ICC General Requirements Exam
Questions and Answers 2025/2026 A+
Graded 100% Verified
It is up to the _______ to conduct a preconstruction meeting, while it can fall on the ________ to
require one.
RDP, Building official
When considering a special inspection firm for a project, the owner should evaluate:
- 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.
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.
Building Official
The ______ is tasked with monitoring and even auditing the special inspection activities on the
job-site.
Building Official
The SIM describes special inspections as
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_______
a buildings structural framing and foundation system
, Risk Categories
decided by occupancy type and building use
Risk Category 1
Agriculture Buildings- low occupancy
Risk Category 2
Most Commercial and residential buildings
Risk Category 3
substantial life safety hazard if failure occurs (K-12 schools, public buildings, detention centers)
Risk Category 4
Essential facilities
-hospitals
-police/fire stations
-emergency shelters
Special Inspector
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
building official
Building official
designated authority (city/county) that enforces special inspections within their jurisdiction.
-oversees everyone else
Owner
individual or group that funds the project and owns the property and structure being built. Can
also have an owners representative
Questions and Answers 2025/2026 A+
Graded 100% Verified
It is up to the _______ to conduct a preconstruction meeting, while it can fall on the ________ to
require one.
RDP, Building official
When considering a special inspection firm for a project, the owner should evaluate:
- 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.
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.
Building Official
The ______ is tasked with monitoring and even auditing the special inspection activities on the
job-site.
Building Official
The SIM describes special inspections as
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_______
a buildings structural framing and foundation system
, Risk Categories
decided by occupancy type and building use
Risk Category 1
Agriculture Buildings- low occupancy
Risk Category 2
Most Commercial and residential buildings
Risk Category 3
substantial life safety hazard if failure occurs (K-12 schools, public buildings, detention centers)
Risk Category 4
Essential facilities
-hospitals
-police/fire stations
-emergency shelters
Special Inspector
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
building official
Building official
designated authority (city/county) that enforces special inspections within their jurisdiction.
-oversees everyone else
Owner
individual or group that funds the project and owns the property and structure being built. Can
also have an owners representative
