Icc manual informs on special inspection procedures. Name and contact information of special inspector or special inspection agency. If youre looking for a free download links of 2012. A final report of special inspections documenting completion of all required special inspections and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be submitted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The international code council is a memberfocused association. Subject to the approval of the building official, special inspectors holding current. Example statement of special inspections ssi for this example lets consider a singlestory retail shell building. Special inspection of required windresistant systems and components. This manual is divided into six sections as follows. Vusbc and the 2012 international building code ibc. Applied technical services is recognized as a premier provider of testing and inspection services for many industries. Errata on various icc publications is available at. The special inspection manual is organized into ten chapters with five appendices. Thank you for the response, the 3 books they list for the exam as follows 1.
Special inspections guide for tennessee tennessee structural. Description model program for special inspection based on the 2012 ibc chapter 17. Control special inspection for the types of work specified in 2012 ibc. The main structural walls consist of cmu construction with the front of the building having special rbs steel moment frames so that an open front can be provided.
Icc tailors its solutions to small and mediumsized installers to help them win more projects. Aisc steel construction manual, 14th edition what i dont understand is where does the rcsc specification for structural joints using highstrength bolts comes into play. Based on virginia uniform statewide buildingcode 2012 edition vac 56310563500, effectivejuly 14, 2014 part i virginia construction code and international buildingcode 2012 edition. The model program for special inspection has its roots in 1986 when it was first offered to building officials, jurisdictions, and inspection and testing agencies. Being a master of special inspection myself for nearly 10 years now, i have been on the receiving end of great project opportunities, a wellrounded inspection discipline knowledge, respect from my peers early on, promotion and pay opportunities, and the ability to write this title after my name. In addition to the referenced materials, there are two other helpful items that can be extremely useful in preparing for the examination. Forms listed in appendix b of the special inspection manual are available here as word documents. Free icc building and fire codes, books and standards. National certification special inspector examination. Special inspection policy manual effective october 15, 2018 page. Special inspection program does not relieve the contractor of his or her responsibilities.
Review any special requirements in the evaluation report that may need to be touched upon during the inspection. Special inspection of required seismicresistant systems and components. The purpose of this manual is to outline the cpdds special inspections program. Icc prices are low, up to 60% lower compared to the big brands. Special inspections checklist 2012 nc building code section 1704 check all boxes that apply page 3 of 7 periodic continuous application of joint details at each connection. The 2012 ibc structuralseismic design manual provides a stepbystep approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2012 international building code and referenced standards. Code ibc, the special inspection manual, and the building official. I just want to say thanks for the special inspector gr course. Model program for special inspection based on the 2012 ibc chapter 17 icc on. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It defines the duties and responsibilities of the project owner, registered. Verify placement locations and plumbness, confirm type and size of hammer, record number of blows per foot of penetration, determine required penetrations to achieve design capacity, record tip and butt elevations and document any damage to foundation element. Chapter 17 of the 2012 ibc has specific requirements for special inspections, testing and structural observations. Inspector pocket guide the following information is intended to provide construction and code enforcement professionals with basic checkpoints to ensure that the required fire resistance ratings are maintained when through penetrations and linear joints breach walls and floors.
Among our many inspectors we have experts who have been certified by the icc international code council to perform special inspections. Volume 3 contains code application examples of concrete construction. Legally binding document united states of america all citizens and residents are hereby advised that this is a legally binding document duly incorporated by reference and that failure to comply with such requirements as hereby detailed within. Below find a list of free icodes, or access directly at the icc web free resources. Special inspection policy manual effective april 10, 2018 page 9 of 50 special inspections form with acceptance by the rdprc and submitted to dcra for acceptance prior to any request for any building final inspection. National certification special inspector examination information prior to december 1, 2017 published november 22, 2017. Benefits of special inspection are the focus of new icc manual. Icc concrete manual 2015 the contractors icc concrete manual. Special inspection policy manual 2018 washington, d. The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the building official, and to the registered design professional in responsible charge.
Special inspections are defined by ibc as inspectionrequiring. Cop special inspection manual rev 2012 deep foundation. Structural steel inspectors workbook, 2014 edition. The contractor must maintain all special inspection documents including interim field.
