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ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special
Inspector Certification – Full-Length Practice
Examination
Domain 1: Special Inspection Fundamentals
& ICC Certification (Questions 1–20)
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of special inspection for spray-applied
fireproofing?
A) To increase the fire rating of structural members
B) To verify that sprayed fire-resistive materials comply with approved plans and
specifications
C) To replace the building official's inspection responsibilities
D) To reduce construction costs
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector is responsible for enforcing the
construction details contained in the approved plans and specifications for sprayed fire-
resistive materials. The inspector verifies that SFRM applied to structural members complies
with the plans and specifications, including preparation, application, and testing .
Question 2: Under which International Building Code section is special inspection for spray-
applied fireproofing required?
A) Section 1704
B) Section 1705.1
C) Section 1705.11
D) Section 1707
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: IBC Section 1705.11 specifically requires special inspections for sprayed fire-
resistant materials applied to structural members and assemblies .
Question 3: What is the exam ID for the ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
certification?
A) 80
B) 82
, 2
C) 86
D) 90
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The ICC certification exam ID for Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector is 86
.
Question 4: How many exam modules must a candidate pass to achieve the ICC Spray-
Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector certification?
A) One comprehensive exam
B) Two modules: General Requirements and Codes & Plans
C) Three modules: General, Technical, and Practical
D) Four modules
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The spray-applied fireproofing special inspector certification requires passing two
exam modules: General Requirements (GR) and Codes and Plans (86) .
Question 5: How many questions are in the Codes and Plans module of the ICC Spray-
Applied Fireproofing exam?
A) 25 questions
B) 30 questions
C) 40 questions
D) 50 questions
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The Codes and Plans module contains 30 questions with a 1-hour, 30-minute time
limit. The General Requirements module contains 25 questions .
Question 6: What is the time limit for the General Requirements module of the ICC SFSI
exam?
A) 45 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 1 hour, 30 minutes
D) 2 hours
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The General Requirements module has a 1-hour time limit for 25 questions .
Question 7: Is the ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector exam open book?
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A) No, it is closed book
B) Yes, it is open book
C) Only the Codes and Plans module is open book
D) Only the General Requirements module is open book
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The ICC SFSI exam is open book, allowing candidates to reference approved code
books and standards during the examination .
Question 8: What is the renewal period for the ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special
Inspector certification?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The ICC SFSI certification must be renewed every 3 years .
Question 9: How many CEUs are required for renewal of the ICC SFSI certification?
A) 1.0 CEU
B) 1.5 CEUs
C) 2.0 CEUs
D) 3.0 CEUs
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: ICC requires 1.5 CEUs for each certification renewal, unless otherwise noted .
Question 10: Who must the special inspector notify when deviations from approved plans
and specifications are not corrected?
A) Only the contractor
B) The architect or engineer of record and the building official
C) Only the building official
D) The fire marshal
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The special inspector must notify the contractor of deviations. If the deviations
are uncorrected, the inspector must notify the architect or engineer of record and the
building official .
Question 11: What type of reports must the special inspector submit?
ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special
Inspector Certification – Full-Length Practice
Examination
Domain 1: Special Inspection Fundamentals
& ICC Certification (Questions 1–20)
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of special inspection for spray-applied
fireproofing?
A) To increase the fire rating of structural members
B) To verify that sprayed fire-resistive materials comply with approved plans and
specifications
C) To replace the building official's inspection responsibilities
D) To reduce construction costs
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector is responsible for enforcing the
construction details contained in the approved plans and specifications for sprayed fire-
resistive materials. The inspector verifies that SFRM applied to structural members complies
with the plans and specifications, including preparation, application, and testing .
Question 2: Under which International Building Code section is special inspection for spray-
applied fireproofing required?
A) Section 1704
B) Section 1705.1
C) Section 1705.11
D) Section 1707
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: IBC Section 1705.11 specifically requires special inspections for sprayed fire-
resistant materials applied to structural members and assemblies .
Question 3: What is the exam ID for the ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
certification?
A) 80
B) 82
, 2
C) 86
D) 90
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The ICC certification exam ID for Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector is 86
.
Question 4: How many exam modules must a candidate pass to achieve the ICC Spray-
Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector certification?
A) One comprehensive exam
B) Two modules: General Requirements and Codes & Plans
C) Three modules: General, Technical, and Practical
D) Four modules
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The spray-applied fireproofing special inspector certification requires passing two
exam modules: General Requirements (GR) and Codes and Plans (86) .
Question 5: How many questions are in the Codes and Plans module of the ICC Spray-
Applied Fireproofing exam?
A) 25 questions
B) 30 questions
C) 40 questions
D) 50 questions
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The Codes and Plans module contains 30 questions with a 1-hour, 30-minute time
limit. The General Requirements module contains 25 questions .
Question 6: What is the time limit for the General Requirements module of the ICC SFSI
exam?
A) 45 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 1 hour, 30 minutes
D) 2 hours
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The General Requirements module has a 1-hour time limit for 25 questions .
Question 7: Is the ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector exam open book?
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A) No, it is closed book
B) Yes, it is open book
C) Only the Codes and Plans module is open book
D) Only the General Requirements module is open book
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The ICC SFSI exam is open book, allowing candidates to reference approved code
books and standards during the examination .
Question 8: What is the renewal period for the ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special
Inspector certification?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The ICC SFSI certification must be renewed every 3 years .
Question 9: How many CEUs are required for renewal of the ICC SFSI certification?
A) 1.0 CEU
B) 1.5 CEUs
C) 2.0 CEUs
D) 3.0 CEUs
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: ICC requires 1.5 CEUs for each certification renewal, unless otherwise noted .
Question 10: Who must the special inspector notify when deviations from approved plans
and specifications are not corrected?
A) Only the contractor
B) The architect or engineer of record and the building official
C) Only the building official
D) The fire marshal
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The special inspector must notify the contractor of deviations. If the deviations
are uncorrected, the inspector must notify the architect or engineer of record and the
building official .
Question 11: What type of reports must the special inspector submit?
