ICC Permit Technician Practice Exam

Which three model code organizations merged with the ICC starting in 1994?

1. ICC, IRC, IBC

2. BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI

3. UBC, SBC, SBCI

4. IFC, NFPA, ANSI

The correct answer is: BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI

The correct answer highlights the three significant model code organizations that merged with the International Code Council (ICC) beginning in 1994: BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators International), ICBO (International Conference of Building Officials), and SBCCI (Southern Building Code Congress International). These organizations were pivotal in the development and establishment of building codes in the United States. Their merger into the ICC was a strategic move aimed at creating a single set of comprehensive building codes known as the "I-Codes," which would simplify and unify the code-making process across various jurisdictions. This consolidation also aimed to enhance code enforcement and adaptability in local and state governments, thereby improving safety and compliance standards in construction. The other options do not represent mergers into the ICC. In option A, the ICC, IRC (International Residential Code), and IBC (International Building Code) are all part of the ICC’s code offerings, but they do not reflect merger organizations. Option C lists unrelated acronyms, as UBC (Uniform Building Code), SBC (Standard Building Code), and SBCI do not represent organizations that merged with the ICC. In option D, IFC (International Fire Code), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) also