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Building Inspection Standard

Building Inspection Standard

Building Inspection Standard

(OP)
Can somebody tell me if there are any standards for the inspection of buildings. I heard there is an ASMT standard but can't find the number.

RE: Building Inspection Standard

New Zealand has such a standard, however as I understand the document is more suited to inspection of completed structure for pre-purchase or renovation/repair applications.  Is this suitable to your need?

I would really like to hear anyone who knows of a standard for site inspections during construction!

Regards,

YS

B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...

RE: Building Inspection Standard

RE: Building Inspection Standard

(OP)
This is for the whole building including HVAC, plumbing, etc. Is there a std. procedure for how o inspect and how to present the report?

RE: Building Inspection Standard

You could also use ASCE 11, "Guidelines for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings".

RE: Building Inspection Standard

It may help if you could elaborate on what type of info your looking for. Do you need to knwo what type of inspections to perform, or HOW to perform them? New or existing construction?

IBC codes chapter 17 has a thourough list of inspections for new buildings of all types that will guide you.

Good luck

RE: Building Inspection Standard

You are probably looking for ASTM E 2018, Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments.
Mark

RE: Building Inspection Standard

There are professional building inspection organizations which publish checklists, similar to the home inspection industry.  Try Googling something along those lines.

Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com

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