Special Inspector Exam - GR (General
Requirements) Q&A.
When should the final report be turned in? - Answer: At a point in time agreed upon prior to
the start of work by the applicant and the building official.
If the RDP requests a "structural observation", what, exactly, does that entail? - Answer: "The
visual observation of the structural system by a registered design professional for the general
conformance to the approved construction documents. Structural observation does not include
or waive the responsibility for inspection required by Section 110, 1705 or other sections of this
code." -Section 202 of the IBC
Which of the following should a special inspector contact the contractor about immediately?
a) If the concrete temperature is 80 degrees
b) If the slump calls for a maximum of 4" but is 6"
c) If the air content calls for 6% but is 3%
d) If the steel isn't tied properly - Answer: All of these seem important, so I'm not sure which
one is correct.
Who is in charge of reviewing and approving reports?
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, a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP - Answer: d) The RDP
"Reviews special inspection reports" -p. 23 in SI Manual
a) The Building Official
"Review of special inspection reports" (Section 1704.2.4 in the IBC) -p. 27 in the SI Manual
Who hires the special inspector?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP - Answer: (c) or (d)
"The owner or the RDP in charge acting as the owner's agent is required to hire the special
inspector." -p. 19 in the Special Inspection Manual
Who prepares the statement of special inspections?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP - Answer: d) The RDP
Who can deem special inspections unnecessary?
a) The Building Official
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Requirements) Q&A.
When should the final report be turned in? - Answer: At a point in time agreed upon prior to
the start of work by the applicant and the building official.
If the RDP requests a "structural observation", what, exactly, does that entail? - Answer: "The
visual observation of the structural system by a registered design professional for the general
conformance to the approved construction documents. Structural observation does not include
or waive the responsibility for inspection required by Section 110, 1705 or other sections of this
code." -Section 202 of the IBC
Which of the following should a special inspector contact the contractor about immediately?
a) If the concrete temperature is 80 degrees
b) If the slump calls for a maximum of 4" but is 6"
c) If the air content calls for 6% but is 3%
d) If the steel isn't tied properly - Answer: All of these seem important, so I'm not sure which
one is correct.
Who is in charge of reviewing and approving reports?
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, a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP - Answer: d) The RDP
"Reviews special inspection reports" -p. 23 in SI Manual
a) The Building Official
"Review of special inspection reports" (Section 1704.2.4 in the IBC) -p. 27 in the SI Manual
Who hires the special inspector?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP - Answer: (c) or (d)
"The owner or the RDP in charge acting as the owner's agent is required to hire the special
inspector." -p. 19 in the Special Inspection Manual
Who prepares the statement of special inspections?
a) The Building Official
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The RDP - Answer: d) The RDP
Who can deem special inspections unnecessary?
a) The Building Official
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