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ACCREDITATION CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCIES

AC291

June 2013(Effect ive July 1, 2013)

(Editor ially revised June 4, 2015)

(Previously issued in January 2005 as Requirements; May 2005, August 2006, May 2007,Apri l 2008, September 2008, October 2009, May 2010, Apr il 2011, October 2011, and

August 2012)

PREFACE

The attached accreditation criteria has been issued to provide all interested parties with guidelines onimplementing performance features of the applicable standards referenced herein. The criteria wasdeveloped and adopted following public hearings conducted by the International Accreditation Service,Inc. (IAS), Accreditation Committee and is effective on the date shown above. All accreditations issuedor reissued on or after the effective date must comply with this criteria. If the criteria is an updatedversion from a previous edition, solid vertical lines (|) in the outer margin within the criteria indicate atechnical change or addition from the previous edition. Deletion indicators () are provided in the outermargins where a paragraph or item has been deleted if the deletion resulted from a technical change.This criteria may be further revised as the need dictates.

IAS may consider alternate criteria provided the proponent submits substantiating data demonstratingthat the alternate criteria are at least equivalent to the attached criteria and otherwise meet applicableaccreditation requirements.

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ACCREDITATION CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCIES

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope: This document sets forth therequirements for obtaining and maintaining International

Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS), special inspectionagency (SIA) accreditation and for the qualifying datathat must be submitted relating to the scope of inspectionfor which accreditation is sought. This documentsupplements the IAS Rules of Procedure for SpecialInspection Agency Accreditation. Section 1704 of theInternational Building Code

(IBC) provides for specialinspection agencies. Under the IBC, final authority forrecognition of special inspection agencies rests with thebuilding official having jurisdiction, and nothing containedherein affects or diminishes that authority in any way.

1.2 References and Normative Documents:Publications listed below refer to current editions (unlessotherwise stated), current editions of related constructioncodes published by the International Code Council orcodes duly adopted by the relevant jurisdiction.

1.2.1 International Building Code (IBC) currently

adopted by the jurisdiction in which the project is to be

constructed.1.2.2 ISO/IEC (International Organization for

Standardization/International ElectrotechnicalCommission) Standard 17020, Conformity assessment Requirements for the operation of various types of bodiesperforming inspection.

1.2.3 ISO/IEC Standard 17024, Conformityassessment - General requirements for bodies operatingcertification of persons.

1.2.4 IAS Rules of Procedure for Special InspectionAgency Accreditation.

1.2.5 IAS AC371, Accreditation Criteria for TrainingAgencies for Work Force Qualification Programs.

1.2.6 ICC/IAS Model Program for Special Inspection.

1.2.7 ICE 1100, Standard for Assessment-BasedCertificate Programs (2009).

1.2.8 ASTM C 33/C 33M, Standard Specification forConcrete Aggregates.

1.2.9 ASTM C 330/C 330M, Standard Specificationfor Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete.

1.2.10ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for FireTests of Penetration Firestop Systems.

1.2.11ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems.

1.2.12ASTM E 2174, Standard Practice for On-SiteInspection of Installed Fire Stops.

1.2.13ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method forDetermining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire BarrierSystems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test

Apparatus.

1.2.14ASTM E 2393, Standard Practice for On-SiteInspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems andPerimeter Fire Barriers.

1.2.15ASTM E 2659, Standard Practice for CertificatePrograms.

1.2.16 Firestop Contractors International AssociationFCIA Firestop Manual of Practice, Appendix H, Revision

No. 8, Section 07 84 00, Firestopping Penetrations, Jointsand Perimeter Fire Containment.

1.2.17 FM 4991, Approval Standard for Approval ofFirestop Contractors.

1.2.18 UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops.

1.2.19 UL 2079, Standard for Tests for FireResistance of Building Joint Systems.

1.2.20ASTM E 329, Standard Specification forAgencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, orSpecial Inspection.

1.2.21 IAS Policy on Accreditation Certificate Validity.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Accredi ted Calibration Provider: A calibrationlaboratory that is accredited by IAS [or an AccreditationBody with which IAS has a Mutual Recognition

Arrangement (MRA) relationship] as operating underISO/IEC Standard 17025.

2.2 Approved: Acceptable to the building official.

2.3 Appro ved Agency: An established andrecognized SIA regularly engaged in conducting tests orfurnishing inspection services, when such agency hasbeen approved.

