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Your Partner In Building Safety

Objectives: Special Inspections Identify required special inspections Explain the roles of the design professional, special

inspector and contractor with respect to special inspections.

Identify the qualifications and certifications req’d to perform special inspections

Clarify current procedure and required submissions Provide information on new legislation requiring

registration

June 2016> Special Inspections as Required By Chapter 17

of the IBC

Qualifying Criteria codified; Formal Registration Requirement

April 2014-June 2016 (Target Date)

Special Inspections as Required By Chapter 17 of the IBC

Well-Defined Procedure, Including Verification of Special Inspector Qualifications; Loose

Registration

<-April 2014 April 2014April 2014Special Inspections as Required By Chapter 17 of

the IBC (Spec Inspections first introduced into the Phila Code with the adoption of the 1990

BOCA Code)

April 2014April 2014April 2014April 2014April 2014Loose Procedure; No Verification of Special

Inspector Qualifications; No Formal Registration

Statement of Special Inspections, signed by Design Professional in Responsible Charge, required prior to permit issuance.

List of inspectors also required prior to permit issuance under Section A-305.2 of the Administrative Code; however, the requirement was not enforced.

Special Inspections Compliance Form required prior to issuance of CO/COA.

Required Prior to Permit Issuance: List of inspectors and qualifications (or submitted

through an amended permit application) Statement of Special Inspections, signed by Design

Professional in Responsible Charge of Special Inspections (DPRC-SI).

Duties and Responsibilities Agreement Special Inspections Compliance Form required prior

to issuance of CO/COA.

IBC 2009- Section 1704.1 thru 1704.16 Includes shop fabrication of structural items,

field inspection of various specialized areas of construction (structural steel bolting, welding, concrete, masonry, etc), special cases (underpinning, demolitions, and anything determined by the code official to be unusual in nature)

Section Category

1704.2 Approval of Fabricators

1704.3 Steel Construction

1704.4 Concrete Construction

1704.5 Masonry Construction

1704.6 Wood Construction

1704.7 Soils

1704.8 Driven Deep Foundations

1704.9 Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations

Section Category

1704.10 Helical Pile Foundations

1704.11 Vertical Masonry Foundation Elements

1704.12 Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials

1704.13 Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings

1704.14 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

1704.15 Special Cases (Including Underpinning and Demolition by Local Ordinance)

1704.16 Smoke Control

1705.3 Seismic Resistance

Component Qualifications IBC Reference

High Strength Bolts

• PE(EIT) •Current ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector certificate

1704.3

Welding

•Current AWS] Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) •Current ICC S2 Structural Welding Inspector NDT: Current certified personnel meeting the requirements of ASNT Level III or Level II in accordance with SNT-TC-1A.

1704.3

Steel Frame

• PE(EIT) •Current ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector certificate

1704.3


Reinforced Concrete

•PE(EIT) •Current ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certificate •ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector Certificate

1704.4

Pre-Stressed Concrete

•PE (EIT) •ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete Certificate •Pre-Cast/Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Quality Control Technician/Inspector Level II certificate

1704.4

Pre-Cast Concrete Erection

•Meet Welding Criteria •PCI Certification Category S-1. S-2, or Category A as applicable.

1704.4


Post Tension Slabs-on-Ground and Post Tension Concrete

•PE (EIT) •Current Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Certification - Level 2 •Current ICC Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector certificate

1704.4

Post Installed Concrete Anchor Installation

•PE (EIT) •ACI/CRSI certified for adhesive anchor installation.

1704.4


Structural Masonry

•PE(EIT) •Current ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector certificate

1704.5

Component Qualifications IBC

Reference High-load diaphragms Metal-plate-connected wood trusses spanning 60 feet or greater

•PE(EIT)

1704.6


Steel (1704.2 and 1704.3)

Must meet criteria for welding; Not required where fabricator does not perform any welding, thermal cutting or heating operation

1704.3

Pre-Cast Concrete (1704.2)

•PE (EIT) •Current ICC Reinforced Concrete certificate •Pre-Cast/Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Quality Control Technician/Inspector Level II certificate •ACI certified personnel as appropriate

1704..4

Engineered Wood Product (1704.6 and 2303)

PE(EIT)

Periodic


•Existing Site Soil Conditions/Load Bearing Requirements •Excavation and Filling

•PE(EIT) •Licensed Geologist (GIT w/ one yr experience) •NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical Engineering Technology/Construction •NICET Level II Soils Certificate in Construction Materials Testing •ICC Soils Special Inspector certificate

1704.7

Deep Foundations/Helical Pile Foundations

•PE(EIT) •Licensed Geologist (GIT w/ one yr experience) •NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical Engineering Technology/Construction •NICET Level II Soils Certificate in Construction Materials Testing •FHA– National Highway Institute Course Certificate for Drilled Shafts and Driven Pile Foundation Inspection with one year related experience

1704.8 1704.9


Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials Mastic and Intumescent Fire Resistant Coatings

•PE(EIT) • Registered Architect w/ 1 yr exp in installation of the specified fire resistant coating •ICC Spray-Applied Fire Proofing Certificate

1704.12 1704.13

Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)

Exterior Insulation and Finish System Exterior Insulation and Finish System


EIFS

•PE(EIT) •Registered Architect (w/ related experience) •Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) EIFS Inspector Certificate.

