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10. FABRICATED ITEMS
10.1. Fabricators Inspected and Approved by Special Inspection Agencies and/or Professional
Engineers (MBC 2015 Section 1704.2.5):
The designated Professional Engineer, Special Inspector and/or Special Inspection Agency inspecting the
Fabricator Shop for compliance with Section 1704.2.5 shall be pre-approved by the Building Official for
the specified Category of the fabrication prior to Building Permit issuance. See the specific Category
information for minimum qualifications criteria:
• For Structural Steel: Please refer to Category 2 above for minimum qualification criteria.
• For Concrete: Please refer to Category 3 above for minimum qualification criteria.
• For Structural Wood: Please refer to Category 5 above for minimum qualification criteria.
10.2. Fabricators: Registered and Approved by Qualified Independent Third Party (MBC
2015 Section 1704.2.5.1):
Special Inspections are not required where the work is done on the premises of a registered and approved
Fabricator that has a current accreditation from the International Accreditation Services, a current
certification from a nationally recognized organization, or an equivalent certification. Equivalencies are
subject to review and acceptance by the Building Official and shall be performed by an approved Special
Inspection Agency in accordance with applicable provisions of Sections 1703 and 1704.2.5.1.
The following National Fabricator Certifying Organizations are recognized and acceptable by the Rochester
Hills Building Department as a qualified independent third party:
• The American Institute of Steel Construction for Fabricators of Structural Steel
• American Steel Joist Institute for Fabricators of Steel Joists
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute for Fabricators of Precast and Prestressed Concrete
• Truss Plate Institute for Fabricators of Wood Trusses
11. WIND RESISTANCE (Not required in Michigan unless required by Design Professional)
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience
Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
1. Michigan Professional Engineer or Michigan Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of
relevant work experience (see Note 1 below for waiver of minimum certification requirements).
2. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six
months of relevant work experience.
3. Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work
experience.
4. High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
5. A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Minimum Certification Requirements:
1. Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
2. Current ICC certification as a Residential Building Inspector.
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