How to Become a
Certified Permit Technician
Computer-based Testing is
available on 2012 and 2015 Code Edition.
Books needed for the test based on code edition:
2012 or 2015 IBC (chapters 1-3, 6, 12 and 34)
2012 or 2015 IZC
2002 Legal Aspects
Basic Code Enforcement
Exam Details and Fees
$209.00 computerized
60 multiple-choice questions—
Open Book—2 hour limit
General Administration 39%
Legal Aspects 22%
Plans and Documents 25%
Zoning and Site Development 14%
Permit Tech Study Guide Companion available in the 2015 Edition
- Covers many of the subjects of specific interest to the permit technician. It contains International Building Code® information on administration, occupancy groups and types of construction as well as zoning and sign requirements of the International Zoning Code®. The companion also references ICC’s Basic Code Enforcement as well as legal information found in Legal Aspects of Code Administration.
- 14 Study sessions
- 350 total questions
2015 Permit Tech Study Companion
