1705.4.1 Empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry and masonry veneer in buildings in Risk Category IV.
BC § 1705.4.1
The minimum inspection program for empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry and masonry veneer designed in accordance with Section 2109, 2110, or Chapter 14 of this code, respectively, or by Chapter 5, 6 or 7 of TMS 402 as modified by Chapter 21 of this code, in structures classified as Risk Category IV, in accordance with Table 1604.5, shall comply with Table 1705.4.1 of this code. Table 1705.4.1Level B Required Special Inspections and Tests of Masonry Construction Minimum TestsVerification of Slump flow and Visual Stability Index (VSI) as delivered to the project site in accordance with TMS 602 Article 1.5.B.1.b.3for self-consolidating grout.Verification of f 'm and f 'AAC in accordance with TMS 602 Article 1.4 B prior to construction, except where specifically exempted by this Code.Minimum Special InspectionTypeFrequencyReference for CriteriaContinuousSpecial InspectionPeriodicSpecial InspectionBC SectionTMS 402TMS 602Minimum TestsVerification of Slump flow and Visual Stability Index (VSI) as delivered to the project site in accordance with TMS 602 Article 1.5.B.1.b.3for self-consolidating grout.Verification of f 'm and f 'AAC in accordance with TMS 602 Article 1.4 B prior to construction, except where specifically exempted by this Code.Minimum Special InspectionTypeFrequencyReference for CriteriaContinuousSpecial InspectionPeriodicSpecial InspectionBC SectionTMS 402TMS 6021. Verify compliance with required inspection provisions of the construction documents and the approved submittals.—X——Art. 1.52. As masonry construction begins, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance: a. Proportions of site-prepared mortar.XX——Art. 2.6 A b. Construction of mortar joints.—X——Art. 3.3 B c. Grade and size of prestressing tendons and anchorages.—X——Art. 2.4 B, 2.4 H d. Location of reinforcement, connectors, prestressing tendons and anchorages.—X——Art. 3.4, 3.6 A e. Prestressing technique.—X——Art. 3.6 B3. Prior to grouting, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance: a. Grout space.—X——Art. 3.2 D b. Grade, type, and size of reinforcement and anchor bolts, and prestressing tendons and anchorages.—X——— c. Placement of reinforcement, connectors, and prestressing tendons and anchorages.—X —Sec. 1.13Art. 3.4 d. Proportions of site-prepared grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons.—X——Art. 2.6 B e. Construction of mortar joints.—X——Art. 3.3 B4. Verify during construction: a. Size and location of structural elements.—X——Art. 3.3 F b. Type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames or other construction.—X—Sec. 1.2.1(e), 14.4.3— c. Welding of reinforcement.X——Sec. 1.2.1(g), 6.1.6.1.2, 6.1.7.3, 13.7— d. Preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40°F) or hot weather (temperature above 90°F).—XSec. 2104.2, 2104.3Sec 3.1.3Art. 1.8 C, 1.8 D e. Preparation of any required grout specimens, mortar specimens and/or prisms shall be observed.—X—Art. 3.1.3Art. 1.4 f. Application and measurement of prestressing force.X———Art. 3.6 B g. Placement of grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons is in compliance.X———Art. 3.5, 3.6 C h. Placement of AAC masonry units and construction of thin-bed mortar joints.X bX c——Art. 3.3 B.9, 3.3 F.1.b i. Grout space is clean.—X——Art. 3.2 D j. Placement of reinforcement and connectors, and prestressing tendons and anchorages.—X—Sec. 6.1.3 and 10.8Art. 3.4 k. Proportions of site-prepared grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons.—X——Art. 2.6 B l. Construction of mortar joints.—X——Art. 3.3 B5. Observe preparation of grout specimen, mortar specimen, and/or prisms.—X——Art: 1.4 B2a3,1.4 B2b3, 1.4 B2c3, 1.4 B3, 1.4 B4, 2.1 A For SI: °C = [(°F) - 32]/1.8. a. The specific standards referenced are those listed in Chapter 35. b. Required for the first 5,000 square feet of AAC masonry. c. Required after the first 5,000 square feet of AAC masonry.
