Ordinance No. 90-11 QTY OF TIGARD, 00GON
ORDINANCE NO. 90- 11
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PJMIATIONS FOR THE ADMINISIRATION OF SPEC M INSPECTIONS
WEN PfflQUIRED BY THE SIATE BUnDING CODE AS PAIS OF TI'T'LE 14 OF THE TIGARD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHUAS, Tigard Municipal Code Title 14, "Buildings and Construction", provides
regulations for building and construction, including building codes;
WHEREAS, Tigard Municipal Code Title 14, provides for special .inspection
services, but does not provide administrative rules and procedures;
WHETtEAS, the City Council desires to provide for the clear, consistent and
efficient administration of its ordinances regulating building and
construction;
THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title 14, Section 14.06 is adopted as shave in the attached Exhibit
"A"
Section 22. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the
Council, approval by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: BY Ufli�njt}XX(,yote of all Council members present after being read
by nwnber and title only, this3 0' day of c 1990.
Catherine Wheatley, ' Recorder
APPRrTED: This day of �. _/2 ,1 0
a d R. Mayor
AppFoVed �s to form:
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City-
ORDINANCE
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CHAPTER 14.06
-- SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Sections•
14.06.010 Title
14.06.020 General
14.06.030 References
14.06.040 General Procedures
14.06.050 Duties and Responsibilities
14.06.060 Inspection Procedures
14.06.070 Inspection Reports
1+4.06.080 Concrete
14.06.090 Masonry
14.06.100 Steel
14.06.110 Fireproofing
14.06.120 Site observations
14.06.010 Title
A. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "special
inspection ordinance."
14.06.020 General
A. These rules are meant to control the conduct and administration of
special inspections.
A Special inspector performs detailed technical inspections for the
types of work specified in Section 306 of the 1990 Edition of the
State Structural Specialty Code, as well as these Administrative
Rules.
All references to Building Inspector shall mean the inspector
employed by the City of Tigard.
For the purposes of this ordinance, "City" shall mean the building
division, the section of the City designated to administer and
enforce these regulations.
The City of Tigard will accept special inspectors and fabricators
who are currently certified by the City of Portland.
14.06.030 References
A. Section 306, State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
14.06.040 General Procedures
A. Special Inspector Approval
Prior to obtaining any building permits, the owner or their agent
shall submit to the Building official, on forms provided by the
Building official, the following information3
1. The project name and address,
2. The Architect of record,
3. The Engineer of record,
4. The special inspections required,
5. The name of the firm(s) to provide the special inspectors,
their addreas, and phone numbers.
6. The names, qualifications, and certifications of the special
Inspectors to be assigned to the project.
7. The signature of the owner or agent, their firm name, address,
phone number, and the date signed.
B. Preconstruction Meeting
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the owner and/or their
agent, Engineer/Architect of Record, Contractor, Special Inspector,
and City Representatives shall meet to review a schedule of
inspections, the duties and responsibilities of the parties, and
ahen applicable, to ascertain whether the fabrication plants to be
used on the project are currently certified by an approved
certification program.
C. Notification to the City.
It is the responsibility of the Special Inspector and Contractor to
notify the City of all scheduled inspections prior to commencement
of work and shall include the following information:
1. Building permit number
2. Project address
3. Type of inspection
4. When the inspection will start
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D. Emergency Notification
Fieldroblems requiring gaiting immediate action by the City shall be
reported by calling the City, and then by following up with an
inspection report.
E. Notice to Contractor
1. Prior to the commencement of any work, the Special Inspector
will verify that the permit drawings at the site have a City of
Tigard approval stamp.
F. Notice to Special Inspector
I. It is the duty of the person doing the work requiring
inspection to notify both the Special Inspector and the City
Inspector that the work is ready for inspection either orally
or in writing. The City requires that such requests for
inspection be made at least one (1) working day in advance of
the inspection.
2. It is the duty of the person requesting inspection to provide
both access to and the means for proper inspection.
14.06.050 Duties and Responsibilities
A. Authorization
1. No inspections shall be made unless the Special Inspector
and/or inspection/testing agency have received authorization in
writing from the City.
2. No inspections shall be made unless the Special Inspector has
been approved for that particular type of inspection activity
by the City.
