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50 hard-level questions • All 15 topics • UPW-RC-50 Revision 16 fictional practice drawings

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Part A — Common reference drawings and specifications

For this mock test, all 50 questions refer to the following fictional approved drawing package. This allows candidates to solve genuine plan-interpretation exercises without needing unavailable external drawings.

UPWELD APPROVED PRACTICE DRAWINGS

UPW-RC-50 — REVISION 16

ICC 47P Comprehensive Mock Examination

Project: Six-Story Reinforced Concrete Medical and Parking Building
Status: Fictional approved-for-construction examination drawings

Drawing Index

Sheet Description
G-001 General Structural Notes, Materials and Dimensions
S-101 Structural Grids and Member Locations
S-102 Levels and Elevations
S-201 Foundation Plans and Footing Details
S-301 Column Schedules and Confinement
S-401 Beam Reinforcement and Stirrups
S-501 Slab Reinforcement and Openings
S-601 Shear Wall and Boundary Details
S-701 Development, Hooks, Splices and Couplers
S-801 Construction Joints, Anchors and Embedded Items
S-901 Concrete Placement, Testing, Protection and Curing
S-999 Revision Register and Drawing Coordination

G-001 — General Notes

  1. Written dimensions govern over drawing scale.
  2. Structural grid intersections identify column centerlines unless specifically offset.
  3. Concrete cover is measured to the outside surface of the nearest reinforcement.
  4. Reinforcement marked EW is provided in two perpendicular directions.
  5. Reinforcement marked EF is provided separately at each wall face.
  6. Additional bars supplement general reinforcement unless otherwise noted.
  7. CONT bars remain continuous over the specified extent.
  8. Reinforcement shall be ASTM A615 Grade 60 unless explicitly designated A706 Grade 60.
  9. Any cutting, field rebending, relocation, substitution or change in connection type requires approved structural direction.
  10. No unlisted construction tolerances or alternate details are assumed in the numerical exercises.
  11. Approved drawings and project specifications must both be checked.
  12. Revision 16 is current.

S-101 — Structural Grid Coordinates

East-West

Grid Coordinate
A 0 ft
B 24 ft
C 54 ft
D 86 ft
E 120 ft

North-South

Grid Coordinate
1 0 ft
2 22 ft
3 50 ft
4 82 ft

Member Locations

  • F1 / C1: Grid B-2.
  • F2 / C2: Grid C-3.
  • F3 / C3: Grid D-4.
  • B2: Grid B-3 to C-3, Level 4.
  • B3: Grid C-3 to D-3, Level 5.
  • SL2: Grids C-D / 3-4, Level 5.
  • SW2: Grid D between Grids 2 and 4.
  • MF1: Grids B-C / 2-3; size separately dimensioned.
  • PC1: Grid E-2.

S-102 — Structural Elevations

Item Top Elevation
F1 −5′ 0″
F2 −6′ 0″
F3 −7′ 0″
MF1 −8′ 0″
Level 3 +32′ 0″
Level 4 +48′ 0″
Level 5 +64′ 0″
Level 6 +80′ 0″

G-001 — Concrete and Delivery Schedule

Element Mix Specified Strength
Isolated footings M45 4,500 psi
Beams B2 and Slab SL2 M50 5,000 psi
Beam B3 and Wall SW2 M60 6,000 psi
Mat MF1 M65 6,500 psi

Q1–Q3 testing notes

  • Designated M50 slump acceptance interval: 4.0–6.0 inches, inclusive.
  • Designated placement time limit: 90 minutes from initial batch time to completion of discharge, unless an approved alternative exists.
  • Delivery tickets must identify the approved mix and batching records.
  • Unauthorized jobsite water addition is prohibited.

