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Personnel Qualifications
 Personnel Qualifications
Requirements for Building Official Approvals
of
Personnel Conducting Special Inspections, Tests, and Installation of Concrete and
Related Products

Building officials are required by code to ensure the individuals are qualified for conducting tests, inspecting, or
installing concrete or products related to concrete. This guide clearly communicates the language of the
respective code provisions that charge the building official with these responsibilities and identifies acceptable
credentials for qualifying personnel. These provisions are based on the requirements of the International Code
Council International Building Code and ACI CODE 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
The information herein provides minimum qualifications for individuals conducting special inspections and tests
as required by the building code and/or referenced standard. These qualifications are intended to be made
applicable through:
1) adoption by reference in the building code or other regulatory or legislative documents;
2) being cited in standards governing design and construction of structural concrete;
3) being cited in the inspection services contracts of a particular project; or
4) providing the necessary guidance for approval of individuals by the building official or other authority.
Where qualifications are a part of code requirements and guides currently in use by authorities having
jurisdiction, the authorities are encouraged to update such requirements and guides to align with those provided
herein.
Only nationally available programs are included in this document. Where authorities develop requirements or
guides, consideration should be given to incorporating regionally or locally available programs that satisfy the
ACI Certification Program Policies (CPP).
The requirements are presented in the format of an Appendix to amend building codes based on the
International Building Code

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 APPENDIX P
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION P101
GENERAL
P101.1—Scope. This appendix provides minimum
requirements for individuals sampling, testing,
inspecting, and installing concrete and related
products.

SECTION P102
QUALIFICATIONS

P102.1—Credentials. Individuals conducting

sampling, testing and inspection of structural
concrete shall provide documentation demonstrating
proficiency in the related work to the building official.

SECTION P103
DEFINITIONS
APPROVED. Acceptable to the building official.
PROGRAM DEVELOPER. An established and
recognized entity that is regularly engaged in the
development of and certifications programs to
qualify individuals conducting tests, inspections, or
installing product.
REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual
who is registered or licensed to practice their
respective design profession as defined by the
statutory requirements of the professional
registration laws of the state or jurisdiction in which
the project is to be constructed.
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or
retained by an approved agency and/or approved by
the building official as having the competence
necessary to inspect a particular type of construction
requiring special inspection.

P104 P104
REFERENCES REFERENCES
P104.1 American Concrete Institute Certification RP104.1 American Concrete Institute Certification
Program Policies (CPP) Program Policies (CPP)
P104.1.1 Field and Laboratory Testing P104.1.1 Field and Laboratory Testing
ACI CPP 610.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Concrete Field-Testing Technician with https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
Grade 1: p_6101-18.pdf

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 ACI CPP 620.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
p_6201-19.pdf.
ACI CPP 620.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Laboratory Testing Technician Level 2 https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
p_6201-19.pdf.
ACI CPP 620.2 Certification Policies for Strength Visit:
Testing Technician https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
p_6202-19.pdf
P104.1.2 Inspection RP104.1.2 Inspection
ACI CPP 630.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Concrete Construction Inspection https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
p_6301-15.pdf
ACI CPP 661.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Shotcrete Inspector https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/CP
P_6611-18.pdf
ACI CPP 681.2 Certification Policies for Post- Visit:
Installed Concrete Anchor Installation https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
Inspector p_6812-19.pdf
ACI CCP 691.1 Certification Policies for Non- Visit:
destructive Testing Specialist – Concrete https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/CP
Strength P_6911-19.pdf
P104.1.3 Installation RP104.1.3 Installation
ACI CPP 680.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Adhesive Anchor Installer https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
p_6801-20.pdf
ACI CPP 660.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Shotcrete Nozzleman and Shotcrete https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/CP
Nozzleman-In-Training P_6601-21.pdf
ACI CPP 640.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Concrete Flatwork, Associate, Finisher and https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/cp
Advanced Finisher p_6401-19.pdf
ACI CPP SCICFF Certification Policies for Visit:
Specialty Commercial/Industrial Flatwork https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/SC
Finisher and Technician ICFF.pdf
ACI CPP 641.1 Certification Policies for Visit:
Decorative Concrete flatwork Finisher and https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/CP
Associate P_6411-17.pdf
ACI CPP RCFT Certification Policies for Visit:
Residential Concrete Foundation Technician https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/rcf
t.pdf
ACI CPP TUS Certification Policies for Tilt-up Visit:
Supervisor and Technician https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/tu
s.pdf
P104.2 American Concrete Institute Standards
ACI CODE 318 Building Code Requirements for
Structural Concrete (ACI CODE 318-19)
P104.3 International Code Council Codes
International Building Code (2021 IBC)

