Under California regulations, what is the maximum time period a building permit remains valid without construction activity?
Correct Answer
C) 18 months
California Building Code Section 105.5 establishes that building permits expire 180 days (6 months) after issuance if work has not commenced, but once work begins, the permit remains valid for 18 months from the date of issuance, provided work continues without interruption exceeding 180 days.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under California Building Code Section 105.5, building permits remain valid for 18 months from the date of issuance, provided construction work has commenced and continues without interruption exceeding 180 days. This 18-month period represents the maximum validity duration for an active building permit where work is progressing according to regulations.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 24 months
24 months exceeds the maximum validity period established by California Building Code. While some jurisdictions may have different timeframes, California specifically limits building permit validity to 18 months maximum when work is active and progressing.
Option B: 12 months
12 months is shorter than the actual maximum validity period. While permits do expire if work hasn't commenced within 180 days, once construction begins, the permit extends to the full 18-month maximum validity period.
Option D: 6 months
6 months (180 days) refers to the initial period before work must commence, not the maximum validity period. Once construction begins, permits remain valid for the full 18-month duration as long as work continues.
Memory Technique
Remember '18 and 6': 18 months maximum validity, 6 months (180 days) to start work and between work interruptions.
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