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Matt…please look at my September 6th post below.
Hello Inspector Bob,
I am wondering what books I can take to the DSA Masonry exam sample questions
Follow this DSA link. https://up.codes/s/dsa-ss-dsa-ss-cc-oshpd-1-4-additional-requirements-for-anchored-and-adhered-ven
Hello Bob,
I’ve taken to Dsa Masonry Exam Twice so far and failed the test. I have all the material icc recommended and I’m still having trouble. The questions on the exam about veneer masonry is getting me and I looked at the TMS 402/602 in the veneer section and it’s not matching up. Also the masonry quality.
Andrew: Open book for masonry exam. Here are references listed on ICC site.
TMS 402/602-16 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures
External References
2019 CA Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 4
2019 CA Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Chapters 2, 14, 17A, 19A, and 21A
ASTM Standards:
A615/A615M – 13 through 20: Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C62 – 13 through 17: Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C90 – 14 through 21: Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C140 – 13 through 22a: Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C216 – 13 though 21: Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C270 – 14a through 19a: Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C476 – 10 through 20: Specification for Grout for Masonry
C1019 – 13 through 20: Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
C1314 – 12 through 21: Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
Hello Inspector Bob,
I am wondering what books I can take to the DSA Masonry exam.
Also, is there a class I can join to study that can go over material I can highlight and bookmark.
Please call DSA Academy for an answer to your question. Obviously there is a time frame for your recert and application fees may apply but I couldn’t find any specific info. You should easily pass the recert exam by reviewing the videos and PDF downloads.
How many times can you take the RE-certification test if you don’t pass the first time?
recert exam help:
Charles, just as it was when the recert seminar and the recert exam were in person, i think the exam is based off of the material in the seminar video. I would think that you could print the pages of the video as Bob recommended, and use that when taking the recert exam.
Hopefully someone reading this who has taken the seminar and exam could help give your more info on taking and passing the recert exam
Mr. Hill. Please read the previous post.
Go to DSA Academy (Cornerstone LMS) System webpage.
Hello Inspector Bob:
I have difficulty in passing the DSA inspector Recertification exam.
Is there any, (web page) etc. showing practice questions?
Hello Inspector Bob:
I have difficulty in passing the DSA inspector Recertification exam.
Is there any, (web page) etc. showing practice questions?
Re-Cert Seminar. First of all, you are probably aware that you must take the Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance (T24MA) Training by the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC)
This is a free on-demand course for DSA-certified Project Inspectors (PIs) through NEMIC’s LMS.
The 2019/2022 T24MA course requires approximately four to five hours of time and is required if you have not previously completed the 2016/2019 course.
Starting July 30, 2021, DSA Academy courses are now offered through the Cornerstone Learning management System (LMS). To access the new LMS, use the link provided below:
DSA Academy (Cornerstone LMS) System
To answer your question: The seminar (Cornerstone LMS) is now a series of videos on a variety of topics with a short quiz at the end of each video. There is an option to print out the info covered in the videos. I did this so I could check my answers to the quiz questions instead of re-watching the video to find the answer to a particular question.
I need to take the dsa recertification seminar before I take the actual recert exam. Anyone with tips?
I see there at several resources listed on the dsa academy, but some of them are hundreds of pages- should I print all of the resources?
Any tips would be appreciated!
My apologies. I am a DSA Class 1 inspector and not familiar with specifics about the masonry exam. Anyone else that can answer this?
How is the DSA Masonry exam different than the ICC Masonry exam?
Nicholas: Everything you need to know is posted on DSA web site. https://www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Services/Page-Content/Division-of-the-State-Architect-Services-List/Copy-of-Apply-and-Maintain-Project-Inspector-Certification
ach section of the examination has its own time allotted. Approximately one hour is allowed for a lunch break. Lunch is not provided.
The examination days are divided approximately as follows.
Day 1:
Check-in / Approx. 30 mins. prior to the start of your first section
Plan Reading – Structural / 2.5 Hours
Break (lunch is not provided) / Approx. 1 Hour
Plan Reading – MEP / 1.5 Hours
Plan Reading – Architectural / 1.5 Hours
Day 2:
Check-in / Approx. 30 mins. prior to the start of your first section
Construction Knowledge – Structural / 2.5 Hours
Construction Knowledge – Architectural / 1 Hours
Break (lunch is not provided) / Approx. 1 Hour
Construction Knowledge – MEP / 1.5 Hours
Construction Knowledge – Administration / 1 Hours
Bob,
I am awaiting the reply to my Class 1 Project inspector application and I am a Combination inspector so I have taken plenty of exams in my day.
How many exam question approximately and how much time per question does DSA give the tester per session?
I work with plans daily and been using Upcodes to study. Any other adivice?
Steve. Form 155 states “Note that DSA approved construction documents, referred to below, are those portions of the construction documents, duly approved by the DSA, that contain information related to and affecting the Structural Safety, Fire/Life Safety and Accessibility portions of the project. It is not limited to FLS/Access. My DSA Engineer has me use part A to note whether there are unresolved, resolved, or no resolved/unresolved deviations for this period. There is no descriptive section in Part A. Part B is where I list the specifics of unresolved and/or resolved deviations. For me, this has always covered all deviations as described above. It’s your call. I’d list everything…it’s my personal report.
Hi Bob Steve here,
Regarding DSA form 155, on pg 2 it states “DEVIATIONS RELATED TO OTHER WORK SHOWN IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS B,
(Check applicable boxes and provide required information.) ”
Q), where can I find additional info on this? The DSE doesn’t want Deviations that do not involve FLS & Access compliance.
thanks,
Joshua…download and read DSA Form 175 and IR A-7 on necessary qualifications to take DSA examination. You cannot jump into becoming a DSA inspector without meeting these prerequisites.
I have been an ICC soils inspector for 1 year before finding out about DSA and an very interested. What would be the fastest path for me to become a DSA inspector? I just got my reinforced and am getting masonry soon but waiting 4 more years to get class 3 is something I want to avoid.
I notice the experience section doesn’t specify that you have to exactly have to work with any cert for a year straight exactly by the day, just that you have been “Inspecting for 2 years in the relevant field”. Can I interpret the whole year as experience if it is off and on a DSA project?
I always assume that people preparing to become at Class 1 DSA inspector will have been involved in the construction trade and have access to complete sets of plans (Civil, Architectural, Structural, MEP, ADA). Contractors often throw extra sets of plans away when a project is nearly complete, . Once you get a full set of plans, do not turn to the next page until you understand the current page you are on. Study books are available for electrical and mechanical plan reading assistance. This is a long but necessary exercise. Good luck!
Hello,
What do you recommend to study for Class 1 DSA Structual plan reading ? I am told that is the most complicated and difficult test to pass, but I am not able to find any practice test info
John: Very interesting question about using experience from construction supervision experience in Europe towards getting DSA certification. I am an inspector, not an employee of DSA, but you can contact DSA and ask them this question.
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Nick: On the right hand side of this page is a box with a link to info on where to get code books; “Click here for DSA inspector resources and Information. At the top left of that page is a link called “Getting Started”. It tells you many of the books you may need for inspection.