| 01. |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
8% |
| |
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. |
2% |
| |
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. |
3% |
| 2. |
MATERIAL
SAMPLING, TESTING & VERIFICATION |
22% |
| |
0201.
Material Identification
Verify that the steel shapes, base metals, filler
metals, and gases are of the type, size, grade and
condition specified on the approved plans, specifications
and Welding Procedures Specifications. |
13% |
| |
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 destructive testing is performed
on materials as required by applicable standards
and specifications. |
5% |
| |
0203.
Nondestructive Examination
Verify that required nondestructive examinations
are performed as required by applicable standards
and specifications. |
4% |
| 3. |
STRUCTURAL,
REINFORCING & SHEET STEEL WELDING |
70% |
| |
0301.
Welding Equipment and Process
Verify that the welding equipment and process has
the capability to produce the specified welds. Insure
that welding equipment is calibrated and appropriate
for use with the welding process. |
3% |
| |
0302.
Welder Qualification
Verify and/or witness qualification of welders,
welding operators, and tackers for conformance with
AWS standards and specifications. Verify that welders
are qualified to perform the specified work. |
3% |
| |
0303.
Welding Procedure Specification
Verify that the proposed welding procedure for structural
steel, reinforcing steel and sheet metal is a standard
prequalified procedure, or has been properly qualified
and approved. Verify that welding processes, sequences,
and procedures are followed in accordance with approved
Welding Procedure Specification. |
7% |
| |
0304.
Weld Type & Location
Review approved plans and specifications for weld
types and locations. |
17% |
| |
0305.
Filler Materials, Storage & Handling
Verify that filler materials are stored and handled
in accordance with manufacturer and project specifications. |
5% |
| |
0306.
Joint Preparation and Fit-Up
Verify that base metal to be welded is properly
prepared and oriented. Verify that weldments have
proper joint geometry and have backing and start/runoff
tabs where required. |
8% |
| |
0307.
Repairs
Inspect to insure that weld and structural steel
repairs are performed in accordance with approved
procedures. |
2% |
| |
0308.
Fabrication Tolerances
Verify that fabricated elements are within permissible
tolerances. |
3% |
| |
0309.
Weld Quality
Verify that welds have the specified length and
effective throat. Verify that the weld profile meets
applicable shape, size and quality requirements. |
22% |
