SSSI Area E_Amendment 6_Rev. Specs 01 45 35_SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.pdf

COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT - INTERIOR DRAINAGE AREA E POND SBE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

SECTION 01 45 35

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

11/20, CHG 2: 3/23

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 7-16 (2017; Errata 2018; Supp 1 2018) Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC IBC (2021) International Building Code

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Perform Special Inspections in accordance with the Statement of Special Inspections, Schedule of Special Inspections and Chapter 17 of ICC IBC.

The Statement of Special Inspections and Schedule of Special Inspections are included as an attachment to this specification. Special Inspections are to be performed by an independent third party and are intended to ensure that the work of the Prime Contractor is in accordance with the Contract Documents and applicable building codes. Special inspections do not take the place of the three phases of control inspections performed by the Contractor's QC Manager or any testing and inspections required by other sections of the specifications.

The Contractor must provide notification to the Contracting Officer 14 days prior to the following points of construction:

a. Deep foundation installation (pile driving operations).

b. Formwork installation.

c. Reinforcement installation.

d. Concrete placement operations.

e. Post-installed anchor installation.

f. Masonry construction operations.

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Continuous Special Inspections

Continuous Special Inspections is the constant monitoring of specific tasks by a special inspector. These inspections must be carried out continuously over the duration of the particular tasks.

1.3.2 Perform

Perform these Special Inspections tasks for each welded joint or member.

1.3.3 Observe

Observe these Special Inspections items on a periodic daily basis.

Operations need not be delayed pending these inspections.

1.3.4 Special Inspector (SI)

A qualified person retained by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring Special Inspections. The SI must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor.

1.3.5 Associate Special Inspector (ASI)

A qualified person who assists the SI in performing Special Inspections but must perform inspection under the direct supervision of the SI and cannot perform inspections without the SI on site.

1.3.6 Third Party

A Special inspector must not be an employee of the Contractor or of any Sub-Contractor performing the work to be inspected.

1.3.7 Special Inspector of Record (SIOR)

A New York State licensed professional engineer in responsible charge of supervision of all special inspectors for the project and approved by the Contracting Officer. The SIOR must be an independent third party entity hired directly by the Prime Contractor. All technical professionals must be licensed by the State of New York.

1.3.8 Contracting Officer

The Government official having overall authority for administrative contracting actions. Certain contracting actions may be delegated to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

1.3.9 Contractor's Quality Control (QC) Manager

An individual retained by the Prime Contractor and qualified in accordance with the Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL having the overall responsibility for the Contractor's QC organization.

1.3.10 Statement of Special Inspections (SSI)

A document developed by the SER identifying the material, systems, components and work required to have Special Inspections. This statement

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1.3.11 Schedule of Special Inspections (SSI)

A schedule which lists each of the required Special Inspections, the extent to which each Special Inspection is to be performed, and the required frequency for each in accordance with ICC IBC Chapter 17. This schedule is included at the end of this specification.

1.3.12 Designated Seismic Systems (DSS)

Those nonstructural components that require design in accordance with ASCE 7-16 Chapter 13 and for which the component importance factor, Ip, is greater than 1.0. This designation applies to systems that are required to be operational following the Design Earthquake for RC I - IV structures and following the MCER for RC V structures. All systems in RC V facilities designated as MC-1 in accordance with UFC 3-301-02 are considered part of the Designated Seismic Systems. Designated Seismic Systems will have an Importance Factor Ip = 1.5.

1.3.13 Definable Feature of Work (DFOW)

An inspection group that is separate and distinct from other inspection groups, having inspection requirements or inspectors that are unique.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

SIOR Letter of Acceptance; G, RO

Special Inspections Project Manual; G, RO

Special Inspections Agency's Written NDT Practices with method and evidence of regular equipment calibration where applicable

SD-06 Test Reports

Special Inspections Daily Reports

Special Inspections Biweekly Reports

SD-07 Certificates

AISC Certified Steel Fabricator

Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) Certified Plant

Certificate of Compliance

Special Inspector of Record Qualifications; G, RO

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Special Inspector Qualifications; G, RO

Qualification Records for NDT technicians

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Interim Report of Special Inspections for Each DFOW; G, RO

Comprehensive Final Report of Special Inspections; G, RO

1.5 SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Submit qualifications for each special inspector and the special inspector of record.

1.5.1 Steel Construction and High Strength Bolting

1.5.1.1 Special Inspector

a. ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector certificate with one year of related experience, or

b. Registered Professional Engineer with three years of related experience

1.5.1.2 Associate Special Inspector

Engineer-In-Training with one year of related experience.

