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Exam Code/Number: 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings
Exam Name/Title: 93-Tall-Mass-Timber-Buildings
Certification Provider: International Code Council
Corresponding Certification: Special Inspector

Exam Questions: 82
Updated On: Oct 14, 2026

Question #1

In mass timber construction of Type IV-B, each of the following is suitable for use as fireblocking except:

A. mass timber complying with IBC Section 2304.11.

B. one-half-inch gypsum board.

C. mineral wool.

D. 7/16-inch wood structural panels.

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Question #2

For CLT, which of the following standards is used for the determination of bond line shear test for adhesives?

A. PRG 320

B. AITC 113

C. ASTM C557

D. ANSI 117

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Question #3

Materials acceptable for use in fire-protecting connections in Type IV-A construction includes each of the following except:

A. gypsum board.

B. steel plates.

C. additional wood cover applied over the connection.

D. a coating approved for the required fire endurance time.

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Question #4

The building owner shall be responsible for each of the following for fire safety during construction except:

A. securing documentation in a fire- and water-resistant safe until a certificate of occupancy has been issued.

B. documentation and maintenance on-site of each inspection's results until a certificate of occupancy has been issued.

C. completion of a daily fire safety inspection at the project site by the site safety director.

D. making documentation immediately available on-site for presentation to the fire code official upon request.

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Question #5

Given: A special inspector notices on a mass timber building set of drawings a 8 in. x 8 in. solid sawn nominal dimension lumber element.
The design team has recommended the solid sawn member be replaced with an SCL element.
What minimum SCL size would be correct per the International Building Code?

A. 6-3/4 in. x 6-1/4 in.

B. 8 in. x 8 in.

C. 6-3/4 in. x 8-1/4 in.

D. 7 in. x 7-1/2 in.

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Question #6

Which of the following provisions for mass timber used for interior exit and elevator hoistway enclosures is true?

A. Type IV-HT construction requires at least 40 minutes of the 60-minute fire-resistance rating to be provided by noncombustible protection.

B. Type IV-A construction requires at least 80 minutes of the 120-minute fire-resistance rating to be provided by noncombustible protection.

C. Type IV-C construction requires at least 40 minutes of the 60-minute fire-resistance rating to be provided by noncombustible protection.

D. Type IV-B construction requires at least 40 minutes of the 120-minute fire-resistance rating to be provided by noncombustible protection.

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Question #7

Each of the following is true for special inspection of mass timber construction except:

A. periodic special inspection is required for the erection of mass timber construction.

B. continuous special inspection is required for bolted connections.

C. periodic special inspection is required for concealed connections.

D. periodic special inspection is required to verify use of pre-drilled holes for threaded fasteners where required.

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Question #8

Regarding water supply for the protection of buildings under construction, when combustible building materials of the building under construction are delivered to a site, the minimum fire flow provided shall be
_____ gpm.

A. 100

B. 500

C. 750

D. 200

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Question #9

Each of the following is true regarding the fire-resistance rating for exterior bearing walls except:

A. Type IV-C must be 1 hour

B. Type IV-B must be 2 hours

C. Type IV-A must be 3 hours

D. Type IV-C must be 2 hours

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