ICC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PRACTICE
EXAM LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND CODE COMPLIANCE
SKILLS
◉ Who is the overall Prime?
Answer: Also what the architect is known as. The role on the project
that means they are ultimately responsible for the design outcome to
the owner, and who hires all the design consultants (structural,
mechanical, and electrical engineers) who design all the building's
systems.
◉ What happens when a project goes Design-Build?
Answer: The Contractor then becomes the Prime and is in charge of
the design as well construction.
◉ What may a building official require of a special inspector?
Answer: 1. An ICC certification
2. A resume to keep on record documenting their project experience
3. A formal meeting
4. A personal interview with an oral test you must pass
, ◉ What is a special inspection considered?
Answer: a "3rd party quality assurance service."
◉ What is the 1st required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: 1. Notify the special inspector or special inspection agency
of a needed inspection in a timely manner. Most specifications
require at least 24 to 48 hours' notice.
◉ What is the 2nd required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: 2. Provide special inspectors with full access to approved
plans/ specifications.
◉ What is the 3rd required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: 3. Keep all special inspection reports at the jobsite,
available to other inspectors and the building official for review at
any time.
◉ What is the 4th required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: Provide safe and full access for special inspectors to jobsite
areas needing inspection.
EXAM LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND CODE COMPLIANCE
SKILLS
◉ Who is the overall Prime?
Answer: Also what the architect is known as. The role on the project
that means they are ultimately responsible for the design outcome to
the owner, and who hires all the design consultants (structural,
mechanical, and electrical engineers) who design all the building's
systems.
◉ What happens when a project goes Design-Build?
Answer: The Contractor then becomes the Prime and is in charge of
the design as well construction.
◉ What may a building official require of a special inspector?
Answer: 1. An ICC certification
2. A resume to keep on record documenting their project experience
3. A formal meeting
4. A personal interview with an oral test you must pass
, ◉ What is a special inspection considered?
Answer: a "3rd party quality assurance service."
◉ What is the 1st required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: 1. Notify the special inspector or special inspection agency
of a needed inspection in a timely manner. Most specifications
require at least 24 to 48 hours' notice.
◉ What is the 2nd required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: 2. Provide special inspectors with full access to approved
plans/ specifications.
◉ What is the 3rd required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: 3. Keep all special inspection reports at the jobsite,
available to other inspectors and the building official for review at
any time.
◉ What is the 4th required item of the contractor regarding special
inspection?
Answer: Provide safe and full access for special inspectors to jobsite
areas needing inspection.
