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Welcome to the
Minnesota Building Permit Technicians Association

"The goal of the Minnesota Building Permit Technicians
Association is to provide, promote, and support education,
networking, professionalism, certification, and recognition
of its membership."

Our members work closely with homeowners, builders, building inspectors and officials to coordinate successful building projects.
In addition, this organization stresses education for our members in order to further validate our role in the building process.
Hi there!
I’m Barb Williams, MBPTA’s 2010 President.
Recognition for the vital role we play in the building industry was a founding goal in 1997. ICC’s Permit Tech Certificate and MN’s Vocational Certificate are proof of those efforts. However, with the industry’s huge downturn, it has been difficult for individuals to take classes or seminars which further this effort. Perhaps their jurisdiction’s budget didn’t allow it or their department is so under-staffed they cannot leave work or maybe the classes aren’t even being offered. The thinner our departments are stretched, the more those of us who are left ‘standing’ are being relied upon. This is where MBPTA comes in...   letter continued here

 


Member Corner
... Educational &  job opportunities, upcoming meetings, special events

** SAVE THE DATE **
 ICC Educational Institute
 February 8 - 12, 2010
At the Northland Inn
in Brooklyn Park
 

The First Edition of the National Permit Technician Bulletin is now available
- Click here
   


Check this out!

Are you signed up for the challenge?
We've set a goal to 'up' our ICC Certified Permit Technicians by 25%.

Currently, there are only 13 in MN and we only need 4 more to meet this goal,
but there's no reason we can't exceed it...

Click here to find out what you need to do.

"What you do is powerful ...
become a member!"

NEW!!  ICC Certified Permit Tech Quiz Question  
     Become ICC Certified - click here
Below are some sample questions from the ICC Permit Tech Certification Exam. At our regular meetings, we will go through and answer these.

Answers found in the References
 - they can also be found in the latest Newsletter

  1. A comprehensive plan does not have to include?

a) Official maps

b) Community facilities

c) Transportation / utilities

d) Places of interest

 

 Ref. IZC*** 105.7

  1. An example of "fixed property" would be a

a) Couch

b) Table lamps

c) Ceiling light fixture

d) Painting

Ref. Legal Aspects of Code Administration Book

  1. According to the International Building Code occupiable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling height of not less than

a) 6 feet, 8 inches

b) 7 feet

c) 7 feet, 6 inches

d) 7 feet, 8 inches

Ref. IBC* 1208.2

  1. The building official shall carry proper ____________ when inspecting structures or premises int he performance of duties under this code.

a) Instruments

b) Building plans

c) Identification

d) Licensing


Ref. IBC* 104.5

  1. Who has the burden of proof in a malicious prosecution suit?

a) The municipality

b) The attorneys

c) The defendant

d) The plaintiff

 Ref. Legal Aspects of Code Administration book

    *IBC = International Building Code
   **IRC = International Residential Code
  ***IZC = International Zoning Code