Special Inspections Services
Special Inspection Services
Our team provides professional, certified special inspection services for complex and unique construction projects that demand extra expertise. We have extensive experience supporting clients with projects that require precise compliance verification under the International Building Code (IBC) and approved construction documents.
According to the IBC, a special inspection is:
“The inspection of construction requiring the expertise of an approved special inspector in order to ensure compliance with the code and the approved construction documents.”
What We Offer in Special Inspections
Special inspections are often necessary for unconventional, technically challenging, or one-of-a-kind projects that go beyond routine building code checks. These inspections can vary in complexity and requirements depending on your location’s regulations.
In many cases, local jurisdictions do not have in-house staff equipped to handle these highly specialized inspections. When that happens, building officials may require independent third-party experts to step in. That’s where we come in—our certified team understands special inspection procedures and local code requirements, and we provide the detailed, qualified oversight needed to keep your project compliant and on track.
Our Special Inspection Capabilities
We perform a wide range of special inspections, including but not limited to:
- Concrete & Masonry
- Concrete construction and reinforcement inspections
- Masonry construction, including empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry, and masonry veneer in Risk Category IV
- Vertical masonry foundation elements
- Steel & Metal Fabrication
- Structural steel inspections
- Cold-formed steel decking
- Open-web steel joists and joist girders
- Cold-formed steel trusses spanning 60 feet or more
- Welding inspections, including reinforcing bars and structural elements
- Fabricated item verification
- Wood Construction
- High-load diaphragms
- Metal-plate-connected wood trusses spanning 60 feet or more
- Structural wood inspections
- Soils & Foundations
- Soil condition verification
- Driven deep foundation inspections
- Cast-in-place deep foundation inspections
- Helical pile foundation verification
- Seismic & Wind Resistance
- Special inspections for seismic resistance and designated seismic systems
- Inspections for wind resistance and wind-resisting components
- Alternative Materials & Systems
- Oversight of materials and systems not specifically prescribed by the building code
- Unusual design applications of approved materials
- Installation verification for manufacturer-specific requirements outside of standard codes
Why Choose Our Special Inspection Services?
We understand the stakes with commercial construction—code compliance is not optional, and overlooked details can result in costly delays or legal complications. Our certified inspectors work with precision, applying both technical expertise and practical field experience to confirm every element meets or exceeds required standards.
From groundbreaking to final sign-off, our goal is to ensure your project is built correctly, safely, and in full compliance with the governing codes and approved design documents.
If your project requires specialized inspection services, contact us to discuss how our certified team can help you meet all requirements efficiently and effectively.