BASIC CODE ENFORCEMENT EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
What is a model code? - ANS A written set of regulations available for adoption by the local
jurisdiction.
State Codes may be susceptible to what? - ANS Political influence over code regulations
Hammurabi is best known for? - ANS Establishing the 1st known building code.
According to Hammurabi, what happens to a builder if the house collapses and kills the owner?
- ANS The builder shall be put to death.
The main purpose f the building code is? - ANS Protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
What is a performance type code? - ANS A code that allows flexibility, provided the final
outcome meets the code's intent.
What services does the ICC provide? - ANS The ICC provides: certification of code
professionals, training & education, and publication of model codes, but does not set permit
and plan review fees.
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, ICBO, BOCA, & SBCCI - ANS What are the 3 original model code organizations.
Law - ANS How a building code is adopted by a jurisdiction.
What is a prescriptive code - ANS A code that describes exactly what methods and materials
are to be used during construction.
Who are "Standards" are primarily developed by? - ANS Industry Organizations
What is a building code? - ANS A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings
and structures.
What are two types of construction regulations? - ANS Prescriptive and Performance
What is a referenced standard? - ANS A type of standard that is an enforceable extension of
the code.
What year was ICC established as a non-profit? - ANS Was established in 1994
Who grants the authority to adopt codes? - ANS The federal government
How is the international Code adopted? - ANS Is adopted by reference.
What does ICC stand for? - ANS International Code Council
What are the benefits of becoming certified? - ANS Demonstrates commitment to the
profession, Establishes professional credentials, & can improve career opportunities.
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
What is a model code? - ANS A written set of regulations available for adoption by the local
jurisdiction.
State Codes may be susceptible to what? - ANS Political influence over code regulations
Hammurabi is best known for? - ANS Establishing the 1st known building code.
According to Hammurabi, what happens to a builder if the house collapses and kills the owner?
- ANS The builder shall be put to death.
The main purpose f the building code is? - ANS Protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
What is a performance type code? - ANS A code that allows flexibility, provided the final
outcome meets the code's intent.
What services does the ICC provide? - ANS The ICC provides: certification of code
professionals, training & education, and publication of model codes, but does not set permit
and plan review fees.
pg. 1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, ICBO, BOCA, & SBCCI - ANS What are the 3 original model code organizations.
Law - ANS How a building code is adopted by a jurisdiction.
What is a prescriptive code - ANS A code that describes exactly what methods and materials
are to be used during construction.
Who are "Standards" are primarily developed by? - ANS Industry Organizations
What is a building code? - ANS A legal document that regulates the construction of buildings
and structures.
What are two types of construction regulations? - ANS Prescriptive and Performance
What is a referenced standard? - ANS A type of standard that is an enforceable extension of
the code.
What year was ICC established as a non-profit? - ANS Was established in 1994
Who grants the authority to adopt codes? - ANS The federal government
How is the international Code adopted? - ANS Is adopted by reference.
What does ICC stand for? - ANS International Code Council
What are the benefits of becoming certified? - ANS Demonstrates commitment to the
profession, Establishes professional credentials, & can improve career opportunities.
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