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Section 1705 Required Special Inspections and Tests

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 17 Special Inspections and Tests > 1705 Required Special Inspections and Tests
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1705.1 General

Special inspections and tests of elements and nonstructural components of buildings and structures shall meet the applicable requirements of this section.

1705.1.1 Special Cases

Special inspections and tests shall be required for proposed work that is, in the opinion of the building official, unusual in its nature, such as, but not limited to, the following examples:
  1. Construction materials and systems that are alternatives to materials and systems prescribed by this code.
  2. Unusual design applications of materials described in this code.
  3. Materials and systems required to be installed in accordance with additional manufacturer's instructions that prescribe requirements not contained in this code or in standards referenced by this code.

1705.2 Steel Construction

The special inspections and nondestructive testing of steel construction in buildings, structures, and portions thereof shall be in accordance with this section.
Exception: Special inspections of the steel fabrication process shall not be required where the fabrication process for the entire building or structure does not include any welding, thermal cutting or heating operation of any kind. In such cases, the fabricator shall be required to submit a detailed procedure for material control that demonstrates the fabricator's ability to maintain suitable records and procedures such that, at any time during the fabrication process, the material specification and grade for the main stress-carrying elements are capable of being determined. Mill test reports shall be identifiable to the main stress-carrying elements where required by the approved construction documents.

1705.2.1 Structural Steel

Special inspections and nondestructive testing of structural steel elements in buildings, structures and portions thereof shall be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of AISC 360.
Exception: Special inspection of railing systems composed of structural steel elements shall be limited to welding inspection of welds at the base of cantilevered rail posts.

1705.2.2 Cold-Formed Steel Deck

Special inspections and qualification of welding special inspectors for cold-formed steel floor and roof deck shall be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of SDI QA/QC.

1705.2.3 Open-Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Special inspections of open-web steel joists and joist girders in buildings, structures and portions thereof shall be in accordance with Table 1705.2.3.
TABLE 1705.2.3
REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS OF OPEN-WEB STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS
TYPE CONTINUOUS
SPECIAL INSPECTION
PERIODIC SPECIAL
INSPECTION
REFERENCED STANDARDa
1.Installation of open-web steel joists and joist girders.
a. End connections — welding or bolted. — X SJI specifications listed in Section 2207.1.
b. Bridging — horizontal or diagonal. — — —
1.Standard bridging. — X SJI specifications listed in Section 2207.1.
2.Bridging that differs from the SJI
specifications listed in Section 2207.1.
— X —
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
  1. Where applicable, see Section 1705.12, Special inspections for seismic resistance.

1705.2.4 Cold-Formed Steel Trusses Spanning 60 Feet or Greater

Where a cold-formed steel truss clear span is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the temporary installation restraint/bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing are installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package.

1705.3 Concrete Construction

ILLUSTRATION
Special inspections and tests of concrete construction shall be performed in accordance with this section and Table 1705.3.
Exception: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:
  1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock.
  2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock where:
    1. 2.1. The footings support walls of light-frame construction.
    2. 2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1809.7.
    3. 2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f 'c, not more than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the approved construction documents or used in the footing construction.
  3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 MPa).
  4. Concrete foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.2.
  5. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade.
TABLE 1705.3
REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
TYPE CONTINUOUS SPECIAL
INSPECTION
PERIODIC SPECIAL INSPECTION REFERENCED STANDARDa IBC REFERENCE
1. Inspect reinforcement, including prestressing tendons, and
verify placement.
— X ACI 318: Ch. 20, 25.2, 25.3, 26.6.1-26.6.3 1908.4
2. Reinforcing bar welding:        
  1.  Verify weldability of reinforcing bars other than ASTM A706;
— X AWS D1.4  
  1. Inspect single-pass fillet welds, maximum 5/16"; and
  X ACI 318: 26.6.4 —
  1. Inspect all other welds.
X      
3. Inspect anchors cast in concrete. — X ACI 318: 17.8.2 —
4. Inspect anchors post-installed in hardened concrete members.b        
  1. Adhesive anchors installed in horizontally or upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained tension loads.
X X ACI 318: 17.8.2.4 —
  1. Mechanical anchors and adhesive anchors not defined in 4.a.
    ACI 318: 17.8.2  
5. Verify use of required design mix. — X ACI 318: Ch. 19, 26.4.3, 26.4.4 1904.1, 1904.2,
1908.2, 1908.3
6. Prior to concrete placement, fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content tests, and determine the temperature of the concrete. X — ASTM C172
ASTM C31
ACI 318: 26.5, 26.12
1908.10
7. Inspect concrete and shotcrete placement for proper application techniques. X — ACI 318: 26.5 1908.6, 1908.7, 1908.8
8. Verify maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques. — X ACI 318: 26.5.3-26.5.5 1908.9
9. Inspect prestressed concrete for:        
  1. Application of prestressing forces; and
X — ACI 318: 26.10 —
  1. Grouting of bonded prestressing tendons.

X
     
10. Inspect erection of precast concrete members. — X ACI 318: 26.9 —
11. Verify 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. — X ACI 318: 26.11.2 —
12. Inspect formwork for shape, location and dimensions of the concrete member being formed. — X ACI 318: 26.11.1.2(b) —
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
  1. Where applicable, see Section 1705.12, Special inspections for seismic resistance.
  2. 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. Where specific requirements are not provided, special inspection requirements shall be specified by the registered design professional and shall be approved by the building official prior to the commencement of the work.

1705.3.1 Welding of Reinforcing Bars

Special inspections of welding and qualifications of special inspectors for reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.4 for special inspection and of AWS D1.4 for special inspector qualification.