2.4 Certificate of Compliance: A certificate statingthat materials and products meet specified standards orthat work was done in compliance with approvedconstruction documents.

2.5 Fabricated Item: Structural load-bearing orlateral load-resisting assemblies consisting of materialsassembled prior to installation in a building or structure, orsubjected to operations such as heat treatment, thermalcutting, cold working or reforming after manufacture andprior to installation in a building or structure. Materialsproduced in accordance with standard specificationsreferenced by the IBC, such as rolled structural steelshapes, steel-reinforcing bars, masonry units, and woodstructural panels or in accordance with a standard listed inthe IBC that provides requirements for quality control done

under the supervision of a third-party quality controlagency shall not be considered fabricated items.

2.6 Fire Protection Engineer (F.P.E.): An individualwith specialized training in fire protection systems forbuilding construction, as evidenced by a bachelors orhigher degree in fire protection engineering from anaccredited college, university or engineering school.

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2.7 Fire-resistant Materials: Cementitious orfibrous materials, intumescent or thin films that are appliedto provide fire-resistant protection of the substrates.

2.8 Firestop System: An assemblage of materialsincluding fire-resistance-rated assembly, penetratingitem(s), gap size, the fill, void or cavity materials installedas a system to restore the fire, smoke or other resistancerating of fire-resistive assemblies that have been breacheddue to penetration by electrical, plumbing or mechanicalitems tested to ASTM E 814 / UL 1479, by expansion and

construction joints tested to UL 2079 / ASTM E 1966, andby perimeter joints tested to ASTM E 2307 in buildings.

2.9 Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings: Thin filmliquid mixture applied to substrates by brush, roller, sprayor trowel which expands into a protective foamed layer toprovide fire-protection of substrates when exposed toflame or intense heat.

2.10 Label: An identification applied on a product bythe manufacturer that contains the name of themanufacturer, the function and performancecharacteristics of the product or material, and the nameand identification of an approved agency; and thatindicates that a representative sample of the product ormaterial has been tested and evaluated by an approved

agency.

2.11 Manufacturers Designation/Mark: Anidentification applied on a product by the manufacturerindicating that a product or material complies with aspecified standard or set of rules.

2.12 Mastic Fire-resistant Coatings: Liquid mixtureapplied to a substrate by brush, roller, spray or trowel thatprovides fire-resistant protection of a substrate whenexposed to flame or intense heat.

2.13 Professional Engineer (P.E.): An engineerlicensed to practice the applicable discipline in the

jurisdiction where the SIA is operating.

2.14 Qualified: Meeting the minimum requirements ofTable 1.

2.15 Registered Architect (R.A.): An architectlicensed to practice the applicable discipline in the

jurisdiction where the SIA is operating.

2.16 Registered Design Professional: An individualwho is registered or licensed to practice their respectivedesign profession as defined by the statutory requirementsof the professional registration laws of the jurisdiction inwhich the project is to be constructed.

2.17 Special Inspection: Inspection as hereinrequired of the materials, installation, fabrication, erectionor placement of components and connections requiring

special expertise to ensure compliance with approvedconstruction documents and referenced standards.Reference the 2009 International Building Code Chapter17, Section 1702, or the most currently adopted code.

2.18 Special Inspection Agency (SIA): A third-partyentity approved by the building official to perform specialinspections.

2.19 Special Inspection, Continuous: The full-timeobservation of work requiring special inspection by an

approved special inspector who is present in the areawhere the work is being performed.

2.20 Special Inspection, Periodic: The part-time orintermittent observation of work requiring specialinspection by an approved special inspector who ispresent in the area where the work has been or is beingperformed and at the completion of the work.

2.21 Special Inspector: A qualified person employedby an SIA, who shall demonstrate competence, to thesatisfaction of the building official, for the inspection of theparticular type of construction or operation requiringspecial inspection.

2.22 Structural Observation: The visual observationof the structural system by a registered designprofessional for general conformance to the approvedconstruction documents at significant construction stagesand at completion of the structural system. Structuralobservation does not waive inspections required bySection 110 or Section 1704 of the IBC.

3.0 BASIC INFORMATION

The following basic information must be submitted byagencies applying for Special Inspection Agencyaccreditation:

Note:An electronic format is acceptable.

3.1 Data showing compliance with Section 3.0 of theIAS Rules of Procedure for Special Inspection Agency

Accreditation.

