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IBC chapter 17 inspections and testing

Keep your project moving with on-call special inspectors

Building officials require special inspections for structural work. Describe your project in 2 minutes and qualified local agencies get back to you.

  • Free, no obligation: you decide whether to follow up.
  • No more than 3 professional(s), matched to the service and your area: no mass solicitation.
  • Your contact details are shared only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

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Step 1 of 4 What do you need?
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Step 3 of 4 Where and when?
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What needs inspecting?

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How it works

  1. You describe your project

    Service, location, timeline and a few details. The request is free for you.

  2. We review the request

    An incomplete or inconsistent request may need more details or may not be shared.

  3. No more than 3 professional(s)

    With your consent, the request is offered to verified professionals serving your area. They pay to access it.

  4. You choose freely

    Professionals contact you directly. You are under no obligation to accept any quote.

Full transparency

This service is free for the person making the request. It is paid for by professionals: they pay to access requests that match their skills and service area. A request is shared with no more than 3 professional(s), and only if you agreed. We do not perform the services shown ourselves and do not recommend one professional over another.

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Why use our service

One request, professionals from your area

  • Save time

    Instead of searching for and calling several companies, you describe your project once.

  • Professionals near you

    Your request is only offered to professionals who serve your area and offer this service.

  • You stay in control

    No more than 3 professional(s), no obligation to accept a quote, and your data can be deleted at any time.

Regulations

Good to know before you ask

The International Building Code, chapter 17, requires special inspections for many structural elements. The owner or the design professional usually hires the agency, under a statement of special inspections approved by the building official.

Compare proposals on the same scope, hourly rates and test fees, and check the inspectors' certifications. We do not inspect ourselves and do not show prices.

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For every state, county and city: official public figures and one free request sent to pros who serve your area.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a special inspection?

Inspection of structural work by a qualified inspector, in addition to the building department's inspections, required by IBC chapter 17.

Who hires the special inspector?

Usually the owner or the registered design professional, not the contractor.

What credentials should inspectors have?

Often ICC, ACI or AWS certifications depending on the inspection.

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