Masonry Magazine January 2001 Page. 29
IBC TABLE 1704.5.3 LEVEL 2 SPECIAL INSPECTION
INSPECTION TASK
FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION
REFERENCE FOR CRITERIA
Continuous Periodically
during task during task
listed
listed
IBC Section
ACI 530/
ASCE 5/
TMS 402-
ACI 530.1/
ASCE 6/
TMS 602
1. From the beginning of masonry construction, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance:
a. Proportions of site-mixed mortar and grout.
X
Art. 2.6A
b. Placement of masonry units and construction of mortar joints.
X
Art. 3.38
c. Placement of reinforcement and connectors.
X
Ch. 8 1.12
Art. 3.4
d. Grout space prior to grouting.
X
Art. 3.2D
e. Placement of grout.
X
Art. 3.5
2. The inspection program shall verify:
a. Size and location of structural elements.
X
3.3G
b. Type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members frames or other construction.
X
Sec. 1.15.4,
2.1.2
c. Specified size, grade and type of reinforcement.
X
Sec. 2108.
9.2.11 Item 2
Sec. 1.12
Art. 2.4, 3.4
d. Welding of reinforcing bars.
X
Sec. 8.5.7 2.1.8.6
& Sec. 8.5.7.2
2.1.8.6.2
e. Protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40° F) or hot weather (temperature above 90° F).
X
X
Sec. 2104.3,
2104.4
Art. 1.8
3. Preparation of any required grout specimens, mortar specimens and/or prisms shall be observed.
X
2105.3, 2105.4,
2105.5
Art. 1.4
4. Compliance with required inspection provisions of the Construction Documents and the approved submittals shall be verified.
X
Art. 1.5
For SI: °C = (°F - 32)/1.8
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