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 SECTION P105
APPROVED AGENCIES

P105.1 Approved program developers. The

following organizations providing certification
programs for individuals conducting sampling testing
and inspection of structural concrete shall be deemed
approved:
ACI - American Concrete Institute
AWS - American Welding Society
ICC - International Code Council - Evaluation
Service
ICRI - International Concrete Repair Institute
NICET - National Institute for Certification of
Engineering Technologies
PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
PTI - Post-Tensioning Institute
P105.2 Other approved program developers. Where
individuals are qualified to sample, test, and inspect
structural concrete by other program developers, the
official shall request appropriate documentation be
presented by:
1) Individuals qualified by these program
providers demonstrating successful program
completion, and
2) Program developers demonstrating the
programs adequately address the tasks
required to properly perform the applicable
sampling, testing, or inspection services.
Where applicable, verifying agreement with
ACI Certification Program Policies identified
in Section P104 shall be deemed acceptable
documentation.

SECTION P106 P106

SAMPLING AND TESTING TECHNICIANS SAMPLING AND TESTING TECHNICIANS
P106.1. General. Technicians sampling and testing RP106.1 General. Building codes based on the
concrete shall be qualified in accordance with this International Code Council International Building
section. Code (IBC) and containing Section 1703.1.3 Personnel
and/or Chapter 19 Concrete require personnel
conducting field sampling and tests to be experienced
and certified.
Section 1703.1.3 Personnel states: “An approved
agency shall employ experienced personnel educated
in conducting, supervising and evaluating tests and
special inspections.”
Chapter 19 of the IBC requires compliance with ACI
CODE 318. ACI CODE 318 requires field and
laboratory technicians to be certified.

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 P106.2 Personnel Qualifications: Individuals RP106.2 Personnel Qualifications. ACI 318 Section
conducting field and laboratory testing of structural 26.12.1.1 (d) requires field testing technicians to be
concrete shall demonstrate to the building official certified: “Certified field-testing technicians shall
their qualifications to conduct tests by providing perform tests on fresh concrete at the job site,
documentation consisting of one of the following: prepare specimens for standard curing, prepare
1. Current credentials in accordance with Table specimens for field curing, if required, and record the
P106.2. temperature of the fresh concrete when preparing
2. Demonstrate competency in the applicable specimens for strength tests.”
task areas identified in accordance with ACI 318 Section 21.12.1.1 (e) requires laboratory
Section P105.2. technicians to be certified: “Certified laboratory
technicians shall perform required laboratory tests.”

Table P106.2
Minimum Qualifications for Concrete Sampling and Testing Technicians
MANDATORY
Category of Testing Cast-In-Place or
Minimum Qualifications
Precast Concrete
 Registered Design Professional, or
 ACI Concrete Field Technician, Grade 1, or
Concrete field sampling and testing
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Levels I, II, or III.
 Registered Design Professional, or
Concrete laboratory testing including  ACI Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 or 2, or
strength testing  NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Levels I, II, or III.
 Registered Design Professional, or
Concrete strength testing only
 ACI Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 or 2, or
 ACI Strength Testing Technician, or
Concrete strength testing only
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
continued
Levels I, II, or III.
NON-MANDATORY
Self-consolidating concrete testing  ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician

SECTION P107 SECTION P107

SPECIAL INSPECTORS SPECIAL INSPECTORS
P107.1. General. Technicians sampling and testing RP107.1. General. Building codes based on the
concrete shall be qualified in accordance with this International Code Council International Building
section. Code (IBC) and containing Section 1703.1.3
Personnel, 1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications
and/or Chapter 19 Concrete require personnel
conducting special inspections to be experienced and
certified.
Section 1703.1.3 of the IBC states: “An approved
agency shall employ experienced personnel educated
in conducting, supervising and evaluating tests and
special inspections.” The building official has the
responsibility to ensure that employees of an
approved agency meet these requirements.