3.2 Management System Documentation showingcompliance with the relevant requirements of ISO/IECStandard 17020:2012

1, Conformity assessment Requirements for the operation of various types of bodiesperforming inspection, or ASTM E 329-11c1, StandardSpecification for Agencies Engaged in ConstructionInspection, Testing, or Special Inspection. Additionalrequirements are as follows:

3.2.1 The SIA inspection body or organization ofwhich it forms a part, shall be legally identifiable.

3.2.2 SIAs field and type or method of inspection,including detailed procedures in the form of descriptivedocuments, checklists, forms or similar for each field ofinspection. IAS offers accreditation in all inspectioncategories/fields as identified in Chapter 17 of the 2009International Building Code, or the most currently adoptedcode, rules, regulation or executive orders promulgated by

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Reference AC291Table 1 for minimum qualifications for special inspectors,unless otherwise specified by AHJ.

3.2.3 Evidence of liability insurance per contractdocuments.

3.2.4 Detailed information on impartiality,independence and integrity, including documentedprocedures on how the SIA ensures freedom ofemployees from external pressures that could impactinspection activities. (Compensation of inspectors mustnot directly depend on the number of inspections theyperform and in no case on the results of such inspections.)

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3.2.5 An affidavit signed by an officer of the SIA andacknowledged by all employees whose job responsibilitiesare related to Special Inspection functions, attesting tocompliance with the third-party requirements described inthe following note:

Note:The applicant SIA and its inspection staff shall notbe part of or have a financial or other interest in theconstruction, manufacture, representation, supply,installation or maintenance of the structures orcomponents (including personnel, facility, technology or

methodology) which they inspect, or in entities that supplysimilar competitive items or services. The SIA and its staffshall not engage in any activities that may conflict withtheir independence of judgment and integrity. The SIAmust operate in a nondiscriminatory, transparent mannerso as to allow full access to its services by interestedparties.

3.2.6 Policies and procedures on how the SIAensures confidentiality of client information.

Note: Implementation of Sections 3.2.4 and 3.2.6 mustprovide objective evidence that the inspector has read andunderstood these requirements. Appropriate objectiveevidence may be in a form, referencing the requirement,or any other method appropriate to ensure personnel

understand and attest they are in compliance with therequirements.

3.2.7 An organizational chart or similar anddocuments defining a job description for each position andthe responsibilities of key personnel, including thefollowing:

3.2.7.1 A technical manager (however named)with the necessary qualifications and experience, who hasoverall responsibility for the technical operations.

3.2.7.2 A quality manager (however named) withthe necessary qualifications and experience who has theresponsibility for the quality system and itsimplementation. This person should have direct access to

the highest level of authority within the organization.

Note: Necessary qualifications and experience must besufficient to effectively perform their responsibilities.

3.2.7.3 Field supervisor(s) who is (are)responsible for the quality of inspections, and the trainingand monitoring inspectors for each field of inspection. Ifthe field inspection supervisor covers more than one fieldof inspection, he/she shall be suitably qualified in eachfield.

3.2.7.4 Deputies in the absence of technicalmanager, quality manager and/or field supervisor(s).

3.2.7.5 A matrix matching inspector certifications

against the fields and types of special inspections shall bemaintained and current. Minimum educational, experienceand/or certification requirements for special inspectors arenoted in Section 6.0. This matrix also must include thedate of employment and date of certification.

Note:Refer to Section 5.2.3.

3.2.8 Documented safety procedures addressingperceived risks to be encountered in each field ofinspection and what measures shall be taken to mitigate

such unsafe conditions during performance of fieldinspections and witnessing/performing measurements andtests. Special conditions applied to eachproject/installation by local, state and Federal authoritiesshall be binding.

3.2.9 Documented policies and procedures onequipment maintenance, including the following:

3.2.9.1 Equipment used for performing specialinspection in the field.

3.2.9.2 Equipment used for performing orverification of testing under special inspection in the field.

3.2.9.3 Special inspection agencies shall maintaina list of test and measuring equipment used for conductingspecial inspections under this criteria. This list shallinclude information on range, accuracy, maintenance,calibration status and frequency of calibration. Whereverpossible, calibration services shall be provided by acalibration laboratory accredited by IAS or by anaccreditation body that is a partner with IAS in a mutualrecognition arrangement.

