Chapter 17 Overview

Chapter 17 is titled 'Special Inspections and Tests' and covers additional inspections and tests beyond those required in Chapter 1, for certain specific types of construction elements or techniques. The purpose of this section is to require additional inspections or testing, typically by a specialty inspector or a licensed design professional, to assure that certain types of elements or techniques are installed compliantly.

The model shows steel bar joists with steel decking which will be connected using welds that must be inspected by a certified welding inspector.