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Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F other than those covered
in Section 1705.13.1.1, including struts, collectors, chords and
foundation elements, shall be performed in accordance with
the quality assurance requirements of AISC 341-10.
Exception: Nondestructive testing is not required in seismic forceresisting systems of buildings and structures assigned to Seismic
Design Category B or C that are not specifically detailed for seismic
resistance, with a response modification coefficient, R, of 3 or less.
13.1.1 Seismic Force-Resisting Systems (1705.13.1.1):
Nondestructive testing of structural steel in seismic force-resisting
systems of building and structures assigned to Seismic Design
Category B, C, D, E or F shall be performed in accordance with
the quality assurance requirements of AISC 341-10.
Exception: Nondestructive testing is not required in seismic forceresisting systems of buildings and structures assigned to Seismic
Design Category B or C that are not specifically detailed for seismic
resistance, with a response modification coefficient, R, of 3 or less,
excluding cantilever column systems.
13.1.2 Structural Steel Elements (1705.13.1.2):
Nondestructive testing of structural steel elements in seismic
force-resisting systems of building and structures assigned to
13.1 Structural Steel (1705.13.1):
REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING
TESTING FOR SEISMIC RESISTANCE (1705.13):
PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
OF THE SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY AND
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMING THIS SPECIAL
INSPECTION SERVICE IN THE SPACE BELOW.