1.5.2 Welding Structural Steel

1.5.2.1 Special Inspector

a. ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector certificate with one year of related experience, or

b. AWS Certified Welding Inspector

1.5.2.2 Associate Special Inspector

AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector

1.5.3 Nondestructive Testing of Welds

1.5.3.1 Special Inspector

NDT Level III Certificate

1.5.3.2 Associate Special Inspector

NDT Level II Certificate plus one year of related experience

1.5.4 Concrete Construction

1.5.4.1 Special Inspector

a. ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certificate with one year of related experience, or

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b. ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or

c. Registered Professional Engineer with three years of related experience

1.5.4.2 Associate Special Inspector

a. ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector in Training, or

b. Engineer-In-Training with one year of related experience

1.5.5 Masonry Construction

1.5.5.1 Special Inspector

a. ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector Certificate with one year of related experience, or

b. Registered Professional Engineer with three years of related experience

1.5.5.2 Associate Special Inspector

Engineer-In-Training with one year of related experience.

1.5.6 Verification of Site Soil Condition, Fill Placement and Load-Bearing Requirements

1.5.6.1 Special Inspector

a. ICC Soils Special Inspector Certificate with one year of related experience, or

b. NICET Soils Technician Level II Certificate in Construction Material Testing, or

c. Geologist-In-Training with three years of related experience, or

d. Registered Professional Engineer with three years of related experience

1.5.6.2 Associate Special Inspector

a. NICET Soils Technician Level I Certificate in Construction Material Testing with one year of related experience, or

b. Engineer-In-Training with one year of related experience

1.5.7 Deep Foundations

1.5.7.1 Special Inspector

a. NICET Soils Technician Level II Certificate in Construction Material Testing, or

b. Geologist-In-Training with three years of related experience, or

c. Registered Professional Engineer with three years of related experience

1.5.7.2 Associate Special Inspector

a. NICET Soils Technician Level I Certificate in Construction Material

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Testing with one year of related experience, or

b. NICET Geotechnical Engineering Technician Level I Construction or Generalist Certificate with one year of related experience, or

c. Engineer-In-Training with one year of related experience

1.5.8 Special Inspector of Record (SIOR)

Registered Professional Engineer with five years of related experience.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FABRICATOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

Special Inspections of fabricator's work performed in the fabricator's shop is required to be inspected in accordance with the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections unless the fabricator is certified by the approved agency to perform such work without Special Inspections. Submit the following certifications to the Contracting Officer for information to allow work performed in the fabricator's shop to not be subjected to Special Inspections.

AISC Certified Steel Fabricator.

Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) Certified Plant, Group C

At the completion of fabrication, submit a certificate of compliance, to be included with the comprehensive final report of Special Inspections, stating that the materials supplied and work performed by the fabricator are in accordance with the construction documents.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1.1 Special Inspector of Record

a. Supervise all Special Inspectors required by the Contract Documents and the IBC.

b. Submit a SIOR Letter of Acceptance to the Contracting Officer attesting to acceptance of the duties of SIOR, signed and sealed by the SIOR.

c. Verify the qualifications of all of the Special Inspectors.

d. Verify the qualifications of fabricators.

e. Submit Special Inspections agency's written NDT practices for the monitoring and control of the agency's operations to include the following:

(1) The agency's procedures for the selection and administration of inspection personnel, describing the training, experience and examination requirements for qualifications and certification of inspection personnel.

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(2) The agency's inspection procedures, including general inspection, material controls, and visual welding inspection.

f. Submit qualification records for nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians designated for the project.

g. Submit NDT procedures and equipment calibration records for NDT to be performed and equipment to be used for the project.

h. Prepare a Special Inspections Project Manual, which must cover the following:

(1) Roles and responsibilities of the following individuals during Special Inspections: SIOR, SI, ASI, General Contractor's QC Manager and SER.

(2) Organizational chart or communication plan, indicating lines of communication.

(3) Contractor's internal plan for scheduling inspections. Address items such as timeliness of inspection requests, who to contact for inspection requests, and availability of alternate inspectors.

(4) Indicate the Government reporting requirements.

(5) Propose forms or templates to be used by SI and SIOR to document inspections.

(6) Indicate procedures for tracking nonconforming work and verification that corrective work is complete.

(7) Indicate how the SIOR and SI will participate in weekly QC meetings.

(8) Indicate how Special Inspections of shop fabricated items will be handled when the fabricator's shop is not certified in accordance with paragraph FABRICATOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.

