ICC General Requirements Exam
Exam Coverage
Code Administration (20-25%) Permits, inspections, approvals,
certificates of occupancy, responsibilities of building officials
Definitions (5-10%) Key terms used in the International Codes
Use & Occupancy Classification (10-15%) Building occupancy groups
and classifications
Types of Construction (10-15%) Construction classifications and fire-
resistance ratings
Fire-Resistive Construction (10-15%) Fire walls, fire barriers, fire
partitions, and protection requirements
Means of Egress (20-25%) Exits, exit access, exit discharge, occupancy
loads, travel distance
General Building Heights & Areas (5-10%) Height and area limitations,
,allowable increases
Exam Description
The ICC General Requirements Exam tests knowledge of fundamental
building code provisions based on the International Building Code
(IBC). It focuses on code administration, occupancy classifications,
construction types, fire safety, and means of egress. The exam ensures
candidates understand how to apply building code requirements for
safe and compliant construction practices.
Work that usually requires special inspection in the field but is instead
performed off-site on the premises of a fabricator during fabrication...
c.) does not require special inspection if the fabricator is registered
and approved
,All of the following should be on a daily report except...
a.) astm standard for any testing performed.
The final report shall be submitted...
c.) at a point in time agreed upon by the owner and building official
Discrepancies or nonconforming items shall be brought to the
immediate attention of the
a.) contractor
, Who has the authority to enforce the special inspection provisions on
a job?
a.) contractor
The type and extent of each special inspection and each test shall be
located in...
d.) the statement of special inspections
contractor
A person or company responsible for the construction work.
Exam Coverage
Code Administration (20-25%) Permits, inspections, approvals,
certificates of occupancy, responsibilities of building officials
Definitions (5-10%) Key terms used in the International Codes
Use & Occupancy Classification (10-15%) Building occupancy groups
and classifications
Types of Construction (10-15%) Construction classifications and fire-
resistance ratings
Fire-Resistive Construction (10-15%) Fire walls, fire barriers, fire
partitions, and protection requirements
Means of Egress (20-25%) Exits, exit access, exit discharge, occupancy
loads, travel distance
General Building Heights & Areas (5-10%) Height and area limitations,
,allowable increases
Exam Description
The ICC General Requirements Exam tests knowledge of fundamental
building code provisions based on the International Building Code
(IBC). It focuses on code administration, occupancy classifications,
construction types, fire safety, and means of egress. The exam ensures
candidates understand how to apply building code requirements for
safe and compliant construction practices.
Work that usually requires special inspection in the field but is instead
performed off-site on the premises of a fabricator during fabrication...
c.) does not require special inspection if the fabricator is registered
and approved
,All of the following should be on a daily report except...
a.) astm standard for any testing performed.
The final report shall be submitted...
c.) at a point in time agreed upon by the owner and building official
Discrepancies or nonconforming items shall be brought to the
immediate attention of the
a.) contractor
, Who has the authority to enforce the special inspection provisions on
a job?
a.) contractor
The type and extent of each special inspection and each test shall be
located in...
d.) the statement of special inspections
contractor
A person or company responsible for the construction work.