The international code council icc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process. The manual contains the requirements involving special inspection within the international building code, descriptions of the required special inspections and. Cop special inspection manual rev 2012 free download as pdf. Structural welding special inspector structural steel and bolting special inspector structural masonry special inspector reinforced concrete special inspector these candidates must also have fulfilled the additional requirements for the reinforced con. Volume 3 contains code application examples of concrete constructio. The guidance is based on recommended practices and the consensus of building officials, design professionals, and inspection and testing agencies. Without advance written permission from the owner, no part of this book may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device. Conduct inspection of basement and retaining walls for conformance to the county approved construction documents. Special inspectors shall keep records of inspections.
Concrete manual based on the 2015 ibc and aci concrete manual. This dataset is not tabular data, and may have limited interactivity, but it is available for download download. Reports shall indicate that work inspected was or was not completed in conformance to approved construction documents. Volume 4 contains code application examples of steel construction. The international codes icodes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable. Master of special inspection international code council.
Model program for special inspection based on the 2012 ibc chapter 17 skip to the end of the images gallery. Model program for special inspection based on the 2012 ibc chapter 17. Review both the manufacturers quality documentation and the effective implementation of the quality system. The link also lists free versions of icc published books, standards and special inspection manual forms. Based on the 2015 ibc and aci 31811 provides the guidance needed for concrete field practices and inspection. Preface special inspection is best defined as a quality control measure which helps assure certain critical structural or fire and. Special inspection manual international building code.
Only nevada register ed professional engineers andor architects shall qualify as special inspection and testing agencies under i. The special inspection manual, which is a reference when taking the test, can be acquired from the international code council icc at a nominal cost. Record retention for special inspection activity is maintained by both the special. This publication is a ed work owned by the international code council, inc. Verification of the application of materials per manufacturers instructions. The inspectors guide to quality concrete materials and construction. Special inspectors shall submit their qualifications and are subject to personal interviews for prequalification. Special inspectionsprogram 2012edition 2012sip effective. Special inspection is not required for wood shear walls, shear panels and diaphragms, including nailing, bolting, anchoring and other fastening to other components of the seismic forceresisting system, where the fastener spacing of the sheathing is more than 4 inches 102 mm on center o. The 2012virginia uniformstatewide building codeamendmentsof the international code council,inc. Specifications for structural steel buildings aisc 360, 2010 steel construction manual 14th edition, 2011 code of standard practice aisc 303, 2010. Special inspectors shall be approved by the building department prior to performing any duties.
For icc certification examination rules related to exam. We help our elite installers win those projects over the expensive spec brands. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for. State that in hisher professional opinion the footings are bearing on sub grades capable of supporting the design loads. Icc special inspections and inspectors applied technical. It focused on the field inspection aspects of special inspection and is now used as a standard reference for the special inspector exams. This manual clarifies what work requires special inspections and the procedure for inspecting and reporting that work.
Special inspection manual 2018 special inspection manual ibc 2018 special inspection manual 2012 special inspection manual pdf icc special inspection manual 2012 edition special inspection manual 2012 edition aci. Model program for special inspection based on the 2012 ibc. International building code 2009, 2012 model program for special inspection 2012 special inspection manual 2012 american institute of steel construction. This document provides the building official with guidance on the administration and implementation of the special inspection requirements of chapter 17 of the 2012 international building code. For the technical portion, there is a masonry inspectors. The concrete manual, now updated to the 2012 international building code ibc and aci. The international codes icodes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Under the ibc, special inspection is not a discretionary activity. We offer a free online course with practice tests so you can prepare for the test. You can purchase the books directly from icc, or from amazon or ebay. Special inspection an overview gives an overview of jobsite quality control through special inspection. The special inspection and testing agency must first be approved by the carson city building official. Inspector pocket guide international firestop council. Concrete manual based on the 2015 ibc and aci 31814.
Benefits of special inspection are the focus of new icc. The manual is also helpful for design professionals writing statements of special inspections. During all inspections related to icces evaluation reports, the inspector will. It definitely helped me prepare for the types of questions asked during the exam. Passed special inspector gr and reinforced concrete codes. Special inspection procedure manual a guideline document to assist design.