ICC General Requirements Exam
Flashcards Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
Non conforming item
An item that, if not resolved in a timely manner,
should notify the RDP in responsible charge and the
building official.
Special inspector's progress reports
Reports that should contain all but recommendations
for structural improvements.
Final inspection
The inspection performed by the building official
after reviewing and approving the final special
inspection report.
Special inspector
An individual who notifies the contractor upon arrival
to the job site.
Final report submission
The point at which the special inspection approved
agency submits their final report, agreed upon by the
owner and the building official prior to the start of the
project.
Structural observations
,Observations that may require separate special
inspections according to the International Building
Code.
Stop work order
An order issued that can only be lifted by the
building official who has the authority to issue
approval for work to proceed.
Special inspector responsibilities
The special inspector should consult with the
foreman or supervisor on technical matters that may
arise.
Structural observations employment
The building owner shall employ an engineer to
perform structural observations.
Non destructive testing (NDT)
Personnel must be qualified in accordance with
criteria of AWS D1.1 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
Special inspection during fabrication
Not required when work is done at an approved
fabricator's facility.
Special inspector experience
Relevant when the documented experience or
training is related in complexity to work to be
performed.
Construction accessibility
,Construction requiring special inspection must
remain accessible and exposed until completion of
required special inspections or tests.
Special Inspectors
Individuals responsible for overseeing specific
aspects of construction to ensure compliance with
regulations.
Objective, Competent, and Independent from the
contractor
Requirements that a Special Inspection Agency
must show to be approved by the building
department.
Approved Special Inspection Agencies
Entities that shall keep records of special
inspections and tests.
Building Official
The authority to whom a special inspector must
demonstrate competence.
Plans, specifications
Documents that the special inspector observes for
compliance with the building official's approval.
Contractor
The individual who must be immediately informed of
all nonconforming items.
Approved plans
, Plans that have been approved by the governing
jurisdiction.
Owner or Owner's agent
The entity that can employ an approved inspection
agency.
Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections, Structural
observation
Types of inspections that special inspections are in
addition to.
Fine details, Broad details
What special inspections review compared to
jurisdictional inspections.
Register Design Professional, Building Official
Entities that must be notified when nonconforming
items are not corrected.
Registered design professional
The individual who prepares the statement of special
inspections submitted by the permit applicant.
Building official, Registered design professional,
and other designated people
Recipients of inspection reports (progress reports)
from the special inspector.
Registered Design professional
The individual who performs a structural
observation.
Continuous special inspection
Flashcards Questions and Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
Non conforming item
An item that, if not resolved in a timely manner,
should notify the RDP in responsible charge and the
building official.
Special inspector's progress reports
Reports that should contain all but recommendations
for structural improvements.
Final inspection
The inspection performed by the building official
after reviewing and approving the final special
inspection report.
Special inspector
An individual who notifies the contractor upon arrival
to the job site.
Final report submission
The point at which the special inspection approved
agency submits their final report, agreed upon by the
owner and the building official prior to the start of the
project.
Structural observations
,Observations that may require separate special
inspections according to the International Building
Code.
Stop work order
An order issued that can only be lifted by the
building official who has the authority to issue
approval for work to proceed.
Special inspector responsibilities
The special inspector should consult with the
foreman or supervisor on technical matters that may
arise.
Structural observations employment
The building owner shall employ an engineer to
perform structural observations.
Non destructive testing (NDT)
Personnel must be qualified in accordance with
criteria of AWS D1.1 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A or
ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
Special inspection during fabrication
Not required when work is done at an approved
fabricator's facility.
Special inspector experience
Relevant when the documented experience or
training is related in complexity to work to be
performed.
Construction accessibility
,Construction requiring special inspection must
remain accessible and exposed until completion of
required special inspections or tests.
Special Inspectors
Individuals responsible for overseeing specific
aspects of construction to ensure compliance with
regulations.
Objective, Competent, and Independent from the
contractor
Requirements that a Special Inspection Agency
must show to be approved by the building
department.
Approved Special Inspection Agencies
Entities that shall keep records of special
inspections and tests.
Building Official
The authority to whom a special inspector must
demonstrate competence.
Plans, specifications
Documents that the special inspector observes for
compliance with the building official's approval.
Contractor
The individual who must be immediately informed of
all nonconforming items.
Approved plans
, Plans that have been approved by the governing
jurisdiction.
Owner or Owner's agent
The entity that can employ an approved inspection
agency.
Jurisdictional/Municipal Inspections, Structural
observation
Types of inspections that special inspections are in
addition to.
Fine details, Broad details
What special inspections review compared to
jurisdictional inspections.
Register Design Professional, Building Official
Entities that must be notified when nonconforming
items are not corrected.
Registered design professional
The individual who prepares the statement of special
inspections submitted by the permit applicant.
Building official, Registered design professional,
and other designated people
Recipients of inspection reports (progress reports)
from the special inspector.
Registered Design professional
The individual who performs a structural
observation.
Continuous special inspection
