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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.

TEST OR SPECIAL INSPECTION

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SOILS

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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.
Periodic
GE*
*By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative (See appendix for exemptions).

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.
See Notes
PI
Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix listing exemptions for limitations. Placement of controlled fill exceeding 12'' depth under foundations is not permitted without a geotechnical report.

2. SOIL COMPACTION AND FILL

Table 1705A.6

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Perform classification and testing of fill materials.
Test
LOR*
*Under the supervision of the geotechnical engineer.

b. Verify use of proper materials, densities and inspect lift thicknesses, placement and compaction during placement of fill.
Continuous
GE*
*By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative. (Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix for exemptions where soils SI and testing may be conducted under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer or LOR's engineering manager. In such cases, the LOR's form DSA 291 shall satisfy the soil SI and test reporting requirements for the exempt items).

c. Compaction Testing.
Test
LOR*
*Under the supervision of the geotechnical engineer. (Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix for exemptions where soil testing may be conducted under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer or LOR's engineering manager. In such cases, the LOR's form DSA 291 shall satisfy the soil test reporting requirements for the exempt items).

a. Verify use of proper materials, densities and inspect lift thicknesses, placement and compaction during placement of fill.
Continuous
LOR*
* Under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer or LOR's engineering manager. Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix listing exemptions for limitations.

b. Compaction Testing.
Test
LOR*
* Under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer or LOR's engineering manager. Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix listing exemptions for limitations.

3. DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATIONS (PILES)

Table 1705A.7

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Verify pile materials, sizes and lengths comply with the requirements.
Continuous
GE*
*By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative.

b. Determine capacities of test piles and conduct additional load tests as required.
Test
LOR*
*Under the supervision of the geotechnical engineer.

c. Inspect driving operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each pile.
Continuous
GE*
* By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative.

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.
Continuous
GE*
* By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative.

e. Steel piles.
*
*
Provide tests and inspections per STEEL section.

f. Concrete piles and concrete filled piles.
*
*
Provide tests and inspections per CONCRETE section.

g. For specialty piles, perform additional inspections as determined by the registered design professional in responsible charge.
*
*
* As defined on drawing or specifications.

4. CAST-IN-PLACE DEEP FOUNDATIONS (PIERS)

Table 1705A.8

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Inspect drilling operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each pier.
Continuous
GE*
*By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

b. Verify pier locations, diameters, plumbness, bell diameters (if applicable), lengths and embedment into bedrock (if applicable); record concrete or grout volumes.
Continuous
GE*
*By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

c. Confirm adequate end strata bearing capacity.
Continuous
GE*
*By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

d. Concrete piers.
*
*
Provide tests and inspections per CONCRETE section below.

a. Inspect drilling operations and maintain complete and accurate records for each pier.
Continuous
PI
Continuous inspection to be provided by project inspector. Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix listing exemptions for limitations.

b. Verify pier locations, diameters, plumbness and lengths. Record concrete or grout volumes.
Continuous
PI
Continuous inspection to be provided by project inspector. Refer to specific items identified in the Appendix listing exemptions for limitations.

c. Concrete piers.
*
*
Provide tests and inspections per CONCRETE section below.

5. RETAINING WALLS

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Placement, compaction and inspection of backfill.
Continuous
GE*
1705A.6.1. * By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative. (See Section 2 above).

b. Placement of soil reinforcement and/or drainage devices.
Continuous
GE*
* By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative.

c. Segmental retaining walls; inspect placement of units, dowels, connectors, etc.
Continuous
GE*
* By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative. See DSA IR 16-3.

d. Concrete retaining walls.
*
*
Provide tests and inspections per CONCRETE section.

e. Masonry retaining walls.
*
*
Provide tests and inspections per MASONRY section.

6. OTHER SOILS

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Soil Improvements.
Test
GE*
Submit a comprehensive report documenting final soil improvements constructed, construction observation and the results of the confirmation testing and analysis to CGS for final acceptance. * By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative.

b. Inspection of Soil Improvements.
Continuous
GE*
* By geotechnical engineer or his or her qualified representative.

