ICC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -
JURISDICTIONAL VS. SPECIAL
INSPECTIONS CORRECT 100%
jurisdictional inspectors are also known as - ANSWERcity inspectors, building
inspectors
jurisdictional inspectors perform inspections that are - ANSWERdifferent from those
performed by special inspectors
what do jurisdictional inspectors look at in addition to structural work (which special
inspectors also review) - ANSWERmechanical, electrical, plumbing, exterior finishes,
energy performance, fire protection, and other important building components
which structures should jurisdictional inspection occur in? - ANSWERall buildings,
regardless of the nature or type of construction
what is the difference between special inspection and jurisdictional inspection? -
ANSWERspecial inspections focus on the structural compliance with the plans, relevant
codes, and project specifications, whereas jurisdictional inspections cover a much wider
array of building components to verify compliance with ICC
SIM - ANSWERSpecial Inspection Manual
what projects are subject to inspections by the building official - ANSWERany project
pulling a permit
what is lap splicing - ANSWERwhen rebar overlaps. the length that they overlap each
other is the lap splice length
when should you notify the GC of a special inspection non-conforming item (reinforced
concrete edition) - ANSWER- if lap splice length does not meet the minimum specified
on the plans
- structural concrete has temperature limitations -- a maximum temperature of 90F when
placed. if the temp is over that, it is rejectable.
- when air is intentionally added to a concrete mix (air entrainment), the mix design will
commonly require 5-7% air entrainment. if the air content is out of that range, it is
rejectable.
- failed slump test (the higher the slump, the more fluid the concrete and less likely it is
to hold or bind the cement and aggregate together uniformly--most projects have a max
slump range)
JURISDICTIONAL VS. SPECIAL
INSPECTIONS CORRECT 100%
jurisdictional inspectors are also known as - ANSWERcity inspectors, building
inspectors
jurisdictional inspectors perform inspections that are - ANSWERdifferent from those
performed by special inspectors
what do jurisdictional inspectors look at in addition to structural work (which special
inspectors also review) - ANSWERmechanical, electrical, plumbing, exterior finishes,
energy performance, fire protection, and other important building components
which structures should jurisdictional inspection occur in? - ANSWERall buildings,
regardless of the nature or type of construction
what is the difference between special inspection and jurisdictional inspection? -
ANSWERspecial inspections focus on the structural compliance with the plans, relevant
codes, and project specifications, whereas jurisdictional inspections cover a much wider
array of building components to verify compliance with ICC
SIM - ANSWERSpecial Inspection Manual
what projects are subject to inspections by the building official - ANSWERany project
pulling a permit
what is lap splicing - ANSWERwhen rebar overlaps. the length that they overlap each
other is the lap splice length
when should you notify the GC of a special inspection non-conforming item (reinforced
concrete edition) - ANSWER- if lap splice length does not meet the minimum specified
on the plans
- structural concrete has temperature limitations -- a maximum temperature of 90F when
placed. if the temp is over that, it is rejectable.
- when air is intentionally added to a concrete mix (air entrainment), the mix design will
commonly require 5-7% air entrainment. if the air content is out of that range, it is
rejectable.
- failed slump test (the higher the slump, the more fluid the concrete and less likely it is
to hold or bind the cement and aggregate together uniformly--most projects have a max
slump range)
