IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?
IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?
(OP)
The best I can tell from section 1704.1, special inspections are ALWAYS required EXCEPT:
1. When the bldg official says it's not required
2. When no professional engineers or architects were involved in the bldg design
3. The occupancy is R-3 or U as defined by the IBC
My particular situation is that I am working on an landscape renovation where some minor structural strengthening is necessary.
I asked the bldg official if we need an SI, and he just pointed me to Chp 17 of the IBC.
Any ideas on if I need an SI?
Thanks!
1. When the bldg official says it's not required
2. When no professional engineers or architects were involved in the bldg design
3. The occupancy is R-3 or U as defined by the IBC
My particular situation is that I am working on an landscape renovation where some minor structural strengthening is necessary.
I asked the bldg official if we need an SI, and he just pointed me to Chp 17 of the IBC.
Any ideas on if I need an SI?
Thanks!






RE: IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?
RE: IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?
RE: IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?
RE: IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?
Exceptions:
1. Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.
2. Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by applicable state statutes and regulations governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects.
3. Deleted. (in Ohio)
1705.1 General. Where special inspection or testing is required by Section 1704 , 1707 or 1708, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall prepare a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 1705 for submittal by the permit applicant (see Section 1704.1.1 ).
1705.2 Content of statement of special inspections. The statement of special inspections shall identify the following:
1. The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspection or testing by the building official or by the registered design professional responsible for each portion of the work.
2. The type and extent of each special inspection.
3. The type and extent of each test.
4. Additional requirements for special inspection or testing for seismic or wind resistance as specified in Section 1705.3 , 1705.4 , 1707 or 1708 .
5. For each type of special inspection, identification as to whether it will be continuous special inspection or periodic special inspection.
The way I interpret this, unless specifically required by code, I allow the design professional to determine, based on the designer's intent and judgement, to tell me what special inspections will be required, and by whom it will be performed. It would be difficult for me to determine in a phone conversation if a special inspection will be required unless I had some drawings in front of me to better under the scope.
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
RE: IBC '06: when are Special Inspections required?