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 Price: | $200.00 (USD); Member: $160.00 (USD) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | ICC Special Inspector (General) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Computer-based (PRONTO online proctored), Open-book |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 70% (49/70 correct) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Not specified |
| Recommended Training: | Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC (ICC) |
| Exam Registration: | ICC Official Exam Store |
| Sample Questions: | International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (PRONTO) / Computer-based |
| Pre Condition: | Valid ICC Special Inspector (General) certification is required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://shop.iccsafe.org/education-and-certification/exams/tall-mass-timber-buildings-special-inspector.html |
International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Construction Fire Safety | |
| Topic 2: Fire-Resistance & Protection | - Concealed Spaces Protection - Noncombustible Protection & Encapsulation - Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies |
| Topic 3: Inspection Duties & Documentation | - Statement of Special Inspections - Inspection Reporting and Compliance Verification |
| Topic 4: Structural & Connection Inspection | - Connection Design and Protection - Framing and Structural Elements |
| Topic 5: General & Construction Types | - Construction Classification — Type IV-A, IV-B, IV-C
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| Topic 6: Mass Timber Materials | - CLT, Glulam, NLT, SCL and Engineered Wood Products |
International Code Council 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings Sample Questions:
Each of the following is true regarding the fire-resistance rating for exterior bearing walls except:
- A. Type IV-B must be 2 hours
- B. Type IV-A must be 3 hours
- C. Type IV-C must be 2 hours
- D. Type IV-C must be 1 hour
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following best describes circumstances for which a separate inspection by a building official would be required for the fire protection of structural connections in buildings of Type IV-B construction?
- A. When connection fire resistance is provided by wood cover calculated to meet the requirements of Section 2304.10.1
- B. When connections do not integrate full mass timber member bearing on other mass timber elements
- C. When connection fire resistance is provided by a fire resistance rated joint system in accordance with Section 715
- D. When connections are made without additional noncombustible protection beyond what is required for the connected elements
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following products is not included in the definition of mass timber?
- A. Solid sawn lumber
- B. Cross-laminated timber
- C. Prefabricated wood I-joists
- D. Glued laminated timber
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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In the detail shown, what is the required tolerance in inches between the steel beam web and CLT?
- A. 3/16
- B. 1/2
- C. 2
- D. 3
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Fire-resistance ratings of members and assemblies can be established by all of the following except:
- A. fire-resistance designs documented in approved sources.
- B. prescriptive designs of fire-resistance-rated building elements, components or assemblies as prescribed in IBC Section 721.
- C. fire-resistance testing in accordance with ASTM E84.
- D. calculations per IBC Section 722.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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