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ICC BOLTING EXAM| COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
UPDATE
According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM standard
"blank" would apply to a sample for structural steel bars. - correct-answer -A36,
A529, and A572 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
Steel furnished for structural load-carrying purposes shall be properly : - correct-
answer -Identified - 2009 IBC, Section 2203.1
Steel that is not readily identifiable as to grade by marking and test records shall
be: - correct-answer -tested - 2009 IBC, Section 2203.1
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Where materials or assemblies are required by this code to be labeled, such
material and assemblies shall be labeled by: - correct-answer -An approved
agency - 2009 IBC, Section 1703.5
Inspection of the steel frame for compliance with the approved construction
documents should verify: - correct-answer -Member location, Bracing, and
Stiffening - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.2.
Continuous inspection of bolt pre-tensioning is required when using: - correct-
answer -The calibrated wrench method - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.3.3.
Where required by the code, the building owner shall employ a registered design
professional to perform: - correct-answer -Structural Observation - 2009 IBC,
Section 1709.1
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According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how does the special inspector
verify the bolts, nuts, and washers meet the requirements of A325 or A490
specifications? - correct-answer -Manufacturer certification - Section 2.1 -
Specification for Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how are the high-strength
bolts, nuts, and washers to be stored at the job site? - correct-answer -In a
protected shelter in closed containers - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural
Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how does the special inspector
determine the type of high-strength bolts that are to be used for a project or
particular bolt joints? - correct-answer -The engineer of record's project drawings
- Secton 2.3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints
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According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is the minimum high-
strength bolt extension from the outer face of the nut after installation? - correct-
answer -flush - Section 2.3.2 - Specification for Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for snug tightened joints,
washers are required only for which of the following conditions? - correct-answer
-When a slotted hole occurs in the outer ply of the joint and/or when the outer
face of a joint has a slope greater than 1:20 - Section 6.1 - Specification for
Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for pretensioned and slip
critical joints, which of the following conditions require washers in the high-
strength bolted connection? - correct-answer -Calibrated wrench pretensioning,
Oversized or slotted hole in the outer ply of the connection, or Twist-off type
tension control bolt. - Section 6.2 - Specification for Structural Joints.
ICC BOLTING EXAM| COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
UPDATE
According to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ASTM standard
"blank" would apply to a sample for structural steel bars. - correct-answer -A36,
A529, and A572 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
Steel furnished for structural load-carrying purposes shall be properly : - correct-
answer -Identified - 2009 IBC, Section 2203.1
Steel that is not readily identifiable as to grade by marking and test records shall
be: - correct-answer -tested - 2009 IBC, Section 2203.1
,2|Page
Where materials or assemblies are required by this code to be labeled, such
material and assemblies shall be labeled by: - correct-answer -An approved
agency - 2009 IBC, Section 1703.5
Inspection of the steel frame for compliance with the approved construction
documents should verify: - correct-answer -Member location, Bracing, and
Stiffening - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.2.
Continuous inspection of bolt pre-tensioning is required when using: - correct-
answer -The calibrated wrench method - 2009 IBC, Section 1704.3.3.3.
Where required by the code, the building owner shall employ a registered design
professional to perform: - correct-answer -Structural Observation - 2009 IBC,
Section 1709.1
,3|Page
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how does the special inspector
verify the bolts, nuts, and washers meet the requirements of A325 or A490
specifications? - correct-answer -Manufacturer certification - Section 2.1 -
Specification for Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how are the high-strength
bolts, nuts, and washers to be stored at the job site? - correct-answer -In a
protected shelter in closed containers - Section 2.2 - Specification for Structural
Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, how does the special inspector
determine the type of high-strength bolts that are to be used for a project or
particular bolt joints? - correct-answer -The engineer of record's project drawings
- Secton 2.3.1 - Specification for Structural Joints
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According to the Specification for Structural Joints, what is the minimum high-
strength bolt extension from the outer face of the nut after installation? - correct-
answer -flush - Section 2.3.2 - Specification for Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for snug tightened joints,
washers are required only for which of the following conditions? - correct-answer
-When a slotted hole occurs in the outer ply of the joint and/or when the outer
face of a joint has a slope greater than 1:20 - Section 6.1 - Specification for
Structural Joints
According to the Specification for Structural Joints, for pretensioned and slip
critical joints, which of the following conditions require washers in the high-
strength bolted connection? - correct-answer -Calibrated wrench pretensioning,
Oversized or slotted hole in the outer ply of the connection, or Twist-off type
tension control bolt. - Section 6.2 - Specification for Structural Joints.
