1705.2.6 Cold-formed steel construction.
BC § 1705.2.6
Special Inspections for prefabricated and site built cold-formed steel construction and assemblies used structurally shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.2.6. Table 1705.2.6Required Special Inspection of Cold-Formed Steel Construction TypeContinuousSpecial InspectionPeriodicSpecial InspectionReferenced Standard aBC ReferenceTypeContinuousSpecial InspectionPeriodicSpecial InspectionReferenced Standard aBC Reference1. Material Verification: X a. Verify that identification markings conform to AISI S240 and as specified in the approved construction documents. XAISI S240Section D6.5 b. Verify that material is clean, straight and undamaged.2. Inspection of general framing: a. Verify that member sizes conform to the approved construction documents.XAISI S240Section C b. Verify that member layout conforms to the approved construction documents.X c. Verify that proper bearing lengths are provided in accordance with approved construction documents.X d. Verify that punched holes and sheared or flame cut edges of material in members are clean and free from notches and burred edges.X3. Inspection of framing connections and anchorages: a. Verify that screws, bolts, and other fasteners conform to approved construction document requirements for diameter, length, quantity, spacing, edge distance, and location.XAISI S240Section D6.7 b. Verify that manufactured connectors, such as joist hangers, caps, straps, clips, ties, hold-downs, and anchors conform to approved construction document requirements for manufacturer, type, gauge, and fastener requirements.XAISI S240Section B1.5 andSection C4 c. Post-installed connections to concrete.XAISI S240Section D6.94. Inspection of welding: a. Inspect welds in accordance with S240 Section D6.6.XAWS D1.3,AISI S240Section D6.6 b. Additional requirements for welds performed as a part of a lateral force-resisting systemXNote aAISI S240Section D6.95. Bracing: a. Verify that temporary bracing, shoring, jacks, etc., are installed, modified, and not removed until no longer necessary, in accordance with the approved construction documents and approved erection drawings, as required by Sections 3305.8.6.8 and 3305.8.7.5.XAISI S240Section E6 b. Verify that permanent bracing, web stiffeners, bridging, blocking, wind bracing, etc., are installed in accordance with the approved construction documents and approved erection drawings, as required by Sections 3305.8.6.8 and 3305.8.7.5.X c. Where a cold-formed steel truss clear span is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater, the special inspector shall verify that the temporary installation restraint/ bracing and the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing are installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package.X2211.1.3.26. Pre-installation Document SubmittalsXAISI S240Section D37. Lateral Force-Resisting System Additional RequirementsXAISI S240Section D6.9 Note a: In accordance with AISI S240 Section D6.9.1, continuous special inspection of weld fit-up in lateral force-resisting systems may be reduced to periodic special inspection upon fulfillment of the conditions of Section D6.9.1. (Am. L.L. 2021/148, 12/11/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/148 and L.L. 2023/077.