It is recognized there may not be nationally recognizedstandards available for unique inspection equipment.When such instances exist, calibration procedures mustbe in compliance with manufacturers recommendations tothe extent that such inspection equipment is calibrated toensure consistency with the required measuringcapabilities. It is the accredited entitys responsibility toensure that such testing equipment is properly calibratedprior to use, specifically when another entity is responsiblefor supplying or performing tests being witnessed andreviewed for acceptance by the SIA.

3.2.9.4 Handling defective equipment. The SIAshall examine the effect of test and/or measuringequipment found to be defective on previous inspectionsand, when necessary, take appropriate corrective action.

3.2.9.5 All testing and measurement equipment

used at job sites (SIA owned, SIA leased/rented orsupplied by others) shall be sorted into differentcategories, depending upon the precision of measurementand complexity of process, as follows:

3.2.9.5.1 Equipment calibrated by an externalsource (accredited partner with IAS in an MRA)

3.2.9.5.2 Equipment for which verification ofcalibration is done internally by SIA or others. Verifiabledocuments shall be readily available before finalacceptance of results of tests/measurement.

3.2.9.5.3 Equipment that does not requireongoing calibration, but verification before use.

3.2.10 Policies and procedures on security andbackup of stored data (hard and electronic) andemergency preparedness to recover data.

3.2.11All documents issued to personnel in the SIAas part of the quality system shall be reviewed andapproved for use by authorized personnel prior to issue. Amaster list or an equivalent document control procedureidentifying the current revision status and distribution ofdocuments in the quality system shall be established and

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be readily available to preclude the use of invalid and/orobsolete documents.

3.2.11.1 Management system documentsgenerated by the SIA shall be uniquely identified. Suchidentification shall include the date of issue and/or revisionidentification, page numbering, the total number of pagesor a mark to signify the end of the document, and theissuing authority.

3.2.11.2 Procedures shall be established todescribe how changes in documents maintained incomputerized systems are made and controlled.

Note 1: Controlled documents include but are not limitedto the quality manual, standard operating procedures,special inspection procedures, and copies of forms,checklists, etc., relevant to the inspection activities.

Note 2: Invalid or obsolete documents must be promptlyremoved from all points of issue or use. Obsoletedocuments retained for either legal or knowledge-preservation purposes must be suitably marked.

3.2.12 Policies and procedures for contract review toshow that:

3.2.12.1 The SIA only conducts work within its area

of expertise

3.2.12.2 The SIA has adequate resources to fullydischarge its responsibilities in a competent manner, and

3.2.12.3 The SIA has a written agreement/contractdocument authorizing the SIA inspector to perform dutiesat sites, execution methods and communicationprocesses, deliverables submission, and other technicaland commercial terms and conditions. In the case ofowners requirements for contractual terms and conditions,those will be used.

3.2.13 Documented procedure for preparation,acquisition, handling and storage of material samples orfield-prepared specimens in accordance with the

requirements stipulated in applicable codes andstandards. Traceability of samples prepared by SIA orother agencies involved in preparation, storage andtransportation of samples, must be documented.

Note: In the absence of such information, the SIA musthave procedures for documenting sampling, handling,storage and transportation techniques.

3.2.14 Documented policies and procedures on howthe SIA shall retain records of all activities. SIA shallmaintain all records pertaining to the contract review.

Note:Such records, including inspection and test reports,shall be held in a secure environment for such period asstipulated in the contract documents or prevailing local

laws, whichever is longer.

3.2.15 Policies and procedures for subcontracting toother IAS-accredited agencies.

Subcontracting is permitted only to accredited SIAs(accredited to the same scheme by an accreditation bodythat is a partner with IAS in an MRA). The subcontractedSIA must have documentation substantiating that it agreesto operate under the SIAs management system. A list ofcurrent subcontractors must be maintained. Specific

special inspection assignments may be executed usingcontract (part/full time) special inspectors, based oncompliance with the qualification/experience requirementsof this criteria, provided the contract inspector fulfills all thecriteria established by the primary SIAs managementsystem for inspection/testing operations and otherstatutory/regulatory requirements applicable to the specificproject.

3.2.16 Documented procedures for processingcomplaints and appeals from clients and regulatory

agencies.Note: Records of all complaints and resolutions shall bemaintained.

