HomeMy WebLinkAboutINSPECTION PLANMarch 18, 2020
Mr. Douglas Harvey
Building Official
St. Lucie County Building Dept.
2300 Virginia Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
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Subject: Threshold Inspection Plan —Treasure Cove Dunes Condominium Association, Inc.
Building Permit Number: 2001-0597
4100 N AlA
Ft. Pierce, FL
Engineer's Project Number: 19KO14
THRESHOLD INSPECTION PLAN
I. GENERAL
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Threshold Inspection Plan, as required by Florida Statute Chapter 553 and the
Florida Building Code, is to provide specific inspection procedures and schedules so that the Building
can be adequately inspected for compliance with the Contract Documents.
B. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Only Engineers certified by the State of Florida as Special Inspectors of Threshold Buildings, in
accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 471, can assume the responsibilities of a Special
Inspector.
2. The Special Inspector shall be permitted to send an Authorized Representative to the job site
to perform the necessary inspections provided all required written reports are prepared by
and bear the seal of the Special Inspector.
3. The Special Inspector's Authorized Representative shall be qualified by education or licensure
to perform the duties assigned by the Special Inspector. The qualifications shall include one
of the following: licensure as a professional engineer or architect; graduation from an
engineering education program in civil or structural engineering; graduation from an
architectural education program; successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals
Examination; licensure as a building inspector per Chapter 468, F.S.; or licensure as a general
contractor per Chapter 489, F.S.
4. The term "Special Inspector" in the balance of this Inspection Plan refers to the Special
Inspector and/or the Special Inspector's Authorized Representative.
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C. SPECIAL INSPECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Special Inspector shall contact the Engineer at least once every other week to discuss
details on the project and to confirm they have reviewed all approved RFI's, supplemental
sketches, etc.
2. The Special Inspector shall cooperate with the Contractor and shall refrain from directing
work, as this is expressly not part of the Threshold Inspection function.
3. The Special Inspector may not serve as a surrogate in carrying out the responsibilities of the
Building Official, Architect, or Engineer of Record.
4. The Special Inspector shall not perform other work on the project, including materials testing
services.
D. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Contractor shall be familiar with the scope of the inspections that will be performed and
the requirements of'the Contractor as described herein, particularly regarding formwork
design and inspections.
2. The Contractor shall cooperate with and assist the Special Inspector in performing their
inspection duties and shall provide free access to the project at all times.
3. The Contractor shall coordinate the schedule of work to accommodate the required
inspections. They shall advise the Special Inspector in advance of construction schedules and
planned operations in order to assure timely and appropriate inspection. A minimum of
twenty-four (24) hours notice is required.
4. These inspections shall not relieve the Contractor of their responsibilities to carry out their
own quality control inspections and testing. The Contractor's contractual or statutory
obligations are not relieved by any action of the Special Inspector.
E. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Owner, shall retain a Special Inspector to perform the inspection services as described
herein.
2. The Owner shall pay all costs of employing a Special Inspector, but the Special Inspector shall
be responsible to the enforcement agency.
F. FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION
1. The Special Inspector shall perform site visits at a frequency determined by him to satisfy
himself that the inspections are being performed in accordance with this plan.
G. DISCREPANCIES AND DEVIATIONS
1. The Special Inspector shall immediately alert the Contractor of all discrepancies and
deviations from the Contract Documents.
2. The Contractor shall, upon being informed by the Special Inspector, immediately cause to
eliminate such discrepancies and deviations.
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II. REPORTING
A. WRITTEN REPORTS
1. The Special Inspector shall submit written reports to the enforcing agency having jurisdiction
for the project each week during construction. Copies of the report shall be submitted to the
Owner, Engineer of Record and Contractor.
2. The report shall bear the signature and seal of the Special Inspector.
3. The report shall include:
a. A description of construction progress for the week.
b. Working conditions including weather, temperature, time of day, type and location of
work being performed.
c. Changes in working sequence or materials and any unusual circumstances affecting the
performance of work.
d. Any discrepancies or deviations from the Contract Documents and whether any measures
were taken by the Contractor to correct these conditions.
e. The non-conformance and corrections log as indicated below.
B. NON-CONFORMANCE AND CORRECTIONS LOG
1. The Special Inspector shall keep an exceptions and corrections log for follow-up.
2. The Special Inspector's deficiencies log shall include, and track deficiencies reported by the
FOR or their representative in the field observations reports.
