B.08.03 - Attachment 3 - Amendment 0001 - Specifications Section 01 45 33 .pdf

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 45 33

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 THE REQUIREMENT

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Periodic Special Inspections

1.3.2 Continuous Special Inspections

1.3.3 Engineer

1.3.4 Special Inspections Agency

1.3.5 Special Inspector

1.3.6 Statement of Special Inspections

1.3.7 Approved Fabricator

1.4 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

1.5 SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

1.6 OFF-SITE FABRICATIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRE-INSPECTION MEETING

3.2 STATEMENT AND SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

3.3 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AGENCY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.4 SPECIAL INSPECTORS' REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

3.6 BUILDING OFFICIAL OR AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES

3.7 ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES

3.8 OWNER RESPONSIBILITES

3.9 MINIMUM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

3.10 REPORTS

3.11 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FORMS

3.12 SCHEDULES

3.12.1 Schedule Of Special Inspections (Scbc 2018 Version)

3.12.1.1 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS-STEEL CONSTRUCTION

ATTACHMENTS:

Schedule of Special Inspection TABLES

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SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

Without limiting the generality of the other requirements of the Specifications, all work herein shall conform to the applicable requirements of the following documents and all other documents referenced in the Specifications. All referenced Specifications, codes, and standards refer to the most current issue available at the time of Bid.

SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE

ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 341 (2016) Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

AISC 348 Specification for Structural Jounts Using High Strength Bolts

AISC 360 (2016) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

THE MASONRY SOCIETY (TMS)

TMS 402 Building Code for Masonry Structures

TMS 602 Specifications for Masonry Structures

1.2 THE REQUIREMENT

This Section defines the requirements for Special Inspections as required by Section 1704 of the South Carolina Building Code (SCBC) and any State or local amendments.

The Engineer will prepare a Statement of Special Inspections, which identifies the type and extent of required Special Inspections.

The Owner will retain one or more Special Inspections Agencies to perform Special Inspection services. These Agencies shall be independent from the Contractor and approved by the Building Official. The Engineer of Record may perform Special Inspection services where qualifications for a specific inspection task are met.

The Contractor shall plan and conduct his operations as to schedule and allow Special Inspections, providing adequate time and safe access for inspections. The Contractor shall coordinate requirements for Special Inspections with the Special Inspections Agency.

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Special Inspections shall be in addition to inspections performed by Building Officials that are specified in SCBC Section 104.

Special Inspections shall be in addition to any Structural Observations required by SCBC Section 1704.6.

Special Inspections do not supersede other inspections and testing required by the Contract Documents to satisfy the Contractor's quality control responsibility. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with quality control requirements as required by other Sections of the Specifications.

Special Inspections shall not relieve Contractor's obligation to perform and complete work in accordance with Contract Documents. Results of Special Inspections activities, including any discrepancies that are noted or not noted, shall never constitute an acceptance of work that is not in accordance with the Contract Documents.

This Section does not apply to construction equipment, shoring, earth retention systems, and temporary structures used by the Contractor in construction and not detailed in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction and any associated building code requirements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Periodic Special Inspections

The part-time or intermittent observation of work requiring Special Inspection by a Special Inspector who is present in the area where the work has been or is being performed and at the completion of the work.

1.3.2 Continuous Special Inspections

The full-time observation of work requiring Special Inspection by a Special Inspector who is present in the area where the work is being performed.

1.3.3 Engineer

The Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge of each building system. These systems include structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural components.

1.3.4 Special Inspections Agency

An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, which has been approved by the Building Official and is retained by the Owner. The Engineer of Record may serve in this role where qualifications for specific inspection tasks are met.

1.3.5 Special Inspector

Individual employed by or retained by the Special Inspections Agency who is qualified in inspection of specific aspects or components of the construction and conducts inspection activities in these specific aspects of the construction, as required by this Section. The Engineer of Record may serve in this role where qualifications for specific inspection tasks are met.

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1.3.6 Statement of Special Inspections

Document prepared by the Engineer and submitted to the Building Official which identifies the type and extent of required Special Inspections.

1.3.7 Approved Fabricator

Fabricator who has been registered and approved by the Building Official to manufacture or fabricate specific components of the construction without Special Inspections.

1.4 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

Special Inspections requirements apply to work detailed in other Sections of the Specifications. Special Inspections requirements shall be in addition to any other inspection or quality control requirements detailed in other Sections of the Specifications. See individual Specification Sections for type of work in question.