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 Section 1704.2.1 of the IBC states: “Prior to the start
of the construction, the approved agencies shall
provide written documentation to the building
official demonstrating the competence and relevant
experience or training of the special inspectors who
will perform the special inspections and tests during
construction. Experience or training shall be
considered to be relevant where the documented
experience or training is related in complexity to the
same type of special inspection or testing activities
for projects of similar complexity and material
qualities. These qualifications are in addition to
qualifications specified in other sections of this
code.”
P107.2 Personnel Qualifications: Individuals RP107.2 Personnel Qualifications. Chapter 19 of the
conducting special inspections of structural concrete IBC requires compliance with ACI CODE 318. ACI
shall demonstrate to the building official their CODE 318 has mandatory requirements for special
qualifications to conduct inspections by providing inspectors:
documentation consisting of one of the following: ACI 318 Section ACI 26.13.1.2 states:
1. Current credentials in accordance with Table “Inspection of concrete construction shall be
P107.2. conducted by the licensed design
2. Demonstrate competency in the applicable professional responsible for the design, a
task areas identified in accordance with person under the supervision of the licensed
Section P104.1.2. design professional, or a qualified
inspector….”
ACI 318 Section 26.13.1.2 states: “... If an
inspector conducts inspection of formwork,
concrete placement, reinforcement, and
embedments, the inspector shall be
certified.”
ACI Section 26.13.1.5 states: “Inspection of
the installation of post-installed expansion
(torque-controlled and displacement-
controlled), screw, and undercut anchors
shall be performed by: a certified inspector or
a qualified inspector specifically approved for
that purpose by the Licensed Design
Professional and the building official.”
ACI Section 26.13.1.6 states: “The installation
inspection of all adhesive anchors shall be performed
by a certified inspector.”

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 Table P107.2
Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspectors
Category of Special Inspection Minimum Qualifications
MANDATORY
Inspection Fabricators (IBC Section 1704.2.5)
Precast/prestressed concrete
 Registered Design Professional, or
Shop testing or inspection, including  ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, or
pre-stressed (pre-tensioned) concrete  NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
force application Level III or IV, or
 PCI Certified Inspector
Special Inspections (IBC Sections 1705.3, 1705.12 and ACI CODE 318)
Formwork
 Registered Design Professional, or
 ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
Formwork shape, location, and
 ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, or
dimensions
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Level I, II, III, or IV
Cast-in-place concrete, including shotcrete
 Registered Design Professional, or
Verification of mix designs
 ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
 ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, or
Concrete placement  NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Level I, II, III, or IV
Review of in-situ concrete strength  Registered Design Professional, or
prior to removal of shores and forms  NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
from beams and structural slabs Level II, III, or IV
 Registered Design Professional, or
Shotcrete placement and curing
 ACI Certified Shotcrete Inspector
Reinforcement
 Registered Design Professional, or
 ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
 AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or
Review of certified mill reports
 AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector working under
direct on-site supervision of a CWI, or
 ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
 Registered Design Professional, or
 ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
 AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or
 AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector working under
Reinforcement and placement
direct on-site supervision of a CWI, or
 ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, or
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Level III or IV
Reinforcing steel weldability,  Registered Design Professional, or
reinforcing welding, weld filler  AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or
material  AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector working under the
direct on-site supervision of a CWI, or
Testing of welding of reinforcing steel
 ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector through ICC

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 Table P107.2 (Continued)
Recommended Qualifications for Special Inspectors
Category of Special Inspection Minimum Qualifications
MANDATORY
Anchors and Embedments
 Registered Design Professional, or
Embedments, cast-in-place bolts
 ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector
 ACI Certified Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation
Post-installed anchors
Inspector
Precast/Tilt-up
 Registered Design Professional, or
Erection of precast concrete members
 PCI Certified Inspector
Prestressing/Post-tensioning
 Registered Design Professional, or
 ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
 ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, or
Pre-stressing steel location  Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level III
or IV, or
 PCI Certified Inspector, or
 PTI Certification, Level 2, bonded or unbonded as applicable
Pre-stressed (pre-tensioned) concrete  Registered Design Professional, or
force application  ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
 ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, or
 PCI Certified Inspector
Post-tensioned concrete force  Registered Design Professional, or
application  ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, or
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Level III or IV, or
 PCI Certified Inspector, or
 PTI Certification, Level 2, bonded or unbonded as applicable
Prestressing/Post-tensioning (continued)
Review of in-situ concrete strength  Registered Design Professional, or
prior to stressing of tendons in post-  ACI Certified Concrete Construction Special Inspector, or
tensioned concrete.  ACI Non-Destructive Testing Specialist – Concrete Strength,
or
 ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, or
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Level III or IV
NON-MANDATORY
Repairs and Non-destructive testing
Non-destructive Testing of Concrete
 Registered Design Professional, or
 ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector. or
Inspection of non-destructive testing of
 ACI Non-destructive testing specialist -concrete strength, or
in-place concrete
 NICET Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification
Level III or IV
Repairs to Concrete
 Registered Design Professional, or
Repairs to concrete elements
 ICRI Concrete Surface Repair Technician

