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ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
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Phase 1: ICC Path and IBC Chapter 17You are here
Learn the GR concepts, special inspector duties, discrepancy reporting, final reports, approved-agency role, and how Category 47 connects to Category 49.
Phase 2: Concrete Quality and ASTM Tests
Master batch-ticket review, ASTM C172 sampling, slump, temperature, air content, cylinders, specimen protection, and strength report traceability.
Phase 3: Reinforcement and ACI Detailing
Review bar size, grade, cover, tolerances, placement drawings, hooks, bends, lap splices, mechanical couplers and embedded conflicts. Reinforcement is 38% of 47C and 67% of 47P in the current catalog.
Phase 4: Plans, Forms, Joints, Embeds, Placement, and Curing
Practice plan navigation for 47P and review formwork, construction joints, anchor bolts, sleeves, waterstops, consolidation, weather protection, and curing.
Can You Take the ICC Reinforced Concrete SI Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Pass ICC Category 47 modules: GR if required, 47C, and 47P
- •Complete all required modules and prerequisites within ICC’s three-year completion window
- •For full Category 49, apply through ACI for the reinforced concrete special inspector experience evaluation results certification
- •ACI sends ICC the list of verified applicants for credential processing
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100 Practice Questions
Independent questions for special inspection duties, concrete quality, reinforcement, formwork, joints, embeds, placement, protection, curing and plans practice. Practice-bank size is separate from official module question counts.
AI Tutor
Use explanations to review IBC Chapter 17 inspection duties, ACI reinforcement concepts, ASTM field tests, and plan-reading logic.
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Reflects the current modular path: GR when required, 47C, 47P, and the additional ACI/experience requirements for full Category 49.
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What You'll Study
15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Special Inspection Administration & Duties
4 sections
Chapter 2: Concrete Mix Designs & Batch Plant Operations
3 sections
Chapter 3: Fresh Concrete Field Testing & Specimen Curing
3 sections
Chapter 4: Reinforcing Steel Properties, Fabrication & Placement Tolerances
3 sections
Chapter 5: Reinforcing Steel Placement, Cover & Support Systems
3 sections
Chapter 6: Reinforcement Splices, Connections & Detailing
3 sections
Chapter 7: Structural Framing Systems & Seismic Reinforcement
3 sections
Chapter 8: Formwork Systems & Shoring/Reshoring
3 sections
Chapter 9: Joints & Embedded Items in Concrete
3 sections
Chapter 10: Concrete Placement & Consolidation Practices
3 sections
Chapter 11: Curing Methods & Environmental Protection
3 sections
Chapter 12: Concrete Surface Evaluation, Defects & Repair
3 sections
Chapter 13: Plans Reading — Structural General Notes & Foundation Plans
3 sections
Chapter 14: Plans Reading — Structural Schedules & Sections
3 sections
Chapter 15: Plans Reading — Embedments, Details & Field Conflict Resolution
3 sections
ICC Reinforced Concrete SI Exam Details
ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
Administered by International Code Council (ICC)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official International Code Council (ICC) content outline
Verify the concrete mix, determine and observe required tests, handle and protect specimens, and communicate test results. This share applies to 47C.
Check material quality, placement tolerances, cover, bar layout, fabrication details and splices. This share applies to 47C.
Verify construction joint location and preparation, and check the embedded items against project requirements. This share applies to 47C.
Check the place of deposit, conveying and depositing methods, consolidation and early protection and curing. This share applies to 47C.
Use the plan set to verify the specified concrete mix. This share applies to 47P.
Use the plans, details and schedules to check reinforcement quality, cover, placement, fabrication details and splices. This share applies to 47P.
Use the drawings to check formed member size and shape, construction joint location and preparation, and embed requirements. This share applies to 47P.
Read the plan requirements for conveying and depositing concrete while avoiding contamination and segregation. This share applies to 47P.
Review approved documents and identify special inspection duties and jurisdictional requirements. This share applies to GR.
Notify the contractor immediately and escalate uncorrected discrepancies to the building official and design professional in responsible charge. This share applies to GR.
Prepare inspection and testing records, report conformance, and document the results and disposition of discrepancies in the final report. This share applies to GR.
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What's Next After the ICC Reinforced Concrete SI?
After passing the ICC Reinforced Concrete SI, you can pursue these career paths
ICC Category 49 Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
Complete Category 47 and obtain the ACI experience evaluation with a current ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I credential.
ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector
Prestressed concrete certification builds on reinforced concrete special inspector certification and adds 92C and 92P modules.
ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
A related ACI credential for structural concrete inspection, plans reading, ACI standards, IBC Chapter 17, and concrete field testing.
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