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A special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the
_____________ - ANSWER---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. -
ANSWER---plans, specifications
All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention of the -
ANSWER---Contractor
What are approved plans? - ANSWER---Plans that have been
approved by governing jurisdiction.
Who can employ an approved inspection agency? - ANSWER---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. - ANSWER---Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections,
Structural observation
Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional
inspection reviews the ____________ - ANSWER---Fine details, Broad
details
When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector shall
notify the _________ and _________ - ANSWER---Register Design
Professional, Building Official
The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections
prepared by the____________ - ANSWER---Registered design
professional
Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress
reports) to? - ANSWER---Building official, Registered design
professional, and other designated people
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Who performs a structural observation? - ANSWER---Registered Design
professional.
_____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special
inspection - ANSWER---continuous special inspection
Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi concrete
in isolated spread footings for a single story warehouse? - ANSWER---No.
(isolated spread footings) IBC 1705.3
Explain what periodic special inspection is - ANSWER---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. -
ANSWER---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? - ANSWER---As long as it takes. (IBC Table
1705.3)
What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast? -
ANSWER---Temperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections required? -
ANSWER---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. - ANSWER---75ft (IBC
1704.2 exception 1)
Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a minor
nature? - ANSWER---Building official
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The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete should
be - ANSWER---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 - ANSWER---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 - ANSWER---d.) Building official
who can hire an approved inspection agency?
a.)contractor
b.)city inspector
c.)owners agent
d.)subcontractor - ANSWER---c.) owner's agent (and RDP)
who can perform a structural observation?'
a.)special inspector
b.)city inspector
c.)registered design professional
d.)superintendent - ANSWER---c.)registered design professional
who is required to receive the final report?
a.)registered design professional
b.)building department
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A special inspector shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the
_____________ - ANSWER---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. -
ANSWER---plans, specifications
All nonconforming items shall be brought to the immediate attention of the -
ANSWER---Contractor
What are approved plans? - ANSWER---Plans that have been
approved by governing jurisdiction.
Who can employ an approved inspection agency? - ANSWER---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. - ANSWER---Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections,
Structural observation
Special inspections review the _____________ while jurisdictional
inspection reviews the ____________ - ANSWER---Fine details, Broad
details
When nonconforming items are not corrected the special inspector shall
notify the _________ and _________ - ANSWER---Register Design
Professional, Building Official
The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections
prepared by the____________ - ANSWER---Registered design
professional
Who shall the special inspector furnish inspection reports (progress
reports) to? - ANSWER---Building official, Registered design
professional, and other designated people
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Who performs a structural observation? - ANSWER---Registered Design
professional.
_____________ is a full time observation of work requiring special
inspection - ANSWER---continuous special inspection
Is special inspection required for concrete placement of 3000 psi concrete
in isolated spread footings for a single story warehouse? - ANSWER---No.
(isolated spread footings) IBC 1705.3
Explain what periodic special inspection is - ANSWER---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. -
ANSWER---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? - ANSWER---As long as it takes. (IBC Table
1705.3)
What other tests are required every time strength tests are cast? -
ANSWER---Temperature, air content, and slump (IBC Table 1705.3 #6)
Where does it specify the type and extent of special inspections required? -
ANSWER---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. - ANSWER---75ft (IBC
1704.2 exception 1)
Who can waive the requirement of special inspection on work of a minor
nature? - ANSWER---Building official
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The inspection of curing temperatures and techniques for concrete should
be - ANSWER---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 - ANSWER---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 - ANSWER---d.) Building official
who can hire an approved inspection agency?
a.)contractor
b.)city inspector
c.)owners agent
d.)subcontractor - ANSWER---c.) owner's agent (and RDP)
who can perform a structural observation?'
a.)special inspector
b.)city inspector
c.)registered design professional
d.)superintendent - ANSWER---c.)registered design professional
who is required to receive the final report?
a.)registered design professional
b.)building department
