Inspector Duties:

This company will perform specific duties in accordance with Title 24, Part 1 (Sections 4-333, and 4-342). Our project inspectors act under the direction of the design professional in general responsible charge and are subject to supervision by DSA.
The project inspector’s responsibilities include:
• A thorough understanding of all requirements of the construction documents.
• Inspection of all portions of the construction for compliance with the requirements of the DSA approved construction documents.
• Identification, documentation, and reporting of deviations in the construction from the requirements of the DSA approved construction documents.
• Submittal of verified reports (Form DSA-6).
• For projects approved under the 2007 CBC the project inspector is responsible for providing “special inspection” of aspects of the construction allocated to the project inspector on the “Tests and Inspections List” (Form DSA-103). The project inspector is also responsible for providing “special inspection” of aspects of construction requiring special inspection by Title 24, Part 2, Sections 1707A.3 through 1707A.9.
Our duties as a project inspector have been organized into the following seven categories.

2-1. Inspector’s Job File
We will maintain approved (DSA-stamped and initialed) construction documents at the job-site in an organized, readily accessible manner. We will also maintain any other construction documents or directives received from the responsible design professional(s).
The following list of documents and codes must be maintained at the job-site, and available for review, during construction:
• Building Codes: Title 24, Part 1 (Administrative Code); Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2 (Building Code); Title 24, Part 3 (Electrical Code); Title 24, Part 4 (Mechanical Code); Title 24, Part 5 (Plumbing Code) and Title 24, Part 6 (Energy Code). The code edition must be as referenced on the DSA approved plans and specifications. For projects approved under the 2001 CBC, Volume 3 of Title 24, Part 2 is also required.
• Applicable referenced standards: ASCE 7-05, ACI 318-05, ACI 530-05 & 530.1-05, AISC 360 & 341, ANSI/NF&PA NDS-2005, various ASTM standards, etc.
• DSA approved plans and specifications.
• DSA approved addenda.
• DSA approved deferred approval documents.
• DSA approved Field Change Documents.
• DSA approved change orders.
• A copy of shop drawings, samples, and approved submittals.
• Contractor’s “Statement of Responsibility” from each contractor per Section 1706A of Title 24, Part 2 (not required for projects under the 2001 CBC).
• Labels, materials certificates, mill certificates, concrete batch tickets, etc. for construction materials or assemblies as required by the DSA approved documents.
• Test and Inspection List (Form DSA-103).
• Test and special inspection reports.
• Deviation reports and logs.
• Daily inspection reports.
• Semi-monthly reports.
• Any other documents or directives received from the responsible design professional(s).


2-2. Inspector’s Comprehension of the Construction Documents
We will study and fully comprehend the requirements of the construction documents in order to provide competent inspection of the work. It is necessary for our inspectors to possess a thorough understanding of the requirements of the plans and specifications before that portion of the work is performed.
We must:
• Consult the responsible design professional(s) to resolve any uncertainties in the inspector’s comprehension of the plans and specifications prior to construction of that portion of the work.
• Review requirements for each phase of the construction with the contractor prior to commencing that phase of the work. Good communications will prevent construction errors from occurring.
• Readily identify non-compliant work as the construction progresses, to facilitate prompt corrective action.
• Verify code-compliant implementation of the materials testing and special inspection program.

2-3. Continuous Inspection of the Work
Continuous inspection means complete and timely inspection of every part of the work. Title 24, Part 1 requires prompt inspection of the work as it progresses. Title 24, Part 1 also requires that prompt verbal notification be made to the contractor of any deviation, so that the deviation can be immediately corrected.
Our project inspectors have personal knowledge of the construction obtained through the project inspector’s own physical inspection of the work in all stages of its progress. When special inspectors or approved assistant inspectors are used on a project, the project inspector’s personal knowledge may include that knowledge obtained from these individuals.

