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SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS (01 45 35)

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

Reference 01 45 35 for all requirements not noted as part of this schedule.

INSPECTION DEFINITIONS:

PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and noted verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items randomly during the course of each work day to insure that applicable requirements are being met. Operations need not be delayed pending these inspections at contractor’s risk.

DOCUMENT: Document, with a report, that the work has been performed in accordance with the contract documents. This is in addition to any other reports required in the Special Inspections guide specification.

CONTINUOUS: Constant monitoring of identified tasks by a special inspector over the duration of performance of said tasks.

A. STRUCTURAL - STEEL – WELDING SECTION

STEEL INSPECTION PRIOR TO WELDING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Table C-N5.4-1

TASK INSPECTION TYPE1 DESCRIPTION

1. Verify that the welding procedures specification

(WPS) is available

PERFORM

2. Verify manufacturer certifications for welding consumables are available

PERFORM

3. Verify material identification PERFORM Type and grade.

4. Welder Identification

System

PERFORM The fabricator or erector, as applicable, shall maintain a system by which a welder who has welded a joint or member can be identified. Stamps, if used, shall be the low-stress type.

5. Fit-up of groove welds

(including joint geometry)

OBSERVE Joint preparation

Dimensions (alignment, root opening, root face, bevel)

Cleanliness (condition of steel surfaces)

Tacking (tack weld quality and location)

Backing type and fit (if applicable)

6. Configuration and finish of access holes

OBSERVE

7. Fit-up of fillet welds OBSERVE Dimensions (alignment, gaps at root)

Cleanliness (condition of steel surfaces)

Tacking (tack weld quality and location)

STEEL INSPECTION DURING WELDING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Table C-N5.4-2

TASK INSPECTION TYPE DESCRIPTION

8. Use of qualified welders PERFORM Welding by welders, welding operators, and tack welders who are qualified in conformance with requirements.

9. Control and handling of welding consumables

OBSERVE Packaging

Electrode atmospheric exposure control

10. No welding over cracked tack welds

OBSERVE

11. Environmental conditions OBSERVE Wind speed within limits

Precipitation and temperature

12. Welding Procedures

Specification followed

OBSERVE Settings on welding equipment

Travel speed

Selected welding materials

Shielding gas type/flow rate

Preheat applied

Interpass temperature maintained (min./max.)

Proper position (F, V, H, OH)

Intermix of filler metals avoided

13. Welding techniques OBSERVE Interpass and final cleaning

Each pass within profile limitations

Each pass meets quality requirements

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need not be delayed pending these inspections at contractor’s risk.

A. STRUCTURAL - STEEL – WELDING SECTION (CONTINUED)

STEEL INSPECTION AFTER WELDING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 2015 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Table C-N5.4-3

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

14. Welds cleaned OBSERVE

15. Size, length, and location of all welds

PERFORM Size, length, and location of all welds conform to the requirements of the detail drawings.

16. Welds meet visual acceptance criteria

PERFORM AND

DOCUMENT

Crack prohibition

Weld/base-metal fusion

Crater cross section

Weld profiles

Weld size

Undercut

Porosity

17. Arc strikes PERFORM

18. k-area PERFORM When welding of doubler plates, continuity plates or stiffeners has been performed in the k-area, visually inspect the web k-area for cracks.

19. Backing removed, weld tabs removed and finished, and fillet welds added where required

PERFORM

20. Repair activities PERFORM AND

DOCUMENT

21. Document acceptance or rejection of welded joint or member

PERFORM

END SECTION

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

DOCUMENT: Document in a report that the work has been performed as required. This is in addition to all other required reports.

B. STRUCTURAL - STEEL – BOLTING SECTION

STEEL INSPECTION TASKS PRIOR TO BOLTING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Table C-N5.6-1

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Manufacture’s certifications available for fastener materials

PERFORM

2. Fasteners marked in accordance with

ASTM requirements

OBSERVE

3. Proper fasteners selected for joint detail

(grade, type, bolt length if threads are to be excluded from shear plane)

OBSERVE

4. Proper bolting procedure selected for joint detail

OBSERVE

5. Connecting elements, including appropriate faying surface condition and hole preparation, if specified, meet applicable requirements

OBSERVE

6. Proper storage provided for bolts, nuts, washers, and other fastener components

OBSERVE

STEEL INSPECTION TASKS DURING BOLTING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Table C-N5.6-2

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

7. Fastener assemblies of suitable condition, placed in all holes and washers (if required) are positioned as required

OBSERVE

8. Joint brought to the snug-tight condition prior to pretensioning operation

OBSERVE

9. Fastener component not turned by the wrench prevented from rotating

OBSERVE

10. Bolts are pretensioned in accordance with

RCSC Specification, progressing systematically from the most rigid point toward the free edges

OBSERVE

STEEL INSPECTION TASKS AFTER BOLTING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Table C-N5.6-3

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

11. Document acceptance or rejection of all bolted connections

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

DOCUMENT: Document in a report that the work has been performed as required. This is in addition to all other required reports.

C. STRUCTURAL - STEEL - NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SECTION

NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDED JOINTS – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-10: Section N5.5

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Use of qualified nondestructive testing personnel

PERFORM Visual weld inspection and nondestructive testing (NDT) shall be conducted by personnel qualified in accordance with AWS

D1.8 clause 7.2

2. CJP groove welds OBSERVE Dye penetrant testing (DT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) shall be performed on 20% of CJP groove welds for materials greater than 5/16” (8mm) thick. Testing rate must be increased to 100% if greater than 5% of welds tested have unacceptable defects.

3. Welded joints subject to fatigue

OBSERVE Dye penetrant testing (DT) and Ultrasonic testing (UT) shall be performed on 100% of welded joints identified on contract drawings as being subject to fatigue.

