GENERAL REQUIREMENTS : SPECIAL
INSPECTOR 100% VERIFIED
A special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the
_____________ - ANSWERBuilding Official
The special inspector observes critical building or structural elements identified in the
statements of special inspections for compliance with __________ and __________
approved by the building official. - ANSWERplans, specifications
Who shall the special inspector notify of their presence on a jobsite? -
ANSWERContractor Personnel
All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention of the -
ANSWERContractor
What are approved plans? - ANSWERPlans that have been approved by governing
jurisdiction.
Who can employ an approved inspection agency? - ANSWEROwner 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. -
ANSWERJurisdictional/Municipal Inspections, Structural observation
Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional inspection reviews
the ____________ - ANSWERFine details, Broad details
When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector shall notify the
_________ and _________ - ANSWERRegister Design Professional, Building Official
The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by
the____________ - ANSWERRegistered design professional
Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress reports) to? -
ANSWERBuilding official, Registered design professional, and other designated people
Who performs a structural observation? - ANSWERRegistered Design professional.
_____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special inspection -
ANSWERcontinuous special inspection
, Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi concrete in isolated
spread footings for a single story warehouse? - ANSWERNo. (isolated spread footings)
IBC 1705.3
Explain what periodic special inspection is - ANSWERSpecial 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. - ANSWERYes (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? -
ANSWERAs long as it takes. (IBC Table 1705.3)
What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast? -
ANSWERTemperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections required? -
ANSWERStatement 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. - ANSWER75ft (IBC 1704.2 exception 1)
Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a minor nature? -
ANSWERBuilding official
The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete should be -
ANSWERVerified w/ periodic special inspection (IBC Table 1705.3)
The type and extent of each special inspection shall be located in
a.) Chapter 17 of building code
b.) the statement of special inspection
c.) the job specifications
d.) the approved plans - ANSWERb.) The statement of special inspection
who can issue a stop work order?
a.)registered design professional
b.)building official
c.)contractor
d.)owner - ANSWERb.)building official
INSPECTOR 100% VERIFIED
A special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the
_____________ - ANSWERBuilding Official
The special inspector observes critical building or structural elements identified in the
statements of special inspections for compliance with __________ and __________
approved by the building official. - ANSWERplans, specifications
Who shall the special inspector notify of their presence on a jobsite? -
ANSWERContractor Personnel
All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention of the -
ANSWERContractor
What are approved plans? - ANSWERPlans that have been approved by governing
jurisdiction.
Who can employ an approved inspection agency? - ANSWEROwner 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. -
ANSWERJurisdictional/Municipal Inspections, Structural observation
Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional inspection reviews
the ____________ - ANSWERFine details, Broad details
When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector shall notify the
_________ and _________ - ANSWERRegister Design Professional, Building Official
The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by
the____________ - ANSWERRegistered design professional
Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress reports) to? -
ANSWERBuilding official, Registered design professional, and other designated people
Who performs a structural observation? - ANSWERRegistered Design professional.
_____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special inspection -
ANSWERcontinuous special inspection
, Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi concrete in isolated
spread footings for a single story warehouse? - ANSWERNo. (isolated spread footings)
IBC 1705.3
Explain what periodic special inspection is - ANSWERSpecial 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. - ANSWERYes (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? -
ANSWERAs long as it takes. (IBC Table 1705.3)
What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast? -
ANSWERTemperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections required? -
ANSWERStatement 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. - ANSWER75ft (IBC 1704.2 exception 1)
Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a minor nature? -
ANSWERBuilding official
The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete should be -
ANSWERVerified w/ periodic special inspection (IBC Table 1705.3)
The type and extent of each special inspection shall be located in
a.) Chapter 17 of building code
b.) the statement of special inspection
c.) the job specifications
d.) the approved plans - ANSWERb.) The statement of special inspection
who can issue a stop work order?
a.)registered design professional
b.)building official
c.)contractor
d.)owner - ANSWERb.)building official
