A typical commercial building would likely fall under which risk category? – answer II
Who approves the special inspection agency? - answer The building official
What is one of the duties of a special inspector prior to arriving at the job site? - answer
Discuss reporting frequency with the building official
Who notifies the special inspector of upcoming inspection task? - answer The contractor
What is something you would find in a statement of responsibility? - answer Method and
frequency of reporting as well as distribution of the reports
Special inspections are performed by a special inspector and not a jurisdictional
inspector because: - answer Special inspections are for critical building elements and
required special knowledge of the component
Structural observations are: - answer Performed by the registered design professional
The Special Inspection Manual is primarily derived from: - answer The IBC
If a structure is assigned a risk category I, then: - answer The building is likely
infrequently occupied
The special inspection agreement is signed by: - answer Building official, contractor,
registered design professional, special inspection agency
Who has the authority to stop work? - answer Building official
What does the special inspector not need to include in an inspection report? - answer
His or her opinion of the contractor's performance
If the special inspector observed an apparent non-conformance, but the contractor says
it has been approved by the engineer, what should the special inspector do? - answer
Request to see documentation of the approval
Which one of the following duties does not apply to the registered design professional? -
answer Approve the statement of special inspections
Who must acknowledge awareness of special construction and inspection requirement
of an SFRS system? - answer Contractor
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