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TNSEA 1-13
March
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Special Inspections Guide for Tennessee
M i d d l e T e n n e s s e e S t r u c t u r a l E n g i n e e r s A s s o c i a t i o n
P . O . B o x 4 0 7 1 1
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Preface1
The Special Inspections Guide for Tennessee (SIGTN) is intended to be an introduction to and guide of2
implementation for the Special Inspections as defined in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code.3
Since there is a range of adopted building codes in Tennessee, the committee has written the document4
to meet the requirements of the 2006, 2009 and 2012 editions. In the event of a conflict, the adopted5
building code shall govern. The SIGTN lists individual parties responsibilities in the Special Inspection6
process. The parties include owners; architects; structural engineers; mechanical, electrical and7
plumbing engineers; other design professionals; building officials; contractors; and special inspectors.8
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The SIGTN was created by the Code Advisory Committee of the Middle Tennessee Structural Engineers10
Association (MTNSEA).11
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Code Advisory Committee:13
Don Yarbrough Chair14
Jason Perry Secretary15Steve Anderson (Deceased)16
Kirk Hodge17
Wilburn Honeycutt18
Jim Parker19
Stanley Paseur20
Charles Raths21
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The Code Advisory Committee would like to thank everyone involved in the development and creation23
of this document. In particular, the Code Advisory committee would like to specifically thank the24
following individuals for their time and effort:25
John Agee Donald Friedman26
Jim Beaudoin Boyd Johnson27
Dan Calhoun Ted Kisselovich28
Phillip Cameron Rick Mote29
Phil Collins Drew Underwood30
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The Code Advisory Committee would also like to thank the Code Advisory Committee of the West32
Tennessee Structural Engineers Association (WTNSEA) and East Tennessee Structural Engineers33
Association (ETNSEA) for their review and comments throughout the creation of the guide. The34
members of the WTNSEA and ETNSEA Committees include:35
WTNSEA ETNSEA36
Julie Furr Co-Chair Eugene Adams Chair37
Jeremy Scallion Co-Chair Chris Myers38Bob Paullus39
Kyle Maxwell40
Yutian Shao41
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Disclaimer and Notice44
While it is believed to be accurate, this information should not be used or relied upon for any specific45
application without competent professional examination and verification of its accuracy, suitability, and46applicability by a licensed professional engineer or architect. The publication of the material contained47
herein is not intended as a representation or warranty, on the part of the Tennessee Structural48
Engineers Association or of any other person named herein, that this information is suitable for any49
general or particular use or of freedom from infringement of any patent or patents. Anyone making use50
of this information assumes all liability arising from such use.51
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Caution must be exercised when relying upon other specifications and codes developed by other bodies53
and incorporated by reference herein since such material may be modified or amended from time to54
time subsequent to the printing of this edition. The TNSEA bears no responsibility for such material55
other than to refer to it and incorporate it by reference at the time of the initial publication of this56
edition.5758
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Dedication59
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The members of the Code Advisory Committee respectfully dedicate this guide in memory of Steven65
Charles Anderson, P.E., S.E., who passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2011 at the age of 33. Through66
his technical ability, leadership, and great sense of humor, Steve contributed greatly to the creation of67
this guide. His advice, humor and knowledge will be sorely missed.68
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Table of Contents70
Preface .............................................................................................................................................. ii71
Disclaimer and Notice ....................................................................................................................... iii72
Dedication ........................................................................................................................................ iv73
Part 1 Glossary ................................................................................................................................174
Part 2 Special Inspection Requirements ...........................................................................................475
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 576
Owner Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................. 577
Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge Responsibilities .................................................. 578
Architect Tasks .......................................................................................................................................... 679
Structural Engineer Tasks .......................................................................................................................... 780
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems Engineer Tasks ................................................................. 781
Building Official Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 882Contractor Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 883
