Basic Code Enforcement Flashcards
Chapter 2
What is an example if something not under the authority of the building code?
grant variances
Permit and Plan review fees are collected to
offset the cost of departmental operations
Which of the following is not typically a function of a building department ?
prohibit specific construction methods and materials
Which of the following is not a typical consideration when calculating a building permit fee?
Value of land
ICC’s Building and Valuation data table is based on
type of construction and occupancy group
The building permit may be revoked for all of the following except:
disagreeing with the code official’s interpretation.
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
zone
Which of the following is not generally considered a benefit of a zoning code
establishes maximum speed regulations in residential districts
The two parts of a zoning ordinance are
a map and the text
IF the setbacks for a proposed building do not meet the zoning ordinance because of an irregular shaped lot, the citizen may
appeal to the zoning board of appeals for a variance
Generally, nonconforming use provisions in the zoning code do not prohibit
The sale of the nonconforming property to another owner.
An easing of the terns of the zoning ordinance is known as a
variance
Typically, when there is a conflict between the building code and the zoning ordinance, what happens?
The most stringent ordinance is enforced.
The Standard Zoning Enabling Act was established by the US Department of Commerce in
1924
Which of the following is not generally part of the four-step process when drafting a zoning ordinance?
hold a general election to adopt the zoning ordinance.
All of the following are typically considered one of the three major zoning districts except?
entertainment
The ones that are: Industrial, residential and commercial
Zoning ordinances must include provisions for nonconforming uses, which are
uses that existed before the zoning ordinances was in effect
A building permit is
a license to build
Which of the following would not be considered one of the typical functions of the permit technician in processing building permits?
Follows the plan review checklist.
does check for signature, distribute to departments and verifies completed documents.
One of the primary reasons for requiring a building permit is to
Verify compliance with minimum constructions standards.
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
appeal the ruling to the jurisdiction’s board of appeals/
The building code does not permit and appeal based on which of the following?
full compliance would cause a hardship
Construction documents are reviewed for completeness, code enforcement and
compliance with all applicable ordinances
Which of the following is not one of the typical steps in the permit process?
holding a public hearing
