International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | International Code Council (ICC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam |
| Exam Number: | 93 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD 210.00 and up |
| Related Certifications: | Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Special Inspector General Requirements (GR) |
| Exam Format: | PRONTO in-person test center proctored testing, Open-book, PRONTO remote online proctored testing, Multiple-choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Passing Score: | 75 scaled score |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Renewal required; ICC Special Inspector credentials require ongoing maintenance through Continuing Education Units (CEUs) |
| Recommended Training: | ICC Certification Exam Resources Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC |
| Exam Registration: | ICC Certification Exam Catalog ICC PRONTO Exam Delivery ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam Purchase and Registration |
| Sample Questions: | International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Available through ICC PRONTO, including secure remote online proctoring and in-person proctored test center delivery. |
| Pre Condition: | Pass the Special Inspector General Requirements (GR) exam and the 93 Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector exam, unless the candidate already holds an active ICC Special Inspector certification that satisfies the general requirements. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://shop.iccsafe.org/tall-mass-timber-buildings-special-inspector.html |
International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Tall Mass Timber Building Code Provisions | - Structural and Connection Requirements
- Fire Safety and Fire Resistance
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International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Sample Questions:
Question 1
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In Type IV-B construction, based on a 900 sq. ft. floor area, a 30 ' room width, and a 12 in. x 18 in. beam as shown in the Figure, the maximum length of the unprotected portion of the mass timber ceiling (dimension X) is _____ feet.
A. 2
B. 8
C. 6
D. 4
Question 2
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If the glulam beam and CLT panels all require a fire-resistance rating of 2 hours, what is the required fire- resistance rating in hours for the structural connections between the glulam and CLT?
A. 2
B. 0, since they are hidden fasteners
C. 3, to provide an additional safety factor
D. 1
Question 3
Which of the following is an acceptable alternative for protecting structural connections from fire in Type IV- A, IV-B or IV-C construction?
A. Using connectors that are rated by the manufacturer for fire performance
B. Limiting connections to those incorporating wood-on-wood bearing
C. Engineering analysis showing limited temperature rise at the connector for the required fire-resistance time of connected members
D. Testing of connections in accordance with ASTM E136
Question 4
Disregarding footnotes, which of the following is true regarding fire-resistance ratings of building elements per the International Building Code Table 601?
A. Type IV-A is the same as Type I-A
B. Type IV-C is the same as Type III-A
C. Type IV-A is the same as Type II-A
D. Type IV-C is the same as Type IV-HT
Question 5
Each of the following is true for special inspection of mass timber construction except:
A. periodic special inspection is required for the erection of mass timber construction.
B. periodic special inspection is required to verify use of pre-drilled holes for threaded fasteners where required.
C. continuous special inspection is required for bolted connections.
D. periodic special inspection is required for concealed connections.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: C |
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