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PT Ch. 1 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary purpose of Chapter 1 in the IBC | To establish the scope, administration, and enforcement provisions (permit, application, duties, appeals, violations) |
| Who is responsible for administering and enforcing the building code in a jurisdiction | The Building Official (or authority having jurisdiction) |
| What must an applicant submit with a permit application | Required documents such as plans, specifications, calculations, code references, and supporting data |
| What is a stop-work order | A legal order issued by the building official to halt construction when work is not in compliance with code or permit |
| What is the role of a Board of Appeals | To hear appeals of decisions or interpretations made by the building official |
| Under what conditions can the building official revoke a permit | If the permit was issued in error, fraud, or nonconformity with code requirements |
| What is a violation in the context of code administration | A failure to comply with the provisions of the code or the conditions of a permit |
| What is legal due process in permit administration | The requirement that before depriving a person of property or rights, fair notice and an opportunity to be heard must be provided |
| What is meant by “authority having jurisdiction” (AHJ) | The governmental body or official with legal power to administer and enforce codes in a given area |
| What are code interpretations and who issues them | Official clarifications or explanations of code provisions, typically issued by the code-making body or jurisdiction’s code office |
| What is document retention requirement in permit administration | The mandate to preserve permit records, plans, and inspection reports for a specified period for future reference |
| How does a building official act when encountering a situation not specifically covered by the code | They may apply the most analogous code provisions, use engineering judgment, or refer to code interpretations |
| What is the difference between application review and plan review | Application review checks for completeness and jurisdictional issues; plan review checks technical compliance with code |
| What is the significance of legal aspects of code administration for a permit technician | Understanding the legal basis behind permit processes, appeals, liability, and enforcement helps ensure proper administration and defensibility of decisions |
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