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5. Provide Final Inspection Report. The special inspector shall submit a written final
report documenting required special inspections and correction of any discrepancies
noted in the inspections prior to the final building inspection.
l8. Owner Responsibilities. The project owner, the engineer or architect or record, or an agent of the
owner is responsible for employing special -inspection services. The special inspector\agency shall
not be in the employ of the contractor, subcontractor or material supplier. [IBC Sec 1704.1] In
case of an owner\contractor, the special inspectoAagency shall be employed as specified by the
building official.4
C. Engineer or Architect of Record
Respononsib II hies M st"i
1. Prepare special inspection program. The engineer or architect of record shall list the
items for which special inspection is required; and shall indicate any items for which the
IBC or the building official approves periodic inspection and the frequency of such
inspections.
2. Respond to field discrepancies. The engineer or architect of record shall respond to
uncorrected field discrepancies in design, material, or workmanship observed by the
special inspector.
3. Review shop drawings and submit design changes. The engineer or architect of record
shall acknowledge and review for conformance with the construction drawings those
shop drawings that may detail structural information, shall submit to the building official
and to the special -inspection agency written documentation of any verbally authorized
deviations from the approved construction documents, and shall submit revised
documents for building official approval as required.
D. Contractor Responsibilities
1. Notify the special inspector. The contractor is responsible for notifying the special
inspector or agency regarding individual inspections for items listed on the attached
schedule and as noted on the building department approved plans. Adequate notice shall
be provided so the special inspector has time to become familiar with the project.
2. Provide access to approved plans. The contractor is responsible for providing the
special inspector access to approved plans.
3. Retain special inspection records. Upon request, the contractor is also responsible for
retaining, at thejob site, all special inspection records completed by the special inspector.
E. Inspection of Fabricators
1. Fabrication of structural assemblies and members. Where fabrication of structural
load-bearing members and assemblies is being performed on the premises of
fabricator's shop, IBC Section 1704.2 shall require special inspection of the fabricated
items.
2. Fabrication and implementation procedures. The special inspector shall verify that
the fabricator maintains detailed fabrication and quality control procedures that provide a
basis for inspection control of the workmanship and the fabricator's ability to conform to
approved construction documents and reference standards. The special inspector shall
review the procedures for completeness and adequacy relative to code requirements for
fabricator's scope of work.
F. Approved Fabricator Responsibilities
1. Fabrication exempt inspections. Special inspections are not required where work is
done on the premise of a fabricator registered and approved to perform such work
without special inspection.
SPECIAL INSPECTION—AN OVERVIEW
The/nternatiwral Building Code (IBC) has set forth numhe' of stipulations in which the
employment of special inspectors is mandatory.. In the first edition of the IBC, the owne!or theregistered
design Professional in ravpo... We charge actingas the on agent is required to provide specially
qualiiled inspectors for cononumrs or periodic inspections' daring construction (Inc See. 1704..1). 'These
inspections are in addition to the inspections specified in IBC section 109. Exceptions to special inspection
are noted also.
A special inspector is person who has been approved by the building official to perform cerlain
types of inspection as detailed in tBC section 1704. 'these generally include:
1. Inspection of fabricators: Where fabrication of structural load-bearing members and
assemblies are being performed on the premises of the fabricator. Note exception for
approved fabricators. See Section 1704.2
2. Steel construction: See Table 1704.3 mrdetailed infa oration regarding inspections. Major
areas ander steel constr'uction (see Section 1704.3) are:
au material verification of high-strength bolts, nuts, and Washers;
b. inspection ofhigh-strength bolting,
c. material verification of structural steel,
d. material verification ofweld filler materials,
e, inspection ofwelding for both structural steel and reinforcing steel. and,
f. inspection ofsteel fieme joint details for compliance with approved construction
documents.
3. Concrete construction: See Table 1704.4 for detailed information regarding inspection.
Major areas under steel; cousin action (see Section 17(1 are:
a. inspection of reinforcing steel, including prestressing tendons, and placement,
h. inspection of bolts to be installed in concrete prier to and during placement of
concrete;
e. verification of use required design mix,
d, sampling of fresh Concrete and performing slump, air content and fresh concrete
temperature at nine of making specimens for strength tests,
c. inspection of concrete and shortcrete placement for proper application techniques,
E inspection for maintenance of specified cut ingtempemture and techniques,
g. inspection ofprest'essed concrete including application of prestressing forces and
.grouting of bonded prestressing tendons,
h. erection of precast concrete menbers,
i. .verification of in-situ concrete an'ength prim to s'tessing of tendonsin post -tensioned
concrete and Prior to removal of shores and farms from beams and structural slabs.