1704.14


Underpinning (Phila Code) Req’d prior to ea phase and continuous during all excavation operations, and as submitted by the engineer at the pre-construction meeting

•PE (prior to each phase and as prescribed) •EIT is permitted to provide continuous inspection during excavation

1704.15

Demolition (Phila Code)

Primary - PE w/ 1 yr related experience Supplemental – 3 yr exp and OSHA 30 or equiv.

Qualifications Continuous/Periodic

•PE(EIT) •Air balancer certification may be one of the following: a. AABC (Associated Air Balance Council) b. TABB (Testing & Balancing Bureau) c. NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) d. NBI (National Balancing Council)

1704.16

Qualifications Continuous/Periodic

•PE(EIT)

1707 1705.3.1-1705.3.6

• Special inspection agencies with third party accreditation are exempt from identifying individual inspectors with credentials.

Design Professional In Responsible Charge (DPRC) Design Professional In Responsible Charge of Special

Inspections (DPRC-SI) -A design professional (RA or PE) involved with project

development should act as the DPRC-SI. -Only one designated DPRC-SI per project Special Inspector - Must be approved by the Department

– A design professional involved with project development or the DPRC-SI may also serve as a special inspector, provided competency has been demonstrated.

The DPRC-SI must identify required special inspections and frequency in accordance with Chapter 17 of the IBC.

A single Statement of Special Inspections shall be submitted whenever relevant to application.

Any required inspections which are not specifically identified on statement must be entered by the DPRC-SI on Page 2 of form. Additional sheets may be added as needed.

The DPRC-SI must sign and seal Statement of Special Inspections.

Outlines responsibilities of DPRC-SI, Special Inspector, Contractor and Owner

The agreement must be signed by the owner, DPRC- SI, and the contractor and submitted prior to permit issuance.

Owner • Responsible for funding the special inspection program

and contracting with a design professional registered with the State of Pennsylvania to administer the Special Inspections Program.

• The owner or the owner’s agent must contract with the special inspectors. The contractor is prohibited from doing so.

DPRC-SI • After consulting with the appropriate design

professionals, identifies construction activities that require special inspections.

• Along with the owner, evaluates and selects the individual special inspection agencies and/or inspectors.

• Receive and review special inspection reports. • Notifies the department inspector after a deficiency

report from the special inspector has not been corrected in a timely manner. • Completes the Special Inspections Final Compliance Form

and submits to the department.

Special Inspector • Coordinate inspection scheduling with the contractor

and/or the DPRC-SI. The special inspector shall sign in at the job site each day on an appropriate form provided by the contractor.

• Special inspectors shall immediately report on any deficiency to the contractor and DPRC-SI.

• Special inspectors shall provide completed reports in a timely manner as determined by the building inspector and/or DPRC-SI. All inspection and testing reports are to be presented to the contractor and DPRC-SI.

Contractor • Coordinate a pre-construction meeting with the DPRC-SI,

special inspector, applicable sub-contractors, and building inspector.

• Providing the building inspector and special inspector an opportunity to witness the approved repairs identified in reports.

• Provide 48 hours advance notice to the special inspector prior to the need for field inspections and 7 days advance notice prior to the need for off-site shop or plant inspections when applicable.

• Provide a daily sign-in sheet at the jobsite for the special inspector.

Pre-construction Meeting Individual inspection reports must be furnished

upon request. Final Compliance Form verifying that all

inspections have been completed must be prepared by DPRC-SI and submitted to the inspector prior to the issuance of the CO/COA.

Bill No. 130685 established a special inspection agency registration, required for all companies performing special inspections.

Bill No. 130691 mandates special inspections for select demolitions (more than 3 stories or 40’; mechanical demolition) and underpinning.