S. Conflict of Interest
1. Special Inspectors shall not inspect work performed, or
materials supplied by a contractor, sub-contractor, or material
vendor with or for whom the Inspector is employed.
2. During the prosecution of the work, Inspectors shall not
undertake or engage in any task or occupation which would tend
to interfere with the proper performance of their required
duties of inspection.
C. Duties of Special Inspectors
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Special Inspectors are subject to any rule that the City deems
appropriate, including, but not limited to, the following:
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I. Special Inspectors employed on any work shall baa present during
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the prosecution of all work they have been authorized to
inspect.
2. They shall report to the job sufficiently in advance of
construction to familiarize themselves with the plans, inspect
all materials to be used or concealed within such work, and
review with the contractor the special inspection procedures
contained in these Rules.
3. They shall inspect third party testing, listing, construction,
erection, pl%zMng, or other use of such materials.
4. They shall inspect for compliance with the City approved plans
and specifications as to all of the foregoing.
5. They shall properly notify the City of structural design
changes and record such deviations in their reports.
6. They are responsible for bringing to the attention of the
Contractor, and for recording and reporting to the Architect
and Engineer of Record, the owner, and the City, any deviations
from the City approved plans and specifications. Approval of
any deviations should be obtained by the Special Inspector
directly from the Architect/ Engineer of Record. The name of
the person approving any deviations and a description of the
deviations shall be recorded in the inspection report.
7. Performance of the above duties are to be done in accordance
` with the provisions of V)ese Rules. Failure to comply can
result in the revocation of the authority to perform special
inspection and any and all the affected work may be stopped
until such time as the extent of noncompliance with the Code
has been verified by the City and the stop work order is
lifted.
14.06.060 Inspection Procedures
A. All Special Inspectors should maintain a notebook containing all
applicable code sections of the State Building Code, City of Tigard
Building Code, these Rules, and such other applicable codes and
information relating to proper inspection.
B. Prior to inspection, the Special Inspector shall perform the
following:
1. Check that the Contractor has obtained the approved building
permit, and check that the plans and specifications bear the
City approved stamp.
2. Check that work desired to be inspected is included in the
description of work to be done as shown on the building permit
application.
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3. Check that previously required inspections have been made, and
immediately notify the Building Department of any construction
performed when the Special Inspector was not present or work
for which approvals have not been recorded.
4. Go over the schedule of required inspections with the
Contractor. Questions such as the extent of inspections and
types of testing should be clarified at this time.
14.06.070 Inspection Renorts
A. General
Handwritten Field Reports
1. So that the Building Inspector can determine whether a Special
I.-,dpector has completed an inspection and has approved the
work, one copy of the handwritten field report shall be left at
the job site, at the completion of each inspection visit. The
contractor is responsible for maintaining these reports in a
file at the job site which is readily accessible to all
interested parties. The Special Inspector shall send copies of
these reports to the Architect and Engineer of Record, the
owner, the Contractor, and the City.
2. The Special Inspector shall send copies of the material test
reports to the Architect and Engineer of Record, the owner, the
Contractor, and the City.
B. Minimum Requirements
All reports must provide the following minimum information:
1. Job Address - As it appears on the approved building permit.
2. Time started and completed inspection. Identify the "extent"
of the inspection, i.e., periodic or continuous.
3. Permit Number - There is sometimes more than one permit issued
during the construction of large projects (i.e., foundation and
superstructure under separate permits).
4. Location of Inspection - For field inspections, pinpoint exact
location of inspection using grid lines, floor numbers, or
other applicable identification.
5. Identification of Materials and Methods of Construction-
Adequately identify materials and note the methods of
construction, erection, placement, or other use of the
materials. Describe specific items that were inspected (use
piece marks or other specific identification when available).
6. Testing Data - Identify and document results of all material
testing, treatment certificates, non-destructive testing, load
test, sampling, welding qualifications, or other test being
utilized.
7. Conformance Statement - State whether the work requiring
special inspections was either in conformance or not in
conformance with City approved plans, specifications,
applicable workmanship provisions of the State Building Code
and related standards. Identify and document any structural
design changes approved by the Architect or Engineer of Record.
