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  • Certification
    Structural Masonry Special Inspector through ICC (International Code Council)
  • Prerequisites
    Special Inspection General Requirements
  • Requirements
    None
  • Course Length
    30 Hours Online Training
  • Required References
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  • Relevant Industries
    All Commercial Construction
    Public/Private Projects
    Materials Testing
    QA/QC Inspection
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Masonry Code + Plans
30 Hours
3.0 CEUs/PDHs

Personal Coaching

Matt Owens, CWI, MSI
Matt Owens, CWI, MSI
CWI Instructor & Technical Expert

Masonry is one of the best entry points into special inspection — no prior construction experience required. This course was built to give you both the knowledge and the test-readiness you need.

I've coached hundreds of students through the masonry exam, and I know where the tricky areas are. Our targeted practice questions and plan-reading exercises will get you there.

I'm your personal coach throughout the process. Check out these real coaching conversations to see how I support my students.

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Masonry wall along gridline
I see where the typical MW-1 wall is used on the schedule, but not where MW-2 is used on D5/S002. although they are the same horizontal reinforcement..is this a mistake?
The question is: "For the masonry wall along gridline J.4 from gridlines 2 to 4, what horizontal reinforcement goes in the top and bottom courses of the wall, respectively?"
Answer 1: 2 #4 bars and 2 #5 bars Answer 2: 2 #5 bars and 2 #4 bars Answer 3: 2 #4 bars and 2 #4 bars Answer 4: 2 #5 bars and 2 #5 bars
The correct answer is: Answer 2.
My answer was: Answer 3.
Matt Owens
Hi, Chris. Sheet S-111A shows us that this is an MW-2 wall. The very top table of D5/S-002 lists the wall types and their reinforcement. MW-2 has (2) #4 horizontal bars at 32" o.c., so that's what we use in the bottom course.
Slumped blocks
I am doing the Masonry Module and wanted to report something that seems to be a typo (I've **Capitalized** it) and ask for clarification.
The text of Illustration 2C in module 2 says: "Some blocks are made with a slumping style and are called slumped blocks. The nominal dimensions for a slumped block are usually ½-inch **LARGER** than the actual block dimensions, versus the ⅜-inch in typical CMU blocks."
However Question 5 on the module 2 quiz states: "Slumped block unit dimensions are typically ____ **LESS** than the nominal dimensions." With the correct answer being 1/2"
My assumption is that the slumped blocks are typically 1/2" less than nominal dimensions compared with normal that are 3/8", however being fairly unfamiliar with CMU block types its possible they really are larger than nominal? Could you clarify this, thanks!
Matt Owens
These are still consistent with each other. Illustration 2C tells us that the nominal dimensions (like 8 inches) are larger than the actual dimensions by 1/2".
Then question 5 tells us the same thing, just in reverse. The actual dimensions are 1/2" smaller than the nominal dimensions.
So for example, an 8 inch block is our nominal dimension, but our actual slumped block dimension would mean that it actually measures 7.5 inches wide.
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User Reviews

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Just passed my masonry plan test.

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Hi, I just passed my masonry code and plan exams. Just wanted to say thank you, the study material for this was excellent!

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Required References

You'll need the following references for your exam. The test is open-book — purchase your references early so you can study with them.

Plan Sets Included with the Course

SI Certs Training Plan Set

(1) Plan Set is included with this course as a digital PDF download.

Included with Course
Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector's Handbook

Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector's Handbook

10th Edition

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TMS 402/602-16

TMS 402/602-16

Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures

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Code references are not included with the course. Purchase from the links above, Amazon, or eBay.

Career Tip

Structural masonry is widely used on projects and requires no prior construction experience or other certifications to become Masonry Special Inspection certified. Masonry is often a "break-in" certification, where one can use to break into the inspection field.

Course Breakdown

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Structural Masonry - Code + Plans

30 hours of training | 120 days access

Course Features

  • Introduction to Structural Masonry
  • Types of Masonry
  • Mortar and Grout
  • Grout Placement
  • Reinforced Steel in Masonry
  • Reinforcing Steel Specifications
  • Construction and Layout
  • Masonry Protection
  • ASTMs Review
  • Structural Plan Reading Overview
  • Structural Masonry Plan Reading
  • Plans Navigation
  • Digital Plans Delivery Preparation
  • Test-Taking Preparation
  • Code/Plans Timed Tests

Topics

  • Fundamentals
  • Strength Characteristics
  • Mortar/Grout Mechanics
  • High-Lift Grouting
  • Consolidation
  • Acceptance
  • Relevant Codes
  • Testing
  • Inspection Best Practices
  • Structural Plans
  • Plans Navigation
  • Blueprint Commonalities
  • PRONTO At-Home Testing
  • Testing Strategies
  • Practice Tests

Study Tip

The actual test is made up of 2 separate tests - the Codes and the Plans. You will have 120 minutes to complete 60 code questions and 90 minutes to complete 30 plans questions. The test is open-book.

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