Division of the State Architect | State of California
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IMPORTANT: This form is only a summary list of structural tests and some of the special inspections required for the project. Generally, the structural tests and special inspections noted on this form are those that will be performed by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record, Laboratory of Record, or Special Inspector. The actual complete test and inspection program must be performed as detailed on the DSA approved documents. The appendix at the bottom of this form identifies work NOT subject to DSA requirements for special inspection or structural testing. The project inspector is responsible for providing inspection of all facets of construction, including but not limited to, special inspections not listed on this form such as structural wood framing, high-load wood diaphragms, cold-formed steel framing, anchorage of non-structural components, etc., per Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 17A.
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1. GENERAL
Table 1705A.6
Test or Special Inspection
Type
Performed By
Code References and Notes
a. Verify that: • Site has been prepared properly prior to placement of controlled fill and/or excavations for foundations. • Foundation excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material. • Materials below footings are adequate to achieve the design bearing capacity.
2. SOIL COMPACTION AND FILL
a. Perform classification and testing of fill materials.
b. Verify use of proper materials, densities and inspect lift thicknesses, placement and compaction during placement of fill.
c. Compaction Testing.
a. Verify use of proper materials, densities and inspect lift thicknesses, placement and compaction during placement of fill.
b. Compaction Testing.
3. DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATIONS (PILES)
Table 1705A.7
a. Verify pile materials, sizes and lengths comply with the requirements.
b. Determine capacities of test piles and conduct additional load tests as required.
c. Inspect driving operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each pile.
d. Verify locations of piles and their plumbness, confirm type and size of hammer, record number of blows per foot of penetration, determine required penetrations to achieve design capacity, record tip and butt elevations and record any pile damage.
e. Steel piles.
f. Concrete piles and concrete filled piles.
g. For specialty piles, perform additional inspections as determined by the registered design professional in responsible charge.
4. CAST-IN-PLACE DEEP FOUNDATIONS (PIERS)
Table 1705A.8
a. Inspect drilling operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each pier.
b. Verify pier locations, diameters, plumbness, bell diameters (if applicable), lengths and embedment into bedrock (if applicable); record concrete or grout volumes.
c. Confirm adequate end strata bearing capacity.
d. Concrete piers.
b. Verify pier locations, diameters, plumbness and lengths. Record concrete or grout volumes.
c. Concrete piers.
5. RETAINING WALLS
a. Placement, compaction and inspection of backfill.
b. Placement of soil reinforcement and/or drainage devices.
c. Segmental retaining walls; inspect placement of units, dowels, connectors, etc.
d. Concrete retaining walls.
e. Masonry retaining walls.
6. OTHER SOILS
a. Soil Improvements.
b. Inspection of Soil Improvements.
Table 1705A.3; ACI 318-14 Sections 26.12 & 26.13
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7. CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
Material Verification and Testing:
a. Verify use of required design mix.
b. Identify, sample, and test reinforcing steel.
c. During concrete placement, fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content tests, and determine the temperature of the concrete.
d. Test concrete (f'c)
Inspection:
e. Batch plant inspection
f. Welding of reinforcing steel.
8. PRESTRESSED / POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE (in addition to Cast-in-Place Concrete tests and inspections):
a. Sample and test prestressing tendons and anchorages.
b. Inspect placement of prestressing tendons.
c. Verify in-situ concrete strength prior to stressing of post-tensioning tendons.
d. Inspect application of post-tensioning or prestressing forces and grouting of bonded prestressing tendons.
9. PRECAST CONCRETE (in addition to Cast-in-Place Concrete tests and inspections):
a. Inspect fabrication of precast concrete members.
b. Inspect erection of precast concrete members.
10. SHOTCRETE (in addition to Cast-in-Place Concrete tests and inspections):
a. Inspect shotcrete placement for proper application techniques.
b. Sample and test shotcrete (f'c).
11. POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS:
a. Inspect installation of post-installed anchors.
b. Test post-installed anchors.
12. OTHER CONCRETE:
1705A.4; TMS 602-16, Tables 3 and 4.
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PSI must be between 2,000 and 3,000 PSI unless specifically approved by DSA
13. STRUCTURAL MASONRY:
a. Mill certificate indicates compliance with requirements for reinforcement, anchors, ties, fasteners and metal accessories. See item 7b for identification, sampling and testing of reinforcing steel.
b. Producer's certificate of compliance for masonry units, mortar and grout materials.
c. Test masonry (f'm).
d. Verify proportions of site-prepared, premixed or preblended mortar and grout.
e. Test core-drilled samples
Inspection
f. Inspect preparation of prisms.
g. Verify size, location and condition of all dowels, construction supporting masonry, etc.
h. Verify size, grade and type of reinforcement and anchor bolts.
i. Welding of reinforcing steel.
j. Inspect placement of reinforcement and connectors.
k. Inspect placement of masonry units and constructions of mortar joints.
l. Verify preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40⁰ F) or hot weather (temperature above 90⁰ F).
m. Inspect type, size and location of anchors and all other items to be embedded in masonry including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames and other construction.
n. Inspect grout space prior to placement of grout.
14. VENEER OR GLASS BLOCK PARTITIONS - 1705A.4.1, TMS 402-13 Table 3.1.2, TMS 602-13 Table 4
a. Verify proportions of site-prepared mortar and grout and/or verify certification of premixed mortar.
b. Inspect placement of units and construction of mortar joints.
c. Inspect placement of reinforcement, connectors and anchors.
d. Inspect type, size, and location of anchors and all other items to be embedded in masonry including details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames and other construction.
e. Verify preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40⁰ F) or hot weather (above 90⁰ F).
f. Test veneer bond strength.
15. POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS IN MASONRY
16. OTHER MASONRY
1705A.2.1, Table 1705A.2.1; AISC 303-16, AISC 341-16, AISC 358-16, AISC 360-16; AISI S100-16
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17. STRUCTURAL STEEL, COLD-FORMED STEEL AND ALUMINUM USED FOR STRUCTURAL PURPOSES
Material Verification:
a. Verify identification of all materials and: • Mill certificates indicate material properties that comply with requirements. • Material sizes, types and grades comply with requirements.
b. Test unidentified materials.
c. Examine seam welds of HSS shapes.
d. Verify and document steel fabrication per DSA-approved construction documents.
18. HIGH-STRENGTH BOLTS - RCSC 2014
Material Verification of High-Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers:
a. Verify identification markings and manufacturer's certificates of compliance conform to ASTM standards specified in the DSA-approved documents.