S. Other Information - In addition to the minimum requirements
listed above, the Special Inspectors may also be required to
provide other information which shall be done as directed by
the City or by the Architect/Engineer of Record.
9. Substitutions and Deviations - All substitutions of materials
or other deviations from approved permit plans and applicable
Codes, shall be immediately reported to the Contractor for
correction and to the Architect/Engineer and the City. All non-
conforming items shall be fully identified on than reports.
10. Name, affiliation, and registration when applicable of Special
Inspector.
11. List of individuals/firms receiving copies of the reports.
C. Frequency of Reports
1. one report for each day that the Special Inspector performs
special inspection.
2. When requested by the City, an interim report outlining the
degree of completion and compliance of the work and recording
all deviations from the approved plans.
3. Final summary report of compliance at completion of each
category of work, such as masonry, reinforced concrete, piling,
etc.
In general, work requiring special inspections shall be approved by
the Special Inspector and the Building Inspector, in compliance
with Section 305 and 306 of the State Building Code. Generally,
the Building Inspector will not approve the work unless a
handwritten field report has been left at the job site or, unless
the Special Inspector has made an appropriate notation on the
Inspection Record card.
14.06.050 Concrete
A. Inspection shall be continuous during the taking of test specimens,
placing of concrete, placing of reinforcing steel, placing of
tendons and prestressing steel, during all stressing and grouting
of prestressed concrete.
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Exceptional
1. See State Building Code Section 346.
2. Special inspection for the fabrication process may be waived by
the Building official when the work is performed on the
premises of a fabricator certified and approved by the City
for Precast Concrete or Prestressed Concrete.
When plant special inspection is required, inspection shall be
continuous during the batching operation.
When a prestressed concrete inspection is required, a minimum of
two (2) Inspectors shall be present during the placement of
concrete. One Inspector shall monitor the concrete pump truck and
one shall monitor the placement of the concrete.
Duties of the Inspector include, but are not limited to:
1. Familiarity with approved concrete mix designs. Mix designs
shall be proportioned according to the State Building Code,
Section 2604. The Contractor shall submit the concrete mix
designs to the Engineer of Record for approval as well as to
the City.
2. Ascertain in the field or plant (whichever is applicable) that
the materials used in the mix conform to the quality and
quantity specified. This shall include checking:
a. Type and quantity of cement (field and plant).
b. Grading, type, and quantity of fine and coarse aggregate
(plant only).
c. Source and quantity of water (plant only).
d. Type and quantity of additives (field and plant).
e. Moisture content of the aggregate (plant only).
f. Review mill test reports for cement and aggregate (plant
only).
When requested by the City the concrete plant shall note the
type and quantity of all materials on the first truck load
ticket of each pour (each day). All succeeding tickets on the
pour shall state the quantity of cement and water as well as
the type and quantity of admixture.
3. Verify that all batch plant equipment is operating properly.
The scales shall be "zeroed" and all pertinent meter readings
should be noted (plant inspection only).
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4. Become familiar with teat approvals and/or manufacturer's
recommendations for all additives. All additives shall be
approved by the Architect/ Engineer of Record..
F. Conduct, or observe and supervise sampling of the mix for
tests as called for in the project plans and specifications
such as slump, temperature, entrained air, compression test
cylinders, etc. Samples shall be taken after water has been
added. When water has been added to the concrete in the field
the quantity of water added shall be noted in the reports.
6. Ascertain that the reinforcing materials have been placed as
called for in the approved plans and specifications. This
shall include checking:
a. Grade, size, quantity, and spacing of reinforcing steel.
b. Location of reinforcing materials in the forms.
C. Type and location of splicing and length of contact laps of
reinforcing steel.
d. Support and anchorage of reinforcing steel in the forms.
7. Ascertain that the method of conveying, placing, and
compacting the concrete conforms to the approved plans and
specifications and all the provisions of the State Code and
related standards.
8. The Inspector shall verify that construction procedures and
workmanship are in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications.
a. Ascertain that all structural embedments in the forms
conform to the approved plans and specifications in regard
to fabrication, location, quantity and location.
14.06.090 Masonry
A. Inspection shall be continuous during the preparation of masonry
wall prisms, sampling and placing of all masonry units, placement
of reinforcement, inspection of grout space immediately prior to
closing of clearouts and during all grouting operations.
