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and according to the plans and speci-
fications. Such quality masonry will perform much better than poorly constructed masonry since the strength and durability of the masonry is mobilized. As designers and owners see this more favorable per- formance, their confidence in ma- sonry, and hopefully their preference towards masonry, will grow.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Portions of this article are reproduced from the 2000 edition of the International Building Code, copyright 2000, with the permission of the publisher, the International Conference of Building Officials, under license from the International Code Council. The 2000 International Building Code is a copyrighted work of the Interna- tional Code Council. Although the In-ternational Code Council (ICC) and the International Conference of Building Officials, Inc. (ICBO) has granted permission for reproduction of these tables contained within the International Building Code, ICC and ICBO assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or the completion of summaries provided therein.
Likewise portions of this article are reproduced from the 1999 edition of the Masonry Standards Joint Com- mittee Building Code Requirements from Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402), copyright( 1999, with the permission of The Ma- sonry Society. The MSJC is a copy-righted work of the American Con- crete Institute (ACI), the Structural Engineering Institute of the Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers (SEI/ASCE) and The Masonry Soci- ety (TMS). Although The Masonry Society has granted permission for reproduction of these tables con-tained within, the MSJC, TMS, ACI and SEI/ASCE assume no responsi- bility for the accuracy or the comple- tion of summaries provided herein.
About the Authors:
Stuart Beavers is a masonry consultant and President of The Masonry Society He chaired the MSJC Task Group on Masonry Inspection. Phillip Samblanet is a professional engineer and the Executive Director of The Masonry Society. He served as the secretary for the MSJC Inspec- tion Task Group.
(TABLE RIGHT) The authors believe some of the references in the IBC are incorrect as they appear to be out of sequence with the corresponding inspection task, and they sometimes refer to the 1995, not the 1999 MSJC Code. Strikeouts and underlines are the opinion of the author and they have been forwarded to the IBC for consideration as possible editorial changes. Until they are con sidered, the reader is cautioned to use both the table above, and the IBC Table with caution to ensure the appropriate requirements are being referenced.
IBC TABLE 1704.5.1-LEVEL 1 SPECIAL INSPECTION*
INSPECTION TASK
FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION
REFERENCE FOR CRITERIA
Continuous during task listed
Periodically during task listed
IBC Section
ACI 530/ ASCE 5/ TMS 402-
ACI 530.1/ ASCE 6/ TMS 602-
1. As masonry construction begins, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance:
a. Proportions of site prepared mortar.
b. Construction of mortar joints.
c. Location of reinforcement & connectors.
X
X
X
Art. 2.6A
Art. 3.38
Art. 3.4
2. The inspection program shall verify
a. Size & location of structural elements.
b. Type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to struc- tural members, frames or other construction.
c. Specified size, grade and type of reinforcement
d. Welding of reinforcing bars.
e. Protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40? F) or hot weather (temperature above 90? F).
X
X
X
X
X
Sec. 1.15.4, 2.1.2
Sec. 2108.9.2.11 Item 2
Sec. 1.12
Sec. 8.5.7.2.1.8.6 and Sec. 8.5.7.2 2.1.8.6.2
Sec. 2104.3, 2104.4
3.3G
Art. 2.4, 3.4
Art. 1.8
3. Prior to grouting, the following shall be verified to ensure compliance:
a. Grout space is clean.
b. Placement of reinforcement and connectors.
c. Proportions of site-prepared grout
d. Construction of mortar joints.
X
X
X
X
Sec. 1.12
Art. 3.2D
Art. 3.4
Art. 2.68
Art. 3.38
4. Grout placement shall be verified to ensure compliance with code and Construction Document provisions
X
Art. 3.5
5. Preparation of any required grout specimens, mortar specimens, and/or prisms shall be observed.
X
Sec. 2105.3, 2105.4, 2105.5
Art. 1.4
6. Compliance with required inspection provisions of the Construction Documents and the approved submittals shall be verified.
X
Art. 1.5
*The authors believe some of the references in the IBC are incorrect as they appear to be out of sequence with the corresponding inspection task, and they some times refer to the 1995, not the 1999 MSJC Code. Strikeouts and underlines are the opinion of the author and they have been forwarded to the IBC for consid eration as possible editorial changes. Until they are considered, the reader is cautioned to use both the table above, and the IBC Table with caution to ensure the appropriate requirements are being referenced.
For SI: °C (°F-32)/1.8
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