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Special inspections are inspections and tests of building components critical to the building’s structural integrity. The demand for special inspections is increasing due to higher design capacities and the city’s desire to increase quality control. Special inspections can help identify defects and deficient work resulting in fewer problems and a dramatic improvement in the quality of construction.

The special inspection process is in addition to those inspections conducted by the municipal building inspector and the engineer or architect. SCI’s Special Inspection Group works closely with clients to inspect and test the materials used in construction to minimize risks and liabilities.

Our inspectors are certified by the International Code Council, American Welding Society, and American Concrete Institute and provide:



Structural Steel Welding and Bolting
  • Visual weld observations
  • Impact wrench calibration
  • Dye penetrant testing
  • Material identification
  • Bolt torque verification
  • Ultrasonic testing
  • Magnetic Particle testing
  • Paint thickness testing
  • Proper erection practices
  Spray-Applied Fireproofing
  • Thickness testing
  • Cohesion/Adhesion testing
  • Proper application techniques
  • Density testing
  • Material identification
 Masonry
  • Material identification
  • Grout testing
  • Welding of reinforcing steel
  • Grout placement
  • Proper erection practices
  • Mortar testing
  • Reinforcing steel placement
  • Embedded items
  Concrete
  • Placement of reinforcing steel
  • Verification of mix designs
  • Erection of precast concrete
  • Post-tensioned tendon installation
  • Shotcrete placement observations
  • Placement of structural concrete
  • Installation of bolts
  • Welding of reinforcing steel
  • Stressing of PT tendons
  • Preparation of tests

“SCI was used on Fort Zumwalt’s West Middle School project to ensure that the project was being constructed correctly. There was a large amount of steel inspection for this project, which is necessary for seismic issues. SCI was very responsive during this project by following up on deficiencies and promptly documenting reports. In all projects — not just this one — good quality control is the main issue.”
  ~ Bill Weber, Ft. Zumwalt School Dist.