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d. Date
e. Any pertinent notes
f. Time of arrival and departure
4. Observe assigned work & comply with Statement of Special Inspections:
a. Inspect categories listed on the approved Statement of Special Inspections that they are
responsible for. Inspections shall indicate conformance with approved plans,
specifications, all applicable referenced standards and applicable workmanship provisions
of the MBC 2015.
b. Use the Architect/Engineer reviewed and accepted structural shop drawings as an aid in
conducting the related special inspections.
c. Be on site at all times to observe construction operations that require continuous Special
Inspections and Testing. Be on site to observe construction operations that require
periodic inspections as required per Sections 1702, 1704 and 1705 of MBC 2015.
5. Report nonconforming items (discrepancies):
The Special Inspectors shall bring all nonconforming items to the immediate attention of the
Contractor and note all such items in the Special Inspector’s daily report. If any item is not
resolved in a timely manner or is about to be covered by construction, the Special Inspector
shall immediately notify the Building Department, the Engineer/Architect of record, and post
a discrepancy notice at the job site.
The Special Inspector shall write a separate report to be posted at the job site regarding noted
discrepancies. This report shall contain, as a minimum, the following about each
nonconforming item:
a. Description and exact location.
b. Reference to applicable details of approved plans/specifications.
c. Name and title of each individual notified and method of notification.
d. Corrective action taken to resolve the noted discrepancy at the job site.
6. Provide Progress Reports:
The Special Inspectors shall complete written inspection reports for each visit and leave a copy
onsite for the Contractor and the Building Inspector to review. The Special Inspector/Special
Inspection Agency shall provide copies of these reports weekly; or at the completion of a
Special Inspection if Special Inspections take place more than a week apart, to the Building
Department’s Building Inspector, Engineer/Architect of record, and any others designated.
These reports shall include:
a. Date.
b. Time of arrival and departure.
c. Building Permit number.
d. Project name on address.
e. Type of Inspection.
f. Inspection frequency required - Continuous or Periodic
g. Inspections made including locations.
h. Tests performed.
i. Any nonconformance items (discrepancies) and how they were resolved.
j. Listing of unresolved items, parties notified, time and method of notification.
k. Itemization of changes authorized by the Engineer or Architect of record.
l. Inspector’s signature.
m. Full name of inspector printed clearly.
n. Certification number.
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