HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONSStatement of Special Inspections
Project:
Location:
Owner:
Design Professional in Responsible Charge:
This Statement of Special Inspections is submitted as a condition for permit issuance in accordance with the
Special Inspection and Structural Testing requirements of the Building Code. It includes a schedule of
Special Inspection services applicable to this project as well as the name of the Special Inspection
Coordinator and the identity of other approved agencies to be retained for conducting these inspections and
tests. This Statement of Special Inspections encompass the following disciplines:
Structural Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing
Architectural Other:
The Special Inspection Coordinator shall keep records of all inspections and shall furnish inspection reports
to the Building Official and the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge. Discovered
discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Contractor for correction. If such
discrepancies are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Building Official
and the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge. The Special Inspection program does not
relieve the Contractor of his or her responsibilities.
Interim reports shall be submitted to the Building Official and the Registered Design Professional in
Responsible Charge.
A Final Report of Special Inspections documenting completion of all required Special Inspections, testing and
correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be submitted prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Use and Occupancy.
Job site safety and means and methods of construction are solely the responsibility of the Contractor.
Interim Report Frequency: or per attached schedule.
Prepared by:
Design Professional Seal
(type or print name)
Signature Date
Owner’s Authorization:Building Official’s Acceptance:
Signature Date Signature Date
CASE Form 101 Statement of Special Inspections CASE 2004
Tompkins Community Action Magnolia House
308-20 Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Tompkins Community Action
CASE Form 101 Statement of Special Inspections CASE 2004
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Schedule of Inspection and Testing Agencies
This Statement of Special Inspections / Quality Assurance Plan include the following building systems:
Soils and Foundations Spray Fire Resistant Material
Cast-in-Place Concrete Wood Construction
Precast Concrete Exterior Insulation and Finish System
Masonry Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Structural Steel Architectural Systems
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Special Cases
Special Inspection Agencies Firm Address, Telephone, e-mail
1. Special Inspection
Coordinator
To Be Determined
2. Inspector To Be Determined
3. Inspector
4. Testing Agency To Be Determined
5. Testing Agency
6. Other
Note: The inspectors and testing agencies shall be engaged by the Owner or the Owner’s Agent, and not by
the Contractor or Subcontractor whose work is to be inspected or tested. Any conflict of interest must be
disclosed to the Building Official, prior to commencing work.
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Quality Assurance Plan
Quality Assurance for Seismic Resistance
Seismic Design Category B
Quality Assurance Plan Required (Y/N)N
Description of seismic force resisting system and designated seismic systems:
Light Framed walls sheathed with wood structural panels rated for shear resistance and steel braced
frames.
Quality Assurance for Wind Requirements
Basic Wind Speed (3 second gust)90 mph
Wind Exposure Category B
Quality Assurance Plan Required (Y/N)N
Description of wind force resisting system and designated wind resisting components:
Light Framed walls sheathed with wood structural panels rated for shear resistance and steel braced
frames.
Statement of Responsibility
Each contractor responsible for the construction or fabrication of a system or component designated above
must submit a Statement of Responsibility.
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Qualifications of Inspectors and Testing Technicians
The qualifications of all personnel performing Special Inspection and testing activities are subject to the
approval of the Building Official. The credentials of all Inspectors and testing technicians shall be provided if
requested.
Key for Minimum Qualifications of Inspection Agents:
When the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge deems it appropriate that the individual
performing a stipulated test or inspection have a specific certification or license as indicated below, such
designation shall appear below the Agency Number on the Schedule.
PE/SE Structural Engineer – a licensed SE or PE specializing in the design of building structures
PE/GE Geotechnical Engineer – a licensed PE specializing in soil mechanics and foundations
EIT Engineer-In-Training – a graduate engineer who has passed the Fundamentals of
Engineering examination
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification
ACI-CFTT Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1
ACI-CCI Concrete Construction Inspector
ACI-LTT Laboratory Testing Technician – Grade 1&2
ACI-STT Strength Testing Technician
American Welding Society (AWS) Certification
AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector
AWS/AISC-SSI Certified Structural Steel Inspector
American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Certification
ASNT Non-Destructive Testing Technician – Level II or III.
