Interpretation #8337

Published November 20, 2019

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Original Request

Code Version
2017
Code
STATUTE
Code Description
Chapter
CHAPTER 1
Section
110.8.1
Topic
Structural Repairs Inspection Requirements on Threshold Buildings

Question

Is it the intent of section 110.8.1 to require a (Threshold) Special Inspector to perform the required inspections of structural repairs that are intended to restore an existing building to the original design condition? There are no modifications, changes, additions or alterations to the structural system or structural loading of the building being proposed.

Answer Published 11/20/2019 at 1:12 PM

The answer is no if the repairs described in the Comments are nonstructural assuming the building is a threshold building. The answer is yes for items that are structural such as the cracks if occurring in structural elements or the replacement of corroded rebar,

Commentary

None.