3.2.17 Documented procedures for client feedback.

Note: Examples of type of feedback include clientsatisfaction surveys and review of inspection reports withclients.

3.2.18 Policies and procedures for internal audits.

Note: For agencies with fewer than five employees,internal audits may be performed by an independentindividual qualified in conformity assessment.

3.2.19 Policies and procedures for managementreview. The management review shall take account of:

3.2.19.1 Internal audit reports.

3.2.19.2 External assessment reports.

3.2.19.3 Complaints from clients.

3.2.19.4Adequacy of human and equipmentresources.

3.2.19.5 Results of client feedback.

3.2.19.6 Training needs.

3.2.19.7 Results of supervision and monitoringactivities of inspectors.

3.2.19.8 Changes needed in the quality system.

3.2.20 Procedure to notify building official andregistered design professional if corrective actions arisingfrom inspection activities remain unresolved. This must beconsistent with requirements noted in Section 1704.1.2 ofthe 2009 IBC, or the most currently adopted code.

3.2.21 Procedure for dispatching and distribution ofdaily, intermediate and final reports.

4.0 INSPECTION REPORTS

Inspection reports issued by the SIA shall accuratelyand clearly outline the results of special inspections.Inspection reports shall comply with the reporting

requirements of IBC Chapter 17 and contain the followingminimum information, as applicable:

4.1 Inspection date, and arrival and departure times(or total duration on-site) of the inspector.

4.2 Information pertaining to review of materialrecords. (Material certification requirements are included,but not limited, to those noted in Appendix A.)

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4.3 Structure/item inspected, including applicablecodes, standards, approved construction documents, etc.

4.4 Results of inspection/tests witnessed orperformed.

4.5 Resolution of any discrepancies noted duringprevious inspections.

Note:Separate documentation is acceptable.

4.6 Description of samples obtained, if any, including

quantity, dimensions and relevant physical characteristics.4.7 Identification of test/inspection equipment used in

the inspection.

4.8 Names and signatures of the inspector andclients representative (as applicable).

5.0 TRAINING AND SUPERVISION/MONITORING OFINSPECTORS

Special inspection agencies shall have procedures forthe training and supervision/monitoring of inspectors.Detailed records of training and supervision/monitoringactivities shall be maintained and be made available forreview by IAS during on-site assessments, reassessmentsand surveillance visits.

5.1 Inspector Training: All inspectors of the SIAshall undergo training in specific competencies by asupervisor or senior inspector or shall obtaintraining/education through other formal arrangements thatare applicable to the inspectors duties. Plans forcontinued training to keep pace with developingtechnology and code changes shall be in place.

All such training shall be documented by the SIA.

5.2 Supervision/Monitor ing of Inspectors

5.2.1 To ensure consistency in inspections andcompliance with accreditation requirements, specialinspection agencies shall have an effective

supervision/monitoring system for their inspectors. Thisalso will include regular review of inspection reports bysupervisory personnel.

5.2.2 The SIA management shall conduct a review ofeach inspector at a minimum frequency of once every sixmonths. The six-month review shall include:

Review of the inspection reports for adequacy andcompleteness

Competence of the inspector with the SIAs internalstandard operating procedures

Compliance with requirements imposed by thejurisdiction in which inspections are conducted.

Review of feedback from the clients and buildingdepartment staff.

5.2.3 SIA shall have records of monitoring theirinspectors at least once during the first month ofemployment. SIA shall have records of periodic monitoringof their inspectors in the field not less than once everythree years for each field of inspection by the SIA.

5.3 Identification of Special Inspectors : Whenrequested by the building official, special inspectors

employed by IAS accredited special inspection agenciesshall provide company identification that includes thewords IAS Accredited and the agencys IAS accreditationlisting number.

6.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIALINSPECTORS

Qualifications requirements for special inspectors are asspecified in Table 1.

1Other earlier editions shall apply, where promulgated byAHJ with applicable local law, rules, regulations.

