ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

What must occur following a notice of violation?

1. A compliance report

2. A follow-up inspection

3. A hearing

4. A new compliance timeline

The correct answer is: A follow-up inspection

Following a notice of violation, it is imperative to conduct a follow-up inspection to determine whether the violations have been addressed and rectified. This follow-up is essential to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations and to assess the effectiveness of any corrective actions that may have been taken by the property owner. The follow-up inspection serves as a critical checkpoint for the permitting and inspection process. It allows inspectors to verify that the necessary changes have been implemented and that the property is now up to standard. This step not only protects public safety but also ensures that the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) can appropriately enforce compliance measures. The other options, while related to the compliance process, do not necessarily follow a notice of violation in a direct sense. For instance, a compliance report may be generated but is not a mandated action immediately following a notice of violation; it typically summarizes the findings and may come after a follow-up inspection. A hearing might be called in specific disputes regarding the violations, but it isn't a universal requirement after issuing a notice of violation. Similarly, a new compliance timeline could be developed, but this is contingent on the circumstances and needs of the situation rather than being an automatic response.