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The new Code Council publication, Special Inspection Manual: Edition , created in collaboration with Code Council subsidiary International Accreditation Service IAS , discusses mitigating these issues by practicing specialized oversight and increasing inspection frequency, duration and detail during construction.

It expands the technical expertise of the organization, and provides expert input and support for code development and adoption. The Special Inspection Manual contains requirements involving special inspection within the International Building Code, descriptions of required special inspections, and information to create a special inspection program. It supports preparation for special inspection certification exams and aids building departments in creating procedures and forms to run a special inspection overview program.

Facilities owners and managers will gain insight into the inspection process and special requirements during disaster recovery periods. The content is based on recommended practices and the consensus of building officials, design professionals, and inspection and testing agencies. It outlines the responsibilities of all involved including the special inspector, building official, project owner, engineer or architect of record, and contractor.

The manual is also helpful for design professionals writing statements of special inspections. Keep all work requiring observation uncovered and clearly visible for the engineer to perform the observation.

When a project has been identified as requiring observation, the following tasks shall be the responsibility of the Building Official:. Plan Reviewer: a. Review the Observation Program on the plans and ensure the Certificate of Observation is accurate. City Inspector: a. Review the Observation Program form and plans.

Attend any pre-construction conferences related to the observation program and address any concerns of the engineer or contractor. Review observation reports. Certificate of Compliance Upon completion of the portions of the work requiring observation, a Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to the Building Official over the seal and signature of the engineer responsible for such observation. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the Building Official receives all required observation reports and the Certificates of Compliance.

The Certificates of Compliance for observation shall read as follows: For the Electrical Observation "I certify that to the best of my knowledge the requirements of the Phoenix Building Construction Code and city approved plans and specifications have been complied with insofar as the portion of the work requiring electrical observation is concerned, except for those deviations that have been previously reported.

A guarantee that the contractor has necessarily constructed the building in full accord with the plans and specifications is neither intended nor implied. The use of special inspectors is not discretionary. The P. Continuous special inspection means that the special inspector is on the site at all times observing the work requiring special inspection.

This paragraph is intended to discourage the use of multiple inspectors performing a given task. An additional provision allows the Building Official to use discretion for the requirement of a special inspector in other cases where it is deemed appropriate. The use of special inspectors is reserved for complex installations requiring certain specially developed inspection skills for the following types of work as listed in the P.

Inspection of Fabricators P. Structural Special Cases Masonry Construction Geotechnical Soils Architectural Spray fire-resistant materials Mechanical Smoke control Electrical Ground fault performance tests Plumbing Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Duties and Responsibilities of the Project Owner The project owner is responsible for employing special inspection services.

Section Although the payment of inspection services may be included in the project specifications as a responsibility of the contractor, the inspection services are employed by the owner. The Project Owner Shall: 1. Once a permit has been issued and the owner wishes to change the RDPRC for special inspection, the owner shall obtain a new completed Special Inspection Certificate and forward to the Building Official.

This shall be done in accordance with sections The RDPRC shall be responsible for coordinating the types of work requiring special inspection as defined in Section 1 of this document. Structural special inspectors are required for work types 1, 2,. Architectural special inspectors are required for work types 4. Geotechnical special inspectors are required for work types 3.

Electrical special inspectors are required for work type 6. Mechanical, special inspectors are required for work type 5. Plumbing special inspectors are required for work type 7. Mechanical, Civil, Plumbing and Fire special inspectors are required for work type 1. Identify the need for special inspection services. The project plans that are submitted to the Building Official shall clearly indicate the design parameters, material selection and where special inspection is necessary in accordance with the Code.

Identify firm or individual responsible for conducting special inspection s. Determine inspection activities. Specification of testing and test procedures. During the pre-construction meeting, the RDPRC shall be responsible for defining and specifying tests and testing procedures such as those not specifically included in P. Standards, ASTM's, etc. Provide Final Report. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector The owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owners agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed in the Special Inspections Manual.

Signify presence at job-site. Special inspectors shall notify contractor personnel of their presence and responsibilities at the job-site. Attend the Pre-Construction Conference. Inspect all work for which they are responsible. Special inspectors shall inspect all work for conformance with the official building department city approved drawings and specifications, and applicable provisions of the Construction Code. Separately identify all nonconforming work. Special inspectors shall bring all nonconforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor and the RDPRC.

If any such item is not resolved in a timely manner or is about to be incorporated in the work, the Building Official shall be notified immediately by telephone or in person, and the special inspector shall issue a discrepancy notice. Issue Discrepancy Notice. The special inspector shall post the discrepancy notice at the job-site with the permit. This notice shall contain, as a minimum, the following information about each nonconforming item: a. Description and exact location.