S-201 — Foundation Schedule

Mark Size Thickness Bottom Bars
F1 8′ × 8′ 24″ #6 @ 10″ EW
F2 10′ × 9′ 30″ #7 @ 8″ EW
F3 12′ × 11′ 36″ #8 @ 8″ EW
MF1 32′ × 28′ 48″ #9 @ 6″ EW
PC1 12′ × 10′ 48″ #8 @ 8″ EW
  • Bottom earth-cast reinforcement cover: 3″.
  • Formed footing-side cover: 2″.
  • F2: four additional #6 top bars in each direction.
  • F3: six additional #7 top bars in each direction.
  • F2 is centered on Grid C-3 and its 10-foot side runs east-west.
  • F3 is centered on Grid D-4 and its 12-foot side runs east-west.
  • MF1 Placement A = 55% of rectangular mat volume; Placement B = 45%.
  • PC1: four piles in a 2 × 2 arrangement, spaced 7 ft east-west and 5 ft north-south, centered on the pile cap.

S-301 — Column Schedule

Column Size Main Bars General Ties
C1 20″ × 20″ 8-#8 #4 @ 8″
C2 24″ × 24″ 8-#9 #4 @ 6″
C3 30″ × 30″ 12-#10 #5 @ 6″

Detail C5 — C2 Confinement

  • #4 perimeter hoops @ 3″.
  • First hoop centerline 1.5″ above Level 4.
  • Last hoop centerline 28.5″ above Level 4.
  • Each level: one perimeter hoop and two internal cross-ties.
  • Hoop hooks and cross-tie positions must match approved details.

Detail C6 — C3 Connections

  • Twelve #10 bars.
  • Twelve Type 2 couplers at the designated splice plane.
  • Each bar end requires at least 1.50″ engagement.
  • Type 1 substitution is not permitted.

Detail C7 — Column Transition

  • At Grid B-2, C1 changes to an upper 18″ × 18″ column centered on the same grid.
  • No unapproved offsets or field bending permitted.

S-401 — Beam Schedule

Beam Section Top Bars Bottom Bars General Stirrups
B2 18″ × 32″ 5-#9 6-#10 #5 @ 6″
B3 20″ × 36″ 6-#10 7-#11 #5 @ 5″

Detail B5 — B2 Support

  • #5 stirrups @ 3″.
  • First centerline 1.5″ from the support face.
  • Last centerline 25.5″ from the same face.
  • Applies at both supports.

Detail B6 — B3 Support

  • #5 stirrups @ 3″.
  • First centerline 1.5″ from the support face.
  • Last centerline 31.5″ from the face.

Detail B7 — B2 Bottom Layers

  • Six #10 bottom bars arranged four in the lower row, two in the upper.
  • Clear vertical spacing between rows: 1.25″.
  • Soffit cover: 1.5″ to outside #5 stirrups.
  • Lowest longitudinal bars touch the inside of stirrup bottom legs.

Detail B8 — B3 Continuity

  • Seven #11 bottom bars arranged four lower and three upper.
  • All seven are CONT between supporting column faces.
  • Four additional #9 top bars extend 9 ft from Grid C support face toward Grid D.

Detail B9 — B2 Development

  • Designated #9 top-bar straight development: 72″ from the indicated critical section.

S-501 — Slab SL2

  • Location: Level 5, Grids C-D / 3-4.
  • Size between grid references: 32 ft × 32 ft.
  • Thickness: 10″.
  • Bottom reinforcement: #6 @ 8″ EW.
  • Top reinforcement: #6 @ 10″ EW.
  • Top and bottom clear cover: 0.75″ to outermost reinforcement.
  • Column-strip additional #7 top bars at 5″ maximum spacing.
  • Fixed outermost additional bar centers for designated counting strip: 100″ apart.
  • These bars supplement general top reinforcement.

Opening O1

  • Full-depth rectangular opening: 30″ × 42″.
  • Three additional #7 bars on each of four opening sides.
  • Each side bar extends 36″ beyond both ends.
  • Two diagonal #7 bars at each of four corners.
  • Scheduled reinforcement may be cut only under an approved structural opening treatment.

