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Test and Special Inspections Plan for the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility Upgrade Project (RLWTF-UP) Low-Level Waste Subproject

60239831-TPLN-001, Revision 0

Prepared for: Los Alamos National Laboratory P. O. Box 1663 Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545

Prepared by: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. 201 Third Street NW, Suite 600 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Design Professionals in Responsible Charge: James M. Weeks, WAI, Structural Richard Kaselow, AECOM, Architectural Eugene Moe, AECOM, Electrical Charles Moyers, AECOM, Mechanical

Contract 66355-001-09

Approvals: 05/06/2014

Reviewer Date

05/06/2014

Manuel Tarin, III, Project Manager Date
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Contents 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 11.2 Scope of Special Inspections, Test, and Structural Observations ...................................................... 21.3 Structures, Systems, and/or Components to be Inspected ................................................................ 3

2.0 General Building Information ....................................................................................................................... 32.1 Low-Level Waste Treatment Building ................................................................................................ 32.2 Low-Level Waste Utility Building ........................................................................................................ 42.3 Low-Level Waste Drum Storage Area ................................................................................................ 42.4 Low-Level Waste Effluent Storage Tank Area ................................................................................... 4

3.0 Special Inspector Qualifications .................................................................................................................. 54.0 Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 LANL Project Owner .......................................................................................................................... 54.2 LANL Building Official or Designee .................................................................................................... 64.3 Design Professional in Responsible Charge ...................................................................................... 64.4 LANL Project Manager ....................................................................................................................... 74.5 Construction Subcontractor and Fabricator ....................................................................................... 74.6 Special Inspector(s) ........................................................................................................................... 7

5.0 Special Inspections, Tests, and Structural Observation Requirements ................................................... 85.1 IBC Special Inspections ..................................................................................................................... 8

5.1.1 Inspection of Fabricators ..................................................................................................... 85.1.2 Steel Construction ............................................................................................................... 95.1.3 Concrete Construction ...................................................................................................... 105.1.4 Masonry Construction ....................................................................................................... 105.1.5 Soils .................................................................................................................................. 105.1.6 Special Cases ................................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Special Inspection for Seismic Resistance ...................................................................................... 105.2.1 Architectural Components ................................................................................................. 115.2.2 Mechanical and Electrical Components ............................................................................ 115.2.3 Designated Seismic System Verification ........................................................................... 11

5.3 Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance ....................................................................................... 115.3.1 Testing for Seismic Resistance ......................................................................................... 115.3.2 Reinforcing and Prestressing Steel ................................................................................... 115.3.3 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment ............................................................................... 12

5.4 Structural Observations ................................................................................................................... 125.4.1 Seismic Considerations ..................................................................................................... 125.4.2 Wind Considerations ......................................................................................................... 13

6.0 Written Work Products ................................................................................................................................ 136.1 Inspection Reports ........................................................................................................................... 136.2 Nonconformance Reports ................................................................................................................ 146.3 Inspector Notifications ...................................................................................................................... 146.4 Final Report ..................................................................................................................................... 14

7.0 Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 148.0 References ................................................................................................................................................... 14


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Appendices A IBC Special Inspections, Tests, and Structural Observations Checklist ....................................................... A-iB Subcontractors Statement of Responsibility ................................................................................................ B-iC Structural Observation Report (Sample) ....................................................................................................... C-i

List of Terms ACI American Concrete Institute AISC American Institute of Steel Construction ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWS American Welding Society DOE U.S. Department of Energy DPIRC Design Professional in Responsible Charge ER Evaluation Report ESM Engineering Standards Manual IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials IBC International Building Code IEBC International Existing Building Code ISD Implementation Support Document HEPA high-efficiency air particulate LANL Los Alamos National Laboratory LBO LANL Building Official LLW low-level waste PC Performance Category RLWTF Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility RLWTF-UP Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility Upgrade Project SDC Seismic Design Category SSC structures, systems, and/or components TA Technical Area

List of Trademarks AISC Registered trademark of American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. ASCE Registered trademark of the American Society of Civil Engineers. ASTM Registered trademark of American Society for Testing and Materials. IBC and International Registered trademarks of the International Code Council, Inc.

Building Code IEBC and International Existing Registered trademarks of the International Code Council, Inc.

Building Code LENTON Registered trademark of ERICO International Corporation.


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Test and Special Inspections Plan for the TA-50 RLWTF-UP LLW Subproject 1

1.0 Introduction The Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF) located at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has been in operation since 1963. It is currently well beyond its original design life of 25 years. The RLWTF Upgrade Project (RLWTF-UP) will provide replacement facilities designed to receive, treat, and discharge liquid waste feed from various LANL technical areas (TAs). The RLWTF-UP Low-Level Waste (LLW) Subproject will be constructed for the treatment of LLW.

Currently, RLWTF has limited ability to meet regulatory requirements and respond to system failures as they occur. The RLWTF is vulnerable to major system failures that could shut down its radioactive wastewater treatment capability. Such a shutdown in operations represents a single point of failure for all nuclear, environmental, and research and development operations that generate radioactive liquid waste at LANL, and place mission-essential LANL capabilities at risk.

The LLW Subproject will be comprised of a building for the treatment of LLW, together with ancillary facilities that include a LLW Utility Building, LLW Drum Storage Area, and LLW Effluent Storage Tank Area. Specifically, this includes:

LLW storage and treatment; Secondary waste storage, treatment, and packaging; Treated effluent storage and discharge; Chemical receipt and storage; Solid waste storage and handling; and Electrical, control, and data transmissions and receipts for equipment associated with the LLW

treatment processes, treated effluent storage, and treated effluent discharge.

The 2009 International Building Code (IBC 2009) has set forth a number of stipulations in which the employment of Special Inspectors is mandatory for continuous or periodic inspections during construction of new facilities (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704). These activities are in addition to the routine inspections specified in the IBC (Chapter 1, Part 2, Section 110) and other construction standards. The IBC applies to all Management Levels (i.e., quality levels of building work covered by its scope). This stand-alone Test and Inspection Plan has been prepared as discussed below to address the IBC special inspection requirements for the LLW Subproject.

1.1 Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to:

1. Identify the special inspection, test, and structural observation requirements as established in the IBC (Chapter 17), that are determined by the responsible Structural Design Engineer to be applicable to construction of the LLW Subproject.

2. Establish LLW Subproject plans and expectations for the performance and documentation of special inspection, test, and structural observation requirements, during the projects execution phase. This includes establishing the minimum qualification requirements for Special Inspectors.

3. Define the specific attributes to be verified along with the appropriate acceptance criteria.

This Plan does not provide a detailed explanation of required inspection or test procedures, nor is it intended to address the Construction inspection/test activities required for the LLW Subproject by the approved construction documents (i.e., drawings and specifications).


