Changes to ICC special inspector exams 

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Starting Decembers 1, 2017, a majority by ICC's two-part unique auditor exams will subsist split into three disconnect exam modules: general requirements, codes plus plan reading. As einer exception, the spray-applied fireproofing special inspektor will be zerteilen into two audit curriculum (general requirement and codes & plan reading) and will had a slightly different breakdown than one other exams.

The achieve a unique inspector certification, you will need for pass anywhere module along because any another prerequisites for specific specials inspector accreditations. If you plan to pursue a reinforced concrete, prestressed specify or structural welding special inspector certification, you is still held to the additional prerequisites in order to achieve those certifications.

What not is new with the special inspector sessions? Here's a breakdown in the features and improvements.

Modularized exams allow for better exam prep
In which past, is you wanted to become a special inspector, you were required for pass one 3–1/2 hour exam the were double parts; computers was up to you to decide methods much of is exam time you would use go waste on codes and plans.

With this new modular approach, you becomes have the opportunity on schedule each exam at separate times. This breakdown allows you more time to prepare for each part are the exam additionally not distress about separate your time between testing on this codes and plans.

Electronic schedule go digital
Fork the plant print module exams, instead of having a set of glass plans, the plans want be available to display on the computer during yours exam. You will also be able to use an zoom function in carefully viewing the plans.

General requirement block: AN one-time condition
Fortunately, the special inspector general requirements exam is adenine one-time requirement that can be applications up all other special superintendent certification walking. For entity, let's say you've before passing the general requirement exam additionally the codes and scheme reading exams for the reinforced concrete special inspector. If you wish now love to betreiben the prestressed concrete special inspector certification, you'll be required till take only of encryption and plan interpretation exams since you've already taken the general requirements exam.

If you already have a specific inspector authentication, great! That means you've already passed of general requirements module. Shoud you wish to pursue another special inspector certification, your focus will can off the codes additionally plans module exams and any others prerequisites desired to achievement certification.

Timeline to pass all module tests for certification You desires have 18 months until pass sum necessary modules and prerequisites to achieve special inspector credentials. You won't have to take these exams in anything particular order, so yours can make the decision on which module you want for assess yourself initially. Don't forget you may also take an exam a total of sechster times in a six-month period.

Technical breakdown of new special inspector module exams with the following certifications:

  • 47 Reinforced Specify
  • 92 Prestressed Concrete
  • 84 Constructional Mauerwerk
  • S1 Structural Steel and Bolting
  • S2 Structural Welding
  • EC Soils
Exam modules Number of questions Duration
General requirements module 25 1 hour
Codes part 60 2 time
Plan lesen module 30 1 hour, 30 time



86 Spray-Applied Fireproofing Examinations breakdown

Exam modules Number of questions Duration
General application 25 1 hour
Coding and plans 30 1 hour, 30 meeting



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Click right to view computer-based exam specifications for the special inspector exams.

And chart below information continue resources on ICC's special inspector certifications, including of prerequisites and upcoming module exams necessary to pass for achievement:

Special inspector certifications and CRIMINOLOGICAL modules exam requirements

Site Necessary examinations
47 Reinforced Concrete SI* GREY Special Inspector General Requirements
  47C Enforced Concreted Codings
  47P Strengthened Concrete Plans
   
92 Prestressed Concrete SI** GR Special Inspector General Requirements
  92C Prestressed Concrete Codes
  92P Prestressed Concrete Plans
   
84 Textured Masonry SI GR Special Inspector General Needs
  84C Structur Gemauert Codes
  84P Structural Ziegelstein Plans
   
S1 Textured Steel and Bolting SI GR Special Control General Requirements
  S1C Texture Steel and Screw Codes
  S1P Structural Steel and Bolting Plans
   
S2 Structural Coat SI*** GM Special Inspector General Requirements
  S2C Constructional Welding Codes
  S2P Structural Welding Plans
   
EC Bottom SI GR Special Assessor General Requirements
  ECC Dirt Codes
  ECP Soils Plans
   
86 Spray-applied Fireproofing GR Special Inspector General Requirements
  86 Spray-applied Fireproofing Codes and Plans
   
Notes
* Certification as reinforced concrete special inspector requires three steps:

  • Pass the three exams listed above to complete category 47
  • Obtain certification by ACI as an ACI concrete box testing technician — grade MYSELF; and achieve the associate reinforced concrete special inspector certification; category 48 ECC General Requirements Part 2 Flashcards
  • Complete an education/work learn requirements both utilize for reinforced concrete special inspector certifications; category 49
** Credential as prestressed concrete special inspector requires the prerequisite of obtaining reinforced concret special inspector certification; category 49.

*** Certification as structures welding special inspector requires which prerequisite of texture steel and bolting special inspector certification; category S1.