Schedule of Special Inspections.pdf

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR UFGS 01 45 35 REVISED FOR IBC 2018 ON 03/01/20

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

Reference UFGS 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.

The Seismic Design Category for this project is: ☐ A, ☐ B, ☒ C, ☐ D, ☐ E, ☐ F (check appropriate box)

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR UFGS 01 45 35 REVISED FOR IBC 2018 ON 03/01/20

STRUCTURAL - STEEL – WELDING SECTION

ALL OR PORTIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE APPLICABLE IF BOX IS CHECKED: ☒

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

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-16: 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

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-16: 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.

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR UFGS 01 45 35 REVISED FOR IBC 2018 ON 03/01/20

STRUCTURAL - STEEL – WELDING SECTION (CONTINUED)

STEEL INSPECTION AFTER WELDING – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-16: 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.

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR UFGS 01 45 35 REVISED FOR IBC 2018 ON 03/01/20

STRUCTURAL - STEEL – BOLTING SECTION

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

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-16: 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

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-16: 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

DOCUMENT

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.

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR UFGS 01 45 35 REVISED FOR IBC 2018 ON 03/01/20

STRUCTURAL - STEEL - NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SECTION

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

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 360-16: 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. 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.

3. 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

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR UFGS 01 45 35 REVISED FOR IBC 2018 ON 03/01/20

STRUCTURAL - STEEL - OTHER INSPECTIONS

OTHER STEEL INSPECTIONS – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

2018 IBC 1705.2.1, AISC 341-16: 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

GEOTECHNICAL - DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS SECTION

DEEP DRIVEN FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION – VERIFY THE FOLLOWING ARE IN COMPLIANCE

IBC 1705.7

TASK INSPECTION TYPE 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Verify element materials, sizes and lengths comply with requirements

CONTINUOUS

2. Inspect driving operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each element

CONTINUOUS

3. Verify placement locations and plumbness, confirm type and size of hammer, record number of blows per foot of penetration, determine required penetrations to achiever design capacity, record tip and butt elevations and document any damage to foundation element

CONTINUOUS

4. Determine capacities of test elements and conduct additional load tests if required.

CONTINUOUS

5. For steel or concrete elements, perform additional special inspections in accordance with the Steel and Concrete sections in this schedule

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.