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1.2 Scope of Special Inspections, Test, and Structural Observations

LANLs Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) (STD-342-100, Chapter 16, IBC Program) invokes mandatory special inspection requirements for LANL construction projects. This is defined as the process of inspection, testing, and reporting by approved Special Inspectors to assure the LANL Building Official (LBO) that the construction of critical building elements, materials, and life safety systems is being performed in accordance with the approved construction documents and IBC Chapter 17. LANLs ESM (Chapter 5, Structural) further establishes that the special inspection, test, and structural observation requirements given in Chapter 16 for new construction or modifications to existing structures, systems, and/or components (SSCs) are intended to ensure that construction is implemented in the manner intended by the responsible Structural Design Engineer. On this basis, the special inspection requirements defined herein for the LLW Subproject are developed from the minimum requirements contained in IBC Chapter 17 and as augmented by the LANL ESM IBC Program (Chapter 16). The IBC special inspection requirements have been specifically tailored to the LLW Subproject using a graded approach, with the level of rigor appropriate for construction of a Performance Category 1 (PC-1). The IBC special inspection, test, and structural observation requirements established in this Plan are independent of, and in addition to, the inspection requirements specified in other approved construction documents for the project.

Special inspection as used in this Plan includes those activities required of materials, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components, and connections requiring special expertise to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and referenced standards, including proper quality, workmanship, and materials. Test activities use critical examinations, observations, or evaluations conducted in accordance with a standardized process/procedure to produce a measurable basis for determining the acceptability of an item. Structural observations include visual observation of a structural system by a registered design professional for general conformance to the approved construction documents.

The IBC establishes the requirement for the building owner, or the registered design professional acting as the owners agent, to employ one or more Special Inspector(s) to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Chapter 17, Section 1704 of the IBC. The Special Inspector shall be a qualified person who has specialized knowledge, training, experience, and certification(s) for one or more types of the construction subject to special inspection. Special Inspectors shall be employed by an established and recognized agency (i.e., Special Inspection Agency) regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, who shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the LBO, for performing the specified inspections, tests, or structural observations. The Special Inspection Agency may be LANL or one of its approved subcontractors.

This Plan will be submitted with the Final Design Package to the LBO for review and approval. The LBO, or his designees, will review and approve the design media and this Plan and return it to the project for implementation, or return it with comments that need to be resolved. If there are comments to be resolved, the project will not proceed with construction or structural fabrication activities without the LBO concurrence. Once this Plan is fully approved by the LBO, or his designee, and returned to the project, the project team can begin the appropriate phases of the work.

The Project Team will execute the Special Inspections Plan by performing and documenting the required inspections. The LBO shall be notified of any inspection or inspection step that cannot be completed and must approve, in writing, any deviation from the approved Special Inspections Plan.

On completion of the work, the Project Manager will notify the LBO, who will then perform a final inspection review to his/her satisfaction before granting an occupancy authorization for the new facility.


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1.3 Structures, Systems, and/or Components to be Inspected

Construction of critical building elements, materials, and life-safety systems will be performed in accordance with the approved construction documents. These construction activities will be subject to special inspections, tests, and structural observations under the IBC purview as detailed in this Plan.

The following IBC sections (Chapter 17) address the requirements for special inspections, tests, and structural observations applicable to this project:

Inspection of Fabricators (Section 1704.2), Steel Construction (Section 1704.3), Concrete Construction (Section 1704.4), Masonry Construction (Section 1704.5), Soils (Section 1704.7), Special Cases (Section 1704.15), Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance (Section 1707), Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance (Section 1708), and Structural Observations (Section 1710).

Other IBC special inspection, test, and structural observation requirements (Chapter 17, Section 1704 through 1715) have been considered and determined to be not applicable for the LLW Subproject (note, this determination may be revised based on review of the completed final design for the project). A detailed discussion of the invoked special inspection, test, and structural observation requirements is provided in Section 5.0 of this Plan, and an inspection checklist is provided in Appendix A.

2.0 General Building Information The LLW Subproject will be located west of the existing building (TA-50-1) and southeast of building TA-50-37. The project consists of a new LLW Treatment Building that is designed as an industrial processing facility with three support out-buildings: (1) the LLW Utility Building, (2) the LLW Drum Storage Area, and (3) the LLW Effluent Storage Tank Area. Structural design basis and descriptive information for these facilities are discussed in detail in the Design Basis and Approach for the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility Upgrade Project (RLWTF-UP) Low-Level Waste Subproject (60239831-TRPT-001), and summarized in the following subsections.

2.1 Low-Level Waste Treatment Building The LLW Treatment Building is a single-story structure with a high-bay portion that provides the capability to process LLW waste streams generated at the LANL Site. This building has been identified as a Management Level (ML)-4 building and has been designed to PC-1 criteria in accordance with DOE Standard Natural Phenomena Hazards Design and Evaluation Criteria for DOE Facilities (DOE-STD-1020-2002), for earthquake, high wind, and snow loads.

The LLW Treatment Building is approximately 72 ft-8 in. wide by 93 ft-6 in. long, and is all concrete construction. Continuous spread footings support perimeter retaining wall system of varying heights (greatest along the east side of the building). The building is divided into the following containment areas:

High Bay with LLW Primary and Secondary Waste Treatment processing equipment, Single-story with about half designated as a Wet Chemistry Laboratory, and Single-story with about half designated as support areas (change rooms, electrical room,

telecommunications room, operations center).


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These containment areas provide segregation of the areas which handle waste samples and process liquid LLW received from the Influent Storage Facility.

The vertical loads at the roof are supported by pre-cast concrete, double-tee beams, spanning from exterior walls to an interior bearing wall separating the two building areas. Exterior and interior walls are cast-in-place concrete, and function as bearing walls, shear walls to resist lateral forces, and retaining walls. Retaining conditions occur where the finished floor elevations is above the adjacent grading elevations. All walls are supported by the foundation system.

2.2 Low-Level Waste Utility Building The LLW Utility Building is a single-story, reinforced, concrete masonry unit structure located adjacent to, north of, the LLW Treatment Building and which houses various support systems and equipment for the LLW treatment processes, including an air compressor, natural gas-fired boilers, and the chilled water pump skids. The LLW Utility Building is approximately 32 ft wide by 36 ft long. Process and facility chillers are located adjacent to and north of the LLW Utility Building.

The vertical loads at the roof are supported by a 1-1/2-in. by 18-gauge metal roof deck system supported on metal roof joists spanning 30 ft to the exterior 8-in. solid-grouted Concrete Masonry Unit Bearing Wall System using special reinforced masonry shear walls. The vertical loads for the floor are supported on a 6-in. concrete slab-on-grade. The 8-in. solid-grouted, reinforced, Concrete Masonry Unit shear walls distribute the vertical and lateral loads to the foundation system. The Lateral-Force Resisting Systems consist of a Bearing Wall System using special reinforced Masonry Shear Walls with shear walls and flexible metal roof deck diaphragm that transmit horizontal forces from the superstructure to the foundation system below grade. The foundations will be reinforced-concrete strip footings on 3 ft of structural fill.

2.3 Low-Level Waste Drum Storage Area The drum storage pad consists of an 8-in.-thick concrete slab-on-grade which is reinforced with #5 bars at 18 in. on-center, each way. The slab contains a 36-in.-deep by 12-in.-wide turn-down around the perimeter, which is reinforced with approximately three #6 bars continuous, top and bottom. #5 diagonal bars are included at 18 in. on-center to tie the slab into the turn-down. The concrete slab rests on a compacted 2-in. bed of sand placed on top of a vapor barrier, which in turn lies on a 6-in. compacted granular base. Beneath that is 3 ft of compacted structural fill. The structural fill is extended 3 ft beyond the slab perimeter.

