ICC Exams | Actual EXAM (2025) QUESTIONS AND (DETAILED ANSWERS) WITH 100% COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

ICC Exams | Actual EXAM (2025) QUESTIONS AND (DETAILED ANSWERS) WITH 100% COMPLETE SOLUTIONS What is the minimum thickness required for parapet walls of masonry construction? - ANSWER -8"; 2006 IBC 2109.5.2.6. The minimum thickness of masonry shear walls shall be - ANSWER -8"; 2006 IBC 2109.5.2.6. The minimum length of lap for bars in tension or compression shall be not less than - ANSWER -12"; RGBM 14th Edition, Section 5.13 What is the maximum distance apart permitted for reinforcing bars spliced together by use of the noncontact lap method? - ANSWER -8"; RGBM 14th Edition, Section 5.13 What is the maximum spacing of crosswires in ladder-type joint reinforcement and point of connection of crosswires to longitudinal wires of truss-type reinforecement? - ANSWER -16"; 2006 IBC 2103.13.2 What is the minimum distance that wire wall ties must be embedded into the mortar bed of solid masonry units or solid-grouted hollow units? - ANSWER -1 1/2"; 2006 IBC 2104.1.3 What is the minimum length of end support for a lintel? - ANSWER -4"; 2006 IBC 2104.1.5 The use of Z-type cavity wall ties is not permitted in the construction of - ANSWER -Ungrouted hollow unit masonry; ACI 530 Wythes not bonded by headers must be bonded with wall ties spaced at a maximum horizontal distance of - ANSWER -24"; ACI 530, S-21, Section 3.4C (2) What is the maximum tolerance from the required location permitted when placing vertical reinforcing bars along the length of the wall? - ANSWER -2"; ACI 530 Where adjacent wythes of masonry are bonded with adjustable wall ties, what is the maximum area of wall permitted to be bonded for each tie? - ANSWER -1.77; 2006 IBC 2109.6.3.1.1 When shear walls are constructed of grouted brick masonry, shear reinforcement must be anchored around vertical reinforcing bars by use of - ANSWER -A standard hook.; RGBM 14th Edition, Section 1.13.6.4 What is the minimum thickness of coarse grout required between steel reinforcing bars and the masonry unit? - ANSWER -1/2"; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 1.13.3.5. Welds used to splice steel reinforcing bars must conform to the provisions of - ANSWER -AWS D 1.4; 2006 IBC 2107.6 Mechanical connectors shall be used for splicing steel reinforcing bars larger than - ANSWER -#9; 2006 IBC 2107.6 When epoxy coated bars are used, lap lengths must be increased by - ANSWER 50%; 2006 IBC 2107.5 In masonry not exposed to earth or weather, reinforcing bars shall have a minimum masonry cover of not less than - ANSWER -1 1/2"; ACI 530 For reinforced grouted-brick masonry, the minimum reinforcing bar lap length required for Grade 40 steel is - ANSWER -40 bar diameters; RGBM 14th Edition, Section 5.13 C.C.R. Title 24 requires reinforcing steel spacing is to be at a maximum of 2 feet each way and a minimum splice of - ANSWER -48 bar diameters; RGBM 14th Edition, page 88 5.9 When exposed to earth or weather, longitudinal wires of joint reinforcement must be fully embedded in mortar or grout with a minimum cover of - ANSWER -5/8" The maximum misalignment of bed joints form one wythe to the other is? - ANSWER -1 1/4"; ACI 530, S-21, Section 3.4C (4) (C) What is the minimum thickness of fine grout required between steel reinforcing bars and the masonry unit? - ANSWER -1/4"; ACI 530, S-21, Section 3.4B (3) When using a mechanical vibrator to consolidate grout in the cells of hollow unit masonry, the vibrator is activated for a time period of - ANSWER -1 to 2 seconds; ACI 530, SC-20, section 3.5E For grout lifts over 5 feet, what is the time period stipulated to provide sufficient curing time to minimize potential displacement of units during the consolidation and reconsolidation process? - ANSWER -4 hours; ACI 530, SC-20, section 3.5D Cleanouts are required for pours over - ANSWER -5 ft; ACI 530, SC-20, section 3.5D When high lift grouting, the grout is required to be consolidated by means of - ANSWER -Mechanical vibration; RCMC 6th Edition, Section 6.7 Grout must be consolidated by mechanical means when the grout lift exceeds - ANSWER -12"; RCMC 6th Edition - section 6.8