1.5 SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Special Inspectors shall meet minimum qualifications established by the Building Official and shall be approved by the Building Official.

1.6 OFF-SITE FABRICATIONS

When structural elements or assemblies are fabricated off site, Special Inspections are required to be performed in the fabricator's shop unless the fabricator is an Approved Fabricator. Special Inspections are not required if work is done on the premises of an Approved Fabricator.

Fabricators shall maintain detailed fabrication and quality control procedures to ensure workmanship and conformance with Contract Documents and reference standards. The Special Inspections Agency shall review the fabricator's quality control procedures and coordinate required Special Inspections with the fabricator and the Contractor.

The Contractor shall submit qualifications of fabricators seeking Approved Fabricator status to the Special Inspections Agency for review. Approval as an Approved Fabricator shall be given by the Building Official upon the recommendation of the Special Inspections Agency or upon review of the fabricator's written procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRE-INSPECTION MEETING

At least two weeks prior to beginning work, a Pre-inspection Meeting shall be held to discuss the Special Inspection procedures and submittals. The following parties shall participate: the Design Professional of Record (Engineer), a Special Inspections Agency representative, the Contractor, Subcontractors, Testing Agencies, and the Building Official. The type of meeting (in-person or teleconference) and location of meeting shall be

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3.2 STATEMENT AND SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

The Special Inspections Agency and all Special Inspectors are required to comply with all requirements of the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections. Regulations include, but are not limited to, South Carolina Building Code ( ACI 318 ), American Institute of Steel Construction ( AISC 341 , AISC 348 , AISC 360 ), and The Masonry Society ( TMS 402 / TMS 602 ).Together, these documents identify materials, systems, components, and work that are required to have Special Inspections, the type and extent of Special Inspections, and whether they will be continuous or periodic. The Schedule of Special Inspections is included at the end of this Section. A form which may be used for the Statement of Special Inspections is also included at the end of this Section.

3.3 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AGENCY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Inspections Agency shall be an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, which has been approved by the Building Official and is retained by the Owner. The Agency shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, for the inspection of the specific aspects of construction or operation requiring Special Inspection.

The Special Inspections Agency shall provide a statement of qualifications showing relative experience, training, and certifications(s) for each Special Inspector to the Building Official, if requested.

The Special Inspections Agency shall review fabricator qualifications and submit them to the Building Official for approval as an Approved Fabricator if requested.

Any discrepancies and corrections within a Special Inspectors report shall be reported to the Building Official and the Engineer in all required reports, unless otherwise required by the Building Official.

The Special Inspections Agency shall submit Interim Reports to the Building Official and the Engineer documenting required Special Inspections and correction of any discrepancies at the frequency specified in the Statement of Special Inspections.

The Special Inspections Agency shall submit to the Building Official and the Engineer a Final Report documenting required Special Inspections and correction of any discrepancies. The Final Report shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon by the Owner and the Building Official at the Pre-Inspection Meeting.

Where work is done by Approved Fabricators, the Special Inspections Agency shall coordinate the submittal of a certificate of compliance to the Building Official and the Engineer.

The Special Inspections Agency shall maintain detailed inspection records, including a copy at the jobsite, and all records shall be available upon request by the Engineer or the Building Official. The Agency shall submit all required reports to the Engineer and Building Official. Where Engineer approval is required for corrections, the Special Inspector shall maintain copies of all related correspondence and submit with all required reports.

The Agency shall coordinate all required Special Inspection activities

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3.4 SPECIAL INSPECTORS' REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Special Inspectors shall meet the qualification requirements determined by the Building Official for the specific type of inspection services they will be providing and shall be approved by the Building Official. Special Inspectors shall submit written documentation demonstrating their competence and experience or training to the Building Official for approval of their qualifications.

Special Inspections shall be performed in accordance with all requirements of the Statement of Special Inspections, the Schedule of Special Inspections, the SCBC, and any State or local amendments. Special Inspectors shall maintain detailed inspection records, including a copy at the jobsite, and all records shall be available upon request by the Engineer or the Building Official. Special Inspectors shall submit all required reports to the Engineer and the Building Official. Where Engineer approval is required for corrections, the Special Inspector shall maintain copies of all related correspondence and submit with all required reports.

Special Inspectors shall coordinate inspection requirements and time when inspections can be conducted with the Contractor.