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

CONCRETE

Table 1705A.3; ACI 318-14 Sections 26.12 & 26.13

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7. CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

  Material Verification and Testing:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Verify use of required design mix.
Periodic
SI
Table 1705A.3 Item 5, 1910A.1.

b. Identify, sample, and test reinforcing steel.
Test
LOR
1910A.2; ACI 318-14 Section 26.6.1.2; DSA IR 17-10. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

c. During concrete placement, fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content tests, and determine the temperature of the concrete.
Test
LOR
Table 1705A.3 Item 6; ACI 318-14 Sections 26.5 & 26.12

d. Test concrete (f'c)
Test
LOR
1905A.1.15; ACI 318-14 Section 26.12.

Inspection:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

e. Batch plant inspection
See Notes
SI
Default of 'Continuous' per 1705A.3.3. If approved by DSA, batch plant inspection may be reduced to 'Periodic' subject to requirements in Section 1705A.3.3.1, or eliminated per 1705A.3.3.2. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

f. Welding of reinforcing steel.
*
*
Provide special inspection per STEEL, category 19.1(d) & (e) and/or 19.2(g) & (h) below.

8. PRESTRESSED / POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE (in addition to Cast-in-Place Concrete tests and inspections):

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Sample and test prestressing tendons and anchorages.
Test
LOR
1705A.3.4, 1910A.3.

b. Inspect placement of prestressing tendons.
Periodic
SI
1705A.3.4, Table 1705A.3 Items 1 & 9.

c. Verify in-situ concrete strength prior to stressing of post-tensioning tendons.
Periodic
SI
Table 1705A.3 Item 11. Special inspector to verify specified concrete strength test prior to stressing.

d. Inspect application of post-tensioning or prestressing forces and grouting of bonded prestressing tendons.
Continuous
SI
1705A.3.4, Table 1705A.3 Item 9; ACI 318-14 Section 26.13.

9. PRECAST CONCRETE (in addition to Cast-in-Place Concrete tests and inspections):

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Inspect fabrication of precast concrete members.
Continuous
SI
ACI 318-14 Section 26.13.

b. Inspect erection of precast concrete members.
Periodic
SI*
Table 1705A.3 Item 10. * May be performed by PI when specifically approved by DSA.

10. SHOTCRETE (in addition to Cast-in-Place Concrete tests and inspections):

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Inspect shotcrete placement for proper application techniques.
Continuous
SI
1705A.19, Table 1705A.3 Item 7, 1908A.6, 1908A.7, 1908A.8, 1908A.9, 1908A.11, 1908A.12. See ACI 506.2-13 Section 3.4, ACI 506R-16.

b. Sample and test shotcrete (f'c).
Test
LOR
1908A.5, 1908A.10.

11. POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Inspect installation of post-installed anchors.
See Notes
SI*
1617A.1.19, Table 1705A.3 Item 4a (Continuous) & 4b (Periodic) 1705A.3.8 (See Appendix for exemptions); ACI 318-14 Sections 17.8 & 26.13. * May be performed by the project inspector when specifically approved by DSA.

b. Test post-installed anchors.
Test
LOR
1910A.5. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

12. OTHER CONCRETE:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

MASONRY

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:

Material Verification and Testing:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

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.
Periodic
SI*
2103A.4; TMS 602-16 Articles 1.5B.2 & 2.4. *To be performed by qualified LOR representative. Applicable testing by LOR. See DSA IR 17-10 for unidentified reinforcing steel.

b. Producer's certificate of compliance for masonry units, mortar and grout materials.
Test
LOR
1705A.4, 2103A.2.1, 2103A.3, 2103A.5; TMS 602-16 Articles 2.1, 2.2, 2.6A and 2.6B, and Table 6 footnote 3.

c. Test masonry (f'm).
Test
LOR
1705A.4. For Unit Strength: 2105A.3 (2114.6.1+); TMS 602-16 Articles 1.4B.2 ,1.5B.1 & 1.5B.2. For Prism (required when f'm > 2000 psi): 2105A.2; TMS 602-16 Articles 1.4B.3, 1.4B.4, 1.5B.1 & 1.5B.2.