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 SECTION P108 SECTION P108
INSTALLERS INSTALLERS
P108.1 General. Installers shall be qualified in RP108.1 General. Building codes based on the
accordance with this section. International Code Council International Building
Code (IBC) and containing reference to Chapter 19
Concrete require personnel installing shotcrete and
post-installed anchors to be certified.
Chapter 19 of the IBC requires compliance ACI CODE
318. ACI CODE 318 has mandatory requirements for
installers.
P108.2 Personnel Qualifications: Individuals RP108.2 Personnel Qualifications. ACI 318 Section
conducting installing post-installed anchors and 26.7.2 (d) states: “Post-installed anchors shall be
shotcrete shall demonstrate to the building official installed by qualified installers.”
their qualifications to conduct inspections by ACI 318 Section 26.7.2 (e) states: “Adhesive anchors
providing documentation consisting of one of the identified in the construction documents as installed
following: in a horizontal or upwardly inclined orientation to
1. Current applicable credentials in accordance resist sustained tensile loads shall be installed by
with Table P108.2. certified installers.”
2. Demonstrate competency in the applicable ACI 318 Section 26.5.2.1 (o) states: “A certified
task areas identified in accordance with Section shotcrete nozzle operator shall place all shotcrete.”
P104.1.3.

Table P108.2
Minimum Qualifications for Installers
Category of Installer Minimum Qualifications
MANDATORY
Adhesive anchors installed in a horizontal
or upwardly inclined orientation to resist ACI Certified Adhesive Anchor Installer
sustained tensile loads
ACI Certified Shotcrete Nozzleman and Nozzleman-in-Training
Shotcrete placement (Wet-Mix Process) (Wet-Mix Process)

ACI Certified Shotcrete Nozzleman and Nozzleman-In-Training

Shotcrete placement (Dry-Mix Process) (Dry-Mix Process)

NON-MANDATORY
ACI Certified Concrete Flatwork, Associate, Finisher and
Flatwork – General
Advanced Finisher
Flatwork – Specialty ACI Certified Specialty Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Finisher
Commercial/Industrial and Technician
ACI Certified Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and
Flatwork - Decorative Associate

Foundations - Residential ACI Certified for Residential Concrete Foundation Technician

Tilt-up Concrete Erection Tilt-up Supervisor and Technician

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 APPENDIX A
Excerpts from the Georgia State Amendments to the International Building (2018 Edition)

It is not within the purview of the American Concrete Institute to develop information on the inspection and
testing personnel qualifications for materials other than concrete and masonry. These excerpts from the Georgia
State Amendments to the International Building Code (2018 Edition), last revised on January 1, 2022, are
provided solely to illustrate how the provisions of this document can be combined with requirements for other
building materials to result in a more comprehensive and complete set of requirements related to personnel
qualifications. This appendix further demonstrates that the requirements may be added as an appendix to the
building code or by integrating the requirements into the body of the code. For more information about the
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code (2018 Edition) contact the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs, Community Development Division, 60 Executive Park South, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329-
2231 www.dca.ga.gov.

CHAPTER 17
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

SECTION 1704
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND
STRUCTRUAL OBSERVATION

1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the building official for construction as
described in this section, the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the
owner’s agent, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved agencies to provide special
inspections and tests during construction on the types of work specified in Section 1705. These inspections are
in addition to the inspections by the building official identified in Section 110.

Exceptions:
1. Special inspections are not required for construction of a minor nature that does not require the
practice of professional engineering or architecture, as defined by Georgia statutes and regulations
governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects or as warranted by
conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.
2. Unless otherwise required by the building official, special inspections and tests are not required for
Group U occupancies that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those
listed in Section 312.1.
3. Special inspections and tests are not required for portions of structures designed and constructed in
accordance with the cold-formed steel light-frame construction provisions of Section 2211.1.2 or the
conventional light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308.