Any discrepancies in work noted by the Special Inspector shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Contractor for correction. Special Inspectors shall coordinate correction of discrepancies with the Contractor. Any corrections of discrepancies that result in changes to the work as shown on the Contract Documents shall be approved by the Engineer.

If noted discrepancies are not corrected, the Special Inspector shall notify the Contractor, the Engineer, and the Building Official. All noted discrepancies and corrections shall be documented in all inspection records and all required reports.

3.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Each Contractor responsible for the construction or fabrication of a main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system, or a wind- or seismic-resisting-component listed in the Statement of Special Inspections shall submit a Statement of Responsibility to the Building Official and Engineer prior to the commencement of work. The Statement of Responsibility shall contain acknowledgement of the specific requirements contained in the Statement of Special Inspections.

The Contractor shall submit qualifications of any fabricators they intend to use that may qualify as Approved Fabricators to the Special Inspections Agency for review.

The Contractor shall coordinate requirements of Special Inspections with the Special Inspections Agency and the Special Inspectors and shall provide adequate time and access to conduct inspections. The Contractor is solely responsible for providing safe access and any necessary safety equipment required to conduct inspections. The Special Inspector shall not supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for the Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of the Contractor to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work.

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Special Inspections shall not relieve the Contractor's obligation to perform and complete work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Results of Special Inspections activities, including any discrepancies that are noted or not noted, shall never constitute an acceptance of work that is not in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The Contractor shall provide advance notice of work to be conducted that will require Special Inspections. If the Special Inspector is delayed in inspecting the work due to inadequate notice or completion of the work, the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for the cost of additional subsequent Special Inspections.

The Contractor shall promptly correct any discrepancies noted by the Special Inspectors. Any corrections of discrepancies that result in changes to the work as shown on the Contract Documents shall be approved by the Engineer. Where Engineer approval is required, the Contractor shall report the discrepancy to the Engineer in accordance with provisions of the General Conditions. The Engineer will authorize any changes to the Contract Documents required for the correction in accordance with provisions of the General Conditions. Copies of all correspondence related to the correction shall be submitted concurrently to the Special Inspections Agency.

3.6 BUILDING OFFICIAL OR AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Building Official will approve qualifications of the Special Inspections Agency, all Special Inspectors, and any Approved Fabricators.

The Building Official will approve all forms submitted by the Contractor, any Approved Fabricators, the Engineer, the Special Inspections Agency, and the Special Inspectors. The Building Official and the Special Inspections Agency shall agree to the frequency of Interim Reports and the submittal deadline for the Final Report.

3.7 ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Engineer shall complete the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections. The Statement of Special Inspections form included in this Section shall be used unless the Building Official has a different preferred form for the Statement of Special Inspections, in which case the Building Official's form may be used and shall be completed by the Engineer. The Engineer shall respond to discrepancies noted by the Special Inspector, if required.

3.8 OWNER RESPONSIBILITES

The Owner will retain a Special Inspections Agency to perform Special Inspections during construction.

3.9 MINIMUM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Detailed requirements for Special Inspections are shown in the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections, which references the SCBC, applicable code standards, and any State or local amendments. Special Inspections shall be performed in accordance with all requirements of the Statement of Special Inspections, the Schedule of Special Inspections, the SCBC, and any State or local amendments.

Additional requirements for specific materials listed in other Sections of these Specifications shall also be satisfied. The frequency of inspections

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3.10 REPORTS

Special Inspectors shall maintain detailed inspection records, including a copy at the jobsite, and all records shall be available upon request by the Engineer or the Building Official. The Special Inspections Agency shall submit all required reports to the Building Official and Engineer as agreed upon with the Building Official. Reports shall indicate the inspections and testing performed and whether work inspected was or was not completed in conformance to Contract Documents and any corrective measures taken. Where Engineer approval is required for corrections, the Agency shall maintain copies of all related correspondence and submit with all required reports.

3.11 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FORMS

This Section includes forms which may be used to meet requirements for written documentation during the performance of Special Inspections in accordance with the SCBC. These forms may be replaced with forms meeting SCBC requirements provided by the Building Official if available.

3.12 SCHEDULES

3.12.1 Schedule Of Special Inspections (Scbc 2018 Version)

3.12.1.1 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS-STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Schedule of Special Inspection TABLES must be attached. File name:

"01 45 33 Special Inspection TABLES.pdf"

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