Conduit E1

  • Approved conduit outside diameter: 1.5″.
  • Entire conduit must lie between 3.5″ and 6.5″ below slab top.
  • Scheduled reinforcing bars must not be displaced.

S-601 — Wall SW2

  • Location: Grid D / 2-4.
  • Thickness: 18″.
  • Vertical bars: #8 @ 8″ EF.
  • Horizontal bars: #7 @ 10″ EF.
  • Steel: ASTM A706 Grade 60.
  • Exterior cover: 2″ to outside horizontal #7 bars.
  • Interior cover: 1.5″.
  • At exterior crossings, vertical #8 bars touch immediately behind horizontal #7 bars.

Boundary Element W5

  • Five additional #10 vertical bars at each wall end.
  • Eleven transverse levels at each boundary.
  • Every level: one #5 perimeter hoop and two #4 internal cross-ties.
  • Boundary bars supplement distributed reinforcement.

Wall Opening O2

  • Opening width 36″, height 48″.
  • Three #8 diagonal bars per corner, four corners.
  • Two #9 vertical jamb bars at each side, extending 60″ above and below opening.
  • Two #8 header bars and two #8 sill bars, extending 36″ beyond each opening side.

S-701 — Hooks, Development and Splices

Nominal bar diameters and areas

Bar Diameter Area
#4 0.500″ 0.20 in²
#5 0.625″ 0.31 in²
#6 0.750″ 0.44 in²
#7 0.875″ 0.60 in²
#8 1.000″ 0.79 in²
#9 1.128″ 1.00 in²
#10 1.270″ 1.27 in²
#11 1.410″ 1.56 in²

Fabrication Detail H1

  • #4 hoop: 135° hook, 3.0″ straight extension beyond bend tangent, inside bend diameter 4db.
  • #5 hoop: 135° hook, 3.75″ straight extension, inside bend diameter 4db.
  • Hook extensions must project into the designated confined region.

Development and Lap Details

  • Designated #8 tension lap: 60″.
  • Designated #9 tension lap: 76″.
  • Designated #10 straight development: 84″.
  • #7 foundation dowel with 90° hook: project-required straight tail of 12db and inside bend diameter 6db.
  • Noncontact #8 lap: required 60″ overlap and maximum transverse center separation of 6″ for the designated detail.
  • Type 2 coupler engagements: #10 at least 1.50″ from each end; #11 at least 1.75″ from each end.

S-801 — Joints and Embedded Items

  • Mat construction joint CJ-M1: 14 ft east of Grid C, running north-south.
  • Reinforcement marked CONT crosses CJ-M1.
  • Bonded joint surface requires cleaning, removal of laitance and the project-specified 1/4″ minimum roughness amplitude.
  • SW2 horizontal joint: +16′ 0″, centered 9″-wide PVC waterstop.
  • EP1 plate: 14″ horizontal × 18″ vertical × 3/4″ thickness; four studs with 10″ horizontal × 12″ vertical center spacing.
  • AG1: sixteen 1-1/4″-diameter anchor rods, 4 × 4 arrangement, 9″ along-row and 8″ between-row spacing; required projection 6″ above finished concrete.
  • No unapproved interruption of reinforcement for embeds.

S-901 — Placement, Protection and Curing

  • Designated discharge completion: within 90 minutes of batching.
  • SW2 maximum fresh concrete lift thickness: 24″.
  • Approved vibrator insertion spacing: 18″ maximum in the designated area.
  • SL2 wet-covering curing starts within 30 minutes after finishing when conditions permit, with appropriate interim evaporation protection.
  • SL2 curing duration: seven days of continuous moist curing.
  • MF1: ten consecutive days of approved curing.
  • For MF1 cold-weather protection: maintain concrete at or above 50°F for the first 72 hours.
  • Hot-weather protection plan is triggered at a forecast placement-period temperature of at least 90°F for the designated slab.
  • Formwork and embedded items must remain aligned and undamaged during concrete placement.

