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Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections Denver Service Center

National Park Service

Park:

PMIS:

Project Name:

Structural Engineering Firm:

This Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections (STSI) is being submitted as required by Chapter 17 of the 2009 International Building Code (IBC-09). It includes the following:

1. Seismic requirements

2. Wind requirements

3. Qualification requirements for Inspectors and Testing Technicians

4. Listing of Required Structural Tests and Special Inspections

The Construction Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor will provide copies of all special inspection reports and associated documentation to the Contracting Officer. The Construction

Contractor will be required to correct all deficiencies discovered in the Special Inspection and

Structural Testing program.

Prepared by:

(Type or print name)

Signature Date PE or SE Stamp

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Seismic and Wind Requirements

Seismic Requirements, IBC-09 Section 1705.3

Description of seismic-force-resisting system and designated seismic systems subject to special inspections per Section 1707:

Wind Requirements, IBC-09 Section 1705.4

Description of wind-force-resisting system and designated wind systems subject to special inspections per Section 1706:

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Instructions:

1. Place an “X” in the column titled “Required?” for all Special Inspections and Tests required for this project.

2. In the column marked “Required Qualifications” provide the qualifications for the special inspector, using the list beginning on page 4, for all required Structural Tests and Special

Inspections.

3. For those items listed as “Continuous,” continuous special inspection shall be as defined in Section 1702, IBC-09.

4. For those items listed as “Periodic” provide the minimum number of tests, i.e. 20% of all field welds, or the amount of work to be inspected (e.g. 10% of all wall surfaces).

5. Attach completed STSI to the end of the Specification Section 01 40 00, Quality

Requirements.

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Qualification Requirements for Inspectors and Testing Technicians

PE/SE Structural Engineer – licensed PE or SE specializing in the design of buildings and structures

PE/GE Geotechnical Engineer – licensed PE specializing in soil mechanics and foundations

EIT Engineer-In-Training – graduate engineer who has passed the Fundamentals of engineering examination

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification

ACI-CCSI Concrete Construction Special Inspector

ACI-LTT Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 or 2

ACI-STT Concrete Strength Testing Technician

ACI-FTT Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Certification

Non-Destructive Testing Technician – Level II or III

American Welding Society (AWS) Certification

AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector

Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Certification

EDI-EIFS Certified EIFS inspector

International Code Council (ICC) Certification

ICC-PCSI Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector

ICC-RCSI Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector

ICC-SSI Soils Special Inspector

ICC-SFSI Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector

ICC-SMSI Structural Masonry Special Inspector

ICC-SSBSI Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector

ICC-SWSI Structural Welding Special Inspector

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification

NICET-CT Concrete Technician – Levels I, II, III and IV

NICET-GET Geotechnical Engineering Technician - Levels I, II, III and IV

NICET-ST Soils Technician - Levels I, II, III and IV

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Other

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Listing of Required Structural Tests and Special Inspections

R e q u ir e d

Structural Test or Special Inspection Required

Qualifications

C o n ti n u o u s

P e r io ic

F r e q u e n c y o f

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Concrete Construction (ref: IBC-09 Table 1704.4)

1. Inspection of reinforcing steel, including prestressing tendons, and placement. (Refer to instructions on Page 3) X

2. Inspection of reinforcing steel welding in accordance with item 5b above.

3. Inspection of bolts to be installed in concrete prior to and during placement of concrete where allowable loads have been increased or where strength is used.

4. Inspection of anchors installed in hardened concrete. X

5. Verify use of approved design mix. X

6. At the time fresh concrete is sampled to fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content tests, and determine the temperature of the concrete. (Refer to instructions on Page 3)

7. Inspection of concrete and shotcrete placement for proper application techniques.

8. Inspection for maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques.

9. Inspection of prestressed concrete:

a. Application of prestressing forces X

b. Grouting of bonded prestressing tendons in the seismic-force-resisting system.

10. Erection of precast structural members X

11. Verification of in-situ concrete strength, prior to stressing of tendons in post-tensioned concrete and prior to removal of shores and forms from beams and structural slabs.

12. Inspection formwork for shape, location and dimensions of the concrete member being formed.

Wood Construction (ref: IBC-09 Section 1704.6)

1. Inspect prefabricated wood structural elements in accordance with Section 1704.2

2. High load diaphragms:

a. Verify sheathing thickness and grade. X

b. Verify nominal size of framing members at adjoining panel edges.

c. Verify nail or staple diameter and length. X

d. Verify number of fastener line. X

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e. Verify spacing between fasteners in each line and at panel edges.

3. Shearwalls:

a. Verify sheathing thickness and grade. X

b. Verify nominal size of framing members at adjoining

c. Verify nail or staple diameter and length. X

d. Verify number of fastener line. X

e. Verify spacing between fasteners in each line and at

f. Location and size of holdowns. X

4. Verify nailing, bolting, anchoring and fastening of:

a. Drag struts and collectors. X

b. Braces. X

c. Hold-downs. X

Soils (ref: IBC-09 Table 1704.7)

1. Verify materials below shallow foundations are adequate to achieve the required bearing capacity.

2. Verify excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material.

3. Perform classification and testing of compacted fill materials. (Refer to instructions on Page 3)

4. Verify use of proper materials, densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill. (Refer to instructions on Page 3)

5. Prior to placement of controlled fill, observe subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly.

Wind Resistance (ref: IBC-09 Section 1706)

1. See page 2 of this form for requirements.

Seismic Resistance (ref: IBC-09 Section 1707)

1. See page 2 of this form for requirements.

Mechanical and Electrical Components (ref: IBC-09 Section 1707.7)

1. Inspect anchorage of electrical equipment for emergency or standby power systems in structures assigned to

Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.

2. Inspect anchorage of other electrical equipment in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category E or F.

3. Inspect installation of piping systems carrying flammable, X

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P e r io st e c ti combustible or highly toxic contents and their associated mechanical units in structures assigned to Seismic design

Category C, D, E or F.

4. Inspect installation of HVAC ductwork that will contain hazardous materials in structures assigned to Seismic

Design Category C, D, E or F.

5. Inspect installation of vibration isolation systems in structures assigned to Seismic design Category C, D, E or

F where the construction documents require a nominal clearance of ¼ inch or less between the equipment support frame and restraint.