ICC MASONRY ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A typical commercial building would likely fall under which risk category?.
Answer: II
◍ Who approves the special inspection agency?.
Answer: The building official
◍ What is one of the duties of a special inspector prior to arriving at the job
site?.
Answer: Discuss reporting frequency with the building official
◍ The tool used to apply and spread mortar when laying brick or block is the.
Answer: trowel
◍ Who notifies the special inspector of upcoming inspection task?.
Answer: The contractor
◍ What is something you would find in a statement of responsibility?.
Answer: Method and frequency of reporting as well as distribution of the
reports
◍ Special inspections are performed by a special inspector and not a
jurisdictional inspector because:.
Answer: Special inspections are for critical building elements and required
special knowledge of the component
◍ Structural observations are:.
Answer: Performed by the registered design professional
◍ A piece of metal used for securing line at both ends of course height is a.
Answer: line pin
,◍ The Special Inspection Manual is primarily derived from:.
Answer: The IBC
◍ If a structure is assigned a risk category I, then:.
Answer: The building is likely infrequently occupied
◍ The tool used to create a concave appearance to mortar joints.
Answer: round jointer
◍ The hammer used to cut brick or block is the _____ hammer.
Answer: brick
◍ The special inspection agreement is signed by:.
Answer: Building official, contractor, registered design professional, special
inspection agency
◍ Who has the authority to stop work?.
Answer: Building official
◍ The tool used for marking straight lines on footings and walls is the.
Answer: chalk line
◍ What does the special inspector not need to include in an inspection report?.
Answer: His or her opinion of the contractor's performance
◍ The tool used for holding the line to prevent sag or wind movement is the.
Answer: trig
◍ If the special inspector observed an apparent non-conformance, but the
contractor says it has been approved by the engineer, what should the
special inspector do?.
Answer: Request to see documentation of the approval
◍ Which one of the following duties does not apply to the registered design
professional?.
Answer: Approve the statement of special inspections
◍ To cut reinforcing wire, the tool to choose would be.
Answer: a bolt cutter
, ◍ Identify the tool used to force mortar into joints where holes or cracks
appear in old or new brick or stonework.
Answer: tuck pointer
◍ Who must acknowledge awareness of special construction and inspection
requirement of an SFRS system?.
Answer: Contractor
◍ To mark various angles, the mason would choose.
Answer: a bevel square
◍ Identify the power driven table saw used for cutting masonry units.
Answer: masonry saw
◍ Identify the power driven hammer used for chipping and drilling holes in
masonry.
Answer: hammer drill
◍ The piece of equipment used to carry materials from ground level to a
scaffold is.
Answer: The conveyor, the hoist, the fork lift
◍ Special inspections are not required for a fabricator if:.
Answer: Approved by the building official
◍ Identify the machine used for mixing mortar.
Answer: mortar mixer
◍ Identify the tool used by laborers or brick tenders to move or carry brick.
Answer: brick tongs
◍ A reel-type container holding chalk and the line that is used to lay out lines
on floors and walls is the.
Answer: chalk line
◍ The special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of
the.
Answer: Building official
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A typical commercial building would likely fall under which risk category?.
Answer: II
◍ Who approves the special inspection agency?.
Answer: The building official
◍ What is one of the duties of a special inspector prior to arriving at the job
site?.
Answer: Discuss reporting frequency with the building official
◍ The tool used to apply and spread mortar when laying brick or block is the.
Answer: trowel
◍ Who notifies the special inspector of upcoming inspection task?.
Answer: The contractor
◍ What is something you would find in a statement of responsibility?.
Answer: Method and frequency of reporting as well as distribution of the
reports
◍ Special inspections are performed by a special inspector and not a
jurisdictional inspector because:.
Answer: Special inspections are for critical building elements and required
special knowledge of the component
◍ Structural observations are:.
Answer: Performed by the registered design professional
◍ A piece of metal used for securing line at both ends of course height is a.
Answer: line pin
,◍ The Special Inspection Manual is primarily derived from:.
Answer: The IBC
◍ If a structure is assigned a risk category I, then:.
Answer: The building is likely infrequently occupied
◍ The tool used to create a concave appearance to mortar joints.
Answer: round jointer
◍ The hammer used to cut brick or block is the _____ hammer.
Answer: brick
◍ The special inspection agreement is signed by:.
Answer: Building official, contractor, registered design professional, special
inspection agency
◍ Who has the authority to stop work?.
Answer: Building official
◍ The tool used for marking straight lines on footings and walls is the.
Answer: chalk line
◍ What does the special inspector not need to include in an inspection report?.
Answer: His or her opinion of the contractor's performance
◍ The tool used for holding the line to prevent sag or wind movement is the.
Answer: trig
◍ If the special inspector observed an apparent non-conformance, but the
contractor says it has been approved by the engineer, what should the
special inspector do?.
Answer: Request to see documentation of the approval
◍ Which one of the following duties does not apply to the registered design
professional?.
Answer: Approve the statement of special inspections
◍ To cut reinforcing wire, the tool to choose would be.
Answer: a bolt cutter
, ◍ Identify the tool used to force mortar into joints where holes or cracks
appear in old or new brick or stonework.
Answer: tuck pointer
◍ Who must acknowledge awareness of special construction and inspection
requirement of an SFRS system?.
Answer: Contractor
◍ To mark various angles, the mason would choose.
Answer: a bevel square
◍ Identify the power driven table saw used for cutting masonry units.
Answer: masonry saw
◍ Identify the power driven hammer used for chipping and drilling holes in
masonry.
Answer: hammer drill
◍ The piece of equipment used to carry materials from ground level to a
scaffold is.
Answer: The conveyor, the hoist, the fork lift
◍ Special inspections are not required for a fabricator if:.
Answer: Approved by the building official
◍ Identify the machine used for mixing mortar.
Answer: mortar mixer
◍ Identify the tool used by laborers or brick tenders to move or carry brick.
Answer: brick tongs
◍ A reel-type container holding chalk and the line that is used to lay out lines
on floors and walls is the.
Answer: chalk line
◍ The special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of
the.
Answer: Building official