2.4 Low-Level Waste Effluent Storage Tank Area The LLW Effluent Storage Tank Area is comprised of a secondary containment structure with an adjacent LLW Effluent Sample Building. The mat foundation for the secondary containment consists of an 18-in.-thick slab-on-grade with #7 bars at 9 in. on-center each way, top and bottom, typical. A 16-in.-thick reinforced concrete wall retaining a maximum of 12 ft of soil surrounds the mat foundation to provide a sump for secondary containment of effluent. The containment wall is reinforced with #7 bars at 9 in. on-center vertical, #5 bars at 12 in. on-center horizontal, and extends from the top of the mat foundation to a minimum of 6 in. above the surrounding grade.

At the LLW Effluent Sample Building, the vertical loads at the roof are supported by a 1-1/2-in. by 18-gauge metal roof deck system supported on metal roof joists spanning 12 ft to the exterior 8-in. solid-grouted Concrete Masonry Unit Bearing Wall System using special reinforced masonry shear walls. The vertical loads for the floor are supported on a 6-in. concrete slab-on-grade. The 8-in. solid-grouted, reinforced, Concrete Masonry Unit shear walls distribute the vertical and lateral loads to the foundation system. The Lateral-Force Resisting Systems consist of a Bearing Wall System using special reinforced


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Masonry Shear Walls with shear walls and flexible metal roof deck diaphragm that transmit horizontal forces from the superstructure to the foundation system below grade. The foundations will be reinforced-concrete strip footings on 3 ft of structural fill

3.0 Special Inspector Qualifications In accordance with Chapter 17, Section 1704 of the IBC, Special Inspectors shall be employed to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1704 and implemented by this Plan for the LLW Subproject. The IBC inspection process is specifically for IBC (2009) and 2009 International Existing Building Code (IEBC 2009) work.

Special Inspectors are those qualified by the LBO, either directly, or through the LBOs approval of an Inspection Agency. The Special Inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection.

Welding inspection subject to the IBC (Chapter 17) shall only be performed by a Certified Welding Inspector that has been approved by the LANL Welding Program Administrator/Chief Inspector for IBC Welding on behalf of the LBO. LANL personnel pre-approved for such inspection are listed on the LANL Welding Program website in the Approved Inspector listing. Non-LANL Certified-Welding Inspectors shall be submitted for approval to the LANL Welding Program Administrator via the Project Manager.

Qualification guidance for Inspectors is contained in the LANL ESM (STD-342-100, Chapter 16, Section IBC-TIA -- IBC Test and Inspection Agency Approval Process, Attachment B LANL IBC Inspector Qualification Guidelines).

4.0 Roles and Responsibilities LANL organizations and their subcontractors are required to comply with the LANL IBC Building Safety Program. This section defines the roles and responsibilities for the participants in Special Inspection Program activities for the LLW Subproject. The key participants include:

1. The LANL Project Owner, 2. The LANL Building Official (LBO) or Designee, 3. The Design Professional in Responsible Charge (DPIRC), 4. The LANL Project Manager, 5. The Construction Subcontractor and Fabricator, and 6. The Special Inspector(s).

4.1 LANL Project Owner The LANL Project Owner (normally Project Manager or Facility Manager) is responsible for employing one or more Special Inspector(s) to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Chapter 17, Section 1704 of the IBC, and for funding IBC Special Inspection Services. This responsibility may be delegated in writing by the Project Owner to a registered design professional acting as the Owners Agent.

Through the Subcontractor Technical Representative, the LANL Project Owner shall review a list of planned submittals to ensure that additional tests and inspections required in the specifications, but not contained herein, are provided by the Subcontractor.


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4.2 LANL Building Official or Designee The LBO is the Division Leader of Engineering Services. The LBO function is integral to enforcement of the IBC, the IEBC, and other building-related LANL ESM requirements. The LBO does this enforcement through design reviews and field inspections; those performing such work must be delegated by the LBOs authority to act on the LBOs behalf. The LBO may delegate some of his/her duties to Deputy Building Officials, Chief Inspectors, and others, as necessary.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the LBO relative to this Plan include the following:

Review construction documents for erection, alterations, demolitions, and moving of buildings and structures for compliance with IBC requirements.

Approve the IBC Special Inspection Plan, which may require a preconstruction conference to review the Plan with all applicable members of the Construction Team.

Approve Special Inspector/Inspection Agencies. The LBO is responsible for determining competence of inspectors for the types of work they will be inspecting.

Approve field and laboratory test agencies and personnel used under the scope of the IBC, as well as approval of offsite steel fabricators.

Monitor special inspection activities. The LBO shall inspect (as necessary) the premises and enforce compliance with LANL requirements. The LBO (or authorized designee) shall monitor the inspection activities at the jobsite to ensure that qualified Inspectors are performing their duties when work requiring inspection is in progress.

Issue stop work orders, when required. As with any LANL employee, whenever the LBO finds any work being performed in a manner dangerous or unsafe, the LBO is authorized to issue a stop work order.

Review inspection reports. The LBO or authorized designee receives and reviews inspection progress reports and final reports for conformance with the approved plans, specifications, and workmanship provisions of the IBC.

Perform a final inspection on completion of the work. The LBO will perform any IBC-related reviews deemed necessary before providing an approval for occupancy or beneficial use.

4.3 Design Professional in Responsible Charge The engineer or architect of record is referred to as the DPIRC. The DPIRC has many duties and responsibilities related to special inspections, tests, and structural observations, including the following:

Prepare Special Inspection and Test Plan. The DPIRC shall list the items for which inspection is required, hold and witness points (shop or field), special inspections (per IBC and IEBC), whether inspections are continuous or periodic, and the details of such inspection. The DPIRC responsibilities include structural observations and any required seismic testing.

Submit approved Plan in native electronic file format to allow the Constructor to integrate with scheduling data.

Submit Inspection Agencies to the LBO for approval, when the DPIRC is contracted by LANL to perform special inspection duties.

Respond to field discrepancies. The DPIRC shall respond to nonconformance reports that are dispositioned as Use-As-Is or Repair (not required on Rework or Reject).


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Review shop and fabrication drawings, and submit revisions as approved design documents. The DPIRC shall acknowledge and approve shop and fabrication drawings that may detail structural information. The DPIRC shall submit the drawings to the LBO-designated design reviewers for written approval of any deviations to the approved plans, drawings, or specifications, and shall resubmit revised plans, drawings, and specifications that may be required because of the shop drawings, etc. On approval, send copy to the LANL Construction Inspection Group.

4.4 LANL Project Manager The LANL Project Managers responsibilities, with respect to this Plan, include the following:

Ensure that any designated work under the IBC purview does not proceed until they have obtained LBO approval to proceed.

