International Building Code Special Inspection IBC Code 2010 – Catching the Drift

1. International Building Code Special Inspection IBC Code 2010 – Catching the Drift SI0702

2. AIA CES Provider Info Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completions for non-AIA members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

3. Learning Objectives Following the presentation, participants will be able to: • Defining Special Inspection (IBC 1704) • Inspections and Tests that are Required • Qualifications of the Special Inspector

4. Special Inspection Defined IBC Chapter 17 - Structural Tests and Special Inspections • Inspection of materials, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections requiring special expertise to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and referenced standards(Section 1704)

5. Special Inspection Defined IBC Chapter 1702 • Continuous Special Inspection - Full-time observation of work requiring special inspection by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where the work has been or is being performed and at the completion of the work. • Periodic Special Inspection - Part-time or intermittent observation of work ...

6. What Applications Require Special Inspection? • Construction applicable to each description in Section 1704: • Fabrication (includes Wood) • Structural Steel and Welding • Concrete • Masonry • Soils • Pile and Pier Foundations • Wall Panels and Veneers • Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials • EIFS • Smoke Control

7. Who Selects the Special Inspector(s)? • The Owner or the Registered Design Professional acting as Owner’s AgentSHALL employ one or more Special Inspectors for the types of work described in Chapter 1704

8. Exceptions to Special Inspection • Work of Minor Nature or Conditions Approved by the Building Official • Building Components unless Design Involves Practice of Engineering/Architecture as Defined by State Statutes and Regulations • Occupancies in Group R-3 and Group U that are Accessory to Residential Occupancy

9. Inspection of Fabricators • Required for Structural Load-Bearing Members and Assemblies (Includes Fabrication Process of Wood Structural Members) • Not Required if Work Performed by Fabricator Registered and Approved to Perform Work Without Special Inspection (Audit and Periodic Review by Approved Special Inspection Agency Basis of Approval) • Approved Fabricator Shall Submit Certificate of Compliance that Work Performed in Accordance with Approved Construction Documents

10. Special Inspection of Masonry

11. Inspection of Masonry • Requirements based on classification of the building or nature of occupancy • Exceptions based on design strength and type of occupancy (nonessential buildings, etc.) • Level I and Level II Masonry Inspections, based on design.

12. Masonry Inspection Key Points Pre-Construction Activities: • Strength Tests of Masonry Prisms (at least 28 days prior to Masonry Construction) During Masonry Construction: • Cell Cleanliness and Cleanouts • Steel Reinforcement Cleanliness • Lap Length, Size, Spacing, Number, Placement of Reinforcement • Monitor Grout Placement and Sample for Strength Tests • Sample Block for each Type for Compressive Strength Testing

13. Masonry Inspection Key Points Blocks are approved for use prior to construction, by compressive strength tests in approved laboratory.

14. Masonry Inspection Key Points • Measuring spacing between vertical steel reinforcement • Visual inspection of steel reinforcement to check for placement, size, etc.

15. Masonry Inspection Key Points • Vertical Steel Placement • Check cell cleanliness (i.e., no mortar protrusions beyond the allowable limit, or debris to clog cells)

16. Masonry Inspection Key Points • Cell cleanouts prior to grout placement • Cleanout after grout placement shows grout made it to the bottom of cell

17. Masonry Inspection Key Points • Checking levelness of block work • Mason vacuuming cells to remove mortar droppings

18. Masonry Inspection Key Points Mason pulling string-line to check straightness and using as a plumb-line

19. Level I Masonry Inspection

20. Level II Masonry Inspection

21. Modified Dry Density Standard Moisture Content Soils Special Inspection • Site Preparation in Accordance with Approved Soils Report, prior to Placement of Prepared Fill • Special Inspector Determines Material and Maximum Lift Thickness to Approved Report • In-place Dry Density of Compacted Fill in Compliance with Approved Report • Pile Foundations - During Installation and Tests and Reports to Building Official of each Pile Installation and Resulting Load Tests • Pier Foundations - Special Inspection for Buildings Assigned to Category C, D, E or F, per Section 1616.3 • Exception: During Placement of Fill < 12 inches deep

22. Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials • Special Inspection based on Fire-Resistance Design in Approved Construction Documents • Structural Member Surface Conditions • Application Inspection • Thickness per ASTM E605 • Density per ASTM E605 • Bond Strength Determined by ASTM E736

23. Steel Construction

24. Steel Fabrication Requirements • Inspection Required for All Welding, including Welding at Steel Fabricator Exception: • Where fabricator does not perform: • Welding • Thermal cutting • Heating operation as part of the fabrication process(submit detailed procedure for material control)

25. Steel Welding Inspection

26. Concrete Construction

27. Inspection and Testing of Concrete

28. Exceptions for Concrete -Special Inspection • Isolated spread footings for buildings 3 stories or less that are fully supported on earth or rock. • Continuous footings supporting walls for 3 stories or less for walls of light frame construction, designed in accordance with Table 1805.4.2 or structural design 2,500 psi or less. • Nonstructural concrete slabs supported on ground, including prestressed < 150 psi • Concrete foundation walls to Table 1805.5(1), 1805.5(2), 1805l.5(3) or 1805.5(4) • Patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade.

29. Other Special Inspections • EIFS (except applications over a water-resistive barrier or over masonry or concrete walls) • Special Cases of Materials, as Determined by the Building Official • Smoke Control

30. Qualifications of the Special Inspector • Be Qualified in Area of Inspection* • Demonstrate confidence, to the satisfaction of the building official, in the type of construction/operation requiring special inspection* • AWS for Structural Welding and Testing* • Fire-protection expertise for Smoke Control* • ICBO for Masonry, Concrete, Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials, Soils • NICET for Soils, Concrete • ACI for Concrete Testing *Required

31. Questions & Answers Thank You! This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program