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