Course Title: 2003 IBC The Role of Special Inspectors: Categories, Certification and Tasks V2a

Classification: Non-Technical

Description:
Course Description
Describes special inspection programs, types of inspections and certification requirements for special inspectors. Discusses types of special inspections, duties and responsibilities of special inspectors and necessary steps to take to become ICC certified as a special inspector.

Applicable Code	2003 International Building Code®(2003 IBC®)
Expected Completion Time	3 Hours
Professional Experience Level	Entry
Classification	Non-Technical
Delivery Method	On-line
Instructional Materials Recommended	2003 International Building Code® (2003 IBC®)
Code Author	International Code Council (ICC)
Course Author	International Code Council (ICC)

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- State the purposes of conducting continuous and/or periodic special inspections during construction projects for a building department.
- List(write) the duties and responsibilities of code officials, owners, contractors,inspectors, registered design professionals and special agencies lited in Chapter 1 and Chapter 17 of the IBC, who engage in special inspection programs.
- State the necessary steps to take to become an ICC certified special inspector.
- List (write) the types of special inspections detailed in Chapter 17 of the IBC that are conducted continuously or periodically at construction sites.

Experience Level
Entry

Course Outline

Overview of special inspections

- Why conduct special inspections?
- Building permit requirement
- What are special inspections?
- Key aspects of special inspections
- Purpose of special inspections
- Benefits of special inspections

Duties and responsibilities

- Building official / department
- Special inspector
- Agents of special inspectors
- Project owner
- Design professional in responsible charge
- Contractor / builder

Special inspector qualification / certification

- Job task of special inspectors
- Categories of special inspectors
- Reinforced Concrete
- Prestressed Concrete
- Structural Masonry
- Structural Steel and Welding
- Spray-applied Fireproofing
- ICC Certification Program
- Initial Certification
- Certification Renewal
- Certification Maintenance
- Code knowledge and plan reading competency
- Experience standards
- Performance standards

Types of special inspections and structural tests

- Special inspections
- Inspection of fabricators
- Steel construction
- Concrete construction
- Masonry construction
- Wood construction
- Soils
- Pile foundations
- Pier foundations
- Wall panels and veneers
- Sprayed fire-resistant materials
- Exterior insulation and finish systems
- Special cases
- Smoke control
- Structural tests for seismic activity and wind

Content Provider:
ICC

Technical Requirements:
Minimum requirements: Pentium 100 or greater processor 64 meg ram 56 K modem (DSL, Cable or T1 recommended)