1705.3.2 Material Tests

In the absence of sufficient data or documentation providing evidence of conformance to quality standards for materials in Chapters 19 and 20 of ACI 318, the building official shall require testing of materials in accordance with the appropriate standards and criteria for the material in Chapters 19 and 20 of ACI 318.

1705.4 Masonry Construction

Special inspections and tests of masonry construction shall be performed in accordance with the quality assurance program requirements of TMS 402 and TMS 602.
Exception: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:
  1. Empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry or masonry veneer designed in accordance with Section 2109, 2110 or Chapter 14, respectively, where they are part of a structure classified as Risk Category I, II or III.
  2. Masonry foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.3(1), 1807.1.6.3(2), 1807.1.6.3(3) or 1807.1.6.3(4).
  3. Masonry fireplaces, masonry heaters or masonry chimneys installed or constructed in accordance with Section 2111, 2112 or 2113, respectively.

1705.4.1 Empirically Designed Masonry, Glass Unit Masonry and Masonry Veneer in Risk Category IV

Special inspections and tests for empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry or masonry veneer designed in accordance with Section 2109, 2110 or Chapter 14, respectively, where they are part of a structure classified as Risk Category IV shall be performed in accordance with TMS 602, Level 2.

1705.4.2 Vertical Masonry Foundation Elements

Special inspections and tests of vertical masonry foundation elements shall be performed in accordance with Section 1705.4.

1705.5 Wood Construction

Special inspections of prefabricated wood structural elements and assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 1704.2.5. Special inspections of site-built assemblies shall be in accordance with this section.

1705.5.1 High-Load Diaphragms

High-load diaphragms designed in accordance with Section 2306.2 shall be installed with special inspections as indicated in Section 1704.2. The special inspector shall inspect the wood structural panel sheathing to ascertain whether it is of the grade and thickness shown on the approved construction documents. Additionally, the special inspector must verify the nominal size of framing members at adjoining panel edges, the nail or staple diameter and length, the number of fastener lines and that the spacing between fasteners in each line and at edge margins agrees with the approved construction documents.

1705.5.2 Metal-Plate-Connected Wood Trusses Spanning 60 Feet or Greater

Where a truss clear span is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the temporary installation restraint/bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing are installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package.

1705.6 Soils

Special inspections and tests of existing site soil conditions, fill placement and load-bearing requirements shall be performed in accordance with this section and Table 1705.6. The approved geotechnical report and the construction documents prepared by the registered design professionals shall be used to determine compliance. During fill placement, the special inspector shall verify that proper materials and procedures are used in accordance with the provisions of the approved geotechnical report.
Exception: Where Section 1803 does not require reporting of materials and procedures for fill placement, the special inspector shall verify that the in-place dry density of the compacted fill is not less than 90 percent of the maximum dry density at optimum moisture content determined in accordance with ASTM D1557.
TABLE 1705.6
REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF SOILS
TYPE CONTINUOUS SPECIAL
INSPECTION
PERIODIC SPECIAL
INSPECTION
1. Verify materials below shallow foundations are adequate to achieve the design bearing
capacity.
— X
2. Verify excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material. — X
3. Perform classification and testing of compacted fill materials. — X
4. Verify use of proper materials, densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill. X —
5. Prior to placement of compacted fill, inspect subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly. — X

1705.7 Driven Deep Foundations

Special inspections and tests shall be performed during installation of driven deep foundation elements as specified in Table 1705.7. The approved geotechnical report and the construction documents prepared by the registered design professionals shall be used to determine compliance.
TABLE 1705.7
REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS
TYPE CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION PERIODIC SPECIAL INSPECTION
1. Verify element materials, sizes and lengths comply with the requirements. X —
2. Determine capacities of test elements and conduct additional load tests, as required. X —
3. Inspect driving operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each element. X —
4. Verify placement locations and plumbness, confirm type and size of hammer, record number of blows per foot of penetration, determine required penetrations to achieve design capacity, record tip and butt elevations and document any damage to foundation element. X —
5. For steel elements, perform additional special inspections in accordance with Section 1705.2. — —
6. For concrete elements and concrete-filled elements, perform tests and additional special inspections in accordance with Section 1705.3. — —
7. For specialty elements, perform additional inspections as determined by the registered design professional in responsible charge. — —

1705.8 Cast-In-Place Deep Foundations

Special inspections and tests shall be performed during installation of cast-in-place 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
TYPECONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTIONPERIODIC 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 special inspections in accordance with Section 1705.3.——

1705.9 Helical Pile Foundations

Continuous special inspections shall be performed during installation of helical pile foundations. The information recorded shall include installation equipment used, pile dimensions, tip elevations, final depth, final installation torque and other pertinent installation data as required by the registered design professional in responsible charge. The approved geotechnical report and the construction documents prepared by the registered design professional shall be used to determine compliance.

1705.10 Fabricated Items

Special inspections of fabricated items shall be performed in accordance with Section 1704.2.5.

1705.11 Special Inspections for Wind Resistance

Special inspections for wind resistance specified in Sections 1705.11.1 through 1705.11.3, unless exempted by the exceptions to Section 1704.2, are required for buildings and structures constructed in the following areas:
  1. In wind Exposure Category B, where Vasd as determined in accordance with Section 1609.3.1 is 120 miles per hour (52.8 m/sec) or greater.
  2. In wind Exposure Category C or D, where Vasd as determined in accordance with Section 1609.3.1 is 110 mph (49 m/sec) or greater.
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