ICC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention
of the. Answer: Contractor
⩥ What are approved plans?. Answer: Plans that have been approved by
governing jurisdiction.
⩥ Who can employ an approved inspection agency?. Answer: Owner or
Owner's agent
⩥ Special inspections are in addition to the ______________ performed
by the city inspector and the _____________ performed by the structural
engineer of record.. Answer: Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections,
Structural observation
⩥ Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional
inspection reviews the ____________. Answer: Fine details, Broad
details
,⩥ When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector
shall notify the _________ and _________. Answer: Register Design
Professional, Building Official
⩥ The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections
prepared by the____________. Answer: Registered design professional
⩥ Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress
reports) to?. Answer: Building official, Registered design professional,
and other designated people
⩥ Who performs a structural observation?. Answer: Registered Design
professional.
⩥ _____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special
inspection. Answer: continuous special inspection
⩥ Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi
concrete in isolated spread footings for a single story warehouse?.
Answer: No. (isolated spread footings) IBC 1705.3
⩥ Explain what periodic special inspection is. Answer: Special
inspection by the special inspector who is intermittently present where
the work to be inspected has been or is being performed.
, ⩥ Is special inspection required for concrete placement of continuous
footings, for poured in place walls, if the building is two stories in height
and engineer included all footings in his statement of special inspection..
Answer: Yes (IBC 1705.3)
⩥ If it takes 6 1/2 hours to pour 4 shear walls and 26 columns on the
third level of a ten story building, how much time is the special inspector
required to be on site?. Answer: As long as it takes. (IBC Table 1705.3)
⩥ What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast?.
Answer: Temperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
⩥ Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections
required?. Answer: Statement of special instruction (IBC 1704.3.1)
⩥ Structural observation is required for all buildings over ______ in
height for buildings located in Seismic Design Category D.. Answer:
75ft (IBC 1704.2 exception 1)
⩥ Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a
minor nature?. Answer: Building official
⩥ The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete
should be. Answer: Verified w/ periodic special inspection (IBC Table
1705.3)
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention
of the. Answer: Contractor
⩥ What are approved plans?. Answer: Plans that have been approved by
governing jurisdiction.
⩥ Who can employ an approved inspection agency?. Answer: Owner or
Owner's agent
⩥ Special inspections are in addition to the ______________ performed
by the city inspector and the _____________ performed by the structural
engineer of record.. Answer: Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections,
Structural observation
⩥ Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional
inspection reviews the ____________. Answer: Fine details, Broad
details
,⩥ When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector
shall notify the _________ and _________. Answer: Register Design
Professional, Building Official
⩥ The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections
prepared by the____________. Answer: Registered design professional
⩥ Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress
reports) to?. Answer: Building official, Registered design professional,
and other designated people
⩥ Who performs a structural observation?. Answer: Registered Design
professional.
⩥ _____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special
inspection. Answer: continuous special inspection
⩥ Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi
concrete in isolated spread footings for a single story warehouse?.
Answer: No. (isolated spread footings) IBC 1705.3
⩥ Explain what periodic special inspection is. Answer: Special
inspection by the special inspector who is intermittently present where
the work to be inspected has been or is being performed.
, ⩥ Is special inspection required for concrete placement of continuous
footings, for poured in place walls, if the building is two stories in height
and engineer included all footings in his statement of special inspection..
Answer: Yes (IBC 1705.3)
⩥ If it takes 6 1/2 hours to pour 4 shear walls and 26 columns on the
third level of a ten story building, how much time is the special inspector
required to be on site?. Answer: As long as it takes. (IBC Table 1705.3)
⩥ What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast?.
Answer: Temperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
⩥ Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections
required?. Answer: Statement of special instruction (IBC 1704.3.1)
⩥ Structural observation is required for all buildings over ______ in
height for buildings located in Seismic Design Category D.. Answer:
75ft (IBC 1704.2 exception 1)
⩥ Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a
minor nature?. Answer: Building official
⩥ The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete
should be. Answer: Verified w/ periodic special inspection (IBC Table
1705.3)