Exceptions:
1. Special inspection need not be provided when design stresses
have been adjusted to permit non-continuous inspection. See
State Building Code Section 2406(C) (1).
2. Partial or non-continuous special inspection may be allowed
when approved by the City.
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3. Special inspection for the fabrication process may be waived by
the Building Official when the work is performed on the
premises of a fabricator certified and approved by the City for
Precast Masonry.
Except when permitted by Section 2406(b) (3) of the State Building
Code, prism testing is required prior to and during construction.
Testing shall be as prescribed by Section 2405(c).
Duties of the Inspector shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Conducting or observing and supervising all tests required by
the specifications, this Code, or the City.
2. Observing the sampling and laying of masonry units and see that
reinforcement is placed and spliced in accordance with the
approved plane and that all work complies with the requirements
of this Code.
3. Verifying that construction procedures and workmanship are in
accordance with the approved plane and specifications and to
the provisions of the State Building Code and other applicable
standards.
4. Verifying that grouting limitations are not exceeded and
cleanouts are provided as required by Table No. 24-G of the
State Building Code.
5. Familiarity with approved grout and mortar mix designs. Mix
designs shall be proportioned according to Section 2403 and
2407 (g)3 of the State Building Code. The Contractor shall
submit the grout and mortar mix designs to the Engineer of
Record for approval as well as to the City.
6. Ascertaining that the masonry materials conform to the quality
and quantity specified. This shall include checking:
a. Type and quantity of cement.
b. Grading, type, and quantity of aggregate (when required by
the City).
c. Source and quantity of water (when required by the City).
d. Type and quantity of additives.
e. Storage methods.
14.06.100 Steel
A. The Special Inspector shall be present during the fabrication and
erection of structural steel members, miscellaneous iron, and
assemblies and during the welding of reinforcing steel.
Exceptions
Special Inspection for the fabrication process may be waived by the
Director when the work is performed on the premises of a fabricator
certified and approved by the City as an Approved Steel Fabricator.
Prior to commencement of any fabrication and/or erection, the
Contractor shall notify the Inspector that such work is ready to
begin.
For the purposes of special inspections, structural steel includes
fabrication and erection for, but not limited to, the following:
1. Structural steel and other steel or metal items defined in
Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of the RISC code of Standard Practice;
2. Other welded components of metal connectors intended for wood-
to-wood (erection only) or wood-to-concrete connections;
3. Miscellaneous welding i.e., (but not limited to) erection of
steel stairs and landings, welding to steel wall studs,
erection of curtain walls, etc.
Duties of the Inspector shall include, but not limited to:
1. Reviewing the mill test reports and seeing that the structural
steel is in compliance with the specified codes and the
applicable standards and supervision of such tests as may be
required by the City.
2. Verification of the steel identification markings for
conformity with the plans, specifications, and applicable
standards.
3. checking steel members to see that they are fabricated and
erected according to the workmanship and tolerances required by
the applicable standards and codes.
4. The Inspector shall see that bolts, welded studs, and
structural connections are installed as shown on the approved
plans and specifications. Inspection of high strength bolting
shall be in accordance with the State Code Section 306(x) (5)
and other applicable standards.
5. Regularly appraise the quality of welds produced by welders,
welding operators, and tackers before, during, and after the
welding is performed.
Review the Contractor's welding procedures and shall verify
that welders and welding operators are currently certified in
accordance with AWS standards and of these Rules. The
Inspector shall note on his report the name(s) of the
individual(s) (and certification number) performing the
welding.
Oversee the inspection and testing of the structural welds.
When non-destructive testing other than visual is to be
required, it is to be so stated in the plans or specifications.
This information shall designate the welds to be tested, the
extent of testing of each weld and the method of testing.
14.06.11.0Fire2roofina
A. Responsibilities
1. Authorization
Inspections of spray-applied fireproofing shall be made only by
an inspection/testing agency approved by the City.
2. Fireproofing Thickness Schedule and Plans
The owner's agent shall submit a fireproofing thickness
schedule and plans to the Architect/Engineer and the City for
approval. The schedule and plans shall be approved by the
Architect/Engineer prior to submittal to the City.
