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Third party and special inspections for new construction

Bryner Design LLC is on the Kansas City list of approved 3rd party Inspectors for Special Inspections and City Code requirements for Commercial and Residential construction.

We are qualified to provide specal inspection for the following features of work:

  1. EXCAVATION AND FILL Excavation. All excavation with slopes exceeding those permitted in IBC Section 3304.1.1. Fill. All fill with slopes exceeding those permitted in IBC Section 3304.1.1 and Section J107.6. All fill greater than 1 foot in depth within the footprint of a structure. Benching of existing slopes exceeding 5:1 to receive fill in excess of 5 feet in depth in accordance with IBC Section J107.3
  2. SOILS AND FOUNDATION Deep foundations. All cast in place and driven deep foundations 1705.7 thru 1705.9. Shallow footings and foundations. All shallow footings and foundations except: (a) Light frame buildings or structures of three stories or less in height involving only continuous or spread footings that meet the requirements of IBC Section 1705.3; (b) Concrete foundation walls constructed in accordance with IBC Table 1807.1.6.2. Soils Verification(1705.6). In addition to the foundations specified above, verification of soil conditions for structures with design soil bearing values in excess of 2000 pounds per square foot or where the structure bears on fill material.
  3. EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURE Retaining structure for deep excavation. Any slope retention system (permanent or temporary) for excavations over 12 feet deep. Retaining walls. Any retaining wall, which is: (a) over 6 feet in height measured from grade on the low side of the wall; or, (b) supporting surcharge or impounding flammable liquids.
  4. DETENTION BASINS All detention basins(above ground, below ground, bio-retention, etc), except where constructed and inspected under a permit issued by the Land Development Division (LDD), City Planning & Development Department. This includes any basin that has a volumetric requirement that needs to be verified, other than underground systems that are built out of tanks/pipes. (Typically a LDD permit is required for detention basins serving, or located on, more than one parcel.)
  5. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION All reinforced concrete, including prestressed concrete and post-tension slabs except for a slab-on-grade with effective prestress of less than 150 psi. IBC Section 1705.3, Chapter 19, and ACI 318-14. 5
  6. STEEL CONSTRUCTION All structural steel, including open web joists, bracing and stiffening members, and connections of high strength bolts or welds (structural, metal deck, shear stud, and metal stud), or any other Structural Steel connections. IBC Section 1705.2, Chapter 22, and AISC360-16 16.1 N.
  7. MASONRY CONSTRUCTION All masonry construction. IBC Section 1705.4, 1704.5, and TMC 402-16 /TMC 602- 16
  8. SEISMIC RESISTANCE AND STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS For Seismic Design Category of ‘C’ or higher, special inspections shall be provided, in addition to those specified herein, for portions of the seismic resistance systems in accordance with the requirements of IBC Section 1704.6.2 and additional requirements of Section 1705.12.
  9. INSPECTION OF FABRICATORS All fabrication of structural load-bearing members and assemblies, including wood trusses, metal buildings, precast concrete, bar joists, and structural steel, shall have special inspections during fabrication except where the work is done on the premises of a certified plant which is reviewed by the building official to perform such work without special inspection. IBC Section 1705.2.
  10. WOOD CONSTRUCTION The fabrication process of prefabricated wood structural elements and assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 1705.5. Special inspections of site-built high-load diaphragms designed in accordance with Table 2306.2 shall be in accordance with Section 1705.5.1 Metal plate-connected wood trusses spanning 60 feet or greater shall have special inspections for temporary and permanent bracing.
  11. POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS Special Inspection, periodic or continuous, of post-installed anchors shall be provided as required by the ICC-ES evaluation report or other product listing, and/or as 6 specified by the Design Professional of Record. This item includes expansion, adhesive, and screw anchors.
  12. STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION Structural observation as required by the code section 1704.6.1. Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations. At the conclusion of the work included in the permit, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved. For Risk Category IV, high rise buildings, or by the Registered Design Professional or the Building Official.
  13. SPECIAL CASES Special cases or construction that, in the opinion of the Building Official, involves unusual hazards or conditions. IBC Section 1705.1.1