(9) Include a section in the manual that covers each specific item requiring Special Inspections that is indicated on the Schedule of Special Inspections. Provide names and qualifications of each special inspector who will be performing the Special Inspections for each specific item. Provide detail on how the Special Inspections are to be carried out for each item so that the expectations are clear for the General Contractor and the Subcontractor performing the work.

Make a copy of the Special Inspections Project Manual available on the job site during construction. Submit a copy of the Special Inspections Project Manual for approval.

i. Attend coordination and mutual understanding meeting where the information in the Special Inspections Project Manual will be reviewed to verify that all parties have a clear understanding of the Special Inspections provisions and the individual duties and responsibilities of each party.

j. Maintain a 3-ring binder for the Special Inspector's daily and biweekly reports and the Special Inspections Project Manual. This

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k. Submit a copy of the Special Inspector's daily reports to the QC Manager.

l. Discrepancies that are observed during Special Inspections must be reported to the QC Manager for correction. If discrepancies are not corrected before the special inspector leaves the site the observed discrepancies must be documented in the daily report.

m. Submit a biweekly Special Inspections report until all work requiring Special Inspections is complete. A report is required for each biweekly period in which Special Inspections activity occurs, and must include the following:

(1) A brief summary of the work performed during the reporting time frame.

(2) Changes and discrepancies with the drawings, specifications and mechanical or electrical component certification, that were observed during the reporting period.

(3) Discrepancies which were resolved or corrected.

(4) A list of nonconforming items requiring resolution.

(5) All applicable test results including nondestructive testing reports.

n. At the completion of the project submit a comprehensive final report of Special Inspections that documents the Special Inspections completed for the project including corrections of all discrepancies noted in the daily reports. The comprehensive final report of Special Inspections must be signed, dated and bear the seal of the SIOR.

3.1.2 Quality Control Manager

a. Supervise all Special Inspectors required by the Contract Documents and the IBC.

b. Verify the qualifications of all of the Special Inspectors.

c. Verify the qualifications of fabricators.

d. Maintain a 3-ring binder for the Special Inspector's daily and biweekly reports. This file must be located in a conspicuous place in the project trailer/office to allow review by the Contracting Officer and the SER.

e. Maintain a rework items list that includes discrepancies noted on the Special Inspectors daily report.

3.1.3 Special Inspectors

a. Inspect all elements of the project for which the special inspector is qualified to inspect and are identified in the Schedule of Special Inspections.

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b. Attend preparatory phase meetings related to the Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) for which the special inspector is qualified to inspect.

c. Submit Special Inspections agency's written NDT practices for the monitoring and control of the agency's operations to include the following:

(1) The agency's procedures for the selection and administration of inspection personnel, describing the training, experience and examination requirements for qualifications and certification of inspection personnel.

(2) The agency's inspection procedures, including general inspection, material controls, and visual welding inspection.

d. Submit qualification records for nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians designated for the project.

e. Submit NDT procedures and equipment calibration records for NDT to be performed and equipment to be used for the project.

f. Submit a copy of the daily reports to the QC Manager.

g. Report discrepancies that are observed during Special Inspections to the QC Manager for correction. If discrepancies are not corrected before the special inspector leaves the site the observed discrepancies must be documented in the daily report.

h. Submit a biweekly Special Inspection Report until all inspections are complete. A report is required for each biweekly period in which Special Inspections activity occurs, and must include the following:

(1) A brief summary of the work performed during the reporting time frame.

(2) Changes and discrepancies with the drawings, specifications and mechanical or electrical component certification, that were observed during the reporting period.

(3) Discrepancies which were resolved or corrected.

(4) A list of nonconforming items requiring resolution.

(5) All applicable test result including nondestructive testing reports.

i. At the completion of each DFOW requiring Special Inspections, submit an interim report of Special Inspections that documents the Special Inspections completed for that DFOW. Identify the inspector responsible for each item inspected and corrections of all discrepancies noted in the daily reports. The interim report of Special Inspections must be signed, dated and indicate the certification of the special inspector qualifying them to conduct the inspection.

j. At the completion of the project submit a comprehensive final report of Special Inspections that documents the Special Inspections completed for the project and corrections of all discrepancies noted in the daily reports. The comprehensive final report of Special Inspections must be signed, dated and indicate the certification of

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k. Submit daily reports to the SIOR.

3.2 DEFECTIVE WORK

Check work as it progresses, but failure to detect any defective work or materials must in no way prevent later rejection if defective work or materials are discovered, nor obligate the Contracting Officer to accept such work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

The Schedule of Special Inspections is provided on the next page. Where "OBSERVE" and "CONTINUOUS" are indicated, a definition is provided in Article 1.3 of this Section.