4. Weld tab removal sites OBSERVE At the end of welds where weld tabs have been removed, magnetic particle testing shall be performed on the same beam-to-column joints receiving UT

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

D. STRUCTURAL - STEEL - OTHER INSPECTIONS

OTHER STEEL INSPECTIONS – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 341-10: Tables J8-1 & J10-1

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Anchor rods and other embedments supporting structural steel

PERFORM Verify the diameter, grade, type, and length of the anchor rod or embedded item, and the extent or depth of embedment prior to placement of concrete.

2. Fabricated steel or erected steel frame

OBSERVE Verify compliance with the details shown on the construction documents, such as braces, stiffeners, member locations and proper application of joint details at each connection.

3. Reduced beam sections (RBS) where/if occurs

DOCUMENT Contour and finish

Dimensional tolerances

4. Protected zones DOCUMENT No holes or unapproved attachments made by fabricator or erector

5. H-piles where/if occurs DOCUMENT No holes or unapproved attachments made by the responsible contractor

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

DOCUMENT: Document in a report that the work has been performed as required. This is in addition to all other required reports.

E. STRUCTURAL - COLD-FORMED METAL DECK - PLACEMENT SECTION

METAL DECK INSPECTION PRIOR TO DECK PLACEMENT – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.1

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Verify compliance of materials

(deck and all deck accessories) with construction documents, including profiles, material properties, and base metal thickness

PERFORM

2. Document acceptance or rejection of deck and deck accessories

DOCUMENT

METAL DECK INSPECTION DURING DECK PLACEMENT – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.2

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

3. Verify compliance of deck and all deck accessories installation with construction documents

PERFORM

4. Verify deck materials are represented by the mill certifications that comply with the construction documents

PERFORM

5. Document acceptance or rejection of installation of deck and deck accessories

DOCUMENT

METAL DECK INSPECTION AFTER DECK PLACEMENT – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.3

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

6. Welding procedure specification

(WPS) available

PERFORM

7. Manufactures certifications for welding consumables available

OBSERVE

8. Material identification

(type/grade)

OBSERVE

9. Check welding equipment OBSERVE

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

DOCUMENT: Document in a report that the work has been performed as required. This is in addition to all other required reports.

F. STRUCTURAL - COLD-FORMED METAL DECK – WELDING SECTION

METAL DECK INSPECTION DURING WELDING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.4

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Use of qualified welders OBSERVE

2. Control and handling of welding consumables

OBSERVE

3. Environmental conditions (wind speed, moisture, temperature)

OBSERVE

4. WPS followed OBSERVE

METAL DECK INSPECTION AFTER WELDING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.5

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

5. Verify size and location of welds, including support, sidelap, and perimeter welds.

PERFORM

6. Welds meet visual acceptance criteria

PERFORM

7. Verify repair activities PERFORM

8. Document acceptance or rejection of welds

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

DOCUMENT: Document in a report that the work has been performed as required. This is in addition to all other required reports.

G. STRUCTURAL - COLD-FORMED METAL DECK – FASTENING SECTION

METAL DECK INSPECTION BEFORE MECHANICAL FASTENING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.6

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Manufacturer installation instructions available for mechanical fasteners

OBSERVE

2. Proper tools available for fastener installation

OBSERVE

METAL DECK INSPECTION DURING MECHANICAL FASTENING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.7

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

3. Fasteners are positioned as required

OBSERVE

4. Fasteners are installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

OBSERVE

METAL DECK INSPECTION AFTER MECHANICAL FASTENING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

SDI QA/QC-2011, Appendix 1, Table 1.8

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

5. Check spacing, type, and installation of support fasteners

PERFORM

6. Check spacing, type, and installation of sidelap fasteners

PERFORM

7. Check spacing, type, and installation of perimeter fasteners

PERFORM

8. Verify repair activities PERFORM

9. Document acceptance or rejection of mechanical fasteners

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

DOCUMENT: Document in a report that the work has been performed as required. This is in addition to all other required reports.

H. STRUCTURAL - LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAMING AND/OR LIGHT GAUGE TRUSSES SECTION

LIGHT GAUGE STEEL CONSTRUCTION AND CONNECTIONS – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.2.2, 1705.11.2, 1705.11.3, UFC 4 023 03

TASK INSPECTION TYPE1 DESCRIPTION

1. Trusses spanning 60-feet or greater where/if applies

PERFORM Verify that temporary and permanent truss restraint/bracing is installed in accordance with approved truss submittal package.

2. Welded connections

(seismic and/or wind resisting system)

OBSERVE Visually inspect all welds composing part of the main wind or seismic force resisting system, including shearwalls, braces, collectors (drag struts), and hold-downs.

3. Connections (seismic and/or wind resisting system)

OBSERVE Visually inspect all screw attachment, bolting, anchoring and other fastening of components within the main wind or seismic force resisting system, including roof deck, roof framing, exterior wall covering, wall to roof/floor connections, braces, collectors (drag struts) and hold-downs.

4. Cold-formed steel

(progressive collapse resisting system where/if applies)

OBSERVE Verify proper welding operations, screw attachment, bolting, anchoring and other fastening of components within the progressive collapse resisting system, including horizontal tie force elements, vertical tie force elements and bridging elements (UFC 4 023 03).

1 PERFORM: Perform these tasks for each weld, fastener or bolted connection, and required verification.

OBSERVE: Observe these items on a random sampling basis daily to insure that applicable requirements are met. Operations need

I. FIRE PROTECTION – FIRE RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS SECTION

FIRE RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.17

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Inspections of penetration firestop systems conducted in accordance with ASTM E 2174.

OBSERVE

2. Inspections of fire-resistant joint systems conducted in accordance with ASTM E 2393

OBSERVE