Special Inspector(s) Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 984
Part 3 Special Inspections Quick Reference .................................................................................... 1085
Part 4 Suggested Minimum Special Inspector Qualifications ........................................................... 1286
Part 5 Sample Documents .............................................................................................................. 2087
Sample Document Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2188
Statement of Special Inspections and Special Inspection Schedules...................................................... 2289
Structural Observations Notification Letter ............................................................................................ 3190
Contractors Statement of Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 3291
Daily Special Inspection Report .............................................................................................................. 3392Weekly Special Inspection Report .......................................................................................................... 3493
Special Inspection Discrepancy Notice ................................................................................................... 3594
Final Structural Observation Letter......................................................................................................... 3695
Final Special Inspection Report ............................................................................................................... 3796
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Part 1 Glossary98
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Unless otherwise noted, all definitions will be as defined by Chapters 2 and 17 of the International99
Building Code (IBC).100
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Approved Acceptable to the code official or authority having jurisdiction.102103
Approved Agency An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or104
furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved.105
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Building Official The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and107
enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative.108
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Construction Documents - Written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for110
describing the design, location and physical characteristics of the elements of a project necessary for111
construction.112
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Contractor The entity under a legal contract to construct the facility as shown in the contract114documents prepared by the Registered Design Professionals.115
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Designated Seismic System Those architectural, electrical and mechanical systems and their117
components that require design in accordance with Chapter 13 of ASCE 7 and for which the component118
importance factor, Ip, is greater than 1 in accordance with Section 13.1.3 of ASCE 7.119
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Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings Thin film liquid mixture applied to substrates by brush, roller,121
spray or trowel which expands into a protective foamed layer to provide fire-resistant protection of the122
substrates when exposed to flame or intense heat.123
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Jurisdiction The governmental unit that has been given the responsibility of enforcing the building125code.126
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Main Windforce-Resisting System An assemblage of structural elements assigned to provide support128
and stability for the overall structure. The system generally receives wind loading from more than one129
surface.130
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Mastic Fire-Resistant Coatings Liquid mixture applied to a substrate by brush, roller, spray or trowel132
that provides fire-resistant protection of a substrate when exposed to flame or intense heat.133
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Registered Design Professional An individual who is registered or licensed to practice their respective135
design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the136
state or jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.137
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Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge A registered design professional engaged by139
the owner to review and coordinate certain aspects of the project, as determined by the building140
official, for compatibility with the design of the building or structure, including submittal documents141
prepared by others, deferred submittal documents and phased submittal documents. Generally, this142
entity is the Architect.143
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Special Inspection Inspection of construction requiring the expertise of an approved special inspector145
in order to ensure compliance with the Building Code and the approved construction documents.146
Special Inspections do not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections required by the147
Construction Documents, other sections of the Building Code, or referenced standards.148149
Special Inspection, Continuous Special inspection by the special inspector who is present when and150
where the work to be inspected is being performed.151
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Special Inspection, Periodic Special inspection by the special inspector who is intermittently present153
where the work to be inspected has been or is being performed.154
