True/False

____1. Farm building means any building that is open to the general public and is used primarily for a bona fide farm purpose.

____2. A current permit is required for all work described in the technical codes unless specifically exempted by the North Carolina Statutes or the technical codes.

____3. An insulation inspection is required under the Code. ____4. The code allows for some new buildings to be exempted from a final inspection.

____5. A code enforcement official shall be allowed to enter buildings and premises only with permission of the owner.

____6. Where the General Statutes require, no permit shall be issued unless the construction documents bear the North Carolina seal of a registered design professional.

____7. Work may deviate substantially from that described on the permit documents. ____8. Issuance of a permit means a contractor may construct the building without regard to the

technical codes.

____9. The code enforcement official may revoke a permit upon determination that the work for which the permit was issued is in violation of the technical codes.

____10. Whenever a stop work order has been issued, the owner or builder may appeal by phone or e- mail to the Commissioner of Insurance within five days after the date the order is issued.

Multiple Choice

11. The Certificate of Compliance may not be construed to grant authority to a building. a) occupy b) construct c) demolish d) none of the above

12. A temporary electrical power connection may be issued for the purposes of testing a) electrical systems b) HVAC systems c) plumbing systems d) all of the above

13. Upon satisfactory completion of a building and after the final inspection, the inspection department may issue a a) permit b) stop work order c) certificate of occupancy d) seal of approval

14. Exceptions to the technical codes include farm buildings, equipment or facilities of a public utility, and a) school buildings b) LP gas facilities c) public buildings d) state office buildings

15. _______________________ is not within the purview of the technical codes unless specifically stated within the code. a) material selection b) structural testing c) workmanship d) type of inspection

16. General supervision over the inspection of elevators is given by statute to the N.C. Commissioner of a) Labor b) Insurance c) Buildings d) Education

17. The __________________________ establishes penalties for people who begin work without obtaining the necessary permit. a) sheriff b) local governing body c) inspector d) contractor licensing board

18. A permit expires _____________________ months, or any lesser time fixed by local ordinances, after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the permit has not been commenced. a)6 b)9 c)12 d)24

19. Any person may appeal, in writing, a decision of a code enforcement official if the notice is filed within _________________ days after the decision. a)5 b)10 c)20 d)30

20. It shall be the duty of the ____________________________ or their agent to notify the code enforcement official when work is ready for inspection. a) inspector b) local governing body c) permit holder d) engineer of record

21. Which of the following is not a duty of the inspections department? a) receive applications for permits b) issue or deny permits c) issue stop work orders

d) issue contractor's licenses

22. Which of the following requires the seal of a registered design professional? a) A building used for a farming purpose that does not endanger the public b) A commercial building with a cost of more than $90,000 c) A commercial building with an area less than 2500 square feet

d) Alteration of an existing building that is exempt

23. Which of the following would not be a cause for revoking a permit? a) Substantial departure from the approved application b) False statements on the application c) Refusal to comply with the technical codes

d) None of the above

24. A person in violation of the technical codes is subject to be charged with a: a) Class 3 misdemeanor

b) Class 3 felony c) Class 5 misdemeanor d) Class 5 felony

25. The building code is administered by the Commissioner of: a) Labor b) Defense c) State d) Insurance (beginning)

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26. An ______________ material, design or method of construction shall meet the intent and provisions of the technical codes.

27. All Drawings and Specifications shall bear the name of the person responsible for the design. What is the exception? ______________

28. Which inspection addresses ground clearances and positive drainage when required? ______________

29. Who is the current commissioner of the NC Department of Insurance? ______________

30. Under which General Statute can a city code enforcement official condemn an unsafe building? ______________

31. What is needed before construction work can commence? ______________

32. Under which section does it address that work commencing before permit issuance is subject to a penalty as established by the local governing body. ______________

33. How many days does the builder have to appeal a stop order ______________

34. Under which Appendix can you find the Appeals form ______________

2 Essay questions. There will be a blank area on the assignment submittal portal for you to submit your answers.

35. Name the 8 general inspections:

36. Name the 8 duties of the inspections department: