ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

The registered design professional in responsible charge has the primary duty of ensuring that the design adequately addresses all relevant code requirements and is consistent with the approved plans. This includes reviewing submittal documents prepared by others, such as shop drawings, product data, and samples. The review process ensures that the materials and methods proposed for use during construction comply with the original design intent and applicable codes. This oversight is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the project and ensuring that it meets safety, health, and welfare standards as defined by the governing codes.

While the registered design professional may certainly be involved in site inspections, their primary role does not encompass full-time inspection of the work site. Instead, inspections may be delegated to other qualified personnel, with the design professional ultimately retaining responsibility for design compliance. Similarly, while they may supervise aspects of construction to a degree, the term "full supervision" suggests a level of oversight that goes beyond the standard responsibilities delineated by the codes. Obtaining permits is a task typically associated with the project owner or contractor, not the design professional's primary functions. Thus, the core responsibility remains focused on the thorough review of documents prepared by others to safeguard the project’s integrity.