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Special Inspector A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency and approved by156
the building official as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction157
requiring special inspection.158
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Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials Cementitious or fibrous materials that are sprayed to provide fire-160resistant protection of the substrates.161
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Structural Observation The visual observation of the structural system by a registered design163
professional for general conformance to the approved construction documents. Structural observation164
does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspection required by Chapter 1, 17, or other165
sections of the Building Code.166
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Part 2 Special Inspection Requirements167
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Introduction168
The International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 17, Structural Tests and Special Inspections, requires169
Special Inspections for all projects with the exceptions listed below:170
1. When exempted by the Building Official for work of minor nature and not required by the171Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge.172
2. Building components that do not require the services of a licensed Professional Engineer or173Architect.174
3. Occupancy Group R-3 (one and two family dwellings) and Occupancy Group U structures that175are accessories to Occupancy Group R-3 structures.176
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Special Inspections are defined by IBC as Inspectionrequiring special expertise to ensure compliance178
with approved construction documents and referenced standards. The Special Inspection process is a179
Quality Assurance program that is mandated by the Building Code. Special Inspections are relatively180
new to Tennessee, first introduced in the International Building Code, 2000 Edition. Thus, many design181professionals, owners, contractors and building officials are unaware of the requirements and their182
complexity. There also seems to be a wide variation in the interpretation of the provisions contained in183
Chapter 17. This document outlines the basic responsibilities of all parties involved in a project and184
provides sample documents that can be used to meet the IBC requirements.185
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Special Inspections are not intended to alter, replace, or supersede the responsibilities of the Registered187
Design Professionals. Variations from the construction documents or reviewed shop drawings are to be188
reviewed by the Registered Design Professional of Record prior to implementation.189
Owner Responsibilities190
IBC Chapter 17 states that the Owner, or the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge191
(RDPRC) acting as the owners agent, shall employ the Special Inspector(s) for the project. This removes192
the inspection services from the contractors scope of services and eliminates any conflict of interest.193
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The owner is also responsible for contracting with the design team. The code mandates Structural195
Observations be performed by a structural engineer for certain high seismic and high wind design196
conditions that are defined in the Structural Observation section of Chapter 17. Where Structural197
Observations are required, the owner is responsible for engaging a Registered Design Professional to198
perform said observations. The Registered Design Professional engaged is to be adequately qualified to199
perform structural observations. Note that Structural Observations may also be performed by the200
Structural Engineer.201
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The owner shall engage a design professional to be the RDPRC. The RDPRC is often times a member of203
the design team.204
Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge Responsibilities205
Typically, the entity that fits the definition of the RDPRC is the Design Professional that has the primary206
contract with the owner. It is common for this entity to be the Architect. Since a Registered Design207
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Professional can only practice in their respective field of expertise, the tasks of the RDPRC shall be208
delegated to the appropriate design professionals.209
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Per IBC Chapter 17, the RDPRC shall prepare a Statement of Special Inspections. It is recommended that211 the Architect of Record, Structural Engineer of Record, and MEP Engineer of Records prepare the212
architectural, structural, and MEP portions of the Statement of Special Inspections, respectively. It is213
recommended that the Statement of Special Inspections be included in the respective disciplines214
drawings. When included in the specifications or as a stand-alone document, they are often overlooked215
or not given to the appropriate parties.216
The Statement of Special Inspections must include:217
1. The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspections2182. The type and extent of each special inspection2193. The type and extent of each test2204. The additional wind and seismic tests required2215. Identification of the special inspection test frequency (periodic or continuous)222
223In addition to the Statement of Special Inspections, it suggested that the RDPRC define the minimum224
tests and inspections required for the project specific Statement of Special Inspections. This criteria may225
be included as part of the drawings, project specifications or a stand alone document.226
