BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Who pays all cost of employing a special Inspector on a D. Fee owner
threshold building project? 553.79(5)(b)
A. Engineer of record
B. Prime contractor
C. Concrete contractor
D. Fee owner
All new single-family houses shall provide at least one C. 29"
bathroom. If only a toilet room is provided at grade level, 553.504(2)
such toilet room mush have a clear opening of
__________.
A. 32"
B. 30"
C. 29"
D. 28"
The undergroud parking at a new apartment building must B. Signs posted to warn operators of handicapped vans that they cannot pass
have __________. beyond a certain point in the garage due to height limitations.
A. At least 15% of the spaces designated for handicapped 553.511
parking.
B. Signs posted to warn operators of handicapped vans
that they cannot pass beyond a certain point in the garage
due to height limitations.
C. 100% of the handicapped accessible parking spaces.
D. A minimum height clearance of 112".
Any structure requiring a threshold building permit requires A. Licensed General or Building Contractor
a _________ to obtain the permit. 553.79(10)
A. Licensed General or Building Contractor
B. Licensed Specialty Structure Contractor
C. Licensed Residential Contractor
D. All of the above
Before construction or renovation is completed, the local D. V
enforcement agency shall inspect buildings for compliance 553.908
with the Thermal Efficiency Standards found in Florida
Chapter 553 Part _______.
A. II
B. VIII
C. VII
D. V
Which of the following is true regarding the positions held B. One member must be a fire official
by the four code enforcement officials of the Florida 553.74(1)(i)
Building Commission?
A. Two must be municipal or district code enforcement
officials
B. One member must be a fire official
C. One must be a plans examiner and one must be an
inspector
D. None of the above
Accessible parking spaces must be striped and C. blue paint
prominently outlined with __________. 553.5041(6)
A. reflective tape
B. yellow paint
C. blue paint
D. white paint
,BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Which of the following in not exempted from the B. A building where heating or cooling system provided, are designed for other than
requirements of the Florida Thermal Efficiency? control of indoor temperatures.
553.902(2), 553.905
A. Any historical building as described in FS(267.021).
B. A building where heating or cooling system provided,
are designed for other than control of indoor temperatures.
C. A portion of a building where peak design rate of energy
usage is less than one watt per square foot of floor area.
D. A building of less than 1000 square feet which is
primarily used as a principle residence.
In the event of a disagreement between the chief building C. The local administrative board
official and the chief fire official in resolving a conflict 553.73(11)(c)
between the building code and the fire prevention code,
__________ shall resolve the conflict.
A. Legal counsel shall serve as arbitrator
B. The Construction Industry Licensing Board
C. The local administrative board
D. The local head government official
Among other requirements a "Special Inspector" of A. be a licensed architect or registered engineer certified under Chapter 471
"Threshold Building" must __________. 553.71(9)
A. be a licensed architect or registered engineer certified
under Chapter 471
B. be a certified building inspector
C. provide self-certification as to competency to perform
structural inspections on threshold buildings
D. have experience in the inspection or design of at least
five-threshold type buildings within the past seven years.
Industrial construction sites, where the design, C. The industry has adequate in house fire department and rescue squad.
construction, and fire safety are supervised by appropriate 553.79(2)
design and inspection professionals, are exempt from plan
review and inspection subject to local option, if
__________.
A. The design professional are employees of the owner.
B. The contractor obtains a permit for the work.
C. The industry has adequate in house fire department and
rescue squad.
D. The owner provides appropriate approved drawings to
the State Fire Marshal.
Which of the following buildings is exempt from the Florida D. All of the above.
Energy Efficiency Code? 553.902(2), 553.905
A. An existing commercial building without air conditioning.
B. A historical building described in Section 267.021(3), F.
S.