1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. The special inspector shall provide written documentation to the
building official demonstrating his or her competence and relevant experience or training. Experience or training
shall be considered relevant when the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same
type of special inspection activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. The special inspector
shall be qualified in accordance with Table 1704.2. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified
in other sections of this code.

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The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the
project are permitted to act as the approved agency and their personnel are permitted to act as the special
inspector for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors.

TABLE 1704.2 MINIMUM SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications (refer to key at end of Table)
Category of Testing and Inspection Shop Testing Field Testing Review Testing,
or or Certification
Inspection Inspection & Lab Reports
1704.2.5 Inspection of Fabricators
Pre-cast concrete A, C, F
Structural steel construction C, F, G
Wood construction A
Cold formed metal construction A
1705.2, 1705.10, 1705.11& 1705.12 Steel Construction
Verification of welding consumables, filler C, F
metals, procedure specifications, procedure
qualification records and personnel performance
qualification records
Nondestructive testing of welding G G
Inspection of welding C, F C, F
Verification of fabricator and erector documents as A, c
listed in AISC 360, chapter N, paragraph 3.2
Material verification of weld filler materials C, F
Inspection of high strength bolting and steel frame A, C
joint details
Inspection of embedment A, C, F
Inspection of steel elements of composite A, C, F
construction
Verification of reinforcing steel, cold formed steel A, C, F
deck and truss materials
Inspection of reinforcing steel, cold formed steel A, C
deck and trusses
1705.3 & 1705.12 Concrete Construction
Reinforcing placement, cast-in-place bolts, post A, C, H
installed anchors concrete and shotcrete
placement and curing operations. Inspection of
formwork for shape, location and dimensions
Pre-stressing steel installation A, C, D, E
Erection of pre-cast concrete members A, C, H
Concrete field sampling and field testing J
Continued

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 TABLE 1704.2 MINIMUM SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS, continued
Minimum Qualifications (refer to key at end of Table)
Shop Testing Field Testing Review Testing,
Category of Testing and Inspection
or or Certification
Inspection Inspection & Lab Reports
1705.3 & 1705.12 Concrete Construction, continued
Concrete strength testing P
Review certified mill reports A, C
Verify use of required design mix A, I, J, H, C
Pre-stressed (pre-tensioned) concrete force A, C, E
Application
Post-tensioned concrete force application A, C, D
Review of in-situ concrete strength, prior to A, C, D, H
stressing of- tendons in post-tensioned concrete
and prior to removal of shores and forms from
beams and structural slabs
Reinforcing steel weldability, reinforcing welding, C, F
weld filler material
Testing of welding of reinforcing steel G
1705.4 Masonry
Verification of f’m and f’AAC A, C, L, M
Mortar joint construction, grout protection and A, C, K
placement, materials proportion,
type/size/location of reinforcement, structural
elements, anchorage, and connectors
Sampling/testing of grout/mortar specimens A, C, L, M
Observe preparation of masonry prisms for testing A, C, K, L, M
of compressive strength of masonry, f’m and f’AAC
Inspection of welding of reinforcing steel C, F
Testing of welding of reinforcing steel G
1705.6 & 1804 Soils
Observe site preparation, fill placement testing of A, C, I, N
compaction for compliance with the construction
documents for the project
Observe test bearing materials below shallow A, C, N,
foundations for ability to achieve design bearing I (Level III)
capacity
Review compaction testing for compliance with the A
construction documents for the project
Continued

