ICC General Requirements (GR) exam
Daily Affirmation I am smart enough, I can do this.
It's not rocket surgery or brain science.
It's not that hard, just difficult.
I may need extra work or more practice.
I don't need to be perfect, I just have to try.
The ICC catalog entry for the Special Inspector General "Open Book" , navigational
Requirements (GR) module states that this is an _____
exam. Indicating it is a _____ test type. Navigational means knowing where to find the answer is just as important as
knowing the answer. There is not enough time to look up every question.
The ICC catalog entry for the General Requirements (GR) Info and Outline
module shows additional information under _____ and
_____ . Reference materials allowed during the exam are International Building Code (IBC) , Special Inspection Manual (SIM)
The _____ and The _____ . This exam will focus on _____
, _____ , and _____ . "Duties and Responsibilities" , "Notification of Discrepancies" , and "Inspection
Reports"
The type and extent of each special inspection shall be the Statement of "Special Inspections"
located in
IBC 1704.3.1
Who has the legal authority to enforce the "Special building official
Inspections" provisions of the building code?
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official"
2026/02/04
, ICC General Requirements (GR) exam
Who can hire an approved inspection agency? Owner or owners agent
IBC 1704.2
Who can perform a structural observation? Registered design professional
IBC 1704.5
Who is required to receive the final report? Building Department
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official""
One of the TASKS performed by the special inspector AT False
THE JOBSITE includes posting "Stop Work" notices for
"Non-conformance" work observed. SIM 2012 Ch 2 "At the Jobsite"
Who is responsible for providing access to the approved Contractor
plans?
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Contractor"
Who shall the special inspector demonstrate competence The Building Official
to?
IBC 1704.2.1
2026/02/04
Daily Affirmation I am smart enough, I can do this.
It's not rocket surgery or brain science.
It's not that hard, just difficult.
I may need extra work or more practice.
I don't need to be perfect, I just have to try.
The ICC catalog entry for the Special Inspector General "Open Book" , navigational
Requirements (GR) module states that this is an _____
exam. Indicating it is a _____ test type. Navigational means knowing where to find the answer is just as important as
knowing the answer. There is not enough time to look up every question.
The ICC catalog entry for the General Requirements (GR) Info and Outline
module shows additional information under _____ and
_____ . Reference materials allowed during the exam are International Building Code (IBC) , Special Inspection Manual (SIM)
The _____ and The _____ . This exam will focus on _____
, _____ , and _____ . "Duties and Responsibilities" , "Notification of Discrepancies" , and "Inspection
Reports"
The type and extent of each special inspection shall be the Statement of "Special Inspections"
located in
IBC 1704.3.1
Who has the legal authority to enforce the "Special building official
Inspections" provisions of the building code?
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official"
2026/02/04
, ICC General Requirements (GR) exam
Who can hire an approved inspection agency? Owner or owners agent
IBC 1704.2
Who can perform a structural observation? Registered design professional
IBC 1704.5
Who is required to receive the final report? Building Department
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official""
One of the TASKS performed by the special inspector AT False
THE JOBSITE includes posting "Stop Work" notices for
"Non-conformance" work observed. SIM 2012 Ch 2 "At the Jobsite"
Who is responsible for providing access to the approved Contractor
plans?
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Contractor"
Who shall the special inspector demonstrate competence The Building Official
to?
IBC 1704.2.1
2026/02/04