Ensure compliance to the IBC on the project down to the various subtier subcontractors and suppliers. This includes instructing personnel and passing-down necessary controls to subtier levels and ensuring that the LBO will be properly notified of nonconforming conditions on any IBC-related work.

Ensure that applicable Fabricators, Test Agencies, and Inspection Agencies are appropriately approved by the LBO.

Ensure that the LBO, or designee, will be properly notified of nonconforming conditions on any IBC-related work.

Notify the LBO, or designee, as soon as possible when substandard construction has occurred on the project (including work by testing agency or in fabrication and manufacturer shops).

Notify the LBO, on completion of the work, to request a final inspection review to support the granting of an occupancy authorization.

4.5 Construction Subcontractor and Fabricator The Constructors and Fabricators duties and responsibilities are detailed in the LLW Subproject drawings, specifications, and other approved-construction documents. For the IBC-related work scope, this includes, but is not limited to:

Complying with all applicable requirements of this Plan. Complete and submit to the LANL Project Representative a Subcontractors Statement of Responsibility with Respect to Special Test and Inspections form as found in Appendix B of this Plan.

Ensuring that necessary requirements related to the project special inspections, tests, and structural observations, including hold and witness points, design documents, and IBC requirements, are passed-down to their subtier subcontractors and suppliers.

Notifying the LBO and LANL Project Representative of any nonconformances or deficiencies and any cases where the subcontractor does not honor inspection hold points, test hold points, or witness points identified on the approved-Inspection Plan.

4.6 Special Inspector(s) Approved IBC Inspectors (and Inspection Agencies) are those qualified by the LBO, either directly, or through the LBOs approval of an Inspection Agency. The IBC Inspector or Inspection Agency shall not be employed by the constructing subcontractor or material supplier. The work processes, authority, duties, and reporting functions of the IBC Special Inspectors (and their agencies) shall comply with LANLs ESM (STD-342-100, Chapter 16).


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Specific roles and responsibilities for the Special Inspector include:

Review approved plans and specifications for inspection requirements. IBC Inspectors will comply with the inspection requirements of LANL.

Signify presence at the jobsite. Special Inspectors shall notify the Construction Manager and the Constructor of their presence and responsibilities at the jobsite location. If required by the LBO, they shall sign in on the appropriate form posted by the construction subcontractor.

Observe assigned work. Special Inspectors shall inspect all work in the inspection program for conformance with the LBO-approved drawings and specifications, applicable provisions of the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704) on special inspection, and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC; approved shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Inspections include special inspections in the steel fabricators shop when required and other inspections identified in a Special Inspections, Tests, and Structural Observations Plan.

For continuous inspection, the Special Inspector shall be onsite at all times observing the work requiring inspection designated as continuous. Periodic inspection is intended to mean that the Inspector, at periodic times, inspects all work performed, but is not required to witness the work being performed.

Notify the LANL Chief Inspector, immediately, in cases where project conditions or personnel do not provide adequate notice for hold or witness points, inhibit the Inspectors ability to inspect, or any conditions that present themselves that would prevent adequate inspection.

Filing of accurate and complete inspection reports to the LBO and other recipients.

Report nonconforming items, as well as bringing all nonconforming items to the immediate attention of the subcontractor.

Provide timely reports, including written inspection reports for each inspection visit and a final report addressing all items requiring IBC special inspection and testing.

The IBC Inspector shall notify the LBO (regardless of whether the Inspector reports directly to the LBO, the Inspection Agencies, or another entity onsite) immediately when conditions on a project, job, or other work under IBC causes the Inspector to be unable to perform their duties. This can be due to lack of notification of hold or witness points, lack of funding, reduced funding, or any conditions that impacts the Inspectors independence.

5.0 Special Inspections, Tests, and Structural Observation Requirements

5.1 IBC Special Inspections The following subsections provide a listing of the specific special inspection requirements from the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704), that are determined by the responsible Structural Design Engineer to be applicable to construction of the LLW Subproject. These special inspection requirements are in addition to the construction inspections specified elsewhere, by the LLW Subproject construction documents, and shall be carried out by Special Inspectors approved by the LBO.

5.1.1 Inspection of Fabricators Where fabrication of structural load-bearing members and assemblies is being performed on the premises of a fabricators shop, special inspection of the fabricated items shall be required by Chapter 17, Section 1704.2 of the IBC, and as required elsewhere in the code, unless the Fabricator has been approved


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by the LBO. Special inspection or shop approval is not required for burning and cutting of mild steel [e.g., steel to Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel (ASTM A 36/A 36M)] [LANL ESM, STD-342-100, Chapter 16, Section IBC-IP -- IBC Inspection Process, Appendix A Special Inspection and Testing Summary (Sample)].

5.1.1.1 Fabrication and Implementation Procedures. The Special Inspector shall verify that the fabricator maintains detailed fabrication and quality control procedures that provide a basis for inspection control of the workmanship and the fabricators ability to conform to approved-construction documents and referenced standards. The Special Inspector shall review the procedures for completeness and adequacy relative to the code requirements for the fabricators scope of work. Exception: Special Inspections Section shall not be required where the Fabricator is approved in accordance with Chapter 17, Section 1704.2.2 of the IBC.

5.1.1.2 Fabricator Approval. Special Inspections required by this code are not required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved to perform such work without special inspection. Approval shall be based on review of the Fabricators written procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices by an approved Special Inspection Agency. At completion of fabrication, the approved Fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the LBO stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved-construction documents. (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704.2.2). To clarify, a Fabricator approved in accordance with this section eliminates the need for inspection of Fabricators required by the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704.2), and use of an approved Fabricator also eliminates the need for special inspections for seismic resistance required by Chapter 17, Section 1707. Because the Fabricator must be approved to perform the seismic-resistance work, the LBOs approval should consider this (LANL ESM, STD-342-100, Chapter 16, Section IBC-IP, Appendix A).

5.1.2 Steel Construction The special inspections for steel elements of buildings and structures shall be as required by the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704.3 and associated Table 1704.3). Where required, Special Inspection of steel shall also comply with the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1715).

5.1.2.1 Welding. Welding inspection shall be in compliance with the Structural Welding CodeSteel (AWS D1.1/D1.1M) and the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704.3.1).

5.1.2.2 Details. The Special Inspector shall perform an inspection of the steel frame to verify compliance with the details shown on the approved construction documents, such as bracing, stiffening, member locations, and proper application of joint details at each connection (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704.3.2).

5.1.2.3 High-Strength Bolts. Installation of high-strength bolts shall be periodically inspected in accordance with the American Institute of Steel Constructions (AISC) Specifications for Steel Buildings (AISC 360-05) (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704.3.3).

5.1.2.3.1 General. While the work is in progress, the Special Inspector shall determine that the requirements for bolts, washers, and paint; bolted parts; and installation and tightening, in such standards, are met. For bolts requiring pre-tensioning, the Special Inspector shall observe the pre-installation testing and calibration procedures when such procedures are required by the installation method or by project plans or specifications; determine that all plies of connected materials have been drawn together and properly snugged; and monitor the installation of bolts to verify that the selected procedure for installation is properly used for tightening. For joints required to be tightened only to the snug-tight condition, the Special Inspector need only verify that the connected materials have been drawn together and properly snugged (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704.3.3.1).


