ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

What information is NOT required on a certificate of occupancy?

1. Name and address of the owner

2. Occupancy group and use

3. Name of the building official

4. Zoning permit number and date of issuance

The correct answer is: Zoning permit number and date of issuance

The information that is not required on a certificate of occupancy is the zoning permit number and date of issuance. A certificate of occupancy primarily serves to indicate that a building complies with relevant building codes and is fit for occupancy. It usually includes essential details such as the name and address of the owner, the occupancy group and use of the building, and the name of the building official responsible for the inspection and approval of the structure. While zoning information is critical for understanding a property's legal use and compliance with local land use regulations, it is typically not included directly on the certificate of occupancy itself. Instead, zoning permits and their specific details are often handled separately in the regulatory process. Understanding this distinction helps clarify the roles of various documents in construction and occupancy processes. A certificate of occupancy focuses on the safety and compliance aspects rather than zoning, which relates more to land use.