International Code Council (ICC) Certification
ICC-SMSI Structural Masonry Special Inspector
ICC-SWSI Structural Steel and Welding Special Inspector
ICC-SFSI Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
ICC-PCSI Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector
ICC-RCSI Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
NICET-CT Concrete Technician – Levels I, II, III & IV
NICET-ST Soils Technician - Levels I, II, III & IV
NICET-GET Geotechnical Engineering Technician - Levels I, II, III & IV
Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Certification
EDI-EIFS EIFS Third Party Inspector
Other
CASE Form 101 Statement of Special Inspections CASE 2004
Soils and Foundations Page of
Item Agency #
(Qualif.)
Scope
1. Shallow Foundations
PE/GE
Inspect soils below footings for adequate bearing capacity and
consistency with geotechnical report.
Inspect removal of unsuitable material and preparation of
subgrade prior to placement of controlled fill
2. Controlled Structural Fill
PE/GE
Perform sieve tests (ASTM D422 & D1140) and modified Proctor
tests (ASTM D1557) of each source of fill material.
Inspect placement, lift thickness and compaction of controlled fill.
Test density of each lift of fill by nuclear methods (ASTM D2922)
Verify extent and slope of fill placement.
3. Deep Foundations
PE/GE
Inspect and log pile driving operations. Record pile driving
resistance and verify compliance with driving criteria.
Inspect piles for damage from driving and plumbness.
Verify pile size, length and accessories.
Inspect installation of drilled pier foundations. Verify pier
diameter, bell diameter, lengths, embedment into bedrock and
suitability of end bearing strata.
4. Load Testing
4. Other:
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Cast-in-Place Concrete Page of
Item Agency #
(Qualif.)
Scope
1. Mix Design
ACI-CCI
ICC-RCSI
Review concrete batch tickets and verify compliance with
approved mix design. Verify that water added at the site does not
exceed that allowed by the mix design.
2. Material Certification
3. Reinforcement Installation
ACI-CCI
ICC-RCSI
Inspect size, spacing, cover, positioning and grade of reinforcing
steel. Verify that reinforcing bars are free of form oil or other
deleterious materials. Inspect bar laps and mechanical splices.
Verify that bars are adequately tied and supported on chairs or
bolsters
4. Welding of Reinforcing
AWS-CWI
N/A
5. Anchor Rods Inspect size ,type, grade, positioning and embedment of anchor
rods. Inspect concrete placement and consolidation around
anchors.
6. Concrete Placement
ACI-CCI
ICC-RCSI
Inspect placement of concrete. Verify that concrete conveyance
and depositing avoids segregation or contamination. Verify that
concrete is properly consolidated.
7. Sampling and Testing of
Concrete
ACI-CFTT
ACI-STT
Test concrete compressive strength (ASTM C31 & C39), slump
(ASTM C143), air-content (ASTM C231 or C173) and temperature
(ASTM C1064).
8. Curing and Protection
ACI-CCI
ICC-RCSI
Inspect curing, cold weather protection and hot weather
protection procedures.
9. Other:
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Structural Steel Page of
Item Agency #
(Qualif.)
Scope
1. Fabricator Certification/
Quality Control Procedures
Fabricator Exempt AWS/AISC-
SSI
ICC-SWSI
Review shop fabrication and quality control procedures.
2. Material Certification
AWS/AISC-
SSI
ICC-SWSI
Review certified mill test reports and identification markings on
wide-flange shapes, high-strength bolts, nuts and welding
electrodes
3. Bolting
AWS/AISC-
SSI
ICC-SWSI
Inspect installation and tightening of high-strength bolts. Verify
that splines have separated from tension control bolts. Verify
proper tightening sequence. Continuous inspection of bolts in slip-
critical connections.
4. Welding
AWS-CWI
ASNT
Visually inspect all welds. Inspect pre-heat, post-heat and surface
preparation between passes. Verify size and length of fillet welds.
Ultrasonic testing of all full-penetration welds.
5. Shear Connectors
AWS/AISC-
SSI
ICC-SWSI
Inspect size, number, positioning and welding of shear connectors.
Inspect suds for full 360 degree flash. Ring test all shear
connectors with a 3 lb hammer. Bend test all questionable studs to
15 degrees.
6. Structural Details
PE/SE
Inspect steel frame for compliance with structural drawings,
including bracing, member configuration and connection details.
7. Other:
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Wood Construction Page of
Item Agency #
(Qualif.)
Scope
1. Fabricator Certification/
Quality Control Procedures
Fabricator Exempt
Inspect shop fabrication and quality control procedures for wood
truss plant.
2. Material Grading PE/SE Inspect material grading
3. Connections PE/SE Inspect all wood connection. Including connections for lateral
resisting members.