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5.1.2.3.2 Periodic Monitoring. Monitoring of bolt installation for pre-tensioning is permitted to be performed on a periodic basis when using the turn-of-nut method with match-marking techniques, the direct tension-indicating method, or the alternate-design fastener (twist-off bolt) method. Joints designed as snug-tight need to be inspected only on a periodic basis (IBC, Section1704.3.3.2).

5.1.2.3.3 Continuous Monitoring. Monitoring of bolt installation for pre-tensioning, using the calibrated wrench method or turn-of-nut method without match-marking, shall be performed on a continuous basis (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704.3.3.3).

5.1.3 Concrete Construction The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704.4 and associated Table 1704.4).

5.1.4 Masonry Construction Masonry construction shall be inspected and evaluated in accordance with the requirements of the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1704.5). IBC Chapter 17, Section 1704.5.2 and Table 1704.5.1 apply to this project.

5.1.5 Soils Special inspections for existing site soil conditions, fill placement, and load-bearing requirements shall follow Chapter 17, Section 1704.7 and Table 1704.7 of the IBC. The approved soils report shall be used to determine compliance.

5.1.6 Special Cases Special inspections shall be required for proposed work that is, in the opinion of the LBO, unusual in its nature, such as, but not limited to, the following examples (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1704.15):

1. Construction materials and systems that are alternatives to materials and systems prescribed by the IBC;

2. Unusual design applications of materials described in the IBC;

3. Materials and systems required to be installed in accordance with additional manufacturers instructions that prescribed requirements not contained in the IBC or in standards referenced by the IBC; and

4. Threaded rebar couplers, which shall comply with International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Evaluation Service/Evaluation Report on LENTON Mechanical Splice System For Steel Reinforcing Bars In Concrete (ER-0129).

5.2 Special Inspection for Seismic Resistance The following subsections identify special inspections for seismic resistance invoked by the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1707), based on the Seismic Design Category D classification established for the LLW Treatment Building Structure. The special inspections itemized below are required for the following:

1. The Seismic-Force-Resisting Systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, as determined in IBC Chapter 16, Section 1613.

2. Designated seismic systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D.


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3. Architectural, mechanical, and electrical components in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D that are required in IBC Chapter 17, Sections 1707.7 and 1707.8.

5.2.1 Architectural Components Periodic special inspection during the erection and fastening of exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing walls, and interior and exterior veneer in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1707.6), except for:

1. Special inspection is not required for exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing walls, and interior and exterior veneer 30 ft or less in height above grade or walking surface.

2. Special inspection not required for exterior cladding and interior and exterior veneer weighing 5 psf or less.

3. Special inspection is not required for interior nonbearing walls weighing 15 psf or less.

5.2.2 Mechanical and Electrical Components Special inspection for mechanical and electrical equipment shall be as follows (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1707.7):

1. Periodic special inspection is required during the installation of anchorage of other electrical equipment in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D and

2. Periodic special inspection is required during installation of piping systems intended to carry flammable, combustible, or highly toxic contents and their associated mechanical units in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D.

5.2.3 Designated Seismic System Verification The Special Inspector shall examine designated seismic systems requiring seismic qualification in accordance with Chapter 17, Section 1708.4 of the IBC and verify that the label, anchorage, or mounting conforms to the certificate of compliance (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1707.8).

5.3 Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance The following subsections identify applicable special structural testing requirements to ensure seismic resistance in accordance with the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1708).

5.3.1 Testing for Seismic Resistance The tests specified in Sections 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 are required for the following (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1708.1):

1. The Seismic-Force-Resisting Systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, as determined in IBC Chapter 16, Section 1616.

2. Designated seismic systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D.

3. Architectural, mechanical, and electrical components in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F that are required in IBC Chapter 17, Sections 1707.6 and 1707.7.

5.3.2 Reinforcing and Prestressing Steel Certified mill test reports shall be provided for each shipment of reinforcing steel used to resist flexural, shear, and axial forces in reinforced concrete intermediate frames, special moment frames, and boundary


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elements of special reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry shear walls. Where the Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (ASTM A 615/A 615M), reinforcing steel is used to resist earthquake-induced flexural and axial forces in special moment frames and in wall boundary elements of shear walls in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, as determined in Section 1616, the testing requirements of the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary (ACI 318-08/318R-08), shall be met. Rebar is not to be welded.

5.3.3 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment The registered DPIRC shall state the applicable seismic qualification requirements for designated seismic systems on the construction documents. Each manufacturer of designated seismic system components shall test or analyze the component and its mounting system or anchorage and submit a Certificate of Conformance for review and acceptance by the DPIRC for design of the designated seismic system and for approval by the LBO. Qualification shall be by actual test on a shake table, by three-dimensional shock tests, by an analytical method using dynamic characteristics and forces, by the use of experience data (i.e., historical data demonstrating acceptable seismic performance), or by more rigorous analysis providing for equivalent safety (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1708.5).

5.4 Structural Observations Where required by the provisions of IBC Chapter 17, Sections 1710.2 or 1710.3, the Owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform structural observations as defined in IBC Chapter 17, Section 1702.

Structural observations are the responsibility of the structural Engineer of Record unless otherwise stated in the Subcontract. The Engineer of Record must subcontract observations if he/she is in the same company as the prime Subcontractor, and the LBO must approve observation performance by persons other than the structural Engineer of Record.

At the conclusion of the work included in the permit, the Structural Observer shall submit to the LBO a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the Structural Observers knowledge, have not been resolved. Structural observations may be made at significant construction stages and/or at completion of a structural system. Significant construction stages include:

1. Prior to pouring the concrete and after the rebar has been set in place for all primary reinforced concrete structural components and

2. Following installation of primary steel structural components and before enclosure of the steel beams and columns with architectural cladding, fire proofing, and/or insulation.

The following subsections identify the minimum structural observation requirements from the IBC (Chapter 17, Section 1710), which are applicable to construction of the LLW Subproject.

5.4.1 Seismic Considerations Structural observations shall be provided for those structures included in Seismic Design Category D (as determined in the IBC, Chapter 16, Section 1616), where one or more of the following conditions exist (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1710.2):

1. The structure is classified as Occupancy Category III or IV in accordance with IBC Chapter 16, Section 1604.5;

2. The height of the structure is greater than 75 ft above the base;


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3. When so designated by the registered DPIRC of the design; and

4. When such observation is specifically required by the LBO.

Per LANLs ESM (STD-342-100, Chapter 5, Section II, Commercial Design and Analysis Requirements, Paragraph 1.1), all PC-1 structures are to be classified as Occupancy Category II, therefore, structural observation for seismic consideration is not required since the LLW Treatment Building is not greater than two stories in height.

