SPECIAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING

With the almost universal adoption of the International Building Code, Special Inspections & Testing programs have become a standard and accepted part of both our construction documents and the on site construction process.

Though we in the design & construction profession may experience special inspections as yet another increase in scope, with no increase in compensation, they should really be seen as a benefit. Building owners, the design team, building officials and the general public have all benefited from the implementation of Special Inspections in the following ways:

The establishment of uniform quality control measures throughout the state.
Construction delay reduction due to early problem resolution.
Increased quality of inspections through rigorous and uniform inspector qualification requirements.
Reduced risk to the design team, contractors and owner.
Improvement in the quality and durability of our buildings.
Incorporation of the latest and best procedures through periodic code updates.

In 2009, 7 years after Special Inspections were first made a Building Code requirement in Georgia, the Department of Community affairs created the Special Inspection Task Force to assess their implementation and address any needed changes. One of the primary findings was that there was a strong need for education on Special Inspection requirements and procedures for all of the building team stakeholders.

To help meet this need, Uzun & Case has developed an AIA approved educational seminar on Special Inspections in Georgia. Uzun & Case has been a leader in the development and implementation of IBC Special Inspections in Georgia for over 10 years.

Please let us know if you would be interested in a presentation.

Further Resources on Special Inspections can be found at the following links: