PIER INSPECTIONS | There are two types of construction-phase pier inspections. A pier pre-pour inspection is performed after the piers holes have been excavated, prior to concrete placement, to verify the pier locations, pier size and depth, and pier steel reinforcement are in accordance with the engineered plans and specifications. A pier as-pour inspection is performed during concrete placement to verify the pier steel reinforcement, concrete mix, concrete slump, and concrete placement is in accordance with the engineered plans and specifications.

FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS | There are two types of construction-phase foundation inspections. A foundation pre-pour inspection is performed prior to concrete placement to verify beam width, beam depth, beam spacing, slab thickness, and reinforcement installation are in accordance with the engineered plans and specifications. A foundation as-pour inspection is performed during concrete placement to verify the concrete mix, concrete slump, and concrete placement is in accordance with the engineered plans and specifications.

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION ELEVATION SURVEYS | An original construction elevation survey (OCE) is an inspection documenting the variances of elevations in a foundation due to un-level construction prior to differential movement and settlement. The survey establishes base foundation elevations to which future surveys can be compared, helping to determine the exact location and magnitude of differential foundation movement. Click here to learn more

STRAND STRESSING/ELONGATION INSPECTIONS | A strand stressing inspection is performed on post-tension foundations during stressing of the post-tension strands to verify the gauge pressure on the stressing ram corresponds to the strand force specified in the engineering plans. A strand elongation inspection is performed on post-tension foundations after the post-tension strands have been stressed. This inspection measures the elongation of the strand, which is multiplied by the strand strain rate to verify the force in each strand is in accordance with the engineered plans and specifications.

WOOD FRAME INSPECTIONS | A wood frame inspection is performed on the construction of the wood frame prior to insulation and drywall to verify the wood frame members (rafters, joists, studs, beams, etc.) are installed in accordance with the engineered plans and specifications. This inspection can be performed on the entire frame or just a specific portion of the frame (i.e. masonry supports, lateral bracing, etc.).

IECC ENERGY INSPECTIONS | The IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) is a model energy building code containing minimum provisions for residential and commercial buildings, including building envelope requirements for thermal performance and air leakage. An IECC plan review is performed after the architectural plans have been completed, but prior to construction, utilizing REScheck software, to verify the building envelope is in accordance with the IECC. An IECC energy (rough or pre-drywall) inspection is performed after wall insulation and sloped ceiling insulation have been installed, but prior to the installation of drywall. This inspection verifies building components such as windows, building sealants, HVAC, and insulation match the criteria computed in the energy review and are installed in accordance with the IECC. An IECC energy (final or post-drywall) inspection is performed after the installation of drywall when the remaining flat-surface insulation has been installed. This inspection verifies building components such as doors, building sealants, HVAC, and insulation match the criteria computed in the energy review and are installed in accordance with the IECC.

ROUGH GRADE INSPECTIONS | A rough grade inspection is performed after the foundation concrete has been placed, prior to the installation of sod or landscape, to verify drainage adjacent to the foundation is in compliance with the International Residential Code. Rough grade inspections ensure adequate drainage away from the foundation during construction, and they allow for corrective measures to be taken before the installation of expensive sod or landscape. Click here to learn more

FINAL GRADE INSPECTIONS | A final grade inspection is performed after the installation of sod, landscaping, gutters, and downspouts to verify drainage adjacent to the foundation is in compliance with the International Residential Code. Grading inspections are a pro-active approach to reducing the risk of foundation distress caused by improper drainage. Click here to learn more