ICC General Requirements Practice Exam

What does the special inspection agreement indicate?

1. The owner or registered design professional hired an approved special inspection agency

2. There will be routine inspections by city officials

3. Only major deviations will be inspected

4. This agreement is optional for all projects

The correct answer is: The owner or registered design professional hired an approved special inspection agency

The special inspection agreement serves to outline that the owner or registered design professional has secured the services of a qualified and approved special inspection agency. This ensures that the construction work complies with the relevant codes and standards throughout the project. A properly executed agreement facilitates coordination between all parties and establishes the agency's responsibilities, including what aspects of the work require special inspection. This agreement is crucial in setting the framework for ensuring construction quality and safety, as it specifies who is responsible for conducting inspections and emphasizes the commitment to adhering to compliance standards. The other choices do not accurately depict the purpose of the special inspection agreement. Routine inspections by city officials are generally part of the standard inspection process and do not reflect the uniqueness of a special inspection agreement. The notion that only major deviations would be inspected misrepresents the role of the special inspection, which also includes monitoring work that adheres to the approved plans. Lastly, suggesting that the agreement is optional for all projects overlooks the fact that specific projects, especially those involving complex building systems, often require such agreements to ensure code compliance and safety.