Quiz 1

Question 1

The building official shall not grant modifications to any provisions without what?

Answer 1

entering it in the files of the Department of Building Safety

Question 2

When a stop work order is issued, it shall not be given to who?

Answer 2

permit applicant

Question 3

Who notifies the building official that work is ready for inspection?

Answer 3

person doing the work

Question 4

The building official has the authority to render ___________ of the code.

Answer 4

interpretations

Question 5

Unless extension is authorized, a permit becomes invalid when work has not commenced after ______ days after permit issuance.

Answer 5

180

Question 6

A townhouse is a single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of _____ or more attached units.

Answer 6

two

Question 7

A permit is not required for construction of a one story detached accessory structure with a maximum floor area of _____ square feet.

Answer 7

200

Question 8

The notice of non-compliant work shall be served to who?

Answer 8

the permit holder or agent of the permit holder

Question 9

The building official has the authority to grant modifications to the code for individual cases where the strict letter of the code is what?

Answer 9

impractical

Question 10

A permit is not required for the installation of a window awning provided the awning is a maximum of _____ inches from exterior wall.

Answer 10

54

Question 11

The certificate of occupancy shall contain the name and address of the ________, the name of the building _________, the edition of the ______ under which the permit was issued.

Answer 11

owner

official

code

Question 12

The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that a code requirement should be what?

Answer 12

waived

Question 13

It is the duty of the _________ __________ to cause the work to remain accessible for inspection.

Answer 13

permit applicant

Question 14

The membership of the board of appeals shall be knowledgeable of building ___________.

Answer 14

construction

Question 15

What is the role of the building official in relationship to the board of appeals?

Answer 15

ex officio member

Question 16

Prefabricated swimming pools are not subject to a building permit where they have a maximum depth of ____ inches.

Answer 16

24

Question 17

When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be approved in _________ or by ______ stating “Reviewed for Code Compliance”

Answer 17

writing

stamp

Question 18

If there is a conflict in the code between a general requirement and a specific requirement, which requirement shall apply?

Answer 18

specific requirement