1. Masonrt construction: See IBC Tables 16045 and 1617.6 for Classification of building or
structure requiringspecial inspection. Tables 1704.5 and 1704.5.3 show detailed information
regarding level 1 and level 2 special inspections For masonry consimotion. Major areas under
masonry construction are (see Section 1704_$):
a. verification of site-prepai ed. mortar, construction of mortar joints, and locations of
reinforcement and connectors,
b. verificatim, of size and location of structural elemcns; type, size, and location of
anchors, including details of anchorage ofmasobry to structural members; frames, or
other construction,
c. verification of specified size, grade; and type: of reinfmcemet,
it. verification of welding of reinforcing bars,.
e, verification of protection of masonry daring hot and cold weather,
f. verification prior to grouting that the grout space is clean and correct proportions of
site -prepared grout arepresent,
g. preparation of any grout specimens, mortar specimens, anchor pr isms,.
It. verification ofeonmlianee. with requited inspection Provisions of the construction
documents and the approved submittals.
S. Wood construction: Inspection ofthe fabrication of wood structural elements and
assemblies. (Section 17042) See Section 1704.6.
6. Soils: Inspection of site preparation prior to placement pfprepared fill, verificationof rill
materials and maximum lift thickness, and verification that in-place densities iflcel sails
report. See Section 1704.7.
7. Pile foundations: Inspection of installation and testing of pile foundations, and recording of
installation, load test, and cutoff and tip elevation of each pile See Section 1704.8.
8. Pier foundations: Inspection of pier foundations in accordance with Section 16163 fm'
buildings located in Seismic Design Categories C, D, E. of F See Section 1704,9,
9. Wall panels and veneers: Inspection of exterior and interior architectural wall panels and
[lie anchoring of veneers for building assigned to Seismic Design:Categories E and F.
Inspections of veneers shall meetrequirements of Section 1704.5. See Section. 1704.10
10. Sprayed Iii aresistant materials: Inspection offire-msislanf mate'io] applied to structural
elements and decks in accordance with Section 1704,11 through 1704.11.5.
11. Exterior insulation and finish systems(EIFS): See Section 1704.12 for exceptions to
required inspections.
12. Special cases: Inspections [list- in the: opinion oflhe building official, are needed because of
the Use of alternate materials, unusual design, or use ofruaterials not having building code
approval that are necessary to meet. special manufacturer requirements: See Section 1704.13
13. Smoke control: See Section. 1704.14
GENERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
A. Purpose of Special Inspection
Special Inspection is the monitoring of the materials and workmanship thatare critical to file
integrity of the building structure. It is a tevicw of the work that the contractors and their
employees: to assure that the approved plans and specifications are being followed and that
relevant codes and ordinances are being observed. The special inspection process isin addition to
these inspections conducted by the municipal building inspector and by the eingini er o-irchitect
of record as part of periodic shuctural observation. The special inspectors famish cowiinuous m'
periodic inspection as prescribed in IBC Table 1704.3 for that construction which requires their'
presence. (IBC Section 109.3.9 and. 17041
Good communication betweenthe special inspector and the designers, contractor. and building
department is. essential to project quality assurance,
B. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector
Though not required by code,. special inspectors andler inspection agencies can document
acceptance of their responsibilities and scope 'ofwork for aproject by signing an agreement that
includes a detailed schedule of services, commonly known as the Special-fnspection and. Testing
Agreement and the Special -Inspection and Testing Schedule. Duties ofspecial iirspecorsand\or
inspection agencies include the following
Signify presence at job. site. Special inspectors should notify contractor personnel of
their presence and i esponsibililies it the job site. If required by the building official, they
shall sign in on the appropriate form posted with the building permit.
Observe assigned work. [IBC Section 17041 Special inspectors shall inspect all work
for which they are responsible for conformance will) the building deparhncnr spot oved
(stamped) plans and specificationsand applicable provisions ofthe IBC.
