International Property Maintenance Code Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the International Property Maintenance Code?

• To establish maximum requirements for property maintenance

• To provide a reasonable level of health, safety, and welfare

• To abolish existing property maintenance codes

• To increase property taxes

Which section of the code discusses the scope and general requirements?

• Section 101

• Section 104

• Section 102

• Section 103

What is the role of the code official according to Section 105?

• To abolish existing codes

• To enforce the provisions of the code

• To increase property values

• To create new laws

What happens if a section of the code is held to be unconstitutional?

• The code is rewritten

• The code is abolished

• Only the unconstitutional section is affected

• The entire code is invalidated

What is required for repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure?

• They must comply with the International Zoning Code

• They must comply with the International Building Code

• They must comply with local customs

• They must comply with the International Property Maintenance Code only

What is the function of the Code Compliance Agency?

• To increase property taxes

• To implement, administer, and enforce the code

• To provide legal advice

• To create new codes

What is the consequence of failing to comply with a notice of violation?

• The property is confiscated

• A misdemeanor or civil infraction is charged

• A warning is issued

• The property is demolished

What authority does the code official have in case of an emergency?

• To create new laws

• To increase property taxes

• To issue a warning

• To order the occupants to vacate the premises

What is the purpose of a stop work order?

• To halt work that is unsafe or contrary to the code

• To allow work to continue

• To approve new construction

• To increase property taxes

What must be done if a structure is found to be unsafe?

• It must be ignored

• It must be sold

• It must be condemned and vacated

• It must be painted