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The additional seismic testing is not required when the structure is assigned to a Seismic Design228
Category (SDC) of A or B. The amount of seismic testing increases as the SDC increases.229
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The additional wind testing is required when either a) the Exposure Category is C or D and the wind231
speed is 110 mph or greater or b) the Exposure Category is B and the wind speed is 120 mph or greater.232
Architect Tasks233
Prepare a Statement of Special Inspections and establish testing and inspection criterion that234
encompasses the following types of materials/construction.235
1. Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials2362. Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coating2373. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)2384. For projects designated a Seismic Design Category D, E or F:239
a. Exterior wall panels and their anchorage240b. Suspended ceiling systems and their anchorage241c. Access floors and their anchorage242d. Steel storage racks and their anchorage (when I = 1.5 in accordance with Sec. 15.5.3 of243
ASCE 7)244
e. Designated Seismic Systems2455. For projects requiring additional wind testing:246
a. Roof Cladding247b. Wall Connections to Roof and Floor Diaphragms and Framing coordinate with the248
Structural Engineer249
c. Fabrication and Installation of Impact Resistant Systems/Components250251
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In addition to the Statement of Special Inspections, the Architect shall review the Special Inspection252
Reports and address any indicated discrepancies.253
Structural Engineer Tasks254
Prepare a Statement of Special Inspections and establish testing and inspection that encompasses the255
following types of materials/construction.256
1. Steel Construction2572. Concrete Construction2583. Masonry Construction2594. Wood Construction2605. Soils in conjunction with the Geotechnical Engineer2616. Pile Foundations in conjunction with the Geotechnical Engineer2627. Pier Foundations in conjunction with the Geotechnical Engineer2638. For projects designated a Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F:264
a. Seismic-Force-Resisting System2659. For projects requiring additional wind testing:266
a. Roof Framing Connections267b. Wall Connections to Roof and Floor Diaphragms and Framing coordinate with the268
Architect269
c. Roof and Floor Diaphragm Systems270d. Wind-Force-Resisting System271e. Wind-Force-Resisting System Connections to the Foundation272
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Perform Structural Observations required by the building code (Section 1709 of IBC 06 or Section 1710274
of IBC 09). Prior to commencement of observations, the Structural Engineer shall submit to the Building275
Official a written statement, the Statement of Structural Observations, identifying the frequency and276extent of the Structural Observations. At the conclusion of work, the Structural Engineer shall submit a277
Final Structural Observation Statementto the Building Official that states that site visits have been made278
and identify any deficiencies that to the best of the Structural Engineers knowledge have not been279
resolved.280
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In addition to the Statement of Special Inspections, the Structural Engineer shall review the Special282
Inspection Reports and address any indicated discrepancies.283
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems Engineer Tasks284
Prepare a Statement of Special Inspections and establish testing and inspection that encompasses the285 following types of materials/construction.286
1. Smoke Control Systems2872. For projects designated a Seismic Design Category C or D:288
a. HVAC ductwork that contains hazardous materials and its anchorage289b. Piping systems and mechanical units containing flammable, combustible or highly toxic290
materials291
c. Anchorage of electrical equipment used for emergency or standby power systems292
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d. Vibration isolation systems where the construction documents require a nominal293clearance of or less between the equipment support frame and the restraint294
e. Designated Seismic Systems2953.
For projects designated a Seismic Design Category E or F:296 a. All of the systems required for Seismic Design Category C or D297
b. Electrical Equipment298299
In addition to the Statement of Special Inspections, the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems300
Engineer shall review the Special Inspection Reports and address any indicated discrepancies.301
Building Official Responsibilities302
Chapter 17 states that the Building Official has the following responsibilities.303
1. Approve the special inspection agency by verifying the agencys objectivity, competence, and304independence305
2. Keep records of all approvals3063. Keep records of required tests, inspections, and certificates of compliance for prefabricated307
assemblies308
4. Receive test reports of tests performed in accordance with the references listed in Chapter 35 of309the Building Code310
5. Review the Statement ofSpecial Inspections prior to permit issuance3116. Review the Statement of Structural Observations, if required, prior to permit issuance3127. Receive the Contractors written Statement of Responsibility, if required3138. Receive the Special Inspection Reports3149. Review the Final Structural Observation Reportfrom the Structural Engineer prior to Certificate315
of Occupancyissuance316
10.Review the Final Special Inspection Report from the Special Inspector prior to Certificate of317Occupancyissuance318
11.Accept duly authenticated reports from approved agencies in respect to the quality and manner319of use of new materials or assemblies320