5.4.2 Wind Considerations Structural observations shall also be provided for those structures sited where the basic wind speed exceeds 110 mph (determined from IBC, Chapter 16, Figure 1609), where one or more of the following conditions exist (IBC, Chapter 17, Section 1709.3):

1. The structure is classified as Occupancy Category III or IV in accordance with IBC Chapter 16, Section 1604.5;

2. The height of the structure is greater than 75 ft;

3. When so designated by the registered DPIRC of the design; and

4. When such observation is specifically required by the LBO.

Per LANLs ESM (STD-342-100, Chapter 5, Section II, Paragraph 1.1), all PC-1 structures are to be classified as Occupancy Category II, therefore, structural observation for wind consideration is not required since the height of the LLW Treatment Building is less than 75 ft.

6.0 Written Work Products

6.1 Inspection Reports Special inspections, tests, and structural observations shall include those identified in Appendix A. Special Inspectors shall keep records of all inspections, tests, and structural observations performed. The Special Inspector shall complete written inspection reports for each inspection and provide the reports on a timely basis as determined by the LBO. Reports shall indicate whether the work inspected was done in conformance to approved construction documents. The Special Inspector shall furnish these reports directly to the LANL Chief Inspector, DPIRC, and others as designated by the Project Manager. The reports should be generated on a daily basis, as applicable, and may be submitted weekly at the option of the Chief Inspector. In these reports, Inspectors should, as a minimum:

Describe inspections and tests made with applicable locations; Indicate how nonconforming items were resolved; List unresolved items, parties notified, and time and method of notification; Itemize changes authorized by DPIRC if not included in nonconforming items; and Identify stop work notices, nonconformance reports, or other documentation vehicles that provide

information regarding the quality of the IBC-related work.


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6.2 Nonconformance Reports Special Inspectors shall bring all nonconforming items to the immediate attention of the Contractor. If any such item(s) is not resolved in a timely manner, or is about to be incorporated into the work, the LBO and DPIRC should be notified immediately and the item noted in the Special Inspectors written report. The Special Inspector shall write a separate report regarding noted discrepancies which should contain, as a minimum, the following information about each nonconforming item:

Description and exact location of the nonconforming item(s), Reference to applicable design detail, Name and title of each individual notified and method of notification, and Resolution or corrective action taken.

6.3 Inspector Notifications The Special Inspector shall notify the LBO (regardless of whether the Special Inspector reports directly to the LBO, the Inspection Agencies, or other entity onsite) immediately when conditions on the project cause the Inspector to be unable to perform their duties. This can be due to lack of notification of hold or witness points, lack of funding, reduced funding, or any conditions that impacts the Special Inspectors independence.

6.4 Final Report A final report documenting all the required IBC special inspections, tests, and structural observations, and correction of any discrepancies noted in these activities shall be prepared by the Special Inspector or Inspection Agency engaged in conducting the work. The final report shall include all applicable inspection and test reports and other supporting data as evidence of the special inspections, tests, and structural observations performed. The Special Inspector, or Inspection Agency employed, shall submit the final signed report to the LBO, Chief Inspector, and DPIRC stating that all items requiring IBC inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported and, to the best of their knowledge, in conformance with the approved drawings, specifications, and the applicable provisions of the IBC. Items not in conformance, unresolved items, or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, missed inspections, periodic inspection (when continuous inspection was required), etc., should be specifically itemized in this report.

This report will be included in the official LLW Subproject records to support facility and process operational readiness activities for the LLW Subproject.

7.0 Schedule The schedule for performing special inspections, tests, and structural observations will be developed at a later stage in project execution, based on the detailed construction schedule of the LLW Subproject.

8.0 References 1. 60239831-TRPT-001, Design Basis and Approach for the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste

Treatment Facility Upgrade Project (RLWTF-UP) Low-Level Waste Subproject, Revision 0, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

2. ACI 318-08/318R-08, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, American Concrete Institution, Farmington Hills, Michigan.

3. AISC 360-05, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Illinois.


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4. ASTM A 36/A 36M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel, American Society of Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

5. ASTM A 615/A 615M, Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

6. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Structural Welding CodeSteel, American Welding Society, Miami, Florida.

7. DOE-STD-1020-2002, DOE Standard Natural Phenomena Hazards Design and Evaluation Criteria for DOE Facilities, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.

8. ER-0129, 2012, LENTON Mechanical Splice System For Steel Reinforcing Bars In Concrete, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Ontario, California.

9. IBC, 2009 International Building Code, International Code Council, Inc., Whittier, California.

10. IECC, 2009 International Existing Building Code, International Code Council, Falls Church, Virginia.

11. LANL ESM, Engineering Standards Manual, STD-342-100, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico.

a. Chapter 5, Structural, Section II, Commercial Design and Analysis Requirements, Rev. 6, 6/20/2011.

b. Chapter 16, IBC Program

i. Section IBC-IP -- IBC Inspection Process, Rev. 6, 6/2011/, Appendix A Special Inspection and Testing Summary (Sample), Rev 0, 10/27/2006.

ii. Section IBC-TIA -- IBC Test and Inspection Agency Approval Process, Rev. 3, 9/15/2009, Attachment B LANL IBC Inspector Qualification Guidelines, Rev. 4, 3/4/10


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Test and Special Inspections Plan for the TA-50 RLWTF-UP LLW Subproject A-i

Appendix A

IBC Special Inspections, Tests, and Structural Observations Checklist


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Test and Special Inspections Plan for the TA-50 RLWTF-UP LLW Subproject A-1

Project: TA-50 RLWTF-UP Low-Level Waste Subproject Location: TA-50, Bldg 230 Owner: Los Alamos National Laboratory Design Professionals in Responsible Charge: James M. Weeks, WAI, Structural Richard Kaselow, AECOM, Architectural Eugene Moe, AECOM, Electrical Charles Moyers, AECOM Mechanical

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LANL Design Eng for LBO (LBO Stamp) LANL Inspection Group (Optional)

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Item No.

Specification Section Inspection/Test/Observation Description

IBC(a) Section

Periodic Inspection

Continuous Inspection

Inspection Characteristics/ Acceptance Criteria

Hold/Witness Point

Remarks Title No.

Inspection of Fabricators (required for fabrication of structural load-bearing members and assemblies performed on the premises of a fabricators shop)

1704.2

1 Quality Requirements 01 4000 Verify fabrication and implementation procedures 1704.2.1 X (1) Verify Fabricator maintains detailed fabrication and quality control procedures that provide a basis for inspection control of workmanship; (2) Verify the Fabricators ability to conform to approved construction documents and referenced standards; and (3) Review procedures for completeness and adequacy relative to IBC requirements for the Fabricators scope of work.

Hold Required where fabrication of structural load-bearing members and assemblies is being performed on the premises of a Fabricators shop, except where the Fabricator is approved in accordance with IBC Chapter 17, Section 1704.2.2.

2 Quality Requirements 01 4000 Approval of Fabricator 1704.2.2 X LBO approve Fabricator to proceed with work based upon review of Fabricators written procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices.

Hold Required where fabrication of structural load-bearing members and assemblies is being performed on the premises of a fabricators shop, and in lieu of requirements identified in IBC Chapter 17, Section 1704.2.1. To clarify, a Fabricator approved in accordance with this section eliminates the need for inspection of Fabricator required by Chapter 17, Section 1704.2 of the IBC, and use of an approved Fabricator also eliminates the need for special inspections for seismic resistance required by Chapter 17, Section 1707. Since the Fabricator must be approved to perform the seismic resistance work, the LBOs approval should consider this.

