| 01. |
CODE
ADMINISTRATION |
4% |
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0101. Project Administration
Verify that project information is provided and
is adequate. Verify that the project is designed
by approved persons when required, and has required
approvals. Verify that products not detailed in
the building code are approved by the building
official and installed according to their listing.
Verify that the required approved plans and specifications
are available when required and retained by the
building official for the period required.
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2% |
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0102. Public Information and Legal
For new and existing structures, answer questions
about the need for permits and inspections, general
code compliance of designs, procedures and materials.
Communicates, issues and maintains inspection
reports, correction notices, stop work orders
and data for the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy.
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2% |
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| 02. |
BUILDING
PLANNING |
8% |
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0201. Unit Separation
Verify that the unit separation is in compliance
with the code and tested assembly requirements.
Verify that unit separation walls and floor/ceiling
assemblies are located where required and have
correct fire?resistance.
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3% |
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0202. Building Location
Inspect the construction site to see that the
building or structure location is in compliance
with the requirements of the local ordinances,
fire separation regulations, and the site plan.
Verifies that final grade will provide the required
slope away from the footing or foundation wall.
Verify finish floor elevation in flood-hazard
areas for compliance with local and federal requirements.
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3% |
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0203. Room and Opening Dimensions
Verify that the actual and allowable floor area
calculations are correct. Inspects for compliance
that the room dimensions and openings are minimum
for light and ventilation.
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2% |
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| 03. |
FOOTINGS
AND FOUNDATIONS |
16% |
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0301. Footings
Verify that the building site's soil load-bearing
capacity and stability complies with approved
plans or reports. Verify that footings are laid
out with correct depth, size, setbacks and that
footings extend below the frost line. Inspect
footing drains for basements and crawl spaces
for compliance with the code. Verify that materials
used in footings and foundations are in compliance
with approved plans and code requirements.
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5% |
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0302. Step Footings and Special Foundations
Verify that stepped footings and specialized foundations
are used as per the approved plans or code.
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3% |
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0303. Columns and Piers
Verify that columns and piers are correctly supported
and anchored; and that wood members are protected
against termites and decay.
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3% |
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0304. Site Preparation, Foundation and Basement
Walls
Verify that the area within the foundation walls
is properly prepared. Verify that foundation stem
walls are correctly sized and have sufficient
height above grade. Verify that foundation wall
materials, reinforcement, anchor bolts and fasteners
are correct type, size and grade and are placed
in accordance with building code requirements.
Verify that foundation dampproofing and waterproofing
is installed where required. Verify maximum unbalanced
fill height. Verify that foundation and basement
walls are properly braced prior to backfill.
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5% |
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| 04. |
FLOOR
CONSTRUCTION |
14% |
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0401. Lumber Quality - Floors
Verify that wood materials are in compliance with
the markings, standards and the materials characteristics.
Verifiy that the cutting, notching and borings
are within the limitations permitted by code,
and that wood members are protected against termites
and decay where required.
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3% |
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0402. Floor Joist Framing
Inspect floor joist framing for proper spans,
bearing and connections. Verify that the preengineered
floor framing is in accordance with the approved
drawings and manufacturer's specifications.
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3% |
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0403. Concrete Slab Inspection
Verify that concrete slabs are placed in compliance
with standards and material characteristics, and
that proper precautions are used in adverse weather
conditions.
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3% |
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0404. Subflooring and Decking
Verify that subflooring and decking has required
thickness, span and grade and meets installation
specifications. Verify compliance of floor design
and fasteners.
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2% |
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0405. Crawl Spaces
Verify that crawl spaces have required clearance,
ventilation, insulation, screening and access
openings.
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2% |
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0406. Draftstops
Verify that draftstops are provided where required.
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1% |
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| 05. |
WALL
CONSTRUCTION AND COVERINGS |
27% |
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0501. Lumber Quality - Walls
Verify that wood materials used in walls are in
compliance with the markings, standards and the
materials characteristics. Verifies that the cutting,
notching and borings are within the limitations
permitted by code, and that wood members are protected
against termites and decay where required.
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4% |
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0502. Wood Framing - Walls
Inspect wood wall framing for proper spacing,
bearing and connections. Verify that preengineered
wall systems are in accordance with the approved
drawings and manufacturer's specifications.
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3% |
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0503. Header Spans
Inspect header spans for proper span, bearing
and connections.
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2% |
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0504. Steel Framing
Verify that steel framing is in compliance with
the markings, standards and the materials characteristics.