12.Approve fabricators, as required, to perform work without Special Inspections at the fabricators321shop.322
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To aid the Building Official in the task of approving the Special Inspectors, suggested minimum324
qualifications for Special Inspectors have been included as Part 4. Building Officials may elect to adopt325
these qualifications or develop their own.326
Contractor Responsibilities327
The Contractor shall build the structure in accordance with the contract documents. The Contractor328
shall notify the Special Inspector in a timely manner as determined by the Special Inspector of the work329
being performed. The Contractor is to coordinate the required notice with the Special Inspector. The330
contractor is to maintain, on site, a complete set of contract documents, including all addenda, as well331
as a complete set of final submittals. The Special Inspector is to have access to these documents. The332
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contractor shall maintain at the jobsite all Special Inspection Reports submitted by the Special Inspector333
and provide these records to the Owner, RDPRC and the Building Official upon request.334
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For projects that included additional seismic and/or wind inspections, the contractor responsible for a336 component designated as a seismic system or a wind system in the Statement of Special Inspections337
shall submit a written Statement of Responsibilityto the Building Official and Owner. The Statement of338
Responsibility shall include the acknowledgement of awareness of the requirements of the Statement of339
Special Inspections.340
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The Contractor shall keep work requiring special inspections accessible and exposed for special342
inspection purposes until the completion of the required special inspections.343
Special Inspector(s) Responsibilities344
In addition to performing all of the Special Inspections indicated in the Statement of Special Inspections,345
the Special Inspector has the following responsibilities.346
1. Obtain Building Official approval of the agency to perform Special Inspections. The agency shall347provide documentation demonstrating the objectivity, competency, and independence of the348
inspector for the particular type of construction. In addition, any possible conflicts of interest349
shall be disclosed to the building official (including if the owner and contractor are the same350
entity). See Part 4 for suggested minimum Special Inspector qualifications351
2. Furnish reports to the Building Official, the Registered Design Professional in Responsible352Charge, and other parties as directed by the project requirements that indicate the work353
inspected conforms to the approved construction documents354
3. Immediately bring any deficiencies found to the attention of the Contractor for correction.355Notify the Building Official and Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge of any356
deficiencies not corrected prior to the completion of that phase of work3574. Submit the Final Special Inspection Reportdocumenting the required special inspections and the358
corrections of any discrepancies found359
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Part 3 Special Inspections Quick Reference360
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Special Inspections Quick Reference361Owner362
Contract with Design Professionals to provide construction administration services including Structural363Observations364
Contract with a Special Inspector to provide Special Inspections365Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge (Typically the Architect)366
Verify that all Disciplines have prepared a Statement of Special Inspections367 Coordinate said statement with the Building Official368
Architect369
Prepare a Statement of Special Inspections relating to the architectural components370 Review the Special Inspection Reports and any indicated discrepancies371
Structural Engineer372
Prepare a Statement of Special Inspections relating to the structural components373 Perform Structural Observations as required by the building code374 Submit Statement of Structural Observations and Final Structural Observation Report to the Building375
Official as required376 Review the Special Inspection Reports and any indicated discrepancies377
MEP Systems Engineers378
Prepare a Statement of Special Inspections relating to the MEP Systems components379 Review the Special Inspection Reports and any indicated discrepancies380
Building Official381
Approve the special inspection agency by verifying the agencys objectivity, competence, and382independence383
Keep records of all approvals384 Keep records of required tests, inspections, and certificates of compliance for prefabricated assemblies385 Receive test reports of tests performed in accordance with Building Code references386 Review the Statement of Special Inspections and Statement of Structural Observations (if required) prior387
to permit issuance388 Receive the Contractors written Statement of Responsibility, if required389 Receive Special Inspection Reports390 Review Final Special Inspection Report and Final Structural Observation Report (if required) prior to391
certificate of authorization issuance392
Accept reports from approved agencies for the quality and manner of use of new materials or assemblies393 Approve fabricators, as required, to perform work without Special Inspections at the fabricators shop.394
Contractor395
Adequately notify the Special Inspector of the work being performed396 Submit a written Statement of Responsibilityas required397 Build the structure in accordance with the approved construction documents398 Keep work requiring special inspections accessible and exposed for until special inspections are completed399
