Concrete testing certification question
Concrete testing certification question
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I'm a self employed EIT looking into providing concrete testing (slump, cylinders, etc) to clients (contractors, SEs, etc) and I'm a little confused on whats required. If the building department requires concrete testing for a project is the ACI Field Technician Grade I acceptable or do I need the ICC Reenforced Concrete Inspector certification?






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As for certification, that will depend on the "Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)" in your area...usually the building official and his/her interpretation of the applicable building code.
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Same might apply to a bolting inspector.
Why do you not want to work for a testing laboratory? Experience is great and you'll be amazed at the different things you can learn.
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That's really where you need to be.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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haloak...one other consideration. You note that you are a "self-employeed EIT". You will have difficulty qualifying for the P.E. exam under those conditions. You need to be working under the supervision of a licensed engineer to gain appropriate experience and mentoring. That's what the internship period is all about. Good luck.
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Having a P.E. won't necessarily increase your work load if you are self-employed, although it will allow you to advertise services you can't currently provide. Further, it will increase your credibility and help you to develop a reputation, which will, if you're careful, develop into more work.
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering