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7. Submit final report:
The Special Inspection Agency shall submit a final report that is sealed, signed and dated by
its responsible Engineer, to the City of Rochester Hills Building Department’s Building
Inspector, stating that all items requiring Special Inspections and Testing were fulfilled and
reported. This report shall also state that all required Special Inspections and tested items were
inspected and found to be in conformance with the approved plans, shop drawings,
specifications, all applicable referenced standards, the Statement of Special Inspections and
applicable provisions of the MBC 2015. Items not in conformance, unresolved items, or any
discrepancies in Special Inspection coverage (i.e., missed inspections, periodic inspections
when continuous inspections were required, etc.) shall be specifically mentioned in this report.
E. Building Department Responsibilities:
1. Review and acceptance of submitted documents for compliance with The Special
Inspection Program Requirements:
The Building Department is responsible for reviewing all submitted plans, specifications, and
forms related to the Special Inspection Program, and any other submitted documents for
compliance with the Michigan Building Code. All items submitted shall be reviewed and
accepted prior to issuance of the Building Permit. These include the following:
a. Check the qualification of each Special Inspector, Special Inspection Agency, Testing
Lab, and Fabricator Shop that is listed on the Statement of Special Inspections in
accordance with the City’s “Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspectors” posted on
the Building Department’s website under “Special Inspection Program” at
www.rochesterhills.org
b. Check that all parties involved in the Special Inspections and Testing Program have
completed their portion of the Special Inspections and Testing Agreement. (If required).
c. Issue the Building Permit with the accepted Statement of Special Inspections, Special
Inspection and Testing Agreement (if required), and permit conditions attached to the
approved plans that will be kept on the job site.
d. Determine if a pre-construction meeting is required to review the Special Inspection
Program with all appropriate members of the construction team.
2. Approve fabrication(s) used for building components installed on-site.
3. Monitor Special Inspections and Testing activities:
The Building Inspectors will monitor work requiring Special Inspections and Testing activities
at the jobsite to ensure that the designated qualified Special Inspectors are performing their
duties when work requiring Special Inspections is in progress.
4. Review Special Inspection Reports:
The Building Inspector will check the special inspection reports left at the job site by the
Special Inspector for any discrepancies or non-conforming items. Weekly special inspection
reports received will be reviewed by the Building Inspector.
The Building Inspector shall review all special inspection reports and perform field inspections
to verify conformance to the approved plans, shop drawings, and specifications prior to
concealing any work related to special inspections.
5. Perform Inspections prior to concealing work:
The Building Department will perform requested inspections when the final Special
Inspections report has been received from the Special Inspection Agency and reviewed and
accepted by the Building Inspector. The inspections shall be completed and approved during
each stage of the Special Inspection process prior to concealing any work requiring Special
Inspections.
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