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  1. Under the IBC, which chapter governs required special inspections and tests during construction?

    Answer: Chapter 17

    IBC Chapter 17 (Special Inspections and Tests) sets out the statement of special inspections and the required inspections.

  2. Who typically prepares the statement of special inspections submitted with a building permit application?

    Answer: The registered design professional in responsible charge

    IBC 1704.2.3 requires the registered design professional in responsible charge to prepare the statement of special inspections.

  3. A contractor building the main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system of a structure that needs special inspection for those systems must submit what to the building official?

    Answer: A contractor's statement of responsibility

    IBC 1704.4 requires a written statement of responsibility from each contractor working on the main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system.

  4. Under IBC Chapter 33, when must a standpipe used during construction be in place in a building that requires standpipes?

    Answer: Before construction exceeds 40 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access

    IBC 3311.1 requires at least one standpipe for construction use before the building exceeds 40 feet above the lowest fire department access level.

  5. Which ASTM standard is the test method for compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens?

    Answer: ASTM C39

    ASTM C39 covers compressive strength testing of concrete cylinders; C143 is slump, C31 is making and curing specimens, and C231 is air content.

  6. Under ACI 318, concrete strength is acceptable when the average of any three consecutive tests equals or exceeds f'c and no individual test (for f'c of 5,000 psi or less) falls below f'c by more than how much?

    Answer: 500 psi

    ACI 318 accepts strength when no single test is more than 500 psi below f'c for f'c of 5,000 psi or less.

  7. Which ASTM test method is used to determine the maximum dry density of soil using the standard Proctor effort?

    Answer: ASTM D698

    ASTM D698 is the standard Proctor test; D1557 is the modified Proctor, which uses more compaction energy.

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