Name and title of each individual notified and method of notification. Resolution or corrective action. Provide Daily Reports. The special inspector shall complete written inspection reports for each inspection visit. These reports shall be organized on a daily format and a copy shall remain at the job-site with the contractor.

Special inspectors shall: a. Describe inspections and tests made with applicable locations. List all nonconforming items; parties notified, time and method of notification.

Indicate how nonconforming items were resolved d. List unresolved items e. Provide daily reports to contractor for retention on job-site.

Provide Final Reports. When the construction reaches the point that Special Inspections are no longer required, the final report shall be submitted to the Building Official and to the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge P. Duties and Responsibilities of the Contractor The contractors as designated on the building permit duties include the following: 1.

Set up the pre-construction conference. Prior to construction, establish date and location for meeting. In case of multiple building permits, more than one meeting may be required. Notify the Special Inspector. The contractor is responsible for notifying the special inspector of the work progress and when construction items are ready for inspection. Adequate notice shall be provided so that the special inspector has time to schedule all inspections.

Provide access to the project. Retain records on job-site. The Contractor is responsible for retaining at the job site city approved plans and Specifications, all special inspection records, and reports by the special inspector. Upon request he shall provide these documents for review by the Building Official.

Notification of the Building Official The contractor shall, in addition to calling for special inspections, notify Planning and.

Development Department of all other required inspections in accordance with P. Performance of the work. The contractor is charged with the construction of the project in compliance with the city reviewed plans city reviewed by the Building Official.

The contractor is responsible for installation of all items in accordance with applicable Codes and Standards. If a conflict arises between the Code and the city reviewed plans, this conflict will immediately be brought to the attention of the Building Official.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official The specific provisions of providing for special inspection services are mandatory under Section The Building Official is charged with the legal authority to approve the plans and specifications for compliance with the requirements of the P.

Sections: The Building Official shall sign the certificate after verifying that all information is provided. Monitor the Special Inspection Activities. The Building Official shall monitor the jobsite to see that qualified special inspectors are provided as required and that an adequate number of qualified special inspection staff is present depending upon extent and complexity of the project.

Code reference: P. Review Inspection Reports. The Building Official reviews the daily inspection reports. Inspection of Jobsite. The Building Official shall perform all inspections required under P. Failure to have the required Special Inspector's inspection reports available to the Building Official shall be cause for the Building Official to stop work on those items requiring special inspection until such time that all required reports are provided.

The Building Official shall perform a final inspection and issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion, where applicable. Code Reference: P. Work types shown refer to inspection codes listed in Section 2.

Geotechnical 1. Site Preparation Verification Inspect clearing and grubbing for conformity to plans and specifications and that excavation slopes are as specified. Material verification Review and test native and borrow materials to verify characteristics which conform to plans and specifications. Over-excavation d.

Scarification Verification Inspect, observe and test as required that all over excavations required in foundation areas are to the size, location and depths as specified. Inspect that scarification, moisture conditioning and compaction are as specified. Fill Placement Verification Inspect, observe and test as required all fill placement. Verify that moisture conditioning, compactions and fill materials are as specified and that all fill slope configurations are as specified.

Utility Excavations and Backfilling Verification Inspect, observe and test as required the location, placement, moisture conditioning and compaction of backfills within specified areas of the site for conformance with plans and specifications.

Foundation Excavation Verification Inspect, observe and test as required that all foundation excavations as to depth, size, bearing material, depth into bearing material, and cleaning of bearing surface for conformance with plans and specifications.

Final Grading Report The Special Geotechnical Inspector, upon completion of the building pad grading, shall submit a final report to the Building Official certifying that the provisions of the soil investigation report have been met and that the recommended maximum bearing value, and the foundation minimum depth and width applicable to that bearing value have been achieved.

The report must clearly indicate these values and dimensions and should contain any additional recommendations for tests during construction. Rationale: The Building inspector must obtain a copy of this soils certification before allowing foundation to be poured or constructed. This can result in concrete being rejected and delays to the contractor and extra unnecessary expense to the Project Owner. Driven Piles 1 Materials and Equipment Verification: To inspect pile material, splices, the reinforcement, pile type, pile sizes, length, quality and straightness are as specified, and that leads, hammers, cushioning and other equipment are in conformance with the plans and specifications.