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TABLE 1 Minimum Qualifications For Special Inspectors1,2,3

Num Special Inspection Category RequiredExperience

Required Certification (s) Notes

6.1.1Concrete Construction (Pre-stressed/Precast

Note 4ICC Pre-stressed SI and ICC ReinforcedConcrete SI

6.1.2 Reinforced Concrete Note 4

ICC Reinforced Concrete SI or ACI Concrete

Construction SI

6.2 Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

As perrelevant

provision forLevel II

Hours of field experience as per -CP-189 NDTor SNT-TC-1a NDT

6.3 Pier and Pile Foundations Note 4NICET II (geotechnical or construction orconstruction material testing or soils)

Note 5

6.4Post-Installed Structural Anchorsin Concrete

Note 4ICC Reinforced Concrete SI or ACI ConcreteConstruction SI

6.5 Soils Note 4ICC Soils SI (ICC-EC) or NICET II (geotechnicalor construction or construction material testingor soils)

Note 5

6.6

Spray-applied Fire-resistantMaterials / Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings / Mastic Fire-resistant Coatings

Note 4ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing SI or ICC FireInspector I

6.7.1 Steel (High-Strength Bolting) Note 4 ICC Structural Steel and Bolting SI

6.7.2 Steel (Welding)5 Years

Minimum orper AWS

AWS CWI or ICC Structural Steel and WeldingSI

6.8 Masonry Construction Note 4 ICC Structural Masonry SI

6.9 Wood Construction Note 4ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICCResidential Building Inspector

Note 5

6.10Exterior Insulation and FinishSystems (EIFS)

Note 4 AWCI EIFS Inspector

6.11 Firestop Systems Note 4UL Firestop Examination or FM FirestopExamination

6.12Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, andVeneers

Note 4ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICCResidential Building Inspector

Note 5

6.13 Smoke Control Systems Note 4 AABC Technician Certification Note 5

6.14 Mechanical Systems Note 4ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector or ICCResidential Mechanical Inspector

6.15Fuel-oil Storage and PipingSystems

Note 4ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector or ICCResidential Mechanical Inspector or API

Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector

6.16 Structural Cold-formed Steel Note 4ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICCResidential Building Inspector

Note 5

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Num Special Inspection Category RequiredExperience

Required Certification (s) Notes

6.17Excavation - Sheeting, Shoring,and Bracing

Note 4NICET II (geotechnical or construction orconstruction material testing or soils)

Note 5

6.18High-Pressure Steam Piping(Welding)

5 YearsMinimum or

per AWS

AWS CWI or ICC Structural Steel and WeldingSI

6.19 Structural Safety - Stability andMechanical Demolition

Note 4 RDP, PE, BS Engineering / Architecture orValid Site Safety Manager Certification

6.20Site Storm Drainage Disposal andDetention

Note 4ICC Soils SI or NICET II (geotechnical orconstruction or construction material testing orsoils)

Note 5

6.21 Sprinkler Systems Note 4ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICCResidential Building Inspector

Note 5

6.22 Standpipe Systems Note 4ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICCResidential Building Inspector

Note 5

6.23 Heating Systems Note 4ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector or ICCResidential Mechanical Inspector

Note 5

6.24 Chimneys Note 4ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector or ICCResidential Mechanical Inspector

Note 5

6.25 Seismic Isolation Systems Note 4 RDP, PE, BS Engineering / Architecture

6.26 Special Cases Note 4ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICCResidential Building Inspector

Note 5

1 It is recognized that development of qualified inspectors requires those individuals to obtain experience performinginspections of actual work. The requirements herein include such experience as do some of the required certifications. Toprovide a vehicle for individuals to obtain this experience, they may perform inspections in accordance with written associateor apprentice programs that are prepared by the SIA, approved by the IAS, and meet the requirements of the local governingauthority. These programs must include at a minimum: passing certification exams, when available, administered by third

party agencies such as the ICC and ACI, in-house SIA and third party training, observation by the associate or apprentice ofinspections performed by certified inspectors, and performance by the associate or apprentice inspectors of duplicateinspections with certified inspectors. This written program will also define the use of associate or apprentice inspectors and willlimit their use based upon the level of supervision and the complexity of the inspection assignment. The complexity of anassignment should be minimal and would often be task specific. Supervision should be direct, with a certified inspector beingpresent at the site with the associate or apprentice. The associate or apprentice to certified inspector ratio on a project siteshould not exceed 1:1. All documents related to work by an associate or apprentice inspector must be cosigned by a certifiedinspector. The written program must include documentation of compliance with the program.2 Abbreviations: SI = Special Inspector; ICC = International Code Council; NICET = National Institute for Certification inEngineering Technologies; AWCI = Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry; UL = Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; AABC =

