ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

What must be visible from the street during construction?

1. Construction tools

2. The original blueprints

3. The building permit

4. The contractor’s license

The correct answer is: The building permit

The requirement for the building permit to be visible from the street during construction serves several important purposes. Firstly, the building permit is a key document that indicates the construction work has been approved by local authorities and meets the necessary regulations and codes. By ensuring it is displayed prominently, it provides a visible assurance to the public, neighboring property owners, and officials that the project complies with legal standards. Additionally, making the building permit visible allows inspectors to verify that the construction is proceeding according to approved plans and that the appropriate inspections have been scheduled. This transparency fosters compliance with safety and building standards and helps to address any potential concerns from the community regarding the nature of the construction taking place. In contrast, construction tools, original blueprints, and the contractor’s license, while relevant to the construction process, do not have the same critical visibility requirement imposed by regulatory authorities for public assurance and compliance verification. Thus, the building permit holds a unique role in making construction activities accountable and ensuring that they meet the established codes and ordinances.