IBC Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under IBC Section 1705, which structural element requires special inspection during placement of concrete?

Accepted Answer

Concrete with design compressive strength above 5,000 psi

Answer

IBC Section 1705.3 requires special inspection for concrete with a specified compressive strength exceeding 5,000 psi.

Question 2

Who is responsible for preparing the Statement of Special Inspections under IBC Chapter 17?

Accepted Answer

The registered design professional in responsible charge

Answer

IBC Section 1705.1 requires the registered design professional in responsible charge to prepare the Statement of Special Inspections.

Question 3

What action must a special inspector take when they observe work that does not conform to the approved construction documents?

Accepted Answer

Document the nonconformance and notify the contractor and the building official

Answer

IBC Section 1705.1.1 requires special inspectors to report nonconforming work to the contractor AND the building official.

Question 4

Under IBC Chapter 17, periodic special inspection differs from continuous special inspection in that periodic inspection:

Accepted Answer

Is performed at intervals sufficient to observe the work being performed

Answer

Periodic special inspection requires the inspector to be present at intervals to observe critical phases rather than being present continuously.

Question 5

The IBC requires a final report of special inspections to be submitted to the building official by whom?

Accepted Answer

The approved agency or special inspector of record

Answer

IBC Section 1705.1.1 requires the approved agency or special inspector of record to submit the final report to the building official.

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