{"product_id":"ohio-icc-permit-technician-icc-code-specialist-module-cs-exam-book-package","title":"ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Exam - 93 Exam Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Exam - 93 Exam Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Exam - 93 Exam Book Package is designed for students preparing for the ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93. This package includes the core references listed for study: \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e, the 2021 International Building Code, and the 2021 International Fire Code. Together, these books support focused preparation for tall mass timber construction, special inspection responsibilities, fire safety provisions, and the building code requirements that apply to modern mass timber buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall mass timber construction is a specialized area of building safety. It involves engineered wood products, taller wood building allowances, special inspection procedures, fire-resistance requirements, construction fire safety measures, noncombustible protection, connection details, and coordination between the building code and fire code. The ICC 93 exam measures a candidate’s ability to understand these provisions and apply them to inspection-related scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book package is useful for special inspectors, building inspectors, code officials, contractors, construction managers, design professionals, mass timber project personnel, and students who want to prepare for the ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector exam with the listed references. The exam requires more than general familiarity with wood construction. Students should understand how the 2021 International Building Code treats tall mass timber buildings, how mass timber provisions affect construction types, how fire safety requirements apply during construction, and how special inspection duties support code compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass timber buildings use large engineered wood components such as cross-laminated timber, glued-laminated timber, structural composite lumber, large timber columns, beams, floors, and walls. Tall mass timber buildings may involve Type IV-A, Type IV-B, or Type IV-C construction under the 2021 International Building Code. Students preparing for the ICC 93 exam should become familiar with how these construction types differ, how exposed mass timber is regulated, how noncombustible protection is applied, and how fire safety requirements are maintained during construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of this package is to give students the key books needed for structured exam preparation. The references help students study tall mass timber concepts, navigate the applicable code sections, and understand the relationship between building code provisions and field inspection responsibilities. Since the exam is open book, preparation should focus heavily on learning where information is located and how to use the books quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 International Building Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 International Fire Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exam preparation references for tall mass timber building code provisions, special inspection topics, construction fire safety, and IBC\/IFC coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93 is a national ICC certification exam. The exam includes 70 multiple-choice questions and has a 2.5-hour time limit. The exam focuses on tall mass timber building provisions and inspection-related knowledge connected to the 2021 International Building Code, the 2021 International Fire Code, and \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Special Inspector certification path for Tall Mass Timber Buildings includes the Special Inspector General Requirements exam and the Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93. The Special Inspector General Requirements portion supports the broader special inspection role, while Exam 93 focuses on tall mass timber provisions and the technical knowledge needed for this specialty area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents preparing for Exam 93 should study the special inspection requirements for tall mass timber construction, the code provisions related to Type IV construction, and the fire safety rules that apply during construction. Questions may involve mass timber construction types, fire-resistance-rated assemblies, connection protection, concealed spaces, noncombustible protection, allowable exposed timber, construction fire safety, inspection duties, and documentation-related responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 International Building Code is a key reference because it contains the tall mass timber construction provisions, including construction type requirements and special inspection language. Chapter 17 is especially important for special inspections and tests, including provisions connected to mass timber construction. Students should also review the IBC provisions that address construction classification, height and area, fire-resistance ratings, fire protection, structural concepts, special inspections, and safeguards related to mass timber projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 International Fire Code supports preparation for construction fire safety topics. Tall mass timber projects require careful attention to fire prevention during construction because exposed timber, stored materials, hot work, fire department access, temporary protections, and site fire safety conditions can affect risk during the construction process. Students should understand how the fire code supports safe construction practices and how those requirements interact with the building code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93 is an open book test. Open book testing allows students to use approved references, but it does not remove the need for serious preparation. Students must know how the references are organized, where the major provisions are located, and how to apply the correct section to the scenario being asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen book exams can be challenging because the time limit requires efficient code navigation. With 70 questions and 2.5 hours, students should practice locating information quickly in \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e, the 2021 International Building Code, and the 2021 International Fire Code. The more familiar students become with the references before exam day, the more confident they can be when working through exam questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should practice identifying keywords in each question. Terms such as tall mass timber, Type IV-A, Type IV-B, Type IV-C, noncombustible protection, exposed timber, fire-resistance rating, connection protection, construction fire safety, special inspection, concealed space, cross-laminated timber, glued-laminated timber, fire watch, hot work, fire department access, and approved construction documents can point toward the correct reference or code section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong open-book strategy includes tabbing only where allowed, becoming familiar with chapter organization, practicing with tables and definitions, and reviewing how the IBC and IFC connect. Students should also practice reading the question carefully before searching the book. Many code questions are solved faster when the student first identifies the exact issue being tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector credential is earned through the International Code Council certification process. Students preparing for this specialty should study the required references, understand the special inspector role, and prepare for both the general special inspection requirements and the tall mass timber technical exam requirements connected to the certification path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical preparation path begins with the 2021 International Building Code. Students should review special inspections, construction types, fire-resistance-rated construction, structural provisions, fire protection features, safeguards during construction, and the mass timber provisions added for taller wood buildings. The goal is to understand not only where the rules are located, but why those rules matter during inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should then review \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e. This reference helps explain tall mass timber provisions, code applications, examples, and background information that support better understanding of the IBC requirements. It is useful for connecting code language to practical project conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 International Fire Code should be reviewed for construction fire safety requirements. Special inspectors working around tall mass timber projects need to understand how fire safety is maintained during construction, how fire protection features are coordinated, and how site conditions can affect compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reviewing the references, students should practice answering open-book questions under timed conditions. Timed practice helps students build speed, reduce hesitation, and improve familiarity with the