§ 1705.7 — § 1705.7

1705.7 Deep foundation elements.

BC § 1705.7

Installation and testing of deep foundation elements shall be subject to special inspections as specified in Table 1705.7. The approved geotechnical report and construction documents prepared by the registered design professionals shall be used to determine compliance. A special inspector shall be present during the installation and testing of each deep foundation element. The frequency shall be in accordance with the frequency specified in Tables 1705.7, 1705.7.1, 1705.7.2 and 1705.7.3, as applicable. Submittal of records of special inspections required by this section shall be in accordance with Section 1705.7.5. Table 1705.7Required Special Inspections and Tests of Deep Foundation Elements InstallationContinuousSpecial InspectionPeriodicSpecial InspectionInstallationContinuousSpecial InspectionPeriodicSpecial Inspection1. Verify the identifying designation of the deep foundation element and record the date of installation, including the start and end times.X—2. Verify the size, material, and allowable capacity as specified in the construction documents.X—3. Record the elevation of the minimum required depth of penetration and record the final tip elevation and butt elevation.X—4. Record the elevation of splices and note whether or not the splices were installed and located in compliance with the construction documents. X—Load Test5. For load test requiring a load or reaction frame, inspect the construction of the load or reaction frame. Record the results of the inspection and note whether or not the frame complies with the construction documents prepared by the registered design professional.—X6. Record the identifying designation for the element being tested, and the date of the testing, including the start and end time.X—7. Record the method of performing the test, including the equipment being used, as well as the test results, noting whether or not the method of testing and the test results comply with the requirements of Sections 1810, 1811, and 1812 and the construction documents.X—