Course will be available Fall of 2024

Soils Special Inspector Online Training Course Overview

4.0 CEUs

Looking to earn or renew your ICC Soils Special Inspector certification? Enroll in our online ICC training course on soils inspection today!

• Log in to class online whenever it’s most convenient for you
• Learn how to read plans and efficiently navigate the ICC code book
• Review the course material at your own pace on your phone, tablet, or computer
• Take timed practice quizzes that mimic the ICC Soils Special Inspector exam
• Prepare to pass the ICC soils inspector exam or earn CEUs for ICC certification renewal

Becoming ICC certified in soils inspection showcases your knowledge, skills, and qualifications to employers and can help you earn increased wages for your work.

What Soils Special Inspectors Do A soils special inspector is responsible for enforcing the earthwork construction details contained in the approved plans and specifications for a building site. The soils special inspector reviews the statement of special inspections and the approved plans and specifications. They verify the classification of the soils at the building site, perform required soil tests, and monitor site preparation, grading, and fill placement to verify compliance with plans and specifications. The soils special inspector also writes and submits reports (including reporting items that do not comply with the plans) to the building official, contractor, and/or registered design professional.

Required Books and Reference Material

Before you start the course, you must purchase or download the following resources. Use the links provided to ensure you have the correct edition of these resources.

• 2015 or 2018 or 2021 International Building Code
• Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation, 2nd Edition or 3rd Edition
• Soils, Earthwork and Foundations: A Practical Approach; Based 2015 IRC & IBC
• D698-12 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort
• D1556/D1556M-15 Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by Sand-Cone Method
• D1557-12 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort
• D2487-11 Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes
• D2488-17 Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils
• D4318-10 Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils
• D6938-15 Standard Test Methods for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods
• D75/D75M-14 Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
• D422-63-(2007) Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
• D4718-87-07 Standard Practice for Correction of Unit Weight and Water Content for Soils Containing Oversize Particles
• D4959-16 Standard Test Method for Determination of Water Content of Soil By Direct Heating

All course material is based on the reference books listed above. Please confirm that you are purchasing the correct materials, you may need to search under historical versions for the ASTM Standards.