Auger-Cast-Piles 1 Materials and Equipment Verification: Inspect all materials, quality of material and equipment type and size are as specified. Have all concrete materials sampled and tested as required in section of this part. Drilled Piers and Caissons 1 Installation Verification: Inspect and verify that all drilling and cleaning operations areas specified, that shaft diameter, shaft length, shaft plumbness, underreamed diameter, underreamed height, underreamed shape are as specified, that bearing surface is cleaned as specified, and that the bearing material and penetration into the bearing material are in conformance with the plans and specifications.

Helical Pile Foundations 1 Inspect and verify the installation equipment used, pile dimensions, tip elevations, final depth, final installation torque and other pertinent installation data as required by the RDPRC.

Pile log A daily log verifying the inspections as outlined in ab, c, and d above shall be maintained and a copy kept at the job site. Structural 1. Concrete Reinforcement 1 Rebar Type and Grade: Inspect type, grade and visual conformity of rebar with specifications.

Verify bar laps for proper length and stagger, and bar bends for minimum diameter, slope and length. Concrete Formwork and Embedded Items 1 Concrete Construction Joints: Inspect proper preparation of construction joint surface prior to placing. Concrete, Placement, Curing and Protection 1 Pre-Placement: Inspect that the base to receive concrete is properly wetted and standing water is removed before concrete is placed.

Samples and Tests 1 Test Type: Verify that the type and number of concrete, grout and reinforcing steel tests are being performed in conformance with plans and specifications. Prestressing Steel 1 Prestressing Steel Type and Grade: Unless casting a PCI Approved plant Determine that prestressing steel type, size and grade, and tendon fabrication are in conformance with specifications.

Inspect for city reviewed and satisfactory routing of tendons around openings or embedments. Inspect for correct number, size, spacing and chair heights. Prestressing and Grouting 1 Calibration of Stressing Ram: Review the calibration documentation for the steel-stressing ram. Inspect placement of grout into post-tensioning ducts for bonded pre-stressing tendons. Inspect filling of stressing pockets. Post Installed Anchors 1 Installed per manufacturers installation specifications.

Structural Steel Work Type 2 P. High Strength Bolts 1 The inspection of high-strength A and A bolts shall be in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards and the requirements of this section.

While the work is in progress, the special inspector shall determine that the requirements for bolts, nuts, washers and paint; bolted parts; and installation and tightening in such standards are met.

Such inspections may be performed on a periodic basis in accordance with the requirements of PBCC Section The inspector shall observe the calibration procedures when such procedures are required by the plans or specifications and shall monitor the installation of bolts to determine that all plies of connected materials have been drawn together and that the selected procedure is properly used to tighten all bolts.

Bolt and Nut Sampling: Observe and sample bolts, nuts and washers for testing, if required. Nondestructive Testing: Observe nondestructive testing in accordance with approved procedures.

Welding Job Tasks a. Welding Materials 1 Welding Consumables: Review welding consumables for identification markings, or other documentation of welding materials for compliance with plans and specifications.

Inspect rod containers for damage. Welding 1 Qualification of Welders: Review qualification of welders, welding operators and tackers for conformance with the appropriate AWS code and the plans and specifications.

Review specifications for unusual requirements. Note: There are no pre-qualified welding procedures for welding reinforcing bars. Masonry Material - Storage and Certifications 1 Masonry Material Certifications: Inspect masonry material certifications or other documentation of masonry units, cement, lime and additives for compliance with plans and specifications.

Determine materials are in acceptable condition, per section of the PBCC. Reject aggregates that are contaminated. Check that reinforcing materials are in acceptable condition. Mortar Mix: 1 Mortar Aggregate: Determine sand is clean. Check that there is no deep furrowing of bed joints. Inspect mortar joints for proper thickness and tooling.

Such inspections may be on a periodic basis. Masonry Reinforcement 1 Vertical Reinforcement: Inspect the placement and alignment of vertical bars and dowels for size, grade and spacing. Inspect length of lap splices, clearances between bars, clearances to masonry units and positioning of steel. Grout Mix 1 Ready-mix Grout: Inspect ready-mixed grout for conformance with mix design and workability.

Masonry Grouting 1 Grout Spaces: Inspect that grout spaces are correctly sized and clean, clean-outs, when required, are closed after inspection and grout barriers are in place before grouting. Samples and Tests 1 Tests and Specimens: Verify the type and number of masonry, mortar, grout and reinforcing steel tests are required.

Materials Verification 1 Mix Design: Review proposed concrete mix design, that cement type is as specified, That aggregate type, weight and size are as specified and that admixtures are correct. Identifies required mix and batch time.

Determine that materials are in acceptable condition. Check reinforcing materials for acceptable conditions. Placement 1 Pre-construction Verification: A test panel shall be shot, cored, examined and tested prior to commencement of operations for the purpose of verifying the mix design and to qualify the nozzleman.

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