Special Inspections
Special Inspections
(OP)
I am looking to see how others are handling the presentation of the statement of special inspections. Currently, on the structural drawings we show tables indicating what special inspections are required, and then issue a bound report called the statement of special inspections and insert it into the front end of the project manual. In the statement we include all of the tables showing the required special inspections, acceptable agencies for the testing, and forms for the special inspectors to fill out.
How is everyone else handling these requirements?
How is everyone else handling these requirements?






RE: Special Inspections
First, I commend your organization for providing information which provides specific functions of the special inspector (SI). Typically, 95% (or better) of the structural drawings I review denote "... special inspection to be performed in accordance with Section 17 of the UBC..." I personally think the tabular presentation of SI duties is the easiest to comprehend, for all trades.
Often SI instructions of a particular type of construction or components (e.g.: SMRF) are specified on the particular drawing with the special construction. This sort of takes the brain work out of it for the SI and therefore should be easy to implement. Obviously this is not the most practical method for redundant or similar construction.
Or, in many cases it is up to the SI to find this information within the project specifications. These situations typically result in specific inspections, tests or samples required to have been performed are overlooked.
I perform QA/Verification inspections for a living and find no matter how easy, clearly or how specific you state your requirements, many required SI activities are often NOT performed. By noting specific duties using a method such as yours, it really does help in reducing the confusion or a misunderstanding of what is required by the SI.
RE: Special Inspections
RE: Special Inspections
RE: Special Inspections
JCali
RE: Special Inspections
connecticut's special inspection for is in the link below under special inspection forms it could be modified for any state
http://www.ctengineers.org/members/members.htm
RE: Special Inspections
This is an inspection that must be performed by a separately authorized and certified Special Inspection (who must be either a licensed Architect or Engineer), or his authorized delegate (also requires specific qualifications such as EI, Graduate Engineer, Licensed General Contractor, or Certified Building Inspector), performed under the direction of the certified Special Inspector. All must be paid by the owner. All inspection must be performed in accordance with a filed Special Inspection Plan that must be submitted to the Building Department by the SEOR.