3 Quality Requirements 01 4000 Fabricator CoC 1704.2.2 X Verify at completion of fabrication, that the approved Fabricator shall submit a CoC to the LBO stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved construction documents.

Hold Required where fabrication of structural load-bearing members and assemblies is being performed on the premises of a LBO-approved Fabricators shop, and in lieu of special inspection requirements identified in IBC Chapter 17, Section 1704.2.1.

Steel Construction 1704.3

4 Structural Metal Framing

05 1000 Material verification inspection for structural steel Table 1704.3 X Verify that identification markings for structural steel conform to applicable ASTM standards specified in the approved construction documents.

Witness See IBC Chapter 17, Table 1704.3.


05 1000 Material verification CMTRs for structural steel Table 1704.3 X Verify manufacturers CMTRs for structural steel. Witness See IBC Chapter 17, Table 1704.3.


05 1000 Material verification inspection for structural steel weld filler materials

Table 1704.3 X Verify that identification markings for structural steel weld filler materials conform to AWS specification in the approved construction documents.



05 1000 Material verification CMTRs for structural steel weld filler materials

Table 1704.3 X Verify manufacturers CMTRs for structural steel weld filler materials.



05 1000 Inspection of welding structural steel 1704.3.1; Table 1704.3

X Inspect complete and partial penetration groove welds per AWS D1.1/D1.1M(c).

Hold See IBC Chapter 17, Table 1704.3.



X Inspect multi-pass fillet welds per AWS D1.1/D1.1M(c).




X Inspect single-pass fillet welds greater than 5/16 in. per AWS D1.1/D1.1M(c).




X Inspect single-pass fillet welds equal to or less than 5/16 in. per AWS D1.1/D1.1M(c).

Witness See IBC Chapter. 17, Table 1704.3.



X Inspect floor and deck welds per AWS D1.3(d). Witness See IBC Chapter 17, Table 1704.3.


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Remarks Title No.

13 Steel Roof Decking 05 3123 Inspection of mechanical connectors for steel roof decking structural steel

1705.3.1; Table 1704.3

X Inspect deck fasteners to structural steel and deck sidelap connection. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services Report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Witness

Concrete Construction 1704.4

14 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Inspection of bent reinforcing steel X Inspect (on a sampling basis) bent rebar at the manufacturers or distributors facilities to confirm proper radius bends before shipment.

Hold The LANS Special Inspection Supervisor may eliminate this hold point inspection once he/she has reasonable confidence that the rebar is being bent to the correct radius.

15 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Inspection of reinforcing steel placement Table 1704.4 X Inspect concrete reinforcing steel, including prestressing tendons, and placement per AWS D1.4(e) and ACI 318-08/318R-08(g), Sections 3.5 and 7.1 through 7.7.


16 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Inspection of bolts to be installed in concrete Table 1704.4 X Inspect bolts to be installed in concrete prior to and during placement of concrete where allowable loads have been increased.


17 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Material verification inspection for concrete design mix Table 1704.4 X Verify use of required concrete design mix in accordance with ACI 318-08/318R-08(g), Chapter 4, and Sections 5.2 through 5.4.


18 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Concrete testing Table 1704.4 X At the time fresh concrete is sampled to fabricate specimens for strength tests: (1) Perform slump test and air content tests and (2) determine temperature of the concrete, in accordance with ASTM C 31/C 31M(h); ASTM C 172(i); and ACI 318-05/318R-08(g), Sections 5.6 and 5.8.


19 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Inspection of concrete application Table 1704.4 X Inspect concrete placement for proper application techniques in accordance with ACI 318-08/318R-08(g), Sections 5.9 and 5.10.


20 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Inspection of concrete curing temperature and techniques Table 1704.4 X Inspect concrete placement for maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques in accordance with ACI 318-08/318R-08(g), Sections 5.11 through 5.13.


21 Precast Structural Concrete

03 4100 Erection of precast concrete members Table 1704.4 X Verify precast members are adequately supported and braced to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity until permanent connections are completed, in accordance with ACI 318-08/318R-08(g), Sections 16.9.


22 Reinforced Concrete 03 3001 Inspection of formwork Table 1704.4 X Inspect formwork for shape, location, and dimensions of concrete member being formed in accordance with ACI 318-08/318R-08(g), Section 6.1.1.


23 Post-Installed Concrete Anchors

03 1534 Inspection of Anchor type/Product description X Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Anchor diameter (or rod diameter for adhesive)

X Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Anchor length X Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


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Periodic Inspection



Hold/Witness Point

Remarks Title No.


03 1534 Inspection of Minimum embedment X Verified after installation is complete. Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Minimum center-to-center spacing X Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Minimum edge distance X Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Angularity (degrees from perpendicular) X Verified after installation is complete. Visually inspected before the Anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Drilled hole dimensions X Verified during installation. Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Installation torque (wedge and heavy duty sleeve, and undercut type only)

X Verified after installation is complete. Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Direct tension testing X Verified after installation is complete. Test one randomly selected anchor from the population covered by the inspection record, not to exceed a population of 10 anchors. Tension test load shall be specified by the manufacturer or project documents. The following methodology is used to determine the test load.

The test load is equal to the lesser of:

A tensile load equal to 80% of the specified yield strength of the anchor bolt material times the tensile area of the bolt; or

A tensile load equal to a minimum of one and a half times the design allowable from the International Code Council Evaluation Services report. (Maximum of two times the design allowable from the report).

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Hole cleanliness (adhesive type only) X Verified during installation. Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Adhesive expiration date (adhesive type only)

X Verified during installation. Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


03 1534 Inspection of Anchor rod length (adhesive type only) X Verified during installation. Visually inspected before the anchor is installed in the concrete. Comply with the International Code Council Evaluation Services report and manufacturers installation instructions.

Hold


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Periodic Inspection



Hold/Witness Point

Remarks Title No.

Masonry Construction 1704.5 Masonry construction inspections will be performed to Level 1 per the classification of the building or structure and nature of occupancy, as defined by IBC (see Table 1604.5 and Section 1616.2).

36 Reinforced Unit Masonry

04 2220 Verification of fm and fACC 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Prior to construction, verify fm and fACC per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Article 1.4B.

Witness See IBC Chapter 17, Table 1704.5.1 (Level 1 Special Inspections).


04 2220 Verification of site-prepared mortar and grout 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X From the beginning of masonry construction, verify proportions of site-prepared mortar and grout per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Article 2.6A.



04 2220 Verification of mortar joint construction 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X From the beginning of masonry construction, verify construction of mortar joints per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS602(j), Article 3.3B.



04 2220 Verification of placement and location for masonry reinforcement, and connectors

1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Prior to grouting, inspect to verify placement and location of masonry reinforcement and connectors per ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402(k), Section 1.12 and ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Articles 3.4 and 3.6A.



04 2220 Verification of grout space 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Prior to grouting, inspect to verify that grout space is clean, per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Article 3.2D.

Hold See IBC Chapter 17, Table 1704.5.1 (Level 1 Special Inspections).


