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ICC BOLTING QUESTION S WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWER
Question 1: According to the IBC, who is to hire the
special inspector?
CORRECT ANSWER : owner or owners agent. 2009
IBC Section 1704.1
Question 2: According to the IBC, who is responsible for
the approval of a person's qualifications to act as a special inspector?
CORRECT ANSWER : code official. 2009 IBC, Section
1704.1
Question 3: According to the IBC, how are discrepancy
corrections made known to the building official?
CORRECT ANSWER : final report. 2009 IBC,
Section1704.1.2
Question 4: When is the code official to be made aware of
a discrepancy found during a special inspection?
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CORRECT ANSWER : If it is not corrected by the
contractor. 2009 IBC, Section 1704.1.2
Question 5: According to the Model Program for Special
Inspection, how is the special inspector to document work that is nonconforming?
CORRECT ANSWER : In a written report - Section II B
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Question 6: According to the Model Program for Special
Inspection, when is the special inspector to prepare a written report of inspection?
CORRECT ANSWER: After each inspection visit -
Section II B 5 - Model Programs
Question 7: According to the Model Program for Special
Inspection, which of the following items does not need to be included in each inspection report?
CORRECT ANSWER : Description of discussions with
the contractor - Section B 5 - Model Programs
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Question 8: According to the Specification for Structural
Joints using high strength bolts, how much larger shall the nominal diameter of standard bolt holes be than the nominal bolt diameter?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1/16 inch - Specification for
Structural Joints Table 3.1
Question 9: Who shall discrepancies in the work be
brought to the immediate attention of for corrective action?
CORRECT ANSWER : the contractor - 2009 IBC,
Section 1704.1.2.
Question 10: To whom shall the special inspector furnish
inspection reports?
CORRECT ANSWER : Building Official and Registered
Design professional
Question 11: What shall the special inspector provide
continuous inspection of?
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CORRECT ANSWER : Single-pass fillet welds greater
than 5/16 inch in size - 2099 IBC, Table 1704.3, Item 5.3
Question 12: Where are the special inspections required
by this code not required?
CORRECT ANSWER : Approved fabricator - 2009 IBC,
Section 1704.2.2
Question 13: When shall the special inspection of the
steel fabrication process not be required?
CORRECT ANSWER : heating operations - 2009 IBC,
Section 1704.3, Exceptions # 1
Question 14: According to the Specifications for
Structural Steel Buildings, which ASTM Standard is to be used for the material test for steel sheets?
CORRECT ANSWER : A568 - Section A31,
Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings