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1704.6.1 Structural Observations for Structures

Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 17 Special Inspections and Tests > 1704 Special Inspections and Tests, Contractor Responsibility and Structural Observation > 1704.6 Structural Observations > 1704.6.1 Structural Observations for Structures
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Structural observations shall be provided for those structures where one or more of the following conditions exist:
  1. The structure is classified as Risk Category III or IV.
  2. The structure is a high-rise building.
  3. The structure is assigned to Seismic Design Category E, and is greater than two stories above the grade plane.
  4. Such observation is required by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design.
  5. Such observation is specifically required by the building official.

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