Special Inspectors Individuals Meeting Qualifications for

Applicable Inspection Category

Special Inspection Agency Professional Liability Insurance ($500,000)

Workman’s Compensation

• Company Registration • 3 Year Registration • Valid Insurance Required • Commercial Activity License Required • Must be Tax Compliant • Principal must be a registered design professional

or registered special inspector • Registration Fee - $200

• Individual license associated with agency license. • 3 Year License • Must meet qualifying criteria for each inspection

category • Must keep all qualifying certifications current. • Qualifications codified through regulation, Sept

2015 • License Fee: $50/ Category (Max $200) • Accredited Special Inspection Agencies Exempt

Submission Requirements Demolition Contractor License Role of the Engineer

• Executive Order by the Mayor issued in June 2013 establishing emergency regulations regarding demolition

• Permitting requirements defined under Code

Bulletin No. B-1302

• Phase II - comprehensive legislation introduced October 2013

• Comprehensive legislation adopted in February / March 2014

• Bill No. 130685 • Bill No. 130688-AA • Bill No. 130691-A • Bill No. 130698-A • Bill No. 130847-A

• Full Implementation – Oct 2015

• Codification of much of Code Bulletin B-1302. • Detailed prescriptive requirements for the

protection of adjacent property. • Harsher penalty for demolition violations. • Safety training requirements for contractors. • Required special inspections and registration. • Creation of demolition contractor’s license.

Complete Demolition: Removal of 2/3 or more joists/ rafters and modification of exterior envelope.

Application Components • Contractor Qualifications • Site Safety Plan • Site Plan • Pre-requisite Approvals • Project Schedule

• Worker Safety Training -OSHA 10 -OSHA 30 • Demolition Contractor License Two classes of licensure

– Increased Insurance Limits – Bonding Requirements – Personnel Requirements


Contractor Personnel Requirements • Site Safety Manager (Field Supervisor)

– ‘Competent’ Person – Safety Training

• Demolition Supervisor

– ICC Examination Required

– Description of existing conditions, identifying

potential hazards and including photos – Demolition operations – Protection of adjacent properties/ walkways

Defined Safety Zone for Demo; Roof Protection Right of entry addressed

– Restoration/ Stabilization


• Prepared by Demolition Supervisor • Engineer’s recommendation and endorsement is

required where mechanical means is used and: - The safety zone will be occupied or accessed by the

public; or - The building to be demolished is connected to another

building to remain.

B-3303.8.1 Safety zone. A safety zone shall be maintained around all

demolition areas to prevent non-authorized persons from entering such zone.

Where mechanical demolition equipment, other than handheld devices, is to be used for the demolition of a building, the safety zone shall be equal to or greater than half the height of the building to be demolished.

B-3307.8 Protection of roofs. Where construction or demolition work occurs at a height of at least 48

inches (1219 mm) above the level of the adjoining roof, adjoining roof protection shall consist of 2 inches (51 mm) of flame-retardant foam under 2 inches (51 mm) of flame-retardant wood plank laid tight and covered by flame-retardant plywood, or shall consist of equivalent protection acceptable to the Department, and shall extend to a distance of at least 12 feet (3658 mm) from the edge of the building being constructed or demolished.

B-3307.2 License to enter adjoining property. The responsibility of affording

any license to enter adjoining property shall rest upon the owner of the adjoining property involved. It is the responsibility of the person making or causing construction or demolition operations to obtain any necessary license to enter adjoining property from the owner of such property prior to the start of work. If the person who causes the construction, demolition, or excavation work is denied a license to enter by the adjoining property owner, and the building undergoing work is an imminent danger to the adjoining property, as determined by the Department, such duty to preserve and protect the adjacent property shall devolve to the owner of the adjoining property. • Permission Required • Alternative Rules for ID Buildings

• Notification of the Department is required

• Drawn to Scale • Includes:

– Property Lines – Size/ Location of Existing Bldgs – Walkways/ Streets – Sidewalk Protections

• Heights, Setbacks, and ROW widths are critical


New Requirements • Complete demolition of a building more than 3

stories or 40’ in height. • Complete demolition utilizing mechanical means

where the safety zone is occupied or the structure undergoing demolition is physically connected to a structure to remain.

• Where mechanical demolition equipment, other than handheld devices, is to be used in the full or partial demolition of a building from within the building.

• PWD - Water Discontinuance/Stormwater Mgmnt • Health Dept

– AIR/ Dust Control

• Phila Historic Commission • Street Closure (Deferred) • Lateral Seal Permits


• Start Date – Public Notice as per A-303.2 of Administrative

Code – Work must begin within 45 days of permit

issuance. May only be extended by DC.

• Identification of Milestones • Daily Start/ Stop Times


• Floor by floor inspections in accordance with the work schedule. (Floor Inspections)

• Safety plans reviewed for continued conformance.

• Amendments to safety plans must be approved by the Department.

• Filling of joist pockets and openings. (Close-In) • Water proofing of adjoining property foundation. • Slab Inspection to ensure proper drainage.

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