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TASK INSPECTION

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1. Inspect reinforcement, including prestressing tendons, and verify placement

OBSERVE Verify prior to placing concrete that reinforcing is of specified type, grade and size; that it is free of oil, dirt and unacceptable rust; that it is located and spaced properly; that hooks, bends, ties, stirrups and supplemental reinforcement are placed correctly; that lap lengths, stagger and offsets are provided; and that all mechanical connections are installed per the manufacturer’s instructions and/or evaluation report.

2. Reinforcing bar welding CONTINUOUS a. Verify weldability of reinforcing.

b. Inspect single-pass fillet welds, maximum 5/16" (AWS D1.4).

3. Inspect all other welds OBSERVE Visually inspect in accordance with AWS D1.4

4. Inspect anchors cast in concrete

CONTINUOUS Verify prior to placing concrete that anchors have proper embedment, spacing and edge distance.

5. Inspect anchors post-installed in hardened concrete members

CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Specific requirements for special inspection shall be included in the research report for the anchor issued by an approved source in accordance with 17.8.2 in ACI 318, or other qualification procedures.

a. Adhesive anchors installed in horizontally or upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained tension loads.

b. Mechanical anchors and adhesive anchors not defined in a.

above.

6. Verify use of required design mix.

CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Verify compliance with approved construction documents. Verify mix design documentation.

7. Prior to concrete placement, fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content test, and determine the temperature of the concrete.

CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Verify tests are performed by qualified technicians. Document test results.

8. Inspect concrete placement for proper application techniques and maintenance of specified curing temperatures and techniques

OBSERVE Verify no segregation or contamination and that concrete is properly consolidated. Inspect curing, cold weather protection, and hot weather protection procedures.

9. Inspect formwork for shape, location, and dimensions of the concrete member being formed

CONTINUOUS

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

3.3.1 - STRUCTURAL - CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

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SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

TASK INSPECTION

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1. Inspect erection of precast concrete members

OBSERVE

TASK INSPECTION

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1. Verify masonry construction

OBSERVE a. Proportions of site-prepared mortar.

b. Grade, type and size of reinforcement, connectors, and anchor bolts.

2. Prior to grouting, verify the following

CONTINUOUS a. Grout space

b. Placement of reinforcement, connectors, and anchor bolts.

c. Proportions of site-prepared grout.

3. Verify compliance CONTINUOUS a. Materials and procedures with the approved submittals.

b. Placement of masonry units and mortar joint construction.

c. Size and location of structural members.

d. Type, size, and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural embers, frames, or other construction.

e. Welding of reinforcement.

f. Preparation, construction, and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperatures below 40F) or hot weather

(temperatures above 90F).

g. Placement of grout.

4. Grout specimens, mortar specimens, and/or prisms

OBSERVE Observe preparation

TASK INSPECTION

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1. Verify bearing capacity CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Ensure materials below shallow foundations are adequate to achieve the design bearing capacity.

2. Verify excavations CONTINUOUS Ensure excavation has reached proper depth and have reached the proper material

3. Classify and test compacted fill materials

CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Confirm conformance with specifications

4. Verify use of proper materials

CONTINUOUS Confirm densities, lift thicknesses, and compaction percentage are in conformance with specifications

5. Inspect subgrade CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Prior to placement of fill, inspect subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly. Document when subgrade has been approved for construction.

3.3.2 - STRUCTURAL - PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

3.3.3.- STRUCTURAL - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION (ALL RISK CATEGORIES)

3.3.4 - GEOTECHNICAL - SOILS INSPECTION

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SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

TASK INSPECTION

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1. Verify element CONTINUOUS Confirm material, sizes, and lengths comply with specifications

2. Load testing CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Determine capacities of test elements and conduct additional load tests as required. Document test results.

3. Inspect driving operations CONTINUOUS Maintain complete and accurate records for each element.

4. Verify placement CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

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

TASK INSPECTION

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1. Inspect drilling operations CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Maintain complete and accurate records for each element.

2. Verify placement CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Confirm placement locations and plumbness, confirm element diameters, bell diameters (if applicable), lengths, embedment into bedrock (if applicable), and adequate end-bearing strata capacity.

3. Verify concrete elements CONTINUOUS

AND

DOCUMENT

Confirm material, sizes, and lengths comply with drawings and specifications.

3.3.5 - GEOTECHNICAL - DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS

3.3.6 - GEOTECHNICAL - CAST-IN-PLACE DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS

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