C. A 775 square foot recreation use hunting cabin.
D. All of the above.
School boards, community college boards, and state B. $200,000; 1
universities may use annual facility maintenance permits to 553.80(6)(e)
facilitate routine maintenance, emergency repairs, building
refurbishment, and minor renovations of systems or
equipment. The amount expended for maintenance
projects may not exceed __________ per project. A facility
maintenance permit is valid for __________ year(s).
A. $100,000; 1
B. $200,000; 1
C. $300,000; 1
D. $500,000; 2
,BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Which of the following applies to The Americans with D. All of the above.
Disabilities Act, in effect since October 1, 1997? 553.504(1),(2)
A. New single-family homes.
B. New public facilities.
C. Altered privately owned community centers.
D. All of the above.
Parking access aisles must be at least __________ wide. C. 5'; 12'
Each parking space must be at least _________ wide. 553.5041(5)(c)1
A. 5'; 20'
B. 4'; 15'
C. 5'; 12'
D. 4'; 12'
The inspection of manufactured buildings shall be D. Any of the above.
performed by __________. 553.37(9)
A. Local government inspector.
B. State government departments having building
construction responsibilities.
C. Approved private inspection agency inspectors.
D. Any of the above.
When granting an exception to the accessibility B. The Accessibility Advisory Council.
requirements of the State of Florida, the Florida Board of 553.512(1)
Building Codes and Standards shall not violate Federal
accessibility laws and any exception shall be reviewed by
___________.
A. The Secretary of Community Affairs.
B. The Accessibility Advisory Council.
C. The Florida Council of Handicapped Organizations.
D. The Governor of the State of Florida.
Who is responsible to investigate complaints received C. The Department of Business and Professional Regulations
concerning violations of the Florida Energy Conservation 553.973(1)
Standards?
A. The local enforcement agency
B. The Public Service Commission
C. The Department of Business and Professional
Regulations
D. The State's Attorney
All manufactured buildings shall bear an insignia issued by A. Department of Business & Professional Regulation
__________ as defined by F. S. 553. 553.36(7),(9)
A. Department of Business & Professional Regulation
B. The U.S. Department of Housing
C. A federally approved inspection agency
D. The Department of Health & Human Welfare
According to Florida Building Code Accessibility, floor and C. Slip resistant
ground surfaces shall comply with 302 and be stable, firm, [A] 302.1
and __________.
A. Smooth
B. Free of trip hazards
C. Slip resistant
D. Of a non-porous material
, BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Where van parking is provided pursuant to section 502.2 B. Six
for every _____ or fraction of _____ parking spaces [A] 208.2.4
required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be
a van parking space complying with 502.
A. Eight
B. Six
C. Five
D. Four
The tops of tables and counters for children's use shall be B. 26, 30
_____ minimum inches and _____ maximum inches above [A] 902.4.2
the finish floor or ground.
A. 28, 36
B. 26, 30
C. 32, 36
D. 24, 30
__________ is an exterior or interior way of passage A. Circulation path
provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to [A] 106.5
walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platforms, lifts,
ramps, stairways, and landings.
A. Circulation path
B. Marked Crossing
C. Gangway
D. Accessible means of egress
Florida vertical accessibility requires _____ level(s) in all D. All
new buildings, structures and facilities and all altered areas [A] 201.1
of existing buildings, structures and facilities to be
accessible to persons with disabilities.
A. Ground
B. Most
C. At least one
D. All
_____ should be provided on both sides of stairs and C. Handrails
ramps. [A] 505.2
A. Treads
B. Ramps
C. Handrails
D. Guardrails
Alterations affecting primary function areas that affects or B. Path of travel
could affect the usability of or access to an area containing [A] 202.4
a primary function shall be made so as to ensure that, to
the maximum extent feasible, the __________ to the
altered area are readily accessible to and usable by
individuals with disabilities, unless such alterations are
disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost.
