Free ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting Exam Prep
ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector (S1) Certification
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Phase 1: General Requirements and ReportingYou are here
Study the inspector's role, approved documents, discrepancy notification, progress reports, final reports, and how GR applies across ICC special inspector paths.
Phase 2: Material Verification
Build speed with steel member identification, bolt/nut/washer markings, mill test reports, lot traceability, protected storage, and sampling documentation.
Phase 3: High-Strength Bolting
Focus on RCSC/AISC concepts: snug-tightened, pretensioned, and slip-critical joints; faying surfaces; pre-installation verification; turn-of-nut; calibrated wrench; twist-off; and DTI inspection.
Phase 4: Plans and Steel Framing Observation
Practice reading structural plans, schedules, member marks, connection notes, base plate details, anchor rod layouts, grout requirements, and plan-exhibit style questions.
Can You Take the ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •GR: 25 questions, 1 hour, open book; an active ICC Special Inspector certification may satisfy this module.
- •S1C: 60 questions, 2 hours, open book; approved reference is the AISC Steel Construction Manual, 14th or 15th edition.
- •S1P: 30 questions, 1.5 hours, closed book; electronic plans are supplied and no additional references are permitted during PRONTO administration.
- •The former integrated 90-question S1 examination was replaced by modular testing in December 2017 and is not the current registration format.
ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
Editorial planning estimate: 8-12 weeks for S1C and S1P; add preparation time for GR if it is not already satisfied
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
ICC PRONTO (online remote or Meazure Learning test center)
Retake Policy
ICC Special Inspector FAQ states candidates may take an exam a total of six times in a six-month period.
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Free ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting Prep Tools
123 Practice Questions
Covers current GR duties/reporting, S1C code work, and S1P electronic-plan skills.
2026 Updated
Review the current ICC catalog's separate GR, S1C, and S1P formats and module outlines.
Detailed Explanations
Each question explains the correct answer and why the other choices are not the best inspection decision.
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Practice high-strength bolting and steel framing inspection scenarios before buying ICC module exams.
What You'll Study
10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Special Inspection Roles, Responsibilities & Reporting
5 sections
Chapter 2: Structural Steel Materials & Mill Verification
3 sections
Chapter 3: High-Strength Fasteners, Specifications & Joint Mechanics
3 sections
Chapter 4: Pre-Installation Verification & Faying Surfaces
3 sections
Chapter 5: High-Strength Bolting Installation Methods
4 sections
Chapter 6: Bolting Inspection, Rejection & Torque Arbitration
3 sections
Chapter 7: Steel Framing Observation, Erection & Base Plates
3 sections
Chapter 8: Structural Drawings, Notes & Schedules
3 sections
Chapter 9: Connection Details, Bolt Schedules & Plan Callouts
3 sections
Chapter 10: Framing Geometry, Bracing & Base Plate Plan Details
4 sections
ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting Exam Details
ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector (S1) Certification
Administered by International Code Council (ICC)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official International Code Council (ICC) content outline
Open book. Duties and Responsibilities 60%, Notification of Discrepancies 20%, and Inspection Reports 20%.
Open book. Material Sampling, Testing, and Verification 30%; High-Strength Bolting 65%; Steel Framing Observation 5%.
Closed book with supplied electronic plans. Material Identification 17%, Bolts/Nuts/Washers 17%, and Steel Framing Observation 66%.
What's Included
10 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting?
After passing the ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting, you can pursue these career paths
ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector (S2)
ICC lists current S1 Structural Steel and Bolting certification as a prerequisite for the S2 Structural Welding path.
ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector
A related ICC special inspector credential for structural masonry projects using the GR plus codes/plans module model.
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