EXAM REVISION HANDBOOK 2026
PERMITTING INSPECTION AND SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
◉ Work that usually requires special inspection in the field but is
instead performed off-site on the premises of a fabricator during
fabrication...
Answer: c.) does not require special inspection if the fabricator is
registered and approved
◉ All of the following should be on a daily report except...
Answer: a.) astm standard for any testing performed.
◉ The final report shall be submitted...
Answer: c.) at a point in time agreed upon by the owner and building
official
◉ Discrepancies or nonconforming items shall be brought to the
immediate attention of the
Answer: a.) contractor
,◉ Who has the authority to enforce the special inspection provisions
on a job?
Answer: a.) contractor
◉ The type and extent of each special inspection and each test shall
be located in...
Answer: d.) the statement of special inspections
◉ contractor
Answer: A person or company responsible for the construction of a
building.
◉ building official
Answer: An individual charged with the legal authority to review
plans and specifications for code compliance.
◉ approved inspection agency
Answer: An organization authorized to conduct inspections and
ensure compliance with building codes.
◉ registered design professional
Answer: A qualified individual responsible for submitting revised
plans to the building official for approval.
,◉ special inspector
Answer: A professional who checks in with the contractor upon
arriving at the job site.
◉ preconstruction conference meeting
Answer: A meeting aimed at reviewing the Special Inspection
agreement and schedule requirements.
◉ final report
Answer: A document submitted to the building department by the
inspection agency or special inspector.
◉ nonconformance inspection report
Answer: A report that should include information about
discrepancies but not the name of the project owner.
◉ approved agency
Answer: An entity responsible for keeping records of special
inspections and tests performed during construction.
◉ quality assurance
Answer: Another name for special inspection.
, ◉ Engineer
Answer: A professional employed by an owner to perform structural
observations.
◉ Statement of Special Inspections
Answer: A document prepared by the RDP in charge when special
inspection is required.
◉ competency of the special inspector
Answer: Determined by the building official for the work they will be
performing.
◉ contractor's duties
Answer: Include providing access to the approved construction
plans and maintaining evidence of an onsite quality control plan.
◉ discrepancies
Answer: Issues that shall be brought to the immediate attention of
the contractor for correction.
◉ special inspection