S-999 — Revision Register

Revision 16 is current.

  • F3 thickness: 36″, superseding 32″.
  • C2 confinement: #4 @ 3″, superseding #4 @ 4″.
  • B3 supplemental top bars: four #9, superseding three.
  • SL2 column strip: #7 @ 5″, superseding #7 @ 6″.
  • SW2 opening diagonal bars: three #8 per corner, superseding two.
  • SW2 waterstop width: 9″, superseding 6″.
  • MF1 curing: ten days, superseding seven.
  • Type 2 couplers remain mandatory where designated.

Calculation Conventions

  • 1 ft = 12″.
  • 1 yd³ = 27 ft³.
  • Maximum bar spacing: divide fixed centerline span by maximum spacing, round intervals upward and add one bar.
  • Cover means distance to outside reinforcement surface.
  • Touching bar centerline separation equals the sum of bar radii.
  • For section and volume calculations, use exact project dimensions and stated exclusions.
  • The inspector identifies drawing discrepancies and obtains an approved resolution; no unlisted deviation is automatically acceptable.
Free ICC 47P Exam Practice Test – 50 Questions and Answers
Free ICC 47P Exam Practice Test – 50 Questions and Answers

Free ICC 47P Exam Practice Test – 50 Questions and Answers

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What Is the ICC 47P Reinforced Concrete Plans Exam?

The ICC 47P Reinforced Concrete Plans Exam is the Plans Module associated with the International Code Council (ICC) Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification pathway.

The examination evaluates a candidate’s ability to interpret approved reinforced concrete construction plans and specifications and identify the requirements for concrete structural elements.

Candidates should be able to read reinforcement schedules, structural notes, foundation plans, beam and column details, slab and shear wall reinforcement, construction joints, and other approved structural drawings.

The Plans Module is part of a broader modular certification pathway that includes the Reinforced Concrete Codes examination and, where required, the Special Inspector General Requirements examination.

ICC 47P Exam Pattern and Details

Exam Information Details
Exam ID 47P
Exam Listing 47PY, where shown in the selected exam configuration
Examination Name Reinforced Concrete Plans
Category Special Inspector
Jurisdiction National / All
Certification Type National Certification
Official Exam Questions 30
Time Limit 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)
Exam Format Computer-Based Multiple-Choice
Reference Method Electronic plans supplied with examination items
External Reference Materials Not permitted for the specified closed-reference PRONTO administration
Code Year Check the available selection when registering with ICC

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ICC 47P Exam Syllabus – All 15 Topics Covered

The UpWeld practice test covers the following 15 study areas. These are educational topic groupings and are not presented as an official ICC percentage-weighted examination blueprint.

No. Practice Test Topic
1 Concrete Quality and Mix Verification
2 Structural Drawings, General Notes and Plan Interpretation
3 Reinforcing Steel Grade, Size and Quality
4 Concrete Cover Requirements and Calculations
5 Reinforcement Placement, Spacing and Quantity
6 Hooks, Bends, Ties and Stirrups
7 Lap Splices, Development Length and Mechanical Connections
8 Footing and Foundation Plan Interpretation
9 Column Reinforcement and Confinement Details
10 Beam Reinforcement and Structural Details
11 Slabs, Shear Walls and Openings
12 Formwork, Dimensions and Elevations
13 Construction Joints and Embedded Items
14 Concrete Placement, Protection and Curing
15 Integrated Multi-Drawing Inspection Scenarios

 

What Will You Learn?

By practicing these questions, you can improve your ability to:

  • Interpret structural floor plans, column schedules, sections and concrete reinforcement details.

  • Verify reinforcing bar diameter, grade, quantity, location, concrete cover and spacing.

  • Calculate footing volumes, beam elevations, reinforcement quantities, development lengths and lap splice dimensions.

  • Identify discrepancies between approved drawings and actual construction conditions.

