Special Inspection

Special Inspections are conducted during the construction process to verify that work is being done in accordance to approved plans and specifications.

Special Inspections must be performed by Special Inspectors on behalf of a Special Inspection Agency.

Structural Engineering Special Inspections Services

  • Structural Steel – Welding
  • Structural Steel – Details
  • Structural Steel – High Strength Bolting
  • Structural Cold-Formed Steel
  • Concrete – Cast-In-Place
  • Concrete – Precast
  • Concrete – Pre-stressed
  • Masonry
  • Wood – Installation of High-Load Diaphragms
  • Wood – Installation of Metal-Plate-Connected Trusses
  • Wood – Installation of Prefabricated I-Joists
  • Alternative Materials – OTCR Buildings Bulletin
  • Structural Stability – Existing Buildings
  • Aluminum Welding
  • Concrete Design Mix TR3
  • Concrete Sampling and Testing TR2
  • Structural Wood Frame

Mechanical Engineering Special Inspections Services

  • Smoke Control Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems
  • High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)
  • Sprinkler Systems
  • Standpipe Systems
  • Heating Systems
  • Chimneys
  • Emergency and Standby Power Systems (Generators)
  • Seismic Isolation Systems
  • Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Civil Engineering Special Inspections Services

  • Subgrade Inspection
  • Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place
  • Subsurface Investigations (Borings/Test Pits)
  • Deep Foundation Elements
  • Helical Piles
  • Vertical Masonry Foundation Elements
  • Excavations—Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing
  • Mechanical Demolition
  • Underpinning
  • Raising and Moving of a Building
  • Soil Percolation Test Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal – Private On-Site Storm Water
  • Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems, and Detention Facilities Installation
  • Individual On-Site Private Sewage Disposal Systems Installation
  • Soil Percolation Test – Individual On-Site Private Sewage Disposal Systems
  • Flood Zone Compliance (attach FEMA elevation/dry)
  • Footing and Foundation

Architectural Special Inspections Services

  • Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers
  • Sprayed fire-resistant material
  • Mastic and Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings
  • Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
  • Luminous Egress Path Markings
  • Lowest Floor Elevation
  • Energy Code Compliance Inspections
  • Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
  • Public Assembly Emergency Lighting
  • Final Inspection