Welcome

Christopher R. Paolini, P.E., Sr. Vice President

CME Associates, Inc.

6035 Corporate Drive

East Syracuse, New York 13057

(315) 701-0522

(315) 701-0526 (Fax)

cpaolini@cmeassociates.com

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Building Code of

New York State

Emphasis on Chapter 17Sections 1701-1704

Structural Tests & Special Inspections

*With updates from the 2010 Building Code of New York State, which is now in effect.

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Chapter 17

Structural Testing and Special Inspections

I have discussed the topic of Structural

Tests and Special Inspections to various

groups, including CEO’s, Architects,

Engineers, and Contractors

I have catered today’s discussion to meet

your needs as a Design Professional.

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Atlantic City Garage

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Chapter 17

Structural Testing and Special Inspections

To go through Chapter 17 and all references

of the Building Code of NYS, would

literally take weeks to do. It is my intent

today to give your staff the basic

understanding of Chapter 17, so that each

and everyone of you can bring that

knowledge into your projects.

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Chapter 17

Structural Testing and Special Inspections

Section: Content:

1701 General – No changes from 2007 BCNYS1

1702 Definitions – Some minor changes from 2007

BCNYS

1703 Approvals – No changes from 2007 BCNYS

1704 Special Inspections – Several changes from

2007 BCNYS. To be discussed herein.

1 BCNYS = Building Code of New York State

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Chapter 17

Structural Testing and Special Inspections

Don’t get too worried about the thought of Special Inspections and Structural Tests. Structural Testing and Special Inspections services have been required and specified prior to 2002. The difference now is that these items are defined in the code and now are the LAW.

Additionally, the Owner pays for the Structural Testing and Special Inspection services, not the Contractor.

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Seminar GuidanceBuilding Code of New York, 2007 and 2010, Chapter 17, Structural

Testing and Special Inspections.

DOS Technical Bulletin, Volume5- No.7, “Structural Testing and Special Inspections.” Oct 03.

DOS Technical Bulletin, Volume 5- No.8, “Inspection of Fabricators.” Dec 03

ASTM E-329-03, “Standard Specifications for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials used in Construction.”

ASTM C-1077 “Standard Practice for laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.”

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What are Special Inspections?

Answer…

Inspection as required of the materials, installation, fabrication, erection, or placement of components and connections requiring special expertise to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and referenced standards.

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Special Inspections may be…

Continuous, i.e. full time observation of

work

OR

Periodic, i.e. part-time or intermittent

observation of work

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Definitions

Approved Agency:

An established and recognized agency

regularly engaged in conducting tests

or furnishing inspection services, when

such agency has been approved.

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Approved Agency

To become an Approved Agency, the

agency shall prove to the Code

Enforcement Official that the agency:

Is independent

Has adequate, calibrated equipment

Has experienced, certified personnel

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Lets take a moment to talk about

Laboratory Accreditation.

Chapter 17, Table 1704.4, Reinforced Concrete Construction, references ACI 318

ACI 318 references ASTM C1077, “Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction…”

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ASTM C1077-14, Under Section

11, “Testing Agency Evaluation”

states that…

The testing agency shall have its facilities,

equipment, personnel, and procedures

evaluated at intervals of approximately 2

years by an evaluation authority to confirm

its ability to perform the required tests.

Two methods of evaluation, either

inspection or accreditation, are

acceptable.

I point these requirements out, because you, as the Design Professional, could be responsible to hire the Special Inspection Agency. If an unqualified agency is hired and something goes wrong, such as a catastrophic failure, you as the Design Professional, would get tied into the problem.

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CME’s approval letter

for the City of Syracuse

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Definitions

Special Inspector:The special Inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Official for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special Inspection.

Additionally, the qualifications outlined in Table 1704.1 identify the minimum qualifications of the Special Inspector.

*New to 2010, the Special Inspector shall provide written documentation to the C.E.O. demonstrating their competence and relevant experience or training.

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Special Inspector

Qualifications

Note: This table has now

become Table 1704.1,

Minimum Qualifications for

Special Inspectors.

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Additionally, the Code Enforcement Official

can approve alternate qualifications for

Special Inspectors.

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Special Inspection

Section 1704.1.1 – Special Inspections -Building Permit Requirement.

The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by the registered design professional in responsible charge as a condition for permit issuance.

*New to 2010, conventional light frame construction projects will not require a statement of special inspections.

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Another edit to 2010, the list of

approved agency or agencies to

conduct Special Inspections does not

need to be listed in the Statement of

Special Inspections.

Report Requirements

Section 1704.1.2 – Report Requirement

A final report documenting required special inspections and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon by the permit applicant and the code enforcement official prior to the start of work.

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Statement of Special Inspections

The statement of Special Inspections SHALL:

Be prepared by a registered design professional in responsible charge or if construction is not designed by an RDP, then a qualified person approved by the CEO may prepare it.

Include a complete listing of materials, work, systems and components requiring Special Inspections.

Outline the inspections to be performed and the frequency to perform them.

New to 2010, additional requirements for special inspections or tests for seismic or wind resistance.

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*Note, this table

can be in here, but

is not required to

be in here.

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Another Change from 2007 to 2010, is in Section

1704.11, Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant

Coatings…

Special inspections for mastic and

intumescent fire-resistant coatings applied

to structural elements and decks shall be

in accordance with AWCI 12-B. Special

inspections shall be based on the fire-

resistance design as designated in the

approved construction documents.

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Chapter 17

Structural Testing and Special Inspections

It should be noted that at the end of the project, the Special Inspector is required to submit a final report. This report must list any non-conforming test or inspection items.

Non-conforming test or inspection items may inhibit the owner from getting a certificate of occupancy.

Therefore, I recommend that a non-conformance list be generated periodically, say every two weeks or monthly, during the project to keep everyone on the same page regarding problem items.

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CEO Responsibilities

The CEO is the only one with the legal

authority to enforce the Special

Inspections provision of the BCNYS

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The CEO SHALL:

Review the submitted documents for compliance with the Special Inspection requirements

Approve the Special Inspector(s) by evaluating the competence of the Special Inspector(s)

Approve the Special Inspection Program submittal prior to the issuance of the Building Permit.

Monitor the Special Inspection activities

Review the Special Inspection Reports

Perform the FINAL Inspection /Issue the Certificate of Occupancy AFTER the final Special Inspection report has been received and approved

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Considerations and

Questions

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Chapter 17 Quiz

1. What are Special Inspections? Inspection as required of the materials, installation, fabrication, erection, or

placement of components and connections requiring special expertise to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and referenced standards.

2. Who Approves the Special Inspector?

The Code Enforcement Official.

3. Who hires the Special Inspector?

The Owner or the Owner’s Agent.

4. Does Chapter 17 provide a table for Soil Tests and Inspections?

Yes.

5. Who prepares the Statement of Special Inspections?

The Registered Design Professional or if an RDP does not design the construction, a qualified person approved by the CEO.

6. Name another change to Section 1704 of Chapter 17 from 2007 to 2010.

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Any further questions?

Thank you.

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