Alabama Contractors License Practice Exam

If an unsafe condition is found, the building official can deliver a written notice by all of the following except...

1. by hand

2. certified mail

3. tape on door of building

4. email

The correct answer is: tape on door of building

The correct answer highlights that a building official has specific methods for delivering written notice concerning unsafe conditions. While hand delivery, certified mail, and email are all recognized as valid methods for giving notice, taping a notice directly on the door of a building does not provide the same level of formal documentation or reliable notification method. Using hand delivery allows for direct communication and immediate confirmation of receipt, while certified mail provides a documented trail confirming that the notice was sent and received. Email can offer a quick and traceable method of notification, although it may depend on the recipient's access to email. In contrast, taping a notice to the door may not ensure that it reaches the intended recipient, as it could be overlooked or removed quickly. It also lacks a formal record of delivery. Therefore, this method is not accepted for delivering official written notices by the building official in this context.