Permits should be issued only if what condition is met?

• A. Inspection scheduled
• B. The condition meets applicable code requirements
• C. The owner pays a fee
• D. Certificate of occupancy

Answer: (B)

Permits are issued to authorize work only when the project meets applicable code requirements. This review ensures fire safety, life-safety, and other standards are addressed before any work begins, so approval signals that the plans comply with the codes.

Scheduling an inspection happens after the permit is issued, as part of the enforcement process, not the trigger to issue the permit. Paying a fee is a procedural step that may be required, but it does not substitute for actual code compliance. A certificate of occupancy is a final document issued after completion and successful inspections, not the condition for issuing the permit in the first place.