ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

When may the notice of violation be issued?

1. Immediately after a citizen complaint

2. When a correction notice is ineffective

3. When a reinspection is required

4. At the discretion of the certified agency

The correct answer is: When a correction notice is ineffective

The issuance of a notice of violation is most appropriately done when a correction notice is ineffective. A correction notice typically serves as a first step in the enforcement process, alerting the property owner of a violation and providing a chance to remedy the situation within a specified timeframe. If the property owner fails to respond to the correction notice or does not take appropriate action to resolve the issue, the next step is to issue a notice of violation. This document formally indicates that the violation remains and can often trigger further enforcement actions or penalties, ensuring compliance with regulations. The other scenarios, while they might seem valid at a glance, do not align with the established procedures regarding enforcement notifications. Immediately issuing a notice of violation after a citizen complaint does not necessarily allow for the property owner to be given the chance to address the issue first. A reinspection might be necessary after a correction notice, but it is not in itself a reason to issue a notice of violation. Additionally, depending on agency discretion without prior steps in enforcement can lead to inconsistent application of the rules and regulations, which is not ideal in maintaining fair and systematic compliance enforcement.