Permit Technician Certification

Exam Cost * $180

Content area that is covered in testing:
General Administration - 39%
Legal Aspects - 22%
Plans and Documents - 25%
Zoning and Site Development - 14%

• 60 multiple‐choice questions
• 2‐hour limit
• Open book
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of examination questions. The questions are not intended to represent content, references or questions that will
be on the examination. They are not intended nor should they be referenced/used as a study tool for the examination.

1. According to Legal Aspects of Code Administration, a permit technician that receives a complaint should do all of the following except:

A. obtain a name and phone number.
B. obtain as much information as possible.
C. require documented proof of the violation from the complainant.
D. advise complaining party of confidentiality issues involved.

Answer C. Legal Aspects of Code Administration, copyright 2002, p. 45

2. According to the International Building Code, a permit can be revoked or suspended for all of the following reasons except:

A. the owner does her own work.
B. the project exceeds the scope of the permit.
C. the permit was issued based on the wrong address.
D. the permit fee check was returned due to insufficient funds.

Answer A. 2006 International Building Code, Sec 105.6

3. According to the International Zoning Code, for Zone C, what is the maximum height for the installation of a satellite dish?

A. 30 feet
B. 50 feet
C. unlimited as approved by the code official
D. in accordance with the height in the manufacturer's listing.

Answer C. 2006 International Zoning Code, Table 602.1, footnote a

4. According to the International Building Code, the building official shall retain one set of approved
construction documents for at least 180 days from the date of _____.

A. permit issuance
B. permit expiration
C. completion of the permitted work
D. submittal of the permit application

Answer C. 2006 International Building Code, Sec. 106.5

5. According to Legal Aspects of Code Administration, a variance is a relaxation of the strict provisions of a zoning ordinance based on _____.

A. need
B. hardship
C. covenants
D. political pressure

Answer B. Legal Aspects of Code Administration, 2002 copyright, p. 160

 

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