ICC PT flashcards
ICC PT · Build recall with a focused review session.
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- Permit Application Completeness
- An application is complete when all required forms, plans, fees, and supporting documents are submitted; completeness review occurs before substantive plan review.
- Permit Expiration
- Under the IBC/IRC, a permit expires if work does not start within 180 days of issuance or if work is suspended for 180 days without an approved extension.
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Issued after final inspection confirms the building complies with approved plans and code; it authorizes occupancy and use of the structure.
- Permit Fee Calculation
- Fees are set by a local fee schedule, often based on project valuation, square footage, or fixture count, and are generally nonrefundable after review begins.
- Stop-Work Order
- A written directive halting construction when work is unsafe, unpermitted, or not in accordance with approved plans, remaining in effect until released by the code official.
- Permit Technician Duties
- Receiving applications, checking completeness, calculating fees, routing plans, tracking review status, and maintaining permit records, while referring code interpretations to the building official.
- Inspection Request Process
- The permit holder requests inspections from the code department, usually with advance notice, and must provide access to the work site at the scheduled time.
- Police Power
- The inherent authority of state and local governments to regulate private property and construction to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
- Vested Rights
- A property owner's right to complete development under the code in effect when a complete permit application is filed, provided the owner proceeds diligently.
- Due Process in Enforcement
- Before revoking a permit or imposing penalties, the government must provide adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.
- Board of Appeals
- A local quasi-judicial body that hears appeals of building official decisions, interpretations, and certain variance requests within a specified filing period.
- Ministerial versus Discretionary
- Ministerial decisions apply fixed standards and leave little judgment; discretionary decisions involve judgment and are generally subject to appeal and due process.
- Permit as License
- A building permit authorizes construction but is not a property right; it can be revoked for fraud, abandonment, or failure to comply with code.
- Governmental Immunity
- A legal doctrine that can shield governments from certain tort claims arising from inspections or enforcement, with limits set by state law.
- Rough-In Inspection
- An inspection of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems after installation but before concealment by insulation, drywall, or concrete.
- Correction Notice
- A written record of code deficiencies found during inspection that specifies the required correction and typically requires a reinspection before work continues.
- Notice of Violation
- A formal document citing the code section violated, the corrective action required, and a deadline for compliance, with potential penalties for noncompliance.
- Unsafe Structure
- A building or structure that is dangerous to life or property and may be ordered repaired, vacated, or demolished by the code official after proper notice.
- Right of Entry
- The authority to inspect property, usually limited to reasonable times with consent; if refused, the jurisdiction may need a warrant or administrative search order.
- Abatement Lien
- A charge placed against a property to recover costs the government incurred for correcting a violation, such as demolition or weed removal, after notice and hearing.
- Construction Documents
- Drawings, specifications, calculations, and related documents that describe the proposed work and demonstrate compliance with the adopted codes.
- Plan Review
- The code official's review of construction documents for compliance with building, fire, accessibility, and energy codes before a permit is issued.
- Deferred Submittal
- A portion of the design, such as trusses or fire sprinkler systems, approved for later submission and review after the main permit is issued.
- Sealed Plans
- Construction drawings signed and stamped by a licensed design professional as required by state law, indicating responsibility for the design.
- As-Built Drawings
- Revised drawings showing the actual constructed conditions, dimensions, and changes, used for records, operations, and future renovations.
- Plan Revision
- A change to approved construction documents that must be submitted for review and approval before the changed work is constructed.
- Nonconforming Use
- A lawfully established use that no longer conforms to current zoning but may continue, subject to limits on expansion, reconstruction, or discontinuance.
- Variance
- Administrative relief from a dimensional zoning standard granted when strict application would cause undue hardship and the request meets legal criteria.
- Conditional Use Permit
- A permit allowing a use listed in the zoning ordinance only after review and with conditions to mitigate impacts on surrounding properties.
- Floor Area Ratio
- The ratio of a building's total floor area to the lot area, used to regulate development intensity; for example, 2.0 allows twice the lot area.
- Setback
- The minimum required distance between a building or structure and a property line, street, or other specified line, measured per zoning regulations.
- Site Plan Review
- A review process evaluating a development's layout, parking, access, drainage, landscaping, and utilities for compliance with zoning and development standards.