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2% |
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0505. Fireblocking
Verify that fireblocking is provided where required.
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1% |
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0506. Masonry Materials and Placement
Verify that masonry materials are in compliance
with markings, standards, and the materials characteristics.
Inspect bonding, mortar type, mortar joint thickness,
height, size, lintels, and distance between lateral
supports for masonry walls. Verify that masonry
is grouted where required. Verify that weather
conditions are suitable for masonry construction
and that proper precautions are used for adverse
weather conditions.
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2% |
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0507. Masonry Reinforcement
Inspect masonry reinforcement for size, length
of lap splices, clearances between bars, clearances
to masonry units and outside face of walls, alignment,
cleanouts, and presence of loose rust, oil, or
millscale.
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2% |
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0508. Concrete Wall Inspection
Verify that concrete walls are in compliance with
standards and material characteristics, and that
proper precautions are used for adverse weather
conditions.
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2% |
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0509. Prefabricated Walls
Verify that prefabricated walls and wallforms
are installed in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions and approved plans.
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1% |
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0510. Interior Coverings
Verify that wall and ceiling coverings are correct
type and thickness, are correctly supported and
fastened.
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1% |
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0511. Bathrooms
Inspects wall, floor and ceiling finishes in bathtub
and shower spaces for compliance with the code.
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1% |
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0512. Exterior Sheathing, Veneers and Weather-Resistant
Coverings
Verify that exterior sheathing, veneers and weather-resistant
siding materials are correctly sized, identified
and installed, protected against termites and
decay, and have appropriate clearances to finish
grade. Verify that exterior veneers and weather-resistive
siding have correct anchorage, support and backing.
Verify that a weather-resistant barrier is correctly
installed for all walls and around all wall openings.
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3% |
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0513. Exterior Plaster, Stucco, Lath
Verify that plaster, stucco and metal lath have
correct thickness and fasteners, and are correctly
installed.
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2% |
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0514. Exterior Insulation Finish Systems
Verify that exterior insulation finish systems
(EIFS) are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions and approved plans.
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1% |
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| 06. |
ROOF-CEILING
CONSTRUCTION AND PENETRATIONS |
14% |
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0601. Roof-Ceiling Insulation, Vapor Barriers
Verify that insulation is of permitted materials,
is provided where required, and is correctly installed.
Verify that vapor and moisture barriers are correctly
installed.
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2% |
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0602. Attics/Ceilings
Verify that attic and ceiling area construction
has proper ventilation, screens and access.
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2% |
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0603. Roof Framing
Inspect roof rafters, collar beams, and ceiling
joists, for compliance with span, grade, type,
connections, bearing, and quality requirements.
Verify that trusses are in accordance with the
drawings and properly spaced, braced and supported.
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3% |
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0604. Roof Sheathing
Inspect roof sheathing for proper thickness, grade,
support and fastening.
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2% |
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0605. Roofs and Roof Coverings
Verify correct classification of roof coverings,
roof slope, installation, flashings and details,
and method of roof drainage.
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2% |
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0606. Reroofing
Verify that residences that are reroofed comply
with code, design and installation standards.
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1% |
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0607.
Fireplaces and Chimneys
Verify that fireplaces, flues and chimneys are correctly
designed and have required clearances from combustible
construction. |
2% |
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| 07. |
PUBLIC
SAFETY |
17% |
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0701. Means of Egress
Inspect for compliance the means of egress requirements
for the building, including emergency egress for
sleeping areas. Verify that doors and windows
intended for use as emergency egress have correct
clear opening areas, width and heights.
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4% |
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0702. Exit Stairways and Ramps
Verify that stairways and ramps have correct width,
rise, run, slope, landings, headroom, height,
guardrails and handrails.
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3% |
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0703. Exterior Construction
Verify that exterior stairs, ramps, porches, decks
and balconies which are open to the weather are
constructed to support designed loads, are of
suitable materials, and have required slope and
width, tread, riser, headroom, guardrails and
handrail dimensions.
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3% |
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0704. Smoke Detectors
Inspect smoke detectors for compliance with proper
installation, power supply, and locations.
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2% |
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0705. Flame Spread of Insulation and Finishes
Verify that interior wall and ceiling finishes,
insulation, and foam plastics comply with flame
spread and smoke density requirements.
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2% |
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0706.
Safety Glazing
Verify that safety glazing is installed and labeled
where required. |
3% |
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