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1704.5.1 Empirically Designed Masonry, Glass Unit Masonry and Masonry Veneer in Buildings in Structural Occupancy Category IV

NYC Building Code 2014 > 17 Structural Tests and Special Inspections > 1704 Special Inspections > 1704.5 Masonry Construction > 1704.5.1 Empirically Designed Masonry, Glass Unit Masonry and Masonry Veneer in Buildings in Structural Occupancy Category IV
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The minimum inspection program for empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry and masonry veneer designed by Section 2109, 2110, or Chapter 14, respectively, or by Chapter 5, 6 or 7 of TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5, in structures classified as structural occupancy category IV, in accordance with Table 1604.5, shall comply with Table 1704.5.1.

TABLE 1704.5.1 LEVEL 1 REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION REFERENCE FOR CRITERIA
Continuous Periodic BC Section TMS 402/ACI
530/ASCE 5a
TMS 602/ACI
530.1/ASCE 6a
1. Compliance with required inspection provisions of
the construction documents and the approved
submittals shall be verified.
— X — — Art. 1.5
2. Verification of f'm and f'AAC prior to construction
except where specifically exempted by this code.
— X — — Art. 1.4B
3. Verification of slump flow and VSI as delivered to
the site for self-consolidating grout.
X — — — Art. 1.5B.1.b.3
4. As masonry construction begins, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance:
a. Proportions of site-prepared mortar. — X — — Art. 2.6A
b. Construction of mortar joints. — X — — Art. 3.3B
c. Location of reinforcement, connectors,
prestressing tendons and anchorages.
— X — — Art. 3.4, 3.6A
d. Prestressing technique. — X — — Art. 3.6B
e. Grade and size of prestressing tendons and
anchorages.
— X — — Art. 2.4B, 2.4H
5. During construction the inspection program shall verify:
a. Size and location of structural elements. — X — — Art. 3.3F
b. Type, size and location of anchors, including
other details of anchorage of masonry to structural
members, frames or other construction.
— X — Sec. 1.2.2(e),
1.16.1
—
c. Specified size, grade and type of
reinforcement, anchor bolts, prestressing tendons
and anchorages.
— X — Sec. 1.15 Art. 2.4, 3.4
d. Welding of reinforcing bars. X — — Sec. 2.1.9.7.2,
3.3.3.4(b)
—
e. Preparation, construction and protection of
masonry during cold weather (temperature below
40°F) or hot weather (temperature above 90°F).
— X Sec. 2104.3,
2104.4
— Art. 1.8C,
1.8D
f. Application and measurement of prestressing
force.
X — — — Art. 3.6B
6. Prior to grouting, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance:
a. Grout space is clean. — X — — Art. 3.2D
b. Placement of reinforcement and connectors,
and prestressing tendons and anchorages.
— X — Sec. 1.13 Art. 3.4
c. Proportions of site-prepared grout and
prestressing grout for bonded tendons.
— X — — Art. 2.6B
d. Construction of mortar joints. — X — — Art. 3.3B
7. Grout placement shall be verified to ensure
compliance:
X — — — Art. 3.5
a. Grouting of prestressing bonded tendons. X — — — Art. 3.6C
8. Preparation of any required grout specimens,
mortar specimens and/or prisms shall be observed.
— X Sec. 2105.2.2,
2105.3
— Art. 1.4

For SI: °C = [(°F) - 32]/1.8.
a. The specific standards referenced are those listed in Chapter 35.

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