A. Circulation path
B. Path of travel
C. Accessible means of egress
D. Entrance
At least _____% of shelf space in storage facilities shall C. 50
comply with 811. [A] 804.5
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Who pays all cost of employing a special Inspector on a D. Fee owner
threshold building project? 553.79(5)(b)
A. Engineer of record
B. Prime contractor
C. Concrete contractor
D. Fee owner
All new single-family houses shall provide at least one C. 29"
bathroom. If only a toilet room is provided at grade level, 553.504(2)
such toilet room mush have a clear opening of
__________.
A. 32"
B. 30"
C. 29"
D. 28"
The undergroud parking at a new apartment building must B. Signs posted to warn operators of handicapped vans that they cannot pass
have __________. beyond a certain point in the garage due to height limitations.
A. At least 15% of the spaces designated for handicapped 553.511
parking.
B. Signs posted to warn operators of handicapped vans
that they cannot pass beyond a certain point in the garage
due to height limitations.
C. 100% of the handicapped accessible parking spaces.
D. A minimum height clearance of 112".
Any structure requiring a threshold building permit requires A. Licensed General or Building Contractor
a _________ to obtain the permit. 553.79(10)
A. Licensed General or Building Contractor
B. Licensed Specialty Structure Contractor
C. Licensed Residential Contractor
D. All of the above
Before construction or renovation is completed, the local D. V
enforcement agency shall inspect buildings for compliance 553.908
with the Thermal Efficiency Standards found in Florida
Chapter 553 Part _______.
A. II
B. VIII
C. VII
D. V
Which of the following is true regarding the positions held B. One member must be a fire official
by the four code enforcement officials of the Florida 553.74(1)(i)
Building Commission?
A. Two must be municipal or district code enforcement
officials
B. One member must be a fire official
C. One must be a plans examiner and one must be an
inspector
D. None of the above
Accessible parking spaces must be striped and C. blue paint
prominently outlined with __________. 553.5041(6)
A. reflective tape
B. yellow paint
C. blue paint
D. white paint
,BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Which of the following in not exempted from the B. A building where heating or cooling system provided, are designed for other than
requirements of the Florida Thermal Efficiency? control of indoor temperatures.
553.902(2), 553.905
A. Any historical building as described in FS(267.021).
B. A building where heating or cooling system provided,
are designed for other than control of indoor temperatures.
C. A portion of a building where peak design rate of energy
usage is less than one watt per square foot of floor area.
D. A building of less than 1000 square feet which is
primarily used as a principle residence.
In the event of a disagreement between the chief building C. The local administrative board
official and the chief fire official in resolving a conflict 553.73(11)(c)
between the building code and the fire prevention code,
__________ shall resolve the conflict.
A. Legal counsel shall serve as arbitrator
B. The Construction Industry Licensing Board
C. The local administrative board
D. The local head government official
Among other requirements a "Special Inspector" of A. be a licensed architect or registered engineer certified under Chapter 471
"Threshold Building" must __________. 553.71(9)
A. be a licensed architect or registered engineer certified
under Chapter 471
B. be a certified building inspector
C. provide self-certification as to competency to perform
structural inspections on threshold buildings
D. have experience in the inspection or design of at least
five-threshold type buildings within the past seven years.
Industrial construction sites, where the design, C. The industry has adequate in house fire department and rescue squad.
construction, and fire safety are supervised by appropriate 553.79(2)
design and inspection professionals, are exempt from plan
review and inspection subject to local option, if
__________.
A. The design professional are employees of the owner.
B. The contractor obtains a permit for the work.
C. The industry has adequate in house fire department and
rescue squad.
D. The owner provides appropriate approved drawings to
the State Fire Marshal.
Which of the following buildings is exempt from the Florida D. All of the above.
Energy Efficiency Code? 553.902(2), 553.905
A. An existing commercial building without air conditioning.
B. A historical building described in Section 267.021(3), F.
S.
C. A 775 square foot recreation use hunting cabin.
D. All of the above.
School boards, community college boards, and state B. $200,000; 1
universities may use annual facility maintenance permits to 553.80(6)(e)
facilitate routine maintenance, emergency repairs, building
refurbishment, and minor renovations of systems or
equipment. The amount expended for maintenance
projects may not exceed __________ per project. A facility
maintenance permit is valid for __________ year(s).
