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6. Soils (Section 1705.6) – Special Inspections and Testing of existing site soils conditions, fill
placement and load-bearing requirements shall be performed in accordance with Section 1705.6
and Table 1705.6. The approved geotechnical report (Section 1803.6), and the construction
documents prepared by the registered design professional shall be used to determine compliance.
During fill placement, the Special Inspector or Tester shall determine that proper materials and
procedures are used in accordance with the approved geotechnical report.
7. Driven Deep Foundations (Section 1705.7) – Special Inspections and Testing shall be
performed during installation of driven deep foundation elements as required in Table 1705.7.
The approved geotechnical report (Section 1803.6), and the construction documents prepared by
the registered design professional shall be used to determine compliance.
8. Cast-In-Place Deep Foundations (Section 1705.8) - Special Inspections and Testing shall be
performed during installation and testing of cast-in-place deep foundation elements as specified
in Table 1705.8. The approved geotechnical report (Section 1803.6), and the construction
documents prepared by the registered design professional shall be used to determine compliance.
9. Helical Pile Foundations (Section 1705.9) – Special Inspections and Testing shall be performed
continuously during installation of helical pile foundation as required by Section 1705.9. The
approved geotechnical report (Section 1803.6) and the construction documents prepared by the
registered design professional shall be used to determine compliance.
10. Fabricated Items (Section 1705.10) – Special Inspections of fabricated items shall be
performed in accordance with Sections 1704.2.5
11. Special Inspections for Wind Resistance (Section 1705.11) –Not required in Michigan unless
required by the Design Professional.
12. Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance (Section 1705.12) – Special Inspections for seismic
resistance shall be required as specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9, unless
exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. The Special Inspections specified by Sections
1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9 are not required for structures that meet one of the exceptions listed
in Section 1705.12.
Please note: The requirements for Special Inspections for seismic resistance per the listed below
sub-categories depend on the assigned Seismic Design Category as determined by Section
1613.3.5 for seismic force-resistance systems of building and structures, building components,
and/or systems.
12.1 Structural Steel (Section 1705.12.1) – Special Inspections for seismic resistance shall be
in accordance with Section 1705.12.1.1 or 1705.12.1.2, as applicable.
12.1.1 Seismic Force-Resisting Systems (Section 1705.12.1.1), or
12.1.2 Structural Steel Elements (Section 1705.12.1.2).
12.2 Structural Wood (Section 1705.12.2).
12.3 Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Construction (Section 1705.12.3).
12.4 Designated Seismic Systems (Section 1705.12.4).
12.5 Architectural Components (Section 1705.12.5) Not required in Michigan unless required
by the Design Professional.
12.6 Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Components (Section 1705.12.6).
12.7 Storage Racks (Section 1705.12.7) Not required in Michigan unless required by the Design
Professional.
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