with the code officials inter-
pretation
, C) incorrect information on plans
D) failure to follow code
28. When receiving a building permit application, the Construction documents
building official is authorized to waive the require-
ment for of the work is of a very minor
nature
29. ICC building valuation data table is based on a Type of construction and
occupancy group
30. Which of the following is not a typical consideration Value of the land
when calculating a building permit fee?
31. Which of the following is not typically a function of a Prohibit specific construc-
building department tion methods and materi-
A) enforce building codes als
B) protect the public health, safety, and welfare
C) act as a law enforcement agency
D) prohibit spocific construction materials and meth-
ods
32. Permit and plan review fees are collected to Ottset the cost of the de-
partment operations
33. Which of the following is not under the authority of Granting variances
the building official?
A) issue permits
B) perform inspections
C) grant variances
D) review applications
34. The two parts of a zoning ordinance are Map and text