d. Verify proportions of site-prepared, premixed or preblended mortar and grout.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 3 Item 5, Table 4 Item 1a & 2d.

e. Test core-drilled samples
Test
LOR
2105A.4. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

Inspection

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

f. Inspect preparation of prisms.
Continuous
SI
TMS 602-16 Articles 1.4.B.3 & 1.4.B.4 & Table 4 Item 4.

g. Verify size, location and condition of all dowels, construction supporting masonry, etc.
Periodic
SI
*

h. Verify size, grade and type of reinforcement and anchor bolts.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 1c.

i. Welding of reinforcing steel.
*
*
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3e. Provide special inspection per STEEL, Category 19.1(d) & (e) and/or 19.2(g) & (h) below.

j. Inspect placement of reinforcement and connectors.
Continuous
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 2c.

k. Inspect placement of masonry units and constructions of mortar joints.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3b.

l. Verify preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40⁰ F) or hot weather (temperature above 90⁰ F).
Periodic
SI*
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3f. * May be performed by the project inspector when specifically approved by DSA.

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.
Continuous
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3d.

n. Inspect grout space prior to placement of grout.
Continuous
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 2a.

14. VENEER OR GLASS BLOCK PARTITIONS - 1705A.4.1, TMS 402-13 Table 3.1.2, TMS 602-13 Table 4

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Verify proportions of site-prepared mortar and grout and/or verify certification of premixed mortar.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 3 Item 5 and Table 4 Items 1a & 2d.

b. Inspect placement of units and construction of mortar joints.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3b.

c. Inspect placement of reinforcement, connectors and anchors.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 2c.

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.
Periodic
SI
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3d.

e. Verify preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40⁰ F) or hot weather (above 90⁰ F).
Periodic
SI*
TMS 602-16 Table 4 Item 3f. * May be performed by the project inspector when specifically approved by DSA.

f. Test veneer bond strength.
Test
LOR
1410.2.1; TMS 402 Article 12.3.2.4. (Field constructed mock-up laboratory tested in accordance with ASTM C482).

15. POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS IN MASONRY

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Inspect installation of post-installed anchors.
See Notes
SI*
1617A.1.19, 1705A.4, Table 1705A.3 Item 4a (Continuous) & 4b (Periodic); ACI 318-14 Sections 17.8 & 26.13. * May be performed by the project inspector when specifically approved by DSA. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

b. Test post-installed anchors.
Test
LOR
1705A.4, 1910A.5. (See Appendix for exemptions.)

16. OTHER MASONRY

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

STEEL/ALUMINUM

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:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Verify identification of all materials and:
   • Mill certificates indicate material properties that comply with requirements.
   • Material sizes, types and grades comply with requirements.
Periodic
SI
Table 1705A.2.1 Item 3a‒3c. 2202A.1; AISI S100-16 Section A3.1 & A3.2, AISI S240-15 Section A3 & A5, AISI S220-15 Sections A4 & A6. * By special inspector or qualified technician when performed off-site.

b. Test unidentified materials.
Test
LOR
2202A.1.

c. Examine seam welds of HSS shapes.
Periodic
SI
DSA IR 17-3.

Inspection:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

d. Verify and document steel fabrication per DSA-approved construction documents.
Periodic
SI
Not applicable to cold-formed steel light-frame construction, except for trusses (1705A.2.4).

18. HIGH-STRENGTH BOLTS - RCSC 2014

Material Verification of High-Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers:

Test or Special Inspection

Type

 

Performed By

 

Code References and Notes

a. Verify identification markings and manufacturer's certificates of compliance conform to ASTM standards specified in the DSA-approved documents.
Periodic
SI
Table 1705A.2.1 Items 1a & 1b, 2202A.1; AISC 360-16 Section A3.3, J3.1, and N3.2; RCSC 2014 Section 1.5 & 2.1; DSA IR 17-8 & IR 17-9.