2-4. Records of Inspections
Our inspectors will maintain detailed records of all inspections. The inspector’s records provide a comprehensive and timely documentation of the inspected work, promptly identifying all compliant and non-compliant construction. These records will be readily accessible and maintained in an organized manner. The following is a list of the inspection records that will be maintained at the job-site:
• A systematic record of all materials and assemblies delivered to the project site.
• A systematic record of the inspection of all work required by the construction documents. Marking properly completed work on a set of construction documents is a recommended method to verify that the requirements of the plans and specifications have been met. The inspector will also record the resolution of reported deviations.
• Construction Procedure Records per Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-342(6), including but not limited to concrete placement operations, welding operations, pile penetration blow counts, and other records specified on the approved construction documents.

2-5. Communications Required of the Inspector
Our inspectors will, during the course of construction, provide specific code-prescribed notices and reports to the responsible design professional(s), DSA, the Community College, and the contractor. The inspector will maintain records of all communications. These records will be readily accessible and maintained in an organized manner.
The inspector is required to provide the following communications during the course of a construction project:
2-5.1 Notifications to DSA as required by Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-342 (b) 5; including start of work, minimum 48 hours prior to completion of foundation trenches, minimum 48 hours prior to first concrete placement, and when work is suspended for more than two weeks.
2-5.2 Inspector’s Semi-Monthly Reports (see Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-337). The project inspector must make semi-monthly reports (on the 1st and 15th of every month) on the progress of construction. The semi-monthly report must be submitted to the design professional in general responsible charge and the structural engineer; a copy must be sent to DSA and the community college.
2-5.3 Deviation Notices (see Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-342 (b) 7). When the inspector identifies deviations from the approved plans and specifications, the inspector will verbally notify the contractor. If the deviation is not immediately corrected, the inspector will issue a written notice of deviation to the contractor, with a copy sent to the responsible design professional(s), and DSA. The status and resolution of all deviations will be documented on semi-monthly reports.
2-5.4 Record of Communications to the Responsible Design Professional(s) All uncertainties in the inspector’s or contractor’s comprehension of the documents will be reported in writing to the responsible design professional(s).
2-5.5 Verified Reports (Form DSA-6) (refer to Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-336). The project inspector will submit verified reports directly to DSA within seven days of any of the following:
1) Work on the project is suspended for a period of more than one month
2) The services of the inspector are terminated for any reason
3) DSA requests a verified report.
4) At the time of occupancy of any building involved in a project (including alterations work).
5) The entire project is complete
The verified reports will clearly describe all non-compliant work including work done in accordance with change orders that are pending DSA approval.

2-6. Inspector’s Monitoring of the Materials Testing & Special Inspection Program
Our inspectors are responsible, under the direction of the design professional in general responsible charge, for monitoring the work of any special inspectors and materials testing laboratories to ensure that all materials testing & special inspections required for the project are satisfactorily completed in accordance with the DSA approved documents.
The project inspector will monitor the following aspects of the Materials Testing & Special Inspection Program:
• When DSA approval for special inspectors is required, the project inspector will identify and report any special inspectors on the job-site that are not DSA-approved.
• Verify that the materials testing laboratory is included on the “List of DSA Accepted Testing Laboratories” on the DSA website and that all sampling and testing is performed by the testing laboratory.
• Our project inspectors will verify that the materials testing lab and special inspectors have received sufficient advance notification to perform the required material sampling or special inspection.
• Our project inspectors are responsible for verifying that all required material sampling and special inspections have been performed. They are also responsible to observe any special inspector’s on-site presence and performance of duties, the special inspector’s documentation of complying and non-complying work, and issuance of deviation notices.
• Our project inspectors are responsible for reviewing all materials test and special inspection reports. They will report the status and resolution of deviations reported by any materials testing lab or special inspector on semi-monthly reports.

2-7. Monitoring of Assistant Inspector(s)
Our project inspectors will provide technical guidance to assistant inspector(s) and will verify the assistant inspector’s comprehension of the construction documents. The project inspector will also monitor the assistant inspector’s performance, verifying that the assistant inspector is properly checking the construction, recording inspections, and performing other assigned duties. The project inspector will provide continuous on site supervision of all assistant inspectors.