The schedule includes the manufacturer's recommendations and
test approvals, identification of the type of material being _
used, the required density, and the specified thickness for
designated primary and secondary members.
The plans shall clearly identify the
primary, secondary,
bracing, or other framing elements to receive spray-applied
fireproofing.
Areas that have been inspected and approved shall be marked on
the approved plans.
3. Preconstruction Conference
The Contractor shall hold a meeting with the fireproofing
subcontractor, City representatives, and the 'Special Inspector
for the purpose of determining the scope and methods of
inspection and responsibility for "follow-up" inspections
including patching of damaged and weathered areas. The
fireproofing schedule and approved plans must be submitted,
approved by the architect/Engineer and City, and thereafter
kept on the job site prior to this meeting.
B. Inspection/Testing Procedures for Spray-Applied Fireproofing
All inspection and test procedures shall be based on Uniform
Building Code Standard 43-8.
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Verify that all inspections of structural steel members and
connections have been completed and final or interim summary
compliance reports have been accepted by the City before
fireproofing application is started.
2. The fireproofing materials shall have been checked to determine
conformance to the approved fireproofing schedule and erection
drawings.
C. Reports
The Special Inspector shall promptly report the results of their
inspections in writing as outlined by Section F of these
Administrative Rules.
14.06.120 Site Observations
A. Objective
To define the scope of requirements and responsibilities of the p
Engineer of Record (EOR) for engineering site observations, when
required by the City, according to the provisions of Section 306(x)
4, Special Cass, of the State Building Code.
These requirements and responsibilities are not the same as those
of Special Inspectors for reinforced concrete, structural masonry,
structural steel, sprayed-on fireproofing, etc., as set out in
4 these Rules. "Engineer of Record" as used above is meant to
include the Engineer or Architect (or his authorized
representative) that has been responsible for the structural
design.
B. References
Section 306(x) (4), Special Cases, State Building Code.
C. Definition
Engineering Site Observation :Weans the observation of the
construction to observe general compliance with the approved permit
documents as well as design and planning concepts. It does not
include responsibility. for the inspection or superintendence of
construction procestios, s M-c conditions, operations, equipment,
personnel, or the maintenance of a safe place to work or any safety
in, on, or about the site work.
Such observation is not to be relied upon by others as a guarantee:
of the work, nor to be construed to relieve the Contractor of its
obligations and responsibilities under the construction contract,
approved permit documents, and applicable workmanship provisions of
the State Building Code and other standards.
D. General
According to the provisions contained in Section 306(a) (4),
Special Cases, the City may require that the owner employ a Special
Inspector during construction of work which involves special cases.
It should be noted that this may be in addition to the requirement
for a Special Inspector as per Section 306(a) (1) through (13)
(i.e., reinforced concrete, structural masonry, etc.)
Because of possible uncertainties in existing construction, or
because of the uniqueness of certain projects, the only person most
qualified to observe the general progress, verify design
assumptions, and then to take appropriate action to provide for
public safety, is the EOR.
E. Duties and Responsibilities
The general inspection report procedures of these Administrative
Rules, are also required of the EOR. At the conclusion of the work
of EOR shall submit a letter indicating that the work was observed
to have been performed in general compliance with the approved
permit documents and design assumptions.
The specific scope of the site observations are outlined in the
permit documents as required by the City and are reviewed at the
pre-construction conferences. Monitoring of construction doesn't
necessarily have to be "continuous" but should be performed on a
regular basis so that close interaction and coordination exists
k between the EOR, the Contractor, the inspection/testing agency
(where applicable) and the City. The City may require the EOR to
submit a proposal for the anticipated frequency of observations.
The EOR shall monitor the inspection/testing agency's special
inspections. This should not be construed to relieve the
inspection/testing agency of its obligations according to Title 24,
but is intended to assist the City in the monitoring of the quality
control provisions for the project.
The EOR and Special Inspector should meet on a regular basis to
review the progress of the work and the quality control provisions
of the project and to discuss the pending inspections. The EOR
should be available, as required, for professional consultation.
The EOR shall review and evaluate the special inspector's
inspection and their test reports. In cases of unfavorable
reports, the EOR should initiate prompt action with appropriate
parties to seek their resolution.
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