Special Inspector Exam - GR (General
Requirements) Expert Strategies, Review of
Key Quizzes, and Practice Questions for
Guaranteed Success.
This ICC Special Inspector - General Requirements (GR) practice exam prepares
candidates for the open-book exam, focusing on IBC Chapter 17, structural
observations, duties, and reporting procedures. It covers topics
like, masonry, soils, fireproofing, and steel inspection protocols. Practice tests
usually include questions on non-compliance reporting and inspector
responsibilities.
Key Aspects of the GR Practice Exam:
• Focus Areas: The exam covers special inspection requirements, duties of
the inspector, report preparation, and handling non-compliant materials.
• Reference Material: Questions are heavily based on the International
Building Code (IBC) Chapter 17, as stated in the ICC General
Requirements Course.
• Key Topics:
o Roles and responsibilities of the inspector vs. RDP (Registered
Design Professional).
o Structural observations and Statement of Special Inspections.
o Proper reporting, frequency, and documentation procedures.
Quiz_________________?
Who should NOT hire the special inspector?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
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, c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
b) The Contractor
Quiz_________________?
Whose job is it to ensure that the special inspector has an approved set of plans?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
b) The Contractor
Quiz_________________?
Who is in charge of giving "approval to proceed"?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
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, a) The Building Official
Quiz_________________?
Can a material not listed in the IBC be used for construction?
a) Yes
b) No -
Answer
a) Yes
"Materials, equipment, and devices approved by the building official shall be
constructed and installed in accordance with such approval" -Section 104.9, IBC
Quiz_________________?
What does a special inspector's job NOT entail while on the jobsite?
a) Instructing the contractor's workers on how to do their job
b) Verify means and methods of construction
c) Inform the contractor of arrival
d) Discuss with the contractor any discrepancies, as they may come up later in a
lawsuit -
Answer
Not sure... Probably shouldn't tell workers how to do their job. Definitely should
discuss discrepancies with the contractor, but not because of lawsuits.
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, So either (a) or (d).
Quiz_________________?
Who should the special inspector notify upon arrival to the jobsite?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
b) The Contractor
Quiz_________________?
A basic knowledge in which subject is NOT required to be a special inspector?
a) Structural design
b) An understanding of construction documents
c) An understanding of the current codes
d) How to perform all tests expected of you -
Answer
Not sure... All seem important, but I chose (a).
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Requirements) Expert Strategies, Review of
Key Quizzes, and Practice Questions for
Guaranteed Success.
This ICC Special Inspector - General Requirements (GR) practice exam prepares
candidates for the open-book exam, focusing on IBC Chapter 17, structural
observations, duties, and reporting procedures. It covers topics
like, masonry, soils, fireproofing, and steel inspection protocols. Practice tests
usually include questions on non-compliance reporting and inspector
responsibilities.
Key Aspects of the GR Practice Exam:
• Focus Areas: The exam covers special inspection requirements, duties of
the inspector, report preparation, and handling non-compliant materials.
• Reference Material: Questions are heavily based on the International
Building Code (IBC) Chapter 17, as stated in the ICC General
Requirements Course.
• Key Topics:
o Roles and responsibilities of the inspector vs. RDP (Registered
Design Professional).
o Structural observations and Statement of Special Inspections.
o Proper reporting, frequency, and documentation procedures.
Quiz_________________?
Who should NOT hire the special inspector?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
1
, c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
b) The Contractor
Quiz_________________?
Whose job is it to ensure that the special inspector has an approved set of plans?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
b) The Contractor
Quiz_________________?
Who is in charge of giving "approval to proceed"?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
2
, a) The Building Official
Quiz_________________?
Can a material not listed in the IBC be used for construction?
a) Yes
b) No -
Answer
a) Yes
"Materials, equipment, and devices approved by the building official shall be
constructed and installed in accordance with such approval" -Section 104.9, IBC
Quiz_________________?
What does a special inspector's job NOT entail while on the jobsite?
a) Instructing the contractor's workers on how to do their job
b) Verify means and methods of construction
c) Inform the contractor of arrival
d) Discuss with the contractor any discrepancies, as they may come up later in a
lawsuit -
Answer
Not sure... Probably shouldn't tell workers how to do their job. Definitely should
discuss discrepancies with the contractor, but not because of lawsuits.
3
, So either (a) or (d).
Quiz_________________?
Who should the special inspector notify upon arrival to the jobsite?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP -
Answer
b) The Contractor
Quiz_________________?
A basic knowledge in which subject is NOT required to be a special inspector?
a) Structural design
b) An understanding of construction documents
c) An understanding of the current codes
d) How to perform all tests expected of you -
Answer
Not sure... All seem important, but I chose (a).
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