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Become a
Special Inspector

›› Introduction
›› License Types
›› Types of Work

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Inspection Courses

Reinforced Concrete:
›› Placement/Batch Plant
›› Reinforced Concrete
›› Pre/Post-Tension
›› Shotcrete Intro.
›› Shotcrete Recert.

Structural
Steel & Welding:

›› Steel & Welding I
›› Steel & Welding II
›› Steel & Welding Intensive

Masonry Inspection

Ultrasonic Technician
›› Certification Program

Magnetic Particle Testing Level II

Special Inspector Certification Renewal

Lateral Framing Special Inspection

Proprietary Anchors Inspection

Plan Reading

WAQTC
›› In-Place Density
›› Aggregate
›› Asphalt II
›› Concrete

Special Inspector: Certification Renewal

Special Inspection Recertification Seminar

Description: 8.5 hour seminar on Special Inspection satisfies WABO continuing education requirements for renewal of reciprocal licenses (PL, PA, SC, LF).

AGENDA

Structural Steel Inspection

Seismic Force Resisting Systems: Protected Zones. What constitutes a protected zone and what are they? Bolting: Changes to the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts. AISC Manual 15th Edition - Latest revision changes and high points, as well as AWS D1.1:2020.

Masonry - Construction and Inspection

This session will cover inspection, construction, movement joints, cold/hot/wet weather construction, reinforcing steel, quality assurance, mortar, grout, concrete block, clay brick and the 2018 IBC.

Reinforced Concrete Inspection including Shotcrete and Post-Tensioning

The following topics will be covered in this session: Reinforced Concrete relevant codes; loads and stresses; ASTM Method; hot and cold weather concreting; reinforcing steel identification; sizes and grades; placement requirements; post-tensioning (encapsulation systems and issues, stud rails in lieu of drop caps or grillage) and shotcrete (good nozzling techniques, working around Mira-drain and other waterproofing membranes).

Proprietary Anchors

Proprietary Anchor inspection requirements from 2018 IBC, ACI 318R-14 (Chapter 17), review ACI/CRSI installer certification program, ICC ESR Evaluation Report, and Torque test requirements.

Lateral Framing Special Inspection

Lumber decking, Lateral-Force-Resisting Systems, Wood Diaphragms, Nail Patterns, Anchor Bolts & Plate Washers, Cold Formed Steel Light Frame Construction.

Fireproofing

2018 IBC updates: Fire Resistance Rating of Structural Members - Chapter 7, Section 704
Review: AWCI Technical Manuals 12-A & 12-B.

Firestopping

2018 IBC, ASTM E2174 On Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops, ASTM E2393 On Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems & Perimeter Fire Barriers. Inspection process, importance of pre-Construction / pre-planning. Industry challenges.

Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests

2015 IBC, sections 1704 Special Inspection and 1705 Required Special Inspections and Tests (including tables).


For question, contact Thanh Kieu at thanh@nwcel.org.

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