  • Understand the placement of column ties, stirrups, hooks, cross-ties and confinement reinforcement.

  • Review structural openings, embedded items, construction joints and reinforcement continuity.

  • Coordinate information from multiple approved structural drawings during inspection.

What Does a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Do?

A Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector verifies that concrete construction is carried out according to the approved plans, specifications, and applicable special-inspection requirements.

Typical responsibilities include reviewing the statement of special inspections, examining reinforcing steel placement, verifying formwork and structural dimensions, checking concrete quality, witnessing designated concrete construction activities, and documenting inspection findings.

Depending on the assigned inspection responsibilities, an inspector may also collect material samples, perform required field tests, coordinate with the registered design professional, and prepare inspection reports.

When construction does not conform to the approved drawings or specifications, the special inspector documents and reports the discrepancy through the required procedures.

Important: Holding an ICC credential alone does not automatically authorize an individual to perform special inspections on every project. Approval as a special inspector under the applicable building code is subject to the authority having jurisdiction.

Who Is Eligible for the ICC 47P Exam?

The ICC 47P examination is relevant to individuals preparing for reinforced concrete plan-reading and special-inspection responsibilities.

It is especially useful for:

  • Civil and structural engineers.

  • Reinforced concrete inspectors and trainee special inspectors.

  • Construction quality control and quality assurance professionals.

  • Concrete testing technicians seeking to expand their qualifications.

  • Construction supervisors and field engineers.

  • Building inspection professionals.

  • Candidates pursuing ICC Category 47, 48, or 49 credentials.

Candidates should have a working understanding of reinforced concrete construction, structural drawings, reinforcement details, and relevant construction terminology.

You do not need to complete every certification module before beginning the 47P examination. ICC permits candidates to complete the required special-inspector modules in different orders.

However, passing the 47P module alone is not sufficient to obtain the full Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification.

ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certification Requirements

The ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector pathway involves multiple examination modules and, for higher certification categories, additional qualifications.

Step 1: Complete ICC Category 47 – Reinforced Concrete

Candidates must complete the applicable ICC examination modules:

Exam ID Required Module
GR Special Inspector General Requirements(Take Free ICC GR Exam Practice Test)
47C Reinforced Concrete Codes (Take Free ICC 47C Exam Practice Test)
47P Reinforced Concrete Plans

GR Exception: Candidates who already hold an active ICC Special Inspector certification generally do not need to repeat the GR examination.

ICC allows candidates three years to complete the necessary modules and prerequisites for the special inspector certification pathway.

Step 2: ICC Category 48 – Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Associate

To pursue Category 48, candidates generally need to:

  1. Achieve ICC Category 47.

  2. Obtain ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification.

  3. Submit proof of the applicable active ACI Grade I certification to ICC for review.

Category 48 is the Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Associate credential.

Step 3: ICC Category 49 – Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector

Candidates pursuing Category 49 must:

  1. Achieve ICC Category 47.

  2. Complete the applicable ACI requirements, including the ACI Grade I prerequisite for initial qualification.

  3. Apply through ACI for the Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector/Experience Evaluation Results certification process.

  4. Have the required education and work experience verified through ACI.

  5. Complete ICC’s credentialing requirements.

The Category 49 credential represents the full Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification pathway.

ICC 47P Certification Validity

The ICC 47P examination is an individual exam module, not a standalone renewable certification.

ICC generally allows three years to complete all required special-inspector examinations and prerequisites for the applicable credential.

Once a qualifying ICC certification is issued, its normal certification validity period is three years, subject to ICC’s renewal requirements.

Candidates should distinguish between passing the 47P exam module, completing Category 47, and receiving Category 48 or Category 49 credentials.

ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Recertification

ICC certifications normally require renewal every three years.

Renewal commonly involves:

  • Completing qualifying continuing education activities.

  • Earning the required Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

  • Meeting ICC’s applicable education-source requirements.

