ICC General Requirements - Questions With Verified
Solutions
It is up to the _______ to conduct a preconstruction meeting, while it can fall on
the ________ to require one. Correct Answer - RDP, Building official
When considering a special inspection firm for a project, the owner should
evaluate: Correct Answer - - firms experience with similar size and scope
projects
-whether the firm has enough qualified inspectors in the projects' prominent
disciplines
-how close the firms office is to the jobsite
The ________ is ultimately responsible for the special inspection program.
Correct Answer - RDP
The ______ is responsible for accepting or approving alternate materials or
design methods proposed for use in construction that deviate from that
specifically stated in the construction documents. Correct Answer -
Building Official
The ______ is tasked with monitoring and even auditing the special inspection
activities on the job-site. Correct Answer - Building Official
The SIM describes special inspections as Correct Answer - A quality
assurance measure that ensures critical structural or fire and life safety design
features are incorporated into the construction of the building structure.
Special Inspection applies to_______ Correct Answer - a buildings structural
framing and foundation system
Risk Categories Correct Answer - decided by occupancy type and building
use
Risk Category 1 Correct Answer - Agriculture Buildings- low occupancy
Risk Category 2 Correct Answer - Most Commercial and residential
buildings
, Risk Category 3 Correct Answer - substantial life safety hazard if failure
occurs (K-12 schools, public buildings, detention centers)
Risk Category 4 Correct Answer - Essential facilities
-hospitals
-police/fire stations
-emergency shelters
Special Inspector Correct Answer - an individual with specialized skills
who observes critical building or structural elements identified in the
statement of special inspections for compliance with plans and specifications
Special inspector is approved by Correct Answer - building official
Building official Correct Answer - designated authority (city/county) that
enforces special inspections within their jurisdiction.
-oversees everyone else
Owner Correct Answer - individual or group that funds the project and
owns the property and structure being built. Can also have an owners
representative
Registered Design Professional Correct Answer - a registered/licensed
individual that designs the building and creates the construction documents
General contractors are hired by the _____ Correct Answer - Owner
Subcontractors are hired by the _________ Correct Answer - Contractor
Project Owner is responsible for ________ Correct Answer - -hiring special
inspection and testing firm
Special Inspection is considered a ______________ Correct Answer - third
party quality assurance service
Required items of the contractors Correct Answer - 1) notify special
inspector or special inspection agency of a needed inspection (24-48hrs)
Solutions
It is up to the _______ to conduct a preconstruction meeting, while it can fall on
the ________ to require one. Correct Answer - RDP, Building official
When considering a special inspection firm for a project, the owner should
evaluate: Correct Answer - - firms experience with similar size and scope
projects
-whether the firm has enough qualified inspectors in the projects' prominent
disciplines
-how close the firms office is to the jobsite
The ________ is ultimately responsible for the special inspection program.
Correct Answer - RDP
The ______ is responsible for accepting or approving alternate materials or
design methods proposed for use in construction that deviate from that
specifically stated in the construction documents. Correct Answer -
Building Official
The ______ is tasked with monitoring and even auditing the special inspection
activities on the job-site. Correct Answer - Building Official
The SIM describes special inspections as Correct Answer - A quality
assurance measure that ensures critical structural or fire and life safety design
features are incorporated into the construction of the building structure.
Special Inspection applies to_______ Correct Answer - a buildings structural
framing and foundation system
Risk Categories Correct Answer - decided by occupancy type and building
use
Risk Category 1 Correct Answer - Agriculture Buildings- low occupancy
Risk Category 2 Correct Answer - Most Commercial and residential
buildings
, Risk Category 3 Correct Answer - substantial life safety hazard if failure
occurs (K-12 schools, public buildings, detention centers)
Risk Category 4 Correct Answer - Essential facilities
-hospitals
-police/fire stations
-emergency shelters
Special Inspector Correct Answer - an individual with specialized skills
who observes critical building or structural elements identified in the
statement of special inspections for compliance with plans and specifications
Special inspector is approved by Correct Answer - building official
Building official Correct Answer - designated authority (city/county) that
enforces special inspections within their jurisdiction.
-oversees everyone else
Owner Correct Answer - individual or group that funds the project and
owns the property and structure being built. Can also have an owners
representative
Registered Design Professional Correct Answer - a registered/licensed
individual that designs the building and creates the construction documents
General contractors are hired by the _____ Correct Answer - Owner
Subcontractors are hired by the _________ Correct Answer - Contractor
Project Owner is responsible for ________ Correct Answer - -hiring special
inspection and testing firm
Special Inspection is considered a ______________ Correct Answer - third
party quality assurance service
Required items of the contractors Correct Answer - 1) notify special
inspector or special inspection agency of a needed inspection (24-48hrs)
