| 1. |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
11% |
| |
0101. Duties and Responsibilities
Review approved plans and specifications for special
inspection requirements. Comply with special inspection
requirements of the enforcing jurisdiction. |
3% |
| |
0102. Notification of Discrepancies
Notify the contractor of deviations from approved
plans and specifications. If the deviations are
uncorrected, notify the architect or engineer of
record and the building official of deviations. |
3% |
| |
0103. Inspection & Test Reports
Submit progress reports to the architect or engineer
of record and the building official, describing
tests which were performed and compliance of work.
Submit final summary report stating whether work
requiring special inspection was in conformance
with the approved plans and applicable provisions
of the building code. |
5% |
| 2. |
MATERIAL SAMPLING, TESTING & VERIFICATION
|
18% |
| |
0201. Material Identification
Verify that the steel shapes and bolts are of the
type, size, grade and condition specified on the
approved plans and specifications. |
9% |
| |
0202. Material Sampling
Verify the required type, quantity, location and
frequency of tests to be performed and witness
preparation of properly identified test material
samples on all materials. Provide or arrange for
documentation and transportation of samples to
the laboratory. Verify that required testing is
performed on materials as required by applicable
standards and specifications. |
9% |
| 3. |
HIGH-STRENGTH BOLTING |
44% |
| |
0301. Bolts, Nuts & Washers
Verify correct type, size and location of bolts
and bolt holes, nuts and washers for type of connection
specified on approved plans and specifications.
Verify protected storage of bolts, nuts and washers
as required by applicable standards and specifications. |
19% |
| |
0302. Pre-installation Verification
Verify that faying surfaces at connections utilizing
high-strength bolts are in compliance with applicable
standards. Observe or conduct bolt tension verification
tests on required high-strength bolt assemblies. |
11% |
| |
0303. Installation, Testing and
Inspection
Identify and verify joint type and installation
of bolt assemblies per approved plans and specifications.
Verify use of the approved method and sequence of
bolt tightening. |
14% |
| 4. |
STEEL FRAMING OBSERVATION |
27% |
| |
0401. Orientation & Frame Member
Sizes
Verify that structural steel frame orientation,
details and frame member sizes are in accordance
with approved plans and specifications. |
17% |
| |
0402. Base Plates
Verify that column base plates are the designed
configuration, have correct size hole and proper
clearance for grouting. Verify grout placement
and sampling. Verify that base plates are securely
seated and fastened in accordance with applicable
plans and specifications. |
10% |
