GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL INSPECTOR COMPLETE LATEST
EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED A+ GRADED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2026\2027
A special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the _____________
Building Official
The special inspector observes critical building or structural elements identified in the
statements of special inspections for compliance with __________ and __________ approved
by the building official.
plans, specifications
Who shall the special inspector notify of their presence on a jobsite?
Contractor Personnel
All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention of the
Contractor
What are approved plans?
Plans that have been approved by governing jurisdiction.
Who can employ an approved inspection agency?
Owner or Owner's agent
Special inspections are in addition to the ______________ performed by the city inspector and
the _____________ performed by the structural engineer of record.
Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections, Structural observation
Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional inspection reviews the
____________
Fine details, Broad details
When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector shall notify the _________
and _________
Register Design Professional, Building Official
,The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by
the____________
Registered design professional
Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress reports) to?
Building official, Registered design professional, and other designated people
Who performs a structural observation?
Registered Design professional.
_____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special inspection
continuous special inspection
Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi concrete in isolated spread
footings for a single story warehouse?
No. (isolated spread footings) IBC 1705.3
Explain what periodic special inspection is
Special inspection by the special inspector who is intermittently present where the work to be
inspected has been or is being performed.
Is special inspection required for concrete placement of continuous footings, for poured in place
walls, if the building is two stories in height and engineer included all footings in his statement
of special inspection.
Yes (IBC 1705.3)
If it takes 6 1/2 hours to pour 4 shear walls and 26 columns on the third level of a ten story
building, how much time is the special inspector required to be on site?
As long as it takes. (IBC Table 1705.3)
What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast?
Temperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections required?
Statement of special instruction (IBC 1704.3.1)
Structural observation is required for all buildings over ______ in height for buildings located in
Seismic Design Category D.
, 75ft (IBC 1704.2 exception 1)
Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a minor nature?
Building official
The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete should be
Verified w/ periodic special inspection (IBC Table 1705.3)
The type and extent of each special inspection shall be located in
a.) Chapter 17 of building code
b.) the statement of special inspection
c.) the job specifications
d.) the approved plans
b.) The statement of special inspection
Who has the legal authority to enforce the special inspection provisions of the building code?
a.) general contractor
b.) inspection company
c.) registered design professional
d.) building official
d.) Building official
who can hire an approved inspection agency?
a.)contractor
b.)city inspector
c.)owners agent
d.)subcontractor
c.) owner's agent (and RDP)
who can perform a structural observation?'
a.)special inspector
b.)city inspector
c.)registered design professional
d.)superintendent
EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED A+ GRADED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2026\2027
A special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the _____________
Building Official
The special inspector observes critical building or structural elements identified in the
statements of special inspections for compliance with __________ and __________ approved
by the building official.
plans, specifications
Who shall the special inspector notify of their presence on a jobsite?
Contractor Personnel
All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention of the
Contractor
What are approved plans?
Plans that have been approved by governing jurisdiction.
Who can employ an approved inspection agency?
Owner or Owner's agent
Special inspections are in addition to the ______________ performed by the city inspector and
the _____________ performed by the structural engineer of record.
Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections, Structural observation
Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional inspection reviews the
____________
Fine details, Broad details
When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector shall notify the _________
and _________
Register Design Professional, Building Official
,The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by
the____________
Registered design professional
Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress reports) to?
Building official, Registered design professional, and other designated people
Who performs a structural observation?
Registered Design professional.
_____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special inspection
continuous special inspection
Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi concrete in isolated spread
footings for a single story warehouse?
No. (isolated spread footings) IBC 1705.3
Explain what periodic special inspection is
Special inspection by the special inspector who is intermittently present where the work to be
inspected has been or is being performed.
Is special inspection required for concrete placement of continuous footings, for poured in place
walls, if the building is two stories in height and engineer included all footings in his statement
of special inspection.
Yes (IBC 1705.3)
If it takes 6 1/2 hours to pour 4 shear walls and 26 columns on the third level of a ten story
building, how much time is the special inspector required to be on site?
As long as it takes. (IBC Table 1705.3)
What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast?
Temperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections required?
Statement of special instruction (IBC 1704.3.1)
Structural observation is required for all buildings over ______ in height for buildings located in
Seismic Design Category D.
, 75ft (IBC 1704.2 exception 1)
Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a minor nature?
Building official
The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete should be
Verified w/ periodic special inspection (IBC Table 1705.3)
The type and extent of each special inspection shall be located in
a.) Chapter 17 of building code
b.) the statement of special inspection
c.) the job specifications
d.) the approved plans
b.) The statement of special inspection
Who has the legal authority to enforce the special inspection provisions of the building code?
a.) general contractor
b.) inspection company
c.) registered design professional
d.) building official
d.) Building official
who can hire an approved inspection agency?
a.)contractor
b.)city inspector
c.)owners agent
d.)subcontractor
c.) owner's agent (and RDP)
who can perform a structural observation?'
a.)special inspector
b.)city inspector
c.)registered design professional
d.)superintendent