Associated Air Balance Council3 When qualifications for special inspectors are locally defined, by statute, ordinance or rule, and vary from the requirementsoutlined in this criteria, these local requirements may be recognized at the discretion of IAS.Notes:4. Applicants shall comply with one of the following education and experience requirements:

a. Professional Engineer (PE) , licensed Architects, or Registered Design Professional (RDP) and a minimum of threemonths of relevant work experience; orb. Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of

relevant work experience; orc. Two years of verified college or technical school (copy of diploma or transcript required) and a minimum of one year of

relevant work experience; ord. High school or equivalent graduate (copy of diploma or certificate required) and a minimum of two years of verified

relevant work experience; ore. A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience

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5. RDPs, PEs, or licensed Architects are exempt from Required Certification(s)listed in Table 1 above, but are subject to on-site assessment of competence by IAS.

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APPENDIX A Materi al Certi ficat ions(Standards listed in Appendix A are included under Section 1.2 Reference Documents)

ELEMENT MATERIAL PRESENT PRACTICE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Concrete Mix Structural engineer approves mix designbased upon submittals, verifies approved mix

design supplied based upon batch ticket,sample and test cylinders

Batch plant inspection

Cement Manufacturer certification

CoarseAggregate

ASTM Standards C 33 and C 330 yearlycompliance submittal, sample and test

FineAggregate

ASTM Standards C 33 and C 330 yearlycompliance submittal, sample and test

Admixtures Manufacturer certification

Water Supplier test result submittal, sample andtest

ReinforcingandPrestressingSteel

Verify grade, size and type by mill stamps onbar

Match bundle tags to mill certificationsubmittal, sample and test

Misc. Chairs,Anchors, etc.

Manufacturer certification

Bolts inConcrete

Bolts Verify grade and size by bills of lading Match bills of lading to mill certificationsubmittal, sample and test

Epoxy Observe material packaging and labels, verifycompliance with project specs or approvals,observe batching per manufacturerinstructions, occasionally sample and test

Manufacturer certification, sample and test

Masonry Block orBrick

Occasionally sample and test Manufacturer certification, sample and test

Grout Mix Structural engineer approves mix designbased upon submittals, verifies approved mixdesign supplied based upon batch ticket,occasional sampling and testing

Batch plant inspection

Cement Manufacturer certification, sample and test

Grout,Coarse

Aggregate

Yearly compliance testing, sample and test

Grout, FineAggregate


Admixtures Manufacturer certification

Water Supplier test result submittal, sample andtest

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ELEMENT MATERIAL PRESENT PRACTICE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Mortar Mix Structural engineer approves mix designbased upon submittals, verifies approved mixdesign supplied based upon batch ticket,occasional sampling and testing

Observe field batching, verify mix designcompliance, sample and test

Mortar, FineAggregate


Composite Test prisms

Misc.CenteringDevices,Screens, etc.

Manufacturer certifications

ReinforcingSteel

Verify grade, size and type by mill stamps onbar

Match bundle tags to mill certificationsubmittal, sample and test

StructuralSteel

StructuralSteel

Match delivery information with millcertifications

Bolts Match delivery information with certificateof compliance

Non-shrinkGrout

Observe material packaging and labels, verifycompliance with project specs or approvals,observe batching per manufacturerinstructions, occasionally sample and test

Manufacturer certification, sample and test

Anchor Bolts Match delivery information with certificateof compliance

Weld-fillerMaterials

Observe material packaging and labels, verifyon-site storage

Match delivery information with certificateof compliance

Firestop

Systems

Penetration

FirestopSystems

Visual or destructive inspection to ASTM E

2174-05, verifying installation conformance toclassified ASTM E 814 or UL 1479 designparameters as published in directories.

ASTM Standard E 2174 10ae1

Verify certification agency labels andclassified systems designs.

When appropriate, verify that installingcontractors are certified to FM 4991, or toUL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program.

ExpansionandConstructionJointFirestopSystems

Inspected visually or destructively, verifyinginstallation conformance to the classified UL2079 or ASTM E 1966 System Designparameters as published in directories.

ASTM Standard E 2393 10a

Verify certification agency labels andclassified systems designs.


BuildingPerimeterFire BarrierJointFirestopSystems

Inspected visually or destructively, verifyinginstallation conformance to the classifiedASTM E 2307 design parameters aspublished in directories.

ASTM Standard E 2393 10aVerify certification agency labels andclassified systems designs.
