Permit Technician Practice Test

What must be true for a building official to issue a stop work notice?

1. Permit application is incomplete

2. Code violations have not been corrected

3. Construction exceeds the budget

4. Neighboring complaints have been received

The correct answer is: Code violations have not been corrected

For a building official to issue a stop work notice, it is essential that there are code violations that have not been addressed or corrected. This is a critical safeguard in the building process to ensure that all work complies with the established building codes and regulations. Code violations can pose risks not only to the integrity of the structure being built but also to the safety of the occupants and the public. By issuing a stop work notice in response to unresolved violations, the building official upholds the regulatory standards designed to protect health and safety. While other factors, such as an incomplete permit application, construction budget concerns, or complaints from neighbors, can indicate issues with a construction project, they do not specifically warrant a stop work notice like unresolved code violations do. The primary role of the building official is to ensure compliance with codes, making the correction of any violations a priority for maintaining safety and legality in construction practices.