books. Since the exam includes 70 questions, students should avoid spending too much time on one question and should develop a steady exam pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93 is a national ICC certification exam. The certification can support special inspector qualification review, but approval to serve as a special inspector on a specific project is determined by the building official or authority having jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should understand that ICC certification and local approval are related but not always identical. A jurisdiction, building department, employer, or project authority may have additional requirements for special inspector approval, experience, documentation, or project-specific acceptance. This book package focuses on the exam preparation portion of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents pursuing tall mass timber inspection work should review the requirements that apply to the project location and authority having jurisdiction. The references in this package support the technical code study needed for the ICC 93 exam and help students build a stronger foundation in tall mass timber building provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA focused reference for understanding mass timber construction provisions in the International Building Code, including tall mass timber concepts, code applications, construction types, fire safety considerations, and practical explanations that support exam preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Building Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary building code reference for tall mass timber provisions, special inspections, construction classification, fire-resistance requirements, building safety provisions, structural concepts, and code requirements related to Type IV construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Fire Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fire code reference used to study construction fire safety, fire prevention, site safety, fire department access, hot work, temporary safeguards, and other fire safety topics that may affect tall mass timber construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 93 exam requires students to understand tall mass timber construction from both a code and inspection perspective. Students should begin by learning the organization of the 2021 International Building Code and identifying the provisions that address special inspections and tall mass timber construction. Chapter 17 is especially important because it addresses special inspections and tests, including inspection responsibilities tied to construction quality and code compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should study Type IV construction carefully. The 2021 IBC includes provisions for Type IV-A, Type IV-B, and Type IV-C construction, which allow taller mass timber buildings under specific conditions. These construction types differ in how much mass timber may be exposed, how noncombustible protection is used, and how fire-resistance requirements are maintained. Understanding these differences is essential for exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire-resistance and protection requirements should receive focused study time. Students should review how assemblies are rated, how mass timber elements are protected, how connections are addressed, and how concealed spaces are treated. Exam questions may require students to determine whether a condition satisfies the applicable code requirement or whether additional protection or inspection attention is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction fire safety is another major study area. Tall mass timber construction can involve large quantities of wood products on site before the building is complete. The International Fire Code supports safe construction practices by addressing fire prevention, access, water supply, hot work, temporary safeguards, and other measures that help reduce fire risk during construction. Students should understand how these provisions support the special inspector’s awareness of jobsite conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnections and protection of connections are important topics for tall mass timber special inspection. Students should review how mass timber members connect, how protection may be required, and how inspection activities confirm that approved details are followed. This may include checking that required protection is installed, that connection conditions align with approved documents, and that field conditions do not create code conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should also review terminology. Mass timber preparation includes terms such as cross-laminated timber, glued-laminated timber, structural composite lumber, fire-resistance rating, noncombustible protection, exposed mass timber, concealed space, special inspection, approved agency, and approved construction documents. Strong vocabulary helps students understand exam questions more quickly and locate the correct reference section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong study routine should include reading the references, practicing code navigation, reviewing examples, and timing practice questions. Students should work with all three books, not just one. The building code establishes the core requirements, the fire code supports construction fire safety, and \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e helps explain how the provisions work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Exam 93 by organizing the key references needed for focused study. This book package supports students who want to build familiarity with tall mass timber provisions, improve code navigation, and prepare for the open-book exam format using the listed materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen book exams reward students who know how to use the references efficiently. Many students assume that having the books available during the exam will make the test simple, but specialty code exams require more than searching for words. Students must understand the inspection issue, select the correct reference, locate the applicable provision, and apply it accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package gives students the books needed to study the major tall mass timber exam topics. The 2021 International Building Code supports the core building code requirements. The 2021 International Fire Code supports construction fire safety and fire prevention topics. \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e helps students better understand the code provisions and how they relate to mass timber construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-focused. Students can use this package to build a study schedule, review major topics, practice moving through the books, and become more comfortable with the language of tall mass timber construction. While no book package can guarantee an exam result, organized preparation can help students improve familiarity, reduce uncertainty, and approach the ICC 93 exam with a stronger plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat exam does this book package help me prepare for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package helps students prepare for the ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93. It is focused on tall mass timber provisions, special inspection topics, and code requirements connected to mass timber construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat books are included in this package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes \u003cem\u003eMass Timber Buildings and the IBC\u003c\/em\u003e, the 2021 International Building Code, and the 2021 International Fire Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Exam 93 open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93 is an open book test. Students should prepare by learning how to use the listed references quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the ICC 93 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Tall Mass Timber Buildings Special Inspector Exam 93 includes 70 multiple-choice questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow much time do I get for the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam has a 2.5-hour time limit. Students should practice under timed conditions so they can build speed and confidence before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics should I study for the ICC 93 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should study tall mass timber provisions, Type IV construction, special inspections, fire-resistance requirements, exposed mass timber, noncombustible protection, connection protection, construction fire safety, and coordination between the 2021 IBC and 2021 IFC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include a course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is an exam book package. It includes the listed books for exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include pricing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing is not listed on this page because no package price was provided for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan this package guarantee that I will pass the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This package does not guarantee an exam result. 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