3. The log shall include, for each non-conformance item, the date it was noted, the corrective
action taken, and the date it was rectified.
4. This log shall be reviewed on a daily basis and updated as exceptions are rectified.
C. LETTER OF COMPLETION
1. In accordance with Section 553.79 (7)a of the Florida Statutes, the Special Inspector shall,
upon completion of the building and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, file a
signed and sealed statement with the enforcement agency in substantially the following form:
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the construction of all structural load -bearing
components described in the Threshold Inspection Plan complies with the Contract
Documents submitted to the enforcement agency.
D. REINFORCING STEEL
1. Verify that reinforcement surfaces are free of excess rust or other coatings that may adversely
affect bonding capacity. If oiling of forms is required, verify that it is applied before reinforcing
is placed.
2. Verify all reinforcing bars for compliance with Contract Documents and approved shop
drawings as follows:
a. Material grade
b. Reinforcement size
c. Quantity, spacing, and layering
d. Proper hook type and location
e. Splice locations and required length of lap
f. Verify minimum clearance and cover requirements from concrete surfaces.
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g. Sufficient spacing between reinforcement for concrete placement
h. Verify that unscheduled reinforcing bars shown on plan, in details, or specified in notes
are provided and are in compliance with Contract Documents and approved shop
drawings.
3. Mechanical Splices:
a. Provide visual inspection of 100% of the mechanical splices (tension and/or compression)
on the project.
b. Verify compliance with specifications and conformance with the manufacturer's
recommendations for installation.
4. Support of Reinforcement:
a. Review type and spacing of support for compliance with the Contract Documents.
b. Verify that reinforcing is adequately supported to resist displacement or shifting during
concrete placement.
5. Report any noted conflicts or deviations from the Contract Documents before concrete is
poured so that corrections may be made.
E. CONCRETE PLACEMENT
1. The Special Inspector shall be present during the placement of concrete at a frequency as
indicated in other sections of this Inspection Plan.
2. Verify that debris and foreign materials have been removed before concrete is placed.
3. Verify that the Contractor is following appropriate concreting practices at the point of
placement as defined below:
a. Observe the concrete/mortar is mixed and placed according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
b. Verify the bag specifications and strength.
c. Prior to any grouting procedure, the grout space shall be inspected to verify that it is clean
and that cleanouts, if required, are in place and conform to requirements of the Contract
Documents.
d. Verify that concrete being deposited is uniform, that the vertical drop does not exceed
six feet, and that it is not permitted to drop freely over. reinforcement causing
segregation.
e. Verify that the concrete is properly vibrated.
f. Verify that embedded items and reinforcing steel are not adversely altered during
placement. Note if anything was displaced or otherwise altered during placement.
g. Verify that there are no cold joints within the area of the pour.
F. COLUMNS, WALLS, AND SHEAR WALLS
1. Check all reinforcement before vertical forms are completed as outlined in the Reinforcing
Steel section.
2. Observe that forms are plumb and straight, braced against movement, lubricated for removal,
and conform to approved shop drawings.
3. Verify proper dimensions and orientation.
4. Verify that all debris is removed from within the forms prior to concrete placement.
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G. POST -INSTALLED ANCHORS AND DOWELS
1. Inspect post -installed anchor installation at the frequency noted in the Contract Documents
and in accordance with the published, currently valid, Evaluation Service Report (ESR) for each
anchor product. Frequencies are defined as follows:
a. Periodic Inspection: Verify initial installation of post -installed anchors in concrete for each
individual installer with each individual anchor product in accordance with the
requirements stated below for each type of anchor. Periodically inspect anchor
installation after the initial verification.
b. Continuous Inspection: Verify each installation of post -installed anchors in concrete in
accordance with the requirements stated below for each type of anchor.
2. Verify that the anchor is installed in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation
instructions as well as the following design requirements
a. Verify the following are in compliance with the Contract Documents and approved
submittals:
1) Anchor/product type
2) Manufacturer
3) Material grade
4) Anchor diameter
5) Anchor length and installed embedment depth
6) Hole diameter and depth
7) Hole preparation (cleaning procedure and cleanliness)
8) Edge distances and spacing
3. The following additional requirements apply to adhesive anchors or epoxied reinforcing
dowels:
a. Verify the proper product is used for each application.
b. Verify the product being installed has not exceeded its expiration date.
c. Verify proper mixing and installation of the adhesive or epoxy.
Should you have any questions regarding the above subject, please contact our office.
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