SpecialInspector400 Obtain Building Official approval of the agency to perform Special Inspections401 Perform the required Special Inspections402 Furnish Special Inspection Reports to the Building Official and the RDPRC403 Bring any deficiencies to the attention of the Contractor. Notify Building Official and RDPRC if the404
Contractor does not correct the deficiencies.405
Submit a final report documenting the Special Inspections and correction of any discrepancies found.406
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Part 4 Suggested Minimum Special Inspector Qualifications407
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Suggested Special Inspector Minimum Qualifications408The Code Advisory Committee has compiled a list of inspector certifications and has determined the409
minimum qualification level for each inspection/verification task. These minimum qualification levels410may be enforced by the Building Official or the Building Official may create their own qualification. The411
Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge may enforce these qualifications if the Building412
Official does not. In the event of conflicting requirements, the more stringent would apply. The413
Building Official and the RDPRC may accept other certifications at their discretion.414
415
Below is a list of organizations that provide certifications that have been included in this guide along416
with their web site address. This list is not all inclusive and does not preclude acceptance of certification417
by entities not listed.418
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Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners (www.tn.gov/commerce/boards/ae/)420
ACI American Concrete Institute (www.concrete.org)421 AISC American Institute of Steel Construction (www.aisc.org)422
ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing (www.asnt.org)423
AWS American Welding Society (www.aws.org)424
BIA Brick Industry Association (www.bia.org)425
ICC International Code Council (www.iccsafe.org)426
NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association (www.ncma.org)427
NICET National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (www.nicet.org)428
PCI Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (www.pci.org)429
PTI Post-Tensioning Institute (www.post-tensioning.org)430
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Below is the acronyms and brief descriptions for each certification used.432
433Professional Engineer Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee434
A Professional Engineer is an engineer registered as such with the State of Tennessee. To become a PE,435
an engineer has met the education, experience and examination requirements as set forth by the436
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners. The PE is to have relevant experience437
with the inspections being made.438
439
Engineer Intern Engineer Intern440
An Engineer Intern is an engineer who has met the education requirements as set forth by the441
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners as well as passed the NCEES Fundamentals442
of Engineering Examination. An Engineer Intern has not completed the requirements to become a443
Professional Engineer. An Engineering Intern is to be registered with the Board of Architectural and444Engineering Examiners. The Engineering Intern is to have relevant experience with the inspections being445
made.446
447
Registered Architect Registered Architect in the State of Tennessee448
A Registered Architect is an architect registered as such with the State of Tennessee. To become an RA,449
an architect has met the education, experience and examination requirements as set forth by the450
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners as well as completed the Intern-Architect451
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Development Program of NCARB. The RA is to have relevant experience with the inspections being452
made.453
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ACI Grade 1 ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1455 A Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 is certified by American Concrete Institute and has456
demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. This457
requires a working understanding of: Temperature of freshly mixed concrete; Sampling freshly mixed458
concrete; measuring concrete slump; Determining unit weight, yield and air content; Air content of fresh459
concrete by the pressure method; Air content of fresh concrete by the volumetric method; and, field460
making and curing concrete test specimens.461
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ACI SI ACI Special Concrete Construction Inspector463
A Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of464
concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. This inspector requires being465
certified by the American Concrete Institute Inspector Certification Program in accordance with its466
testing, education and work experience requirements. Knowledge is required of concrete materials,467testing concretes, concrete construction practices, formwork, tolerances, reinforcements, embedments,468
reading of plans, understanding the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, and469
other related aspects of concrete and its construction.470
471
ASIC Certified Erector AISC Certification for Erectors472
AISC Certification for Erectors verifies has systems in place for: safety program compliant with473
governmental regulations; welders are qualified according to AWS D1.1 and follow written procedures;474
bolting procedure follow written requirements complying with Research Council on Structural475
Connection Specifications; written procedures are in place for fall protection; crane operators are CCO476
