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ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special
Inspector Certification – Full-Length Practice
Examination Practice Questions With Verified
Answers & Rationales LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector Certification – Full-Length Practice
Examination
EXAM OVERVIEW
Category Details
Certifying Body International Code Council (ICC)
Exam ID 86 – Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
Exam Format 40 multiple-choice questions
Time Limit 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Two modules: General Requirements (25 questions, 1 hour) & Codes &
Exam Structure
Plans (30 questions, 1.5 hours)
Passing Score Scaled score of 75
Exam Type Open book
Exam Fee $210+ through Pearson VUE/PRONTO
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Category Details
Primary IBC Chapter 17 (Special Inspections), IBC Chapter 7 (Fire-Resistance),
References ASTM E605, ASTM E736, ASTM E119, ICC-ES AC10
Certification valid for 3 years; renewal requires continuing education or re-
Renewal
examination
EXAM COVERAGE SUMMARY
General Requirements & Inspection Basics (25%) – Duties and responsibilities of the Special
Inspector, notification of discrepancies, inspection reports and documentation, IBC Chapter 17
requirements, statement of special inspections, qualifications and independence
Materials, Preparation & Application (25%) – Material identification and storage, substrate
preparation (clean, dry, free of oil, grease, loose rust, and mill scale), application techniques
and equipment, manufacturer's instructions, environmental conditions (substrate temperature
minimum 40°F)
Testing & Quality Control (25%) – Thickness measurement (ASTM E605), density testing,
bond/cohesion strength (ASTM E736), acceptance criteria, minimum allowable thickness (80%
of specified), test locations and frequencies
Codes, Standards & Documentation (25%) – IBC Chapter 7 fire-resistance requirements, ASTM
E119 fire testing, ASTM E84 surface burning, ICC-ES AC10, reporting non-conformances, final
summary reports
SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTION BASICS (Questions 1–62)
1. What is the primary role of the Special Inspector according to IBC Chapter 17?
A) To design fireproofing systems for structural members
B) To oversee the quality and compliance of fireproofing installation
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C) To approve the structural steel design before construction begins
D) To determine the required thickness of SFRM based on building height
Answer: B
Rationale: The Special Inspector's primary role is to verify that sprayed fire-resistant materials
(SFRM) applied to structural members comply with the approved plans, specifications, and
applicable provisions of the building code.
2. According to IBC Chapter 17, special inspection for sprayed fire-resistant materials is:
A) Optional, depending on the building height
B) Required only for buildings over 75 feet tall
C) Mandatory continuous special inspection
D) Required only when specified by the architect
Answer: C
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Rationale: IBC Section 1705.14 mandates continuous special inspection while SFRM is being
applied to ensure real-time compliance with thickness, density, and bond strength requirements.
3. The Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector is responsible for:
A) Designing the fireproofing system
B) Enforcing construction details contained in approved plans and specifications
C) Manufacturing the fireproofing materials
D) Determining the building's fire-resistance rating
Answer: B
Rationale: The Special Inspector is responsible for enforcing the construction details contained in
the approved plans and specifications for sprayed fire-resistant materials.
4. Which document provides the primary basis for understanding fire-resistance rating
requirements for structural members?
ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special
Inspector Certification – Full-Length Practice
Examination Practice Questions With Verified
Answers & Rationales LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector Certification – Full-Length Practice
Examination
EXAM OVERVIEW
Category Details
Certifying Body International Code Council (ICC)
Exam ID 86 – Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
Exam Format 40 multiple-choice questions
Time Limit 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Two modules: General Requirements (25 questions, 1 hour) & Codes &
Exam Structure
Plans (30 questions, 1.5 hours)
Passing Score Scaled score of 75
Exam Type Open book
Exam Fee $210+ through Pearson VUE/PRONTO
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Category Details
Primary IBC Chapter 17 (Special Inspections), IBC Chapter 7 (Fire-Resistance),
References ASTM E605, ASTM E736, ASTM E119, ICC-ES AC10
Certification valid for 3 years; renewal requires continuing education or re-
Renewal
examination
EXAM COVERAGE SUMMARY
General Requirements & Inspection Basics (25%) – Duties and responsibilities of the Special
Inspector, notification of discrepancies, inspection reports and documentation, IBC Chapter 17
requirements, statement of special inspections, qualifications and independence
Materials, Preparation & Application (25%) – Material identification and storage, substrate
preparation (clean, dry, free of oil, grease, loose rust, and mill scale), application techniques
and equipment, manufacturer's instructions, environmental conditions (substrate temperature
minimum 40°F)
Testing & Quality Control (25%) – Thickness measurement (ASTM E605), density testing,
bond/cohesion strength (ASTM E736), acceptance criteria, minimum allowable thickness (80%
of specified), test locations and frequencies
Codes, Standards & Documentation (25%) – IBC Chapter 7 fire-resistance requirements, ASTM
E119 fire testing, ASTM E84 surface burning, ICC-ES AC10, reporting non-conformances, final
summary reports
SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTION BASICS (Questions 1–62)
1. What is the primary role of the Special Inspector according to IBC Chapter 17?
A) To design fireproofing systems for structural members
B) To oversee the quality and compliance of fireproofing installation
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C) To approve the structural steel design before construction begins
D) To determine the required thickness of SFRM based on building height
Answer: B
Rationale: The Special Inspector's primary role is to verify that sprayed fire-resistant materials
(SFRM) applied to structural members comply with the approved plans, specifications, and
applicable provisions of the building code.
2. According to IBC Chapter 17, special inspection for sprayed fire-resistant materials is:
A) Optional, depending on the building height
B) Required only for buildings over 75 feet tall
C) Mandatory continuous special inspection
D) Required only when specified by the architect
Answer: C
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Rationale: IBC Section 1705.14 mandates continuous special inspection while SFRM is being
applied to ensure real-time compliance with thickness, density, and bond strength requirements.
3. The Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector is responsible for:
A) Designing the fireproofing system
B) Enforcing construction details contained in approved plans and specifications
C) Manufacturing the fireproofing materials
D) Determining the building's fire-resistance rating
Answer: B
Rationale: The Special Inspector is responsible for enforcing the construction details contained in
the approved plans and specifications for sprayed fire-resistant materials.
4. Which document provides the primary basis for understanding fire-resistance rating
requirements for structural members?