04 2220 Verification of grout placement 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Verify grout placement, per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Articles 3.5.



04 2220 Inspection of structural elements 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Inspect masonry construction to verify size and location of structural elements in compliance with the approved construction documents.



04 2220 Inspection of masonry anchors 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Inspect type, size, and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames, or other construction, per ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402(k), Sections 1.2.2(e), 2.1.4, and 3.1.6.



04 2220 Inspection of masonry reinforcement 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Inspect to verify size, grade, and type of masonry reinforcement is in compliance with the approved construction documents, per ACI 530.1/ASCE 5/TMS 402(k), Section 1.12 and ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Articles 2.4 and 3.4.



04 2220 Inspection for weather protection 1704.5; Table 1704.5.3; 2104.3; 2104.4

X Inspect for protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40 F) or hot weather (temperature above 90 F), per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Articles 1.8C and 1.8D.



04 2220 Observation of prepared grout specimens, mortar specimens, and/or prisms

1704.5; Table 1704.5.1; 2105.2.2; 2105.3

X Preparation of any required grout specimens, mortar specimens, and/or prisms shall be observed per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Article 1.4.



04 2220 Verification of construction documents and submittals 1704.5; Table 1704.5.1

X Verify compliance with required inspection provisions of the construction documents and the approved submittals, per ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602(j), Article 1.5.


Soils 1704.7

48 Earth Moving 31 2000 Verification of foundation preparation 1704.7 X Verify materials below shallow foundations are adequate to achieve the design bearing capacity.

Hold Verification by registered Geotechnical Engineer

49 Earth Moving 31 2000 Verification of excavationd 1704.7 X Verify excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material.

Witness


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Periodic Inspection



Hold/Witness Point

Remarks Title No.

50 Earth Moving 31 2000 Evaluation of fill material 1704.7 X Perform classification and testing of compacted fill materials.

Witness

51 Earth Moving 31 2000 Verification of compacted fill 1704.7 X Verify use of proper materials, densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill.

Witness

52 Earth Moving 31 2000 Verification of site 1704.7 X Prior to placement of compacted fill, observe subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly.

Hold

Special Cases 1704.15 53 Special Inspections X X Special inspections shall be required for proposed

work that is, in the opinion of the LBO, unusual in nature, such as, but not limited to, the following examples: Construction materials and systems that are

alternatives to materials and systems prescribed by the IBC.

Unusual design applications of materials described in the IBC

Materials and systems required to be installed in accordance with additional manufacturers instructions that prescribe requirements not contained in the IBC or in standards referenced by the IBC.

Mechanical rebar couplers, which shall comply with IAPMO ES ER-0129.

Hold None identified at this time.

Special Inspection for Seismic Resistance 1707

54 Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control

13 4800 Inspect seismic anchorage of storage racks and access floors

1707.5 X Perform inspection during the anchorage of access floors (catwalks, platforms, etc.) and storage racks 8 ft or greater in height.

Witness


13 4800 Inspect Architectural components 1707.6 X Perform inspection during the erection and fastening of exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing walls, and interior and exterior veneer in structures.

Per IBC, special inspections are not required for: (1) Architectural components in structures 30 ft or less in height, (2) Cladding and veneer weighing 5 psf or less, and (3) Interior nonbearing walls weighing 15 psf or less.


13 4800 Component and attachment testing 1707.8 X Inspect emergency lighting fixtures and verify that the component label, anchorage, or mounting conforms to the manufacturers CoC.

Witness For those components subject to the provisions of ASCE 7-05(l), Section 13.2.2, the component manufacturer shall test or analyze the component and the component mounting system or anchorage for the design forces in IBC Chapter 16. The manufacturer shall submit a CoC for review and acceptance by the DPIRC for the design, and for approval by the LBO. The basis of certification shall be by test on a shaking table, by three-dimensional shock tests, by an analytical method using dynamic characteristics, and forces from Chapter 16, by experience data or by more rigorous analysis.


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IBC(a) Section

Periodic Inspection



Hold/Witness Point

Remarks Title No.

Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 1708

57 Reinforce Concrete 03 3001 Verify testing of reinforcing steel used in Seismic-Force-Resisting Systems

1708.2 X Inspect CMTRs provided for each shipment of reinforcing steel used to resist flexural, shear, and axial forces in boundary elements of special reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry shear walls. Where ASTM A 615/A 615M(m) reinforcing steel is used, the testing requirements of ACI 318-08/ 318R-08(g) shall be met.

Witness Tests required for the following, in accordance with IBC Chapter 17, Section 1708.2: (1) Seismic-Force-Resisting Systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D; (2) designated seismic systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D; and (3) architectural, mechanical and electrical components in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D that are required in IBC Sections 1707.6 and 1707.7.

Structural Observations 1710

58 IBC 2009 Chapter 17, Section 1709

Perform structural observations for seismic-resistance and wind requirements

1710.2/1710.3 X The visual observation of the structural system by a registered design professional for general conformance to the approved construction documents at significant construction stages and at the completion of the structural system.

At the conclusion of the work included in the permit, the Structural Observer shall submit to the LBO a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the Structural Observers knowledge, have not been resolved.

The Owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform structural observations as defined in IBC Chapter 17, Section 1709. Structural observations are the responsibility of the structural Engineer of Record unless otherwise stated in the Subcontract. Structural observations may be made at significant construction stages and/or at completion of a structural system. At a minimum, significant construction stages include: Prior to pouring the concrete and

after the rebar has been set in place for all primary reinforced concrete structural components.

Following installation of primary steel structural components and before enclosure of the steel beams and columns with architectural cladding, fire proofing, and/or insulation.

AISC = American Institute of Steel Construction (registered trademark). ASCE = American Society of Civil Engineers (registered trademark) ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials (registered trademark). AWS = American Welding Society. CMTR = Certified Mill Test Report. CoC = Certificate of Conformance.

DPIRC = Design Professional in Responsible Charge.ER = Evaluation Report. ES = Evaluation Service. HVAC = heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. IAPMO = International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

IBC = International Building Code (registered trademarks).LANL = Los Alamos National Laboratory. LANS = Los Alamos Nuclear Services. LBO = LANL Building Official. LRFD = Load and Resistance Factor Design.

(a)2009 International Building Code, International Code Council, Inc., Whittier, California. (b)AISC, 2005, Manual of Steel Construction, 13th Edition, American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc, Chicago, Illinois. (c)AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Structural Welding CodeSteel, American Welding Society, Miami, Florida. (d)AWS D1.3, Structural Welding CodeSheet Steel, American Welding Society, Miami, Florida (e)AWS D1.4, Structural Welding CodeReinforcing Steel, American Welding Society, Miami, Florida. (f)ASTM A 706/A 706M, 2008, Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, American Society of Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. (g)ACI 318-08/318R-08, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, American Concrete Institution, Farmington Hills, Michigan. (h)ASTM C 31/C 31M, 2008, Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field, American Society of Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. (i)ASTM C 172, 2008, Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete, American Society of Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. (j)ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602, 2008, Specification for Masonry Structures, American Concrete Institution, Farmin

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