certified or equivalently trained or experienced; and, project-specific erection plans for hoisting and477
erection requirements are field undertaken.478479
AISC Certified Fabricator AISC Certification for Fabricators480
AISC Certification For Fabricators verifies has systems in place for: contract document review; document481
control for shop drawings and other requirements; purchasing of materials to comply with project and482
fabrication specifications; welders are qualified according to AWS D1.1 and follow written procedures;483
bolting procedure follow written requirements complying with Research Council on Structural484
Connection Specifications; and, both inspection and quality assurance plans are implemented.485
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ASNT Level II ASNT Level II Technician487
An American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ANST) Level II Technician certified by the ANST Central488
Certification Program (ACCP) requires an ACCP Level II, or an ACCP Level III for a given NDT testing489
method. NDT test methods specified by ASNT are: Magnetic Particle Testing; Liquid Penetrant Testing;490
Radiographic Testing; Ultrasonic Testing; Visual and Optical Testing; and, Electromagnetic Testing.491
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AWS CWI AWS Certified Welding Inspector493
A Certified Welding Inspector certified by the American Welding Society requires knowledge of: all494
welding fundamentals; welding quality requirements; welding metallurgy; understand AWS welding495
standards; procedure qualifications (equipment, joint preparation and geometry); welder performance496
qualifications and compliance with standards and codes; perform inspections (visual and provide NDE497
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inspection planning and verifying implementation); and, perform quality assurance surveillance.498
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AWS CAWI AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector500
A Certified Associate Welding Inspector certified by the American Welding Society requires a knowledge501 of: basic welding fundamentals; verify standard compliance for base and filler materials; verify material502
compatibility; verify welding equipment appropriateness and edge preparation and joint geometry;503
provide visual inspections; and provide NDE planning.504
505
ICC SI: Masonry ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector506
An inspector requiring masonry knowledge of: materials; masonry placement and practices;507
reinforcement and connector placement; grout placement; code interpretation; plan reading;508
International Building Code; ASTM Masonry Standards; ACI 530 Building Code Requirements for Masonry509
Structures; and, ACI 530.1 Specification for Masonry Structures.510
511
ICC SI: Prestressed ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector512
An inspector required to be certified as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector and requires overall513concrete knowledge of: concrete quality; reinforcement; prestressing and grouting; formwork; joints;514
embeds; concrete placement, protection and curing; code interpretation; plan reading; the International515
Building Code; ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary; PCI MNL -516
116 Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Structural Precast Concrete Products ;517
appropriate ASTM prestressing steel standards; and, PTI post-tensioning standards for field518
procedures(M10.3-00), unbonded tendons (M55.1-03), and rock and soil anchors (DC35.1-04).519
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ICC SI: Reinforced Concrete ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector521
An inspector required to be certified by ACI as an Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, achieve522
certification as an ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Associate (Associate lacks needed work523
experience to qualify as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector), meet ACI education and work524experience requirements, and have overall concrete knowledge of: concrete quality; reinforcement;525
formwork; joints; embeds; concrete placement, protection and curing; code interpretation; plan526
reading; the international Building Code, ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete527
and Commentary; appropriate ASTM Standards; and, ICC Concrete Manual.528
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ICC SI: Fireproofing Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector530
A certified inspector requiring fire-proofing knowledge of: materials; application preparation,531
application procedures; testing of installed product; International Building Code; Association of the Wall532
and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) Technical Manual 12-A for testing and inspection for sprayed-on materials;533
and AWCI Technical Manual 12-B for testing and inspection for applied thin-filmed materials.534
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ICC SI: Soils ICC Soils Special Inspector536
A certified inspector requiring soils knowledge of: sampling; classification; evaluating laboratory test537
results; reading grading plans; site preparation; fill monitoring and testing; the International Building538
Code; and all applicable ASTM Standards.539
540
ICC SI: Steel and Bolts International Code Council Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector541
A certified inspector requiring structural steel knowledge of: material sampling, testing and verification;542
high-strength bolting; steel framing observations; code interpretation; plan reading; the International543
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Building Code; and, AISC Steel Construction Manual including Specification for Structural Joints Using544
