Special inspections and tests shall be performed during installation of cast-inplace deep foundation elements as specified in Table 1705.8. The approved geotechnical report and the construction documents prepared by the registered design professionals shall be used to determine compliance.
TABLE 1705.8 REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF CAST-IN-PLACE DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS
TABLE 1705.8 REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF CAST-IN-PLACE DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS
| TYPE | CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION | PERIODIC SPECIAL INSPECTION |
| 1. Inspect drilling operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each element. | X | ‒ |
| 2. Verify placement locations and plumbness, confirm element diameters, bell diameters (if applicable), lengths, embedment into bedrock (if applicable) and adequate end-bearing strata capacity. Record concrete or grout volumes. | X | ‒ |
| 3. For concrete elements, perform tests and additional spe- cial inspections in accordance with Section 1705.3. | ‒ | ‒ |