| 01. |
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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6%
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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. |
1% |
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0102. Public Information
and Legal
For new and existing structures, answer questions
about the need for permits and inspections including
special inspections and structural observations,
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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0103. Plan Reading
Reads plans to verify the project conforms with
the code, approved plans and construction documents. |
3% |
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| 02. |
BUILDING PLANNING |
21% |
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0201. Fire Resistance
Rated Construction
Inspects that the fire resistance rated construction
is in compliance with the code and tested assembly
requirements. |
5% |
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0202. Building Location
Inspects the construction site to see that the building
or structure location is in compliance with the
requirements of the local ordinances, fire separation
regulations, fire access, and the approved 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. |
2% |
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0203. Interior Environment
Verify that the actual and allowable floor area
calculations are correct. Inspects for compliance
that the room dimensions and openings are minimum.
Verify compliance of lighting and ventilation systems. |
2% |
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0204. Occupancy Classification
and Type of Construction
Verify or determine the occupancy classification,
provisions for special uses and type of construction
requirements including individual elements or components. |
4% |
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0205. Safeguards
During Construction
Assures that the precautions are taken for the safety
and sanitation at the construction site. |
1% |
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0206. Accessibility
Inspects buildings to assure elements are accessible
and usable by individuals with physical disabilities
as specified by the code, approved plans, and construction
documents. |
3% |
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0207. Materials Quality
Inspects that materials are in compliance with the
markings, standards and the materials characteristics. |
2% |
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0208. Interior Coverings
Verify that floor, wall and ceiling coverings
are correct types and thicknesses and are correctly
supported and fastened.
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2% |
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| 03. |
FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS |
8% |
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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 below-grade
work for compliance with the code. |
3% |
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0302. Step Footings
and Special Foundations
Verify that stepped footings and specialized foundations
are constructed per the approved plans or code. |
1% |
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0303. Piles and Piers
Verify that piles and piers are correctly supported
and anchored; and that wood members are protected
against insects and decay. |
1% |
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0304. Foundation Walls
Verify that foundation stem walls are correctly
sized and have sufficient height above grade.
Verify that foundation wall reinforcement, anchor
bolts and fasteners are correct type, size and
grade and are placed per approved plans. Verify
that foundation dampproofing and waterproofing
is installed where required. Verify maximum unbalanced
fill height. Verify that foundation walls are
properly braced prior to back fill.
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3% |
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| 04. |
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION |
7% |
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0401. Floor Systems
Inspects floor system spans, bearing and connections
for compliance with approved plans. Verifies that
the cutting, notching and borings are within the
limitations permitted by code, and that materials
are protected against insects and decay where required.
Verify that subflooring and decking has required
thickness, span and grade and meets installation
specifications. Verify compliance of floor design
and fasteners. Verify that crawl spaces have required
clearance, ventilation, insulation, screening and
access openings. |
4% |
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0402. Concrete Slabs
Inspects 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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| 05. |
WALL CONSTRUCTION
AND COVERINGS |
21% |
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0501. Wood Wall Systems
Inspects wall systems for proper spans, spacing,
bearing and connections. Verify that pre-engineered
wall systems are in accordance with the approved
drawings and manufacturer=s specifications. Verifies
that the cutting, notching and borings are within
the limitations permitted by code, and that wood
members are protected against insects and decay
where required. |
4% |
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0502. Steel Framing
Systems
Inspects wall systems for proper spans, spacing,
bearing and connections. Verify that pre-engineered
wall systems are in accordance with the approved
drawings and manufacturer=s specifications. Inspects
that steel framing is in compliance with the markings,
standards and the materials characteristics. |
3% |
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0503. Masonry Wall
Systems
Inspects grouting, bonding, mortar type, mortar
joint thickness, height, size, lintels, and distance
between lateral supports for masonry walls. Verify
that weather conditions are suitable for masonry
construction and that proper precautions are used
for adverse weather conditions. |
4% |
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0504. Concrete Wall
Systems
Inspects height, size, attachments, bracing and
distance between lateral supports. Verify that weather
conditions are suitable for construction and that
proper precautions are used for adverse weather
conditions. |
3% |
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0505. Wall Reinforcement
Inspects reinforcement for size, length of lap splices,
clearances, alignment, cleanouts, and presence of
loose rust, oil, or millscale. |
3% |
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0506. Exterior Sheathing and Weather-Resistant
Coverings
Verify that exterior sheathing and weather-resistant
siding materials are correctly sized, identified
and installed, protected against insects 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.
Verify that plaster, stucco and metal lath have
correct thickness and fasteners, and are correctly
installed.
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4% |
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| 06. |
ROOF / CEILING CONSTRUCTION |
6% |
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0601. Roof / Ceiling
Assemblies
Inspects roof / ceiling construction for compliance
with span, grade, type, connections, bearing, and
quality requirements. Verifies that trusses are
in accordance with the drawings and properly spaced,
braced and supported. Verify roof access and roof
top structures where required. Verify that insulation
is of permitted materials, is provided where required,
and is correctly installed. Verify that vapor and
moisture barriers are correctly installed. Verify
that attic and ceiling area construction has proper
ventilation, screens and access. |
4% |
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0602. Roof Sheathing and Coverings
Verify correct classification of roof coverings,
roof slope, installation, flashings and details,
and method of roof drainage. Inspects roof sheathing
for proper thickness, grade, support and fastening.
Verify re-roofing complies with code, design and
installation standards.
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2% |
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| 07. |
PUBLIC SAFETY and
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION |
31% |
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0701. Means of Egress
Systems
Verify general means of egress requirements, exit
access, exits and exit discharge. Verify any miscellaneous
means of egress and special occupancy requirements.
Verify emergency escape and rescue requirements.
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10% |
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0702. Fire Protection
Systems
Inspects both manual and automatic fire protection,
fire alarms and detection and standpipe systems
for proper installation, power supply, and locations. |
4% |
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0703. Smoke and Fire
Venting Control
Inspect for smoke control and fire venting as required
by the code, approved plans and construction documents. |
3% |
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0704. Interior Finishes
and Insulation
Verify that interior floor, wall and ceiling finishes,
insulation, and foam plastics comply with flame
spread and smoke-developed index density requirements.
Verify floor finishes comply with the critical flux
rating required by the code, approved plans and
construction documents. |
3% |
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0705. Safety Glazing
and Glass
Verify that safety glazing is correctly installed
and labeled where required. |
3% |
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0706. Opening Protectives,
Penetrations and Joint Systems
Inspects opening protectives, penetrations and joint
systems in fire rated assemblies to assure compliance
with the code, approved plan and construction documents.
Verify that fire blocking and draft stopping are
provided where required. |
3% |
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0707. Miscellaneous 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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2% |
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0708. Building Services
and Special Construction
Inspect existing structures, membrane structures,
temporary structures, pedestrian walkways, tunnels,
awnings and canopies, marquees, signs, towers, antennas,
elevators and conveyance systems. Inspect building
components for seismic restraint requirements |
2% |
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0709. Fireplaces
and Chimneys
Verify that fireplaces, flues and chimneys are correctly
designed and have required clearances from combustible
construction. |
1% |
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