  • Maintaining and submitting the required renewal information.

  • Paying applicable renewal fees.

For a single standard ICC certification, the published renewal guidance generally specifies 1.5 CEUs, with qualifying ICC or Preferred Provider training contributing the required share.

Additional certifications may change the total CEU requirement.

Candidates should verify the current renewal requirements through their myICC account because certification status, renewal deadlines, and administrative requirements can vary.

The 47P exam module itself does not have a separate three-year recertification requirement.

How to Prepare for the ICC 47P Plans Exam

Successful preparation requires more than memorizing definitions. Candidates should develop the ability to locate and interpret information quickly from several interconnected structural drawings.

A useful preparation approach is to:

  1. Study structural plans and general notes: Understand drawing legends, grids, elevations, member designations, sections, revisions, and schedules.

  2. Practice reinforcement calculations: Review bar sizes, spacing, quantities, concrete cover, hooks, bends, lap splices, and development lengths.

  3. Review concrete member details: Focus on footings, columns, beams, slabs, shear walls, boundaries and openings.

  4. Practice multi-drawing coordination: Compare the general schedule with specific sections, details, and revision notes.

  5. Take timed practice tests: Attempt the 50-question UpWeld mock test and review every incorrect answer.

The objective is to understand why a particular inspection finding is correct, rather than memorize an answer without interpreting the drawing.

ICC 47P Exam Study Material – Recommended References

Candidates may find the following resources helpful when developing the technical knowledge required for reinforced concrete inspection:

  • ICC’s official Reinforced Concrete Plans examination information.

  • ICC Special Inspector Certification Requirements and FAQs.

  • International Building Code (IBC), Chapter 17 – Special Inspections and Tests.

  • ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

  • ACI 315 and applicable reinforcement detailing guidance.

  • ACI 301 – Specifications for Concrete Construction.

  • CRSI reinforcement detailing and placement resources.

  • Approved structural construction plans, schedules, and specifications.

These are supplementary preparation resources. The actual exam’s permitted reference method is governed by ICC’s current examination rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions – ICC 47P Exam
1. What is the ICC 47P exam?

ICC 47P is the Reinforced Concrete Plans examination module used within the ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification pathway. It focuses on interpreting reinforced concrete construction plans and approved details.

2. How many questions are in the ICC 47P exam?

The official ICC 47P exam contains 30 questions. The UpWeld free practice test contains 50 questions for additional preparation.

3. What is the ICC 47P exam time limit?

The official examination time limit is 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes).

4. Is the ICC 47P exam open book or closed book?

The specified ICC Plans Module administration uses electronic plans provided with the examination questions. Candidates should not expect to bring additional reference materials to a PRONTO examination that prohibits them.
Always review the current examination instructions before testing.

5. Do I need to pass the GR exam before taking 47P?

ICC permits the required modules to be taken in different orders. The GR module is generally required for candidates who do not already hold an active ICC Special Inspector certification.

6. Is ACI certification required to take the ICC 47P examination?

ACI Grade I certification is part of the applicable Category 48 and Category 49 certification pathways. It is not identified as a prerequisite for first attempting the 47P module itself.

7. How long is ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification valid?

The applicable ICC certification generally has a three-year renewal cycle. Passing 47P alone does not create a separately renewable credential.

8. What is the difference between ICC 47C and 47P?

47C – Reinforced Concrete Codes emphasizes applicable reinforced concrete code provisions.
47P – Reinforced Concrete Plans emphasizes interpreting approved structural drawings, schedules, sections, notes and details.
Both are part of the ICC Category 47 examination pathway.

9. Does the UpWeld free practice test include all important study topics?

Yes. UpWeld’s free 50-question practice test covers 15 study topics, including concrete mix verification, reinforcement, cover, beams, columns, foundations, slabs, walls, joints, embeds and integrated drawing interpretation.
These topics provide broad preparation but are not a substitute for ICC’s official examination content outline.

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