ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

Which of the following is not typically part of the administrative procedure for handling a citizen complaint inspection?

1. A correction notice is issued

2. A notice of violation is sent

3. The minimum and maximum penalties are established

4. Reinspection is made on or before the compliance date

The correct answer is: The minimum and maximum penalties are established

In the context of handling citizen complaint inspections, establishing minimum and maximum penalties is generally not considered a part of the administrative procedure. Instead, the process typically focuses on addressing the complaint at hand through inspections and issuing notices as necessary. When a citizen files a complaint, the jurisdiction assesses the situation, may issue a correction notice or a notice of violation to inform the property owner of non-compliance, and then performs reinspections to ensure compliance by the set date. Setting penalties usually occurs as part of the enforcement process after violations are confirmed and often involves additional procedural steps, such as hearings or fines applied as a result of not addressing the violation. Thus, this step does not fit within the initial administrative handling of citizen complaints, which is more centered around remediation and compliance rather than punitive measures.