Report nonconforming items. Special inspectors shall bring all nonconforming items to
the immediate attention of the contractor. If any Such item is not resolved in a timely
insurer or is about to be incorporated into the work, the engineer or architectofrecord
and the building official should be notified immediately and then the item noted in the
inspector's written report. [IBC Section 1704.11 The special inspector shall write
seasonal report to be posted at thejobsite regarding noted discrepancies that should
contain, as o trommmn, the following: information she at each nonconforming item:
a. Description and exact location
b. Reference to applicable detail ofapprove,plans\specitreat ions
c. Name and title ofeach individual notified and methodofnotiftcalion
it. Resolution or collective action taken
4. Provide timely. reports. `file special inspector should complete written inspection
reports for each inspection visit and provide the reports on a timely basis determined by
the building official. The special inspector or inspection agency shall fiunish these
reports directly to the building official, engincor, ora)chnect of record, and others as.
designated. [IBC Section 17941.21 These repots should be organized on a daily and
weekly formal and maybe submitted weekly at the option ofthe building official. In
these reports,. special inspectors should include:
a. Describe inspections and tests made, with applicable locations
b. Indicate now nonconforming items were resolved
c. List unresolved items. parties notified, time and' method of notification
ih tte)nize changes authorized by the engineer or architect of record foot
.included in the nonconforming items.
5. Submit final report, Special inspectors or inspection agencies shall submit a final
signed report to the building department stating that all items requiringspecial inspection
and testing were fulfilled and reported, and to the best of their knowledge, in
conformance with the approved plans. specifications, and the applicable provisions of [he
IBC. [IBC Section 1704. L21 penis not in communal unresolved items, or any
discrepancies in inspection coverage (i.c_ missed inspections, periodic inspection when
continuous inspection was required, e(c) should be specifically itemized in this report,
C. Duties and Responsibilities of the Project Owner
The project owner, the engineer, architect of record', or an agent of the owner is responsible for
funding special inspections services. The special inspectorlagency shall not be in the employ of
the contractor, subcontractor,or material supplier. [IBC Section 10635] in tine case of an
ownerlcpntractor, the special inspector\agency shall be employed as specified by the building
official
D. Duties and Responsibilities of the Design Professional in Responsible Charge.
The design professional in responsible charge should be a consenting party by Written
acknowledgement of special inspection and testing agreements. The (design professional in
responsible charge has many duties and responsibilities related to specialinspection,including the
following:
1. Prepare special inspection program, The design professional in responsible charge
shall list the items for which special inspection is required; and shall indicate any items
for which the IBC of tire building official approves periodic inspection: and the fiequency
of such inspection. IIBC Section 106.3.4)
'fire design professional in responsible charge should coordinate with the in owner in
the selection of special inspectors [IBC Section 1704.11 and is required to list special
inspectors and their duties on the special inspection program [IBC Section 106.3.4.1].
The standard of the industry for employing a qualified inspection agency is its
compliance with the requirements of ASI MF -}29. The choice of special inspector
should include the following considerations:
a. Project size and complexity: experience with similar projects
b. Inspection staffing: sufficient qualified inspectors
c. Site location:: proximity of inspection and testing facilities
it. Off-site inspection: capabilities. for inspecting at remote locations
Respond to field disci'epmmies. Theengineer or architect of record shall respond to
special inspector reports ofnnco:i'ected noncomplying items and shall approve remedial
measures.
Review shop drawings and submit revisionsto approved plaits. 'the design
professional in responsible charge shall acknowledge and review for conformance with
the construction`documents those shop drawings that may detail structural information,
shall submit to the building. official and to the special inspection agency written
documentatiai of an) verbal ly.approved deviations from tate approved construction
documents, and shall submit revised documents for the building official approval as
needed. [IBC Section 106.3.4:2]
R. Duties and Responsibilities of the .Contractor
'Phe contractor's duties include the. following:
1. Notify the special inspector. The holder of the building peimit of their duly authorized
agent is responsible for notifying the special inspector or agency regarding individual
inspections as required by the building department [113C Section 10951 Adequate
notice shall be provided so that the special inspector Itis time to become fanifiar with the
project.
2. Provide access to approved plaits. -1 he contractor is responsible for providing the
special inspector access to approved plans. [IBC Section 106.3. 1]
3. Retain special inspection records. When required by the building official, the
contractor is responsible for 'torturing, at thejob site, all special inspection records
submitted by the special inspector, and providing them for review to the building
department's inspector- upon request.
F. Duties and responsibilities of fire Building Oficial
Of all the team member's involved in the construction process, the building official isthe only one
with the legal authority to enforce the special inspection( provisions of the code TIBC Section
104.41 fire employment of special inspector or agency shall nor relieve the building department
ofiesponsibility for progress or Galled inspections as required by the code. Building department
inspections of items also requiring special inspection should not be signed off without One
concurrence of the special. inspector,
The specific duties and responsibilities of the building official relating to special inspection
include the following:
1. Review submittal documents for compliance with special inspection
requirements. The building official is charged with the legal authority to review the
plans; specifications, special inspection program, and other submittal documents for
compliance with code requirements. [IBC Section: 1042,.106.3, 106.5 through
106.5]
2. Approve special inspection program.. the building official is responsible Tor
approving the special inspection program submitted by the design professional in
responsible charge[ IBC Section 1704.11 and may require a preconstruction
conference to review the program with all appropriate members of the constriction
team.
