AMENDMENTS TO THE BOCA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/1996

CHAPTER 17 - STRUCTURAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

(Amd) 1705.1 General: The permit applicant shall provide special inspections where application is made for construction as described in this section. The special inspectors and testing laboratory shall be engaged by the owner or owner’s agent and shall be qualified and approved for the inspection of the work described herein. The special inspectors and testing laboratory shall not be engaged by the contractor whose work is to be inspected or tested.

Exceptions:

1. Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or where warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction.

2. Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by applicable state statutes and regulations governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects.

3. Special inspections are not required for occupancies in Use Group R-3 and occupancies in Use Group U that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in Table 312.1.

(Amd) 1705.4.3 Formwork: Forms for concrete, if used, shall be inspected for conformance with the required formwork geometry. Any additional inspections of concrete formwork required by the approved construction documents shall also be conducted.

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