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SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

1705.12.7 Storage racks. Periodic special inspection is for seismic force-resisting systems with a
required for the anchorage of storage racks that are 8 feet response modification coefficient, R, of 3 or
(2438 mm) or greater in height in structures assigned to less.
Seismic Design Category D, E or F. 2. In structures assigned to Seismic Design Cate-
1705.12.8 Seismic isolation systems. Periodic special gory D, E or F, nondestructive testing of struc-
inspection shall be provided for seismic isolation systems tural steel elements is not required for seismic
in seismically isolated structures assigned to Seismic force-resisting systems where design and
Design Category B, C, D, E or F during the fabrication detailing other than AISC 341 is permitted by
and installation of isolator units and energy dissipation ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1. Nondestructive testing
devices. of structural steel elements shall be in accor-
dance with the applicable referenced standard
1705.12.9 Cold-formed steel special bolted moment
frames. Periodic special inspection shall be provided for listed in ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1.
the installation of cold-formed steel special bolted moment 1705.13.2 Nonstructural components. For structures
frames in the seismic force-resisting systems of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F,
assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. where the requirements of Section 13.2.1 of ASCE 7 for
1705.13 Testing for seismic resistance. Testing for seismic nonstructural components, supports or attachments are
resistance shall be required as specified in Sections 1705.13.1 met by seismic qualification as specified in Item 2 therein,
through 1705.13.4, unless exempted from special inspections the registered design professional shall specify on the
by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. approved construction documents the requirements for
1705.13.1 Structural steel. Nondestructive testing for seismic qualification by analysis, testing or experience
data. Certificates of compliance for the seismic qualifica-
seismic resistance shall be in accordance with Section tion shall be submitted to the building official as specified
1705.13.1.1 or 1705.13.1.2, as applicable. in Section 1704.5.
1705.13.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems. Nonde- 1705.13.3 Designated seismic systems. For structures
structive testing of structural steel in the seismic force- assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F and
resisting systems in buildings and structures assigned to with designated seismic systems that are subject to the
Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F shall be per- requirements of Section 13.2.2 of ASCE 7 for certifica-
formed in accordance with the quality assurance tion, the registered design professional shall specify on
requirements of AISC 341. the approved construction documents the requirements to
Exceptions: be met by analysis, testing or experience data as specified
1. In buildings and structures assigned to Seismic therein. Certificates of compliance documenting that the
Design Category B or C, nondestructive test- requirements are met shall be submitted to the building
ing is not required for structural steel seismic official as specified in Section 1704.5.
force-resisting systems where the response 1705.13.4 Seismic isolation systems. Seismic isolation
modification coefficient, R, designated for systems in seismically isolated structures assigned to Seis-
“Steel systems not specifically detailed for mic Design Category B, C, D, E or F shall be tested in
seismic resistance, excluding cantilever col- accordance with Section 17.8 of ASCE 7.
umn systems” in ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, has
been used for design and detailing. [BF] 1705.14 Sprayed fire-resistant materials. Special
inspections and tests of sprayed fire-resistant materials
2. In structures assigned to Seismic Design Cate- applied to floor, roof and wall assemblies and structural
gory D, E, or F, nondestructive testing is not members shall be performed in accordance with Sections
required for structural steel seismic force- 1705.14.1 through 1705.14.6. Special inspections shall be
resisting systems where design and detailing based on the fire-resistance design as designated in the
in accordance with AISC 360 is permitted by approved construction documents. The tests set forth in this
ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1. section shall be based on samplings from specific floor, roof
1705.13.1.2 Structural steel elements. Nondestructive and wall assemblies and structural members. Special inspec-
testing of structural steel elements in the seismic force- tions and tests shall be performed after the rough installation
resisting systems of buildings and structures assigned of electrical, automatic sprinkler, mechanical and plumbing
to Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F other than systems and suspension systems for ceilings, where applica-
those covered in Section 1705.13.1.1, including struts, ble.
collectors, chords and foundation elements, shall be [BF] 1705.14.1 Physical and visual tests. The special
performed in accordance with the quality assurance inspections and tests shall include the following to demon-
requirements of AISC 341. strate compliance with the listing and the fire-resistance
Exceptions: rating:
1. In buildings and structures assigned to Seismic 1. Condition of substrates.
Design Category B or C, nondestructive test- 2. Thickness of application.
ing of structural steel elements is not required
3
3. Density in pounds per cubic foot (kg/m ).

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