Prepare for the ICC Building Inspector certification exam with these practice questions and answers. This guide covers International Building Code, structural inspection, fire safety, and accessibility requirements.
Q: Who performs a structural observation?A) the RDP in responsible chargeB) The special inspectorC) The contractorD) The building official
Answer: A) the RDP in responsible charge
Q: Who prepares the statement of special inspections?A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: D) The RDP
Q: Who is in charge of reviewing and approving reports?A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: D) The RDP
Q: ICC exams are based on which document?a) ACIb) IBCc) ASTM
Answer: B) IBC
Q: Who is in charge of giving “approval to proceed”A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: A
Q: Who responds to reports of uncorrected discrepancies?A) The building officialB) the contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: D) The RDP
Q: What does a special inspector’s job NOT entail while on the job site?A) instructing the contractor;s workers on how to do their jobB) Verify means and methods of constructionC) Inform the contractor of arrivalD) Discuss with the contractor any discrepancies as they may come up later in a lawsuit
Answer: A) Instructing the contractor’s workers on how to their job
Q: What should a special inspector NOT do prior to arriving to the jobsite?A) Attend a preconstruction meetingB) Review the construction documentsC) Discuss frequency of reports with the building officialD) Ask any questions you may have
Answer: A) Attend a preconstruction meeting
Q: Which of the following should a special inspector contact the contractor about immediately?A) If the concrete temperature is 80 degreesB) 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: B and C
Q: Can a material not listed in the IBC be used for construction?A) YesB) No
Answer: A
Q: Who should NOT hire the special inspector?A) The building officialB) The contractorC) The OwnerD) The RDP
Answer: B
Q: Who’s job is it to ensure that the special inspector has an approved set of plans?A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: B
Q: Who should the special inspector notify upon arrival to the jobsite?A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: B
Q: A basic knowledge in which subject is NOT required to be a special inspector?A) Structural designB) An understanding of construction documentsC) An understanding o the current codesD) How to perform all test expected of you
Answer: A) Structural design
Q: Who hires the special inspector?A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: C and D
Q: Who can deem special inspections unnecessary?A) The building offficialB) The contractorC) The ownerD) The RDP
Answer: A) The building official