ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN 2026
FINAL PRACTICE PAPER
PRACTICE TEST BANK WITH
ANSWER SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following documents should not be accepted by
a building department?
A. The name and address of the contractor that is doing the job
B. A description, as specific as possible, of the proposed project
C. An unsigned, written application from either the owner or
from the agent of the owner
D. The identity of all beneficiaries, in the case of a trust, along
with the address and dates of birth. Answer: C. An unsigned,
written application from either the owner or from the agent of
the owner
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pgs. 32 and 33
◉ Which of the following are necessary in taking down a
complaint?
I. name, address, and phone number of complainant
II. name, address, and phone number of violator
III. nature of the alleged violation
IV. date the alleged violation was witnessed. Answer: I, III, and
IV only
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 45
◉ An official inspection report should contain which of the
following?
, A. Word-for-word quotations of the entire code section for each
violation
B. Quick notes and abbreviations that the inspector can decipher
as needed
C. Clear reference to the code section and violation written in
everyday language
D. Technical reference and terminology that only those who
need to know will comprehend. Answer: C. Clear reference to
the code section and violation written in everyday language
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 39
◉ Written notice of an unsafe structure is considered to be
properly served if it is delivered in which of the following ways?
I. Sent to the last known address by registered mail with return
receipt requested
II. Sent to the last known address by certified mail with return
receipt requested
III. Posted in a conspicuous place on or about the structure
IV. Delivered to the owner personally. Answer: I, II, and IV
only
Reference(s):
2009 International Building Code Section 116.4
◉ When a local government has acted beyond the scope of its
powers it is known as:
A. ultra vires
B. abuse of process
C. contributory negligence
D. discriminatory enforcement. Answer: A. ultra vires
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 13
FINAL PRACTICE PAPER
PRACTICE TEST BANK WITH
ANSWER SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following documents should not be accepted by
a building department?
A. The name and address of the contractor that is doing the job
B. A description, as specific as possible, of the proposed project
C. An unsigned, written application from either the owner or
from the agent of the owner
D. The identity of all beneficiaries, in the case of a trust, along
with the address and dates of birth. Answer: C. An unsigned,
written application from either the owner or from the agent of
the owner
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pgs. 32 and 33
◉ Which of the following are necessary in taking down a
complaint?
I. name, address, and phone number of complainant
II. name, address, and phone number of violator
III. nature of the alleged violation
IV. date the alleged violation was witnessed. Answer: I, III, and
IV only
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 45
◉ An official inspection report should contain which of the
following?
, A. Word-for-word quotations of the entire code section for each
violation
B. Quick notes and abbreviations that the inspector can decipher
as needed
C. Clear reference to the code section and violation written in
everyday language
D. Technical reference and terminology that only those who
need to know will comprehend. Answer: C. Clear reference to
the code section and violation written in everyday language
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 39
◉ Written notice of an unsafe structure is considered to be
properly served if it is delivered in which of the following ways?
I. Sent to the last known address by registered mail with return
receipt requested
II. Sent to the last known address by certified mail with return
receipt requested
III. Posted in a conspicuous place on or about the structure
IV. Delivered to the owner personally. Answer: I, II, and IV
only
Reference(s):
2009 International Building Code Section 116.4
◉ When a local government has acted beyond the scope of its
powers it is known as:
A. ultra vires
B. abuse of process
C. contributory negligence
D. discriminatory enforcement. Answer: A. ultra vires
Reference(s):
2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration pg. 13
