ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a record that should be kept on file in a building department?

1. Building permits issued

2. Inspection reports

3. Contractor's personal information

4. Occupancy permits

The correct answer is: Contractor's personal information

In the context of records maintained by a building department, the correct answer relates to the nature of the records that are typically essential for regulatory compliance and public safety. Building permits, inspection reports, and occupancy permits all directly pertain to the construction and safety standards of a building. These documents are crucial for tracking the progress of construction, ensuring that it meets all relevant codes, and confirming that a building is safe for occupancy. Building permits issued are records showing that permission has been granted for construction or alteration, while inspection reports provide documentation of the inspections conducted to ensure compliance with building codes. Occupancy permits are necessary to formally indicate that a structure is safe to be occupied. On the other hand, contractor's personal information, while it may be relevant in certain contexts, is not a record that is typically required to be kept by a building department for the purposes of regulatory compliance or public safety. Instead, building departments focus on records that directly relate to the building's construction process and status. Thus, retaining sensitive personal information about contractors falls outside the primary objectives of maintaining a building department's records.