CREDENTIALING
Special Inspector Certifications
The ICC Special Inspector certification program does not qualify an individual as a Special Inspector under Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC). Such a designation resides within the sole discretion of a given jurisdiction’s building official. The ICC Special Inspector certification program solely aims to provide a designation for a building official’s use as they evaluate special inspector qualifications as part of the process of approving a Special Inspector under Chapter 17 of the IBC for a given scenario.
Type Special Inspector
47 Reinforced Concrete
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Special Inspector General Requirements - *GR
Reinforced Concrete Codes - 47C
Reinforced Concrete Plans - 47P
View steps to obtain certification as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector:
- Pass the three exams listed above with ICC to complete ICC Category 47
*GR exam module required if candidate does not hold an Active ICC Special Inspector certification. - Visit ACI to apply for next category options:
ICC Category 48 (Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Associate)
- Achieve ICC Category 47
- Become an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
- Email customersuccess@iccsafe.org with a copy of your Active ACI Field Grade I card
ICC Category 49 (Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector)
- Achieve ICC Category 47
- Apply with ACI for the Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector/Experience Evaluation Results Certification
- ACI emails ICC list of verified applicants.
Type Special Inspector
84 Structural Masonry
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Special Inspector General Requirements GR
Structural Masonry Codes 84C
Structural Masonry Plans 84P
Type Special Inspector
86 Spray-applied Fireproofing
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Special Inspector General Requirements - GR
Spray-applied Fireproofing Codes and Plans - 86
Type Special Inspector
92 Prestressed Concrete
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certification - Category 49
Prestressed Concrete Codes - 92C
Prestressed Concrete Plans - 92P
View three steps for requirements of Certification for Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector:
- Obtain the 49 – Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certification
- Pass the 92C – Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector Codes Exam
- Pass the 92P – Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector Plans Exam
Type Special Inspector
93 Tall Mass Timber Buildings
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Special Inspector General Requirements GR
Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam - 93
Type Special Inspector
EC Soils
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Special Inspector General Requirements - GR
Soils Codes - ECC
Soils Plans - ECP
Type Special Inspector
S1 Structural Steel and Bolting
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Special Inspector General Requirements GR
Structural Steel and Bolting Codes S1C
Structural Steel and Bolting Plans S1P
Type Special Inspector
S2 Structural Welding
Exam ID/Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s)
Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector Certification - Category S1
Structural Welding Codes - S2C
Structural Welding Plans - S2P
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