3. Approve special inspecturs\inspection agencies. The building official is:
responsible for determining the competence of special inspectors for the types of
work they will be inspecting. [IBC Section 17041
4. Monitor special inspection activities. The building: official should monitor the
special inspection activities at thejobsite to assure lratqualified special inspectors
are pel'ferming their dupes when work requiring special inspection is in progress.
5. Review inspection reports. The building official receives and i'eiews special
inspection progress' reports and final reports f o conformance with the approved
plans, specifications, and workmanship provisions of the code. ]IBC Section
1704,12]
6. Perform special inspection. The building official should not perform the final
inspection and approval of a project [SBC Section. 109.3. 10] until the final special
inspection report has been reviewed and approved.
The use of specialinspectors is not discretionary. IBC Section 1704 clearly states the conditions
under which they must be utilized, but there is aprovision for the building official to waive the
special inspection for work of a:minor nature.
It is the responsibility of the building official. to determine the competency of specialmapectors.
The IRC does not make specific requirements forthe determination of an inspector's
qualifications, but thatin noway lessens the importance of being selective in this crucial process.
A qualified special inspector usually has skills that are significantly more specialized than those of
regular municipal inspectors. A municipal inspector is required to have a general knowledge of a
great number of code requirements, whereas special inspectors focus on Iunited areas of structural
inspection and materials testing.
G. Duties and Responsibilities ofthe approved fabricator
Special inspections required by this code are not required where work is done on the premises of a
fabricator registered and approved to performsuch work without special inspection. Approved
sball be based upon review: of the fabricator's written procedural and quality conal manuals and
periodic auditing offabrication practices by an approved special inspection agency.
At completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator shall submit a reallocate of osimpliance to
the building official stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved
construction documents.
APPROVED SPECIAL INSPECTORS
Name
Category
Phone It
Rebecca Gremillion
.Reinforced Concrete
970/963-8452
Carbondale, CO 81.623
Structural Steell Welding
High -Strength Bolting
Stuart M. Hackett
Reinforced Concrete
303/472-5233
Thortoa, CO
Structural Stec6Wclding
High -Strength Bolting
Sprayed -applied: Fireproofing
Scott L. Maxwell
Sh uctural Stee1WIckling
970/256-9965
Grand Junction, CO 81505
High -Strength Bolting
David L. Sturgeon
Structural SteelAWelding
303/674J560
Conifer, CO
high-Strongth Bolting
Bennie Whitman
Structural Steekwelding
970/370-8644
Rifle, CO
CTL Thompson
Various
970/945-2809
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Hepworth Pawlak
Various
970/945-8454
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
West Slope Testing and
Structural SteelAWelding
970/4346988
Inspection
High -Strength Bolting
970/260-2844
Grand Junction. CO 81505
Thunder Mountain Testing
Various
970/256-9965
2973 F. Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
Ground Engineering
Various
303/289-1989
41 Inverness Drive Fast
Englewood, CO 80112
www.groundeng.com
APPROVED FABRICATORS
Name
Phone#
Myer's and Company Architectural
Metals
970/927-4761
555 Basalt Ave,
Basalt CO 81621
io�iryl.!uteerstmdco com
Western Slope tron & Supply Inc
970/243-9770
670 23 Rd.
Grand Junction CO 81505
Zhuloor LLC
303/791.1333
PO Box 1006
(RAX) 303/791-1340
7011 Titan Rd,
Littleton CO 80160
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2. Approval of fabricator. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricator's written
procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices by
an approved special inspection agency.
3. Completion of fabrication. Upon completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator
shall submit certificate of compliance to the building official stating that the work was
performed in accordance with the approved construction documents.
G. Building Department Responsibilities
1. Approve special -inspection program. The building department shall approve all
special inspectors and special -inspection requirements.
2. Enforce special inspection. Work requiring special inspection and the building
inspector shall monitor the performance of special inspectors. His\Her approval, in
addition to that of the special inspector, must be obtained prior to placement of concrete,
covering of structural steel, or other similar materials.
3. Review inspection reports. The building official should review special -inspection
progress and final reports.
4. Perform final inspection. The building official should perform the final inspection and
approval for a project [IBC Sec. 109.3.1 j after the final special -inspection report has been
reviewed and approved.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the conditions of this agreement.
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CITY OF ASPEN
PITKIN COUNTY
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