IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 17: Special Inspections And Tests

57 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

1701.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the quality, workmanship and requirements for materials covered. Materials of construction and tests shall conform to the applicable standards listed in this code.

  1. 1701.1Scope
  2. 1702.1General
  3. 1703.1Approved agency
  4. 1703.1.1Independence
  5. 1703.1.2Equipment
  6. 1703.1.3Personnel
  7. 1703.2Written approval
  8. 1703.3Record of approval
  9. 1703.4Performance
  10. 1703.5Labeling
  11. 1703.6Evaluation and follow-up inspection services
  12. 1704.1General
  13. 1704.2Special inspections and tests
  14. 1704.2.1Special inspector qualifications
  15. 1704.2.2Access for special inspection
  16. 1704.2.3Statement of special inspections
  17. 1704.2.4Report requirement
  18. 1704.2.5Special inspection of fabricated items
  19. 1704.3Statement of special inspections
  20. 1704.3.1Content of statement of special inspections
  21. 1704.3.2Seismic requirements in the statement of special inspections
  22. 1704.3.3Wind requirements in the statement of special inspections
  23. 1704.4Contractor responsibility
  24. 1704.5Submittals to the building official
  25. 1704.6Structural observations
  26. 1704.6.1Structural observations for structures
  27. 1705.1General
  28. 1705.1.1Special cases
  29. 1705.10Structural integrity of deep foundation elements
  30. 1705.11Fabricated items
  31. 1705.12Special inspections for wind resistance
  32. 1705.13Special inspections for seismic resistance
  33. 1705.14Testing for seismic resistance
  34. 1705.15Sprayed fire-resistant materials
  35. 1705.16Mastic and intumescent fire-resistant coatings
  36. 1705.17Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)
  37. 1705.2Steel construction
  38. 1705.2.1Structural steel
  39. 1705.2.2Cold-formed steel deck
  40. 1705.3Concrete construction
  41. 1705.3.1Welding of reinforcing bars
  42. 1705.4Masonry construction
  43. 1705.4.1Glass unit masonry and masonry veneer in Risk Category IV
  44. 1705.5Wood construction
  45. 1705.6Soils
  46. 1705.7Driven deep foundations
  47. 1705.8Cast-in-place deep foundations
  48. 1705.9Helical pile foundations
  49. 1706.1Conformance to standards
  50. 1706.2New materials
  51. 1707.1General
  52. 1708.1General
  53. 1708.2In-situ load tests
  54. 1709.1General
  55. 1709.2Load test procedures specified
  56. 1709.3Load test procedures not specified
  57. 1709.4Wall and partition assemblies

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