4. Framing and Details PE/SE Inspect framing including installation of engineered wood
products.
5. Diaphragms and Shear walls PE/SE Inspect size, configuration, blocking, fastening and hold-downs of
shear walls and diaphragms. Verify panel grade and thickness.
6. Other:
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Instructions –Preparation of the Statement of Special Inspections
1. Who Prepares the Form:
The program of inspection and testing for a project should be prepared by the Registered
Design Professional (RDP) that is in responsible charge of the building system requiring
inspections and testing. The Structural Engineer of Record (SER) should prepare the sections
required for the structural elements such as foundations, concrete, structural steel, etc. The
Architect and MEP Engineer of Record should prepare the corresponding sections of the SSI
for the building systems that they are responsible for. For further explanation, please refer to
the “Guide to Special Inspections and Quality Assurance”.
2. The Front Page:
2-1. At the top of the page indicate the project name and location as they appear on the
Contract Documents, provide the Owner’s name (individual, private company,
municipality, government agency, etc.), and indicate the Design Professional In
Responsible Charge. This should be the RDP in responsible charge of the building
systems for which this Statement of Special Inspections is being prepared. See
explanation in item 1 above.
2-2. Next, read the first paragraph and check the box below indicating the discipline(s)
that this SSI will encompass (Structural, Architectural,
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, or Other).
2-3. After reading the remaining paragraphs, the RDP must indicate the frequency of
“Interim Reports” required from the Special Inspection Coordinator for the project.
This can be indicated directly on the page, i.e. ”weekly”, or the adjacent box can be
checked to attach a more specific schedule.
2-4. Near the bottom of the page, the RDP must print, sign, and date the form, and stamp
the form with their professional seal in the box provided.
2-5. The Owner or Owner’s agent must sign and date the front page after the SSI has been
completed by the RDP.
2-6. The Building Official must sign and date the form upon acceptance.
3. Page 2 – Schedule of Inspection and Testing Agencies:
3-1. The top of the page lists all of the categories of building systems with a box next to
each. The RDP must check the boxes for only the building systems that are going to
be covered in this SSI. A completed inspection program page must be attached for
each building system that is checked off. (See instruction #5 below.)
3-2. The chart below is where the members of the Special Inspection Program are listed.
Their names, addresses, telephone numbers, and emails should be filled out in the
appropriate boxes. If the Inspectors and Testing Agencies have not been determined
yet, the RDP can fill in the boxes with “To Be Determined”.
4. Page 3 – Quality Assurance Plan:
4-1. The RDP must review sections 1705 and 1706 in Chapter 17 of the IBC to determine
if the project requires a Quality Assurance Plan for the seismic force and wind force
resisting systems and components.
4-2. The RDP must indicate whether or not a Quality Assurance Plan is required by filling
in the information requested on the page. It is only necessary to provide descriptions
CASE Form 101 Statement of Special Inspections CASE 2004
of the seismic and wind force resisting systems if it is determined that a Quality
Assurance Plan is required.
5. Inspection Program Pages For Each Building System:
5-1. There is a page attached for each building system where the RDP identifies the
inspection requirements of each system. Fill out the pages for only the building
systems included in this SSI. Do not include blank pages for building systems not
covered under this SSI.
5-2. Indicate the inspection or testing firm (Agency #) that will perform each inspection
task. The Agency # is the number listed next to the Inspector or Testing Laboratory
on the chart on page 2 of the SSI.
5-3. Indicate the required qualifications of the Inspector for each inspection. A list of
qualifications of Inspectors and testing technicians is provided on page 4 of the SSI
for reference. The RDP may require additional qualifications beyond the ones listed
if they feel it is appropriate. Suggested qualifications have been included for
consideration. The RDP must determine what qualifications are appropriate for the
particular project and confirm that the selected agency employs individuals with the
specified qualifications.
5-4. The scope of each inspection must be filled in by the RDP. The editable text
provided in italics reflects the code mandated minimum inspection requirements
designated in section 1704 of IBC Chapter 17. The editable text does not include the
inspections requirements for seismic and wind resisting systems listed in sections
1705 through 1708. The RDP must determine if the project falls under the
requirements of sections 1705 to 1708 and add the required inspections to the
building systems. The final scope of the inspections required for the project must be
determined by the RDP.
5-5. Descriptions of all inspections must include the required frequency of each inspection
or test.