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts.545
546
ICC SI: Welding International Code Council Structural Welding Special Inspector547 An inspector required to be certified a Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector and requires weld548
knowledge of: material sampling, testing and verification; structural steel, rebar reinforcement and549
sheet steel welding; the ICC International Building Code; AWS Structural Welding Codes D1.1, D1.3 and550
D1.4; and, ANSI/AWS A2.4-98 or A2.4-2007 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive551
Examination.552
553
NCMA/BIA Inspector NCMA/BIA Masonry Inspectors554
This inspector is be knowledgeable and familiar with NCMA TEK technical publications including TEK 3-555
8A (Concrete Masonry Construction) and 18-3B (Concrete Masonry Inspection), and BIA Technical Notes556
including Notes 3 (Overview of Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures), 17A (Reinforced557
Brick Masonry - Materials and Construction), and 39B (Testing for Engineered Brick Masonrt - Quality558
Control).559560
NICET Soils Level II NICET Soils Inspector Level II561
This NICET certified inspector requires at least two years of experience with at least one year in soils562
quality assurance and quality control. The other year of experience may be in related activities, or in563
construction inspection and/or materials testing.564
565
NICET Soils Level III NICET Soils Inspector Level III566
This NICET certified inspector requires Level II work experience plus having a total of three years567
involving soils quality assurance and quality control as the primary activity. The other two years of568
experience may be in construction and/or materials testing.569
570NICET Concrete Level II NICET Concrete Inspector Level II571
This NICET certified inspector requires two years of construction experience with at least one year572
involving concrete testing, concrete quality assurance and concrete quality control. The other year of573
experience may be in related activities or other specialties such as construction inspection and/or other574
materials testing.575
576
PCI Inspector PCI Concrete Inspector577
PCI plant personnel certification has three distinct levels. Level I requires six months of precast578
concrete experience; understanding of basic plant quality control aspects; and certification by ACI in579
Concrete Field Testing Technician Program Level 1. Level II requires Level 1 certification; at least one-580
year of precast concrete experience; knowledge of strand tensioning/elongation requirements;581
comprehension of accelerated curing; understanding of material control tests; and, welding basics.582
Level III require two years of precast concrete industry experience; attendance at a special four-day PCI583
school; and, PCI Level II certification.584
585
PTI Level 2 Bonded PTI Level 2 Bonded Inspector586
Level 2 bonded P/T inspector is required to be certified by the Post-Tensioning Institute and requires587
knowledge of: P/T systems and components; material properties and testing; installation procedures;588
tendon stressing operations; grouting of system; inspection procedures and record keeping;589
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construction documents; tendon corrosion protection; and, field safety. Work experience for a Level 2590
bonded P/T inspector requires a total of 1500 hours in P/T (500 in placing, 500 in stressing and 500 in591
grouting).592
593 PTI Level 2 Unbonded PTI Level 2 Unbonded Inspector594
Level 2 unbonded P/T inspector is required to be certified by the Post-Tensioning Institute and requires595
knowledge of: P/T systems and components; installation procedures; tendon stressing operations;596
inspection procedures and record keeping; construction documents; tendon corrosion protection; and,597
field safety. Work experience for a Level 2 unbonded P/T inspector requires a total of 500 hours in P/T.598
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Part 5 Sample Documents604
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Sample Document Introduction605
The following sample documents provide a means to present the information required by Chapter 17.606
As with many things, there are multiple ways to accomplish the various requirements of Chapter 17.607These documents present just one method and are not intended to preclude the use of other forms.608
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There are three methods to present the Statement of Special Inspections: on the contract drawings, in610
the specifications, as a stand-alone document. In order to eliminate lost documents, it is not611
recommended that the Statement of Special Inspections be a separate document. Instead it is612
recommended that it be included either on the contract drawings or in the spefications. The example613
Statement of Special Inspections was created utilizing that implementation method. If the forms are to614
be used as a stand-alone document, the RDPRC shall sign and seal the Statement of Special Inspections.615
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Statement of Special Inspections and Special Inspection Schedules616
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Structural Observations Notification Letter628
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Contractors Statement of Responsibilities630
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Daily Special Inspection Report632
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Weekly Special Inspection Report634
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Special Inspection Discrepancy Notice636
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Final Structural Observation Letter638
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