A. $100,000; 1
B. $200,000; 1
C. $300,000; 1
D. $500,000; 2
,BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Which of the following applies to The Americans with D. All of the above.
Disabilities Act, in effect since October 1, 1997? 553.504(1),(2)
A. New single-family homes.
B. New public facilities.
C. Altered privately owned community centers.
D. All of the above.
Parking access aisles must be at least __________ wide. C. 5'; 12'
Each parking space must be at least _________ wide. 553.5041(5)(c)1
A. 5'; 20'
B. 4'; 15'
C. 5'; 12'
D. 4'; 12'
The inspection of manufactured buildings shall be D. Any of the above.
performed by __________. 553.37(9)
A. Local government inspector.
B. State government departments having building
construction responsibilities.
C. Approved private inspection agency inspectors.
D. Any of the above.
When granting an exception to the accessibility B. The Accessibility Advisory Council.
requirements of the State of Florida, the Florida Board of 553.512(1)
Building Codes and Standards shall not violate Federal
accessibility laws and any exception shall be reviewed by
___________.
A. The Secretary of Community Affairs.
B. The Accessibility Advisory Council.
C. The Florida Council of Handicapped Organizations.
D. The Governor of the State of Florida.
Who is responsible to investigate complaints received C. The Department of Business and Professional Regulations
concerning violations of the Florida Energy Conservation 553.973(1)
Standards?
A. The local enforcement agency
B. The Public Service Commission
C. The Department of Business and Professional
Regulations
D. The State's Attorney
All manufactured buildings shall bear an insignia issued by A. Department of Business & Professional Regulation
__________ as defined by F. S. 553. 553.36(7),(9)
A. Department of Business & Professional Regulation
B. The U.S. Department of Housing
C. A federally approved inspection agency
D. The Department of Health & Human Welfare
According to Florida Building Code Accessibility, floor and C. Slip resistant
ground surfaces shall comply with 302 and be stable, firm, [A] 302.1
and __________.
A. Smooth
B. Free of trip hazards
C. Slip resistant
D. Of a non-porous material
, BCAI Florida Principles and Practice | Comprehensive Exam Review & Practice Questions | 2026-2027
Where van parking is provided pursuant to section 502.2 B. Six
for every _____ or fraction of _____ parking spaces [A] 208.2.4
required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be
a van parking space complying with 502.
A. Eight
B. Six
C. Five
D. Four
The tops of tables and counters for children's use shall be B. 26, 30
_____ minimum inches and _____ maximum inches above [A] 902.4.2
the finish floor or ground.
A. 28, 36
B. 26, 30
C. 32, 36
D. 24, 30
__________ is an exterior or interior way of passage A. Circulation path
provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to [A] 106.5
walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platforms, lifts,
ramps, stairways, and landings.
A. Circulation path
B. Marked Crossing
C. Gangway
D. Accessible means of egress
Florida vertical accessibility requires _____ level(s) in all D. All
new buildings, structures and facilities and all altered areas [A] 201.1
of existing buildings, structures and facilities to be
accessible to persons with disabilities.
A. Ground
B. Most
C. At least one
D. All
_____ should be provided on both sides of stairs and C. Handrails
ramps. [A] 505.2
A. Treads
B. Ramps
C. Handrails
D. Guardrails
Alterations affecting primary function areas that affects or B. Path of travel
could affect the usability of or access to an area containing [A] 202.4
a primary function shall be made so as to ensure that, to
the maximum extent feasible, the __________ to the
altered area are readily accessible to and usable by
individuals with disabilities, unless such alterations are
disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost.
A. Circulation path
B. Path of travel
C. Accessible means of egress
D. Entrance
At least _____% of shelf space in storage facilities shall C. 50
comply with 811. [A] 804.5
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
