- Article Type: Feature
- Word Count: 500-1000
- Rate: $250.00
- Required Sources: 2
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Chapter 17 of the International Building stipulates that Special Inspections (inspections by a qualified third party) are required in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy for additions and new commercial construction. Special inspections can be extremely confusing if you are not accustomed to the process. This article should cover why special inspections are required; what documentation is required from permitting through obtaining a certificate of occupancy; what materials and methods require special inspections; what types of firm and professionals are certified to perform special inspections; and how special inspections fit into the construction schedule.
Desired Sources:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- Building Department Officials
- Special Inspection Firms and Professionals
- PDFs of special inspection forms.
- Photographs: One leading image plus additional photographs showing materials that require special inspection (quantity will vary – needs to clearly convey topic). Contributing writer to provide accompanying photographs, drawings, PDFs, video, etc. as made available by vendor/firm.
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