Basic Code Enforcement

Question 1

What is an example if something not under the authority of the building code?

Answer 1

grant variances

Question 3

Permit and Plan review fees are collected to

Answer 3

offset the cost of departmental operations

Question 4

Which of the following is not typically a function of a building department ?

Answer 4

prohibit specific construction methods and materials

Question 5

Which of the following is not a typical consideration when calculating a building permit fee?

Answer 5

Value of land

Question 6

ICC’s Building and Valuation data table is based on

Answer 6

type of construction and occupancy group

Question 7

The building permit may be revoked for all of the following except:

Answer 7

disagreeing with the code official’s interpretation.

Question 8

An area or district in a city or town under special restrictions as to the type of building that may be constructed is known as a

Answer 8

zone

Question 9

Which of the following is not generally considered a benefit of a zoning code

Answer 9

establishes maximum speed regulations in residential districts

Question 10

The two parts of a zoning ordinance are

Answer 10

a map and the text

Question 11

IF the setbacks for a proposed building do not meet the zoning ordinance because of an irregular shaped lot, the citizen may

Answer 11

appeal to the zoning board of appeals for a variance

Question 12

Generally, nonconforming use provisions in the zoning code do not prohibit

Answer 12

The sale of the nonconforming property to another owner.

Question 13

An easing of the terns of the zoning ordinance is known as a

Answer 13

variance

Question 14

Typically, when there is a conflict between the building code and the zoning ordinance, what happens?

Answer 14

The most stringent ordinance is enforced.

Question 15

The Standard Zoning Enabling Act was established by the US Department of Commerce in

Answer 15

1924

Question 16

Which of the following is not generally part of the four-step process when drafting a zoning ordinance?

Answer 16

hold a general election to adopt the zoning ordinance.

Question 17

All of the following are typically considered one of the three major zoning districts except?

Answer 17

entertainment
The ones that are: Industrial, residential and commercial

Question 18

Zoning ordinances must include provisions for nonconforming uses, which are

Answer 18

uses that existed before the zoning ordinances was in effect

Question 18

A building permit is

Answer 18

a license to build

Question 19

Which of the following would not be considered one of the typical functions of the permit technician in processing building permits?

Answer 19

Follows the plan review checklist.
does check for signature, distribute to departments and verifies completed documents.

Question 20

One of the primary reasons for requiring a building permit is to

Answer 20

Verify compliance with minimum constructions standards.

Question 21

IF the building official rejects a permit application based on his or her interpretation of the code, the permit applicant can accept the ruling or

Answer 21

appeal the ruling to the jurisdiction’s board of appeals/

Question 22

The building code does not permit and appeal based on which of the following?

Answer 22

full compliance would cause a hardship

Question 23

Construction documents are reviewed for completeness, code enforcement and

Answer 23

compliance with all applicable ordinances

Question 23

Which of the following is not one of the typical steps in the permit process?

Answer 23

holding a public hearing