Understand why a special inspection is needed and the qualifications required of a special inspector.
There has been a history of various projects under construction that ran into problems because little attention was paid to the important special inspection procedures. Several projects have had their Certificate of Occupancy held up due to incomplete inspections and reporting. You will learn why a special inspection is needed and the qualifications required of a special inspector. On every construction project, there are a lot of moving parts and there are responsible parties involved in the design and inspection process. There are also numerous building components that require proper inspections pursuant to IBC Chapter 17. You will learn how to prepare for these inspections so that you do not get into trouble.
This topic will help the people responsible for running a construction project to understand the importance of special inspections, and what the building code requires. The material also explains the various building components required to be inspected in order to maintain code compliance. Failure to follow the proper requirements may cause project delays and even lawsuits. This topic is critical and important in order to understand how special inspections influence the construction process.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify why special inspections are necessary.
- You will be able to review the duties of the responsible parties.
- You will be able to discuss inspector qualifications.
- You will be able to explain the building components required to be inspected.
Agenda
Why Special Inspections?
- History
- Terminology and Definitions
- Requirements
Duties of Responsible Parties
- Owner/Architect/Contractor
- Building Official/AHJ
- Role of Design Professional
Inspector Qualifications
- Project Design Consultants
- Third-Party Inspectors
- Testing Agencies
Building Components Required to Be Inspected
- Groundwork and Foundation
- Super Structure
- Building Envelope; Fire Protection and More
Case Studies
- Soil Testing - Sinking Asphalt
- Concrete - Failed Compaction Tests
- Firestopping - Cast Iron Repiping
Speakers
Lance Luke, CCC, CCI, CCPM, CSI,
Construction Management Inspection LLC- Principal Consultant Engineer with Construction Management Inspection LLC
- 42 years of experience in building inspection, construction consultation, project engineering, and construction management
- Author of numerous construction, building, and home improvement articles in local and national print and electronic media
- Expert witness for 18 years for the State of Hawaii DCCA/RICO Contractor’s License Board
- Conducts regular seminars, webinars, and workshops on building codes and various other construction topics
- Two-time bestselling author
- Member of various construction inspection organizations
- Master’s and doctorate degrees in building and construction management; B.S. degree in civil engineering
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for engineers, project managers, construction managers, presidents, vice presidents, owners, architects, developers, building inspectors, facilities managers, and housing officials.