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 TABLE 1704.2 MINIMUM SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS, Continued
Minimum Qualifications (refer to key at end of Table)
Shop Testing Field Testing Review Testing,
Category of Testing and Inspection
or or Certification
Inspection Inspection & Lab Reports
1705.5, 1705.10, 1705.11 & 1705.12 Wood Construction
Observe structural panel sheathing, size of framing A
members, nail or staple diameter and length,
number of fastener lines, and spacing of fastener
lines and fasteners for compliance with
construction documents for the project
Observe temporary and permanent truss member A
restraint/bracing, field gluing of elements. Observe
bolting, anchoring or other fastening of: shear
walls, diaphragms, drag struts, braces and hold-
downs
1705.7, 1705.8, 1705.9 & 1810 Pile and Pier Foundations
Observe installation A, N
Observe load tests A
1705.13 Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
Observe surface conditions, application, average A, C
thickness and density of applied material, and
cohesive/adhesive bond
1705.14 Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings
Observe application compliance with A, C
AWCI 12-B
1705.15 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Inspect EIFS systems A, B, C, O
1705.1 Special Cases
Work of unusual or special nature A, B, O
1705.16 Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints See Requirements of IBC Sections 1705.16.1 and
1705.16.2
1705.17 Smoke Control See Requirements of IBC Section 1705.17.2
1705.10, 1705.11 & 1705.12 Seismic and Wind Resistance
Periodic inspection of fabrication, installation A
and/or anchorage of building systems and
components

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 KEY:
A. Georgia Professional Engineer (GA PE) competent in the specific task area or graduate of accredited
engineering/engineering technology program under the direct supervision of a GA PE.
B. Georgia Registered Architect (GA RA) or graduate of accredited architecture/architecture technology
program under the direction of a GA RA.
C. International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspector Certification specific to the particular material and testing
methodology applicable to each Category of Testing and Inspection listed in the table.
D. Post-tensioning Institute (PTI) Certification, Level 2, bonded or unbonded as applicable.
E. Pre-stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Certified Inspector.
F. American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or AWS Certified Associate Welding
Inspector working under the direct on-site supervision of a CWI.
G. American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification, or a Level III certification if
previously certified as a Level II in the particular material and testing methodology applicable to each
Category of Testing and Inspection listed in the table. continued
H. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Construction Special Inspector.
I. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II or higher certification specific
to the particular material and testing methodology applicable to each Category of Testing and Inspection
listed in the table.
J. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician with Grade 1 certification.
K. Georgia Concrete and Products Association (GC&PA) – Masonry Association of Georgia (MAG) Masonry
Construction Inspector Certification.
L. National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Concrete Masonry Testing Procedures certification.
M. GC&PA – MAG Masonry Testing Technician certification.
N. NICET Certified Engineering Technologist (CT).
O. Other Qualified Special Inspector as approved by the Building Official.
P. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Strength Testing Technician.

Notes:
1. The Special Inspector shall meet one of the minimum qualifications listed for the applicable Category of
Testing and Inspection.
2. Materials testing shall be done by an Approved Testing Agency meeting the requirements of IBC Section
1703 and ASTM E 329.

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Other License, Registration or Certificate

NICET
AWS

ICRI
ICRI
ACI
Technician Responsibilities

ICC

PCI

PTI
DP
(write-in) Number

MANDATORY
Field sampling and testing RDP B W

Laboratory testing including strength testing LDP C W

Concrete strength testing only LDP D W

TECHNICIAN KEY:
ACI American Concrete Institute
B Concrete Field-Testing Technician with Grade 1 certification
C Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 or 2
D Concrete Strength Testing Technician or qualified per Item C
NICET National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies
W Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level I or qualified per Items W, X, Y or Z
X Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level II or qualified per items Y or Z
Y Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level III or qualified per Item Z
Z Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level IV

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Other

NICET
AWS
RDP

ICRI
ACI
Inspector Responsibilities License, Registration or Certificate Number

ICC

PCI

PTI
(write-in)
MANDATORY
Precast/prestressed concrete fabrication A E S Y AA

Formwork shape, location, and dimensions A E T

Verification of mix designs A E T W

Concrete Placement A E T W

Verify In-situ Strength A X

Shotcrete Placement A F

Reinforcement Mill Reports A E R T

Reinforcement Placement A E R T X

Weldability and Welding A R U

Embedments, cast-in-place bolts A E

Post-installed anchors G

Erection of precast A E BB

Pre-stressing steel location A E S Y AA CC

Pre-stressed (pre-tensioned) concrete forces A E S Y AA

Post-tensioned concrete forces A Y AA CC

In-situ concrete strength prior to stressing A E or H S Y

NON-MANDATORY
Non-destructive testing of in-place concrete 1
A E or H Y

Repairs to concrete elements1 A V

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No mandatory requirements in the International Building Code or referenced standards.

INSPECTOR KEY:
RDP Register Design Professional
A Registered design professional competent in the specific task area or graduate of accredited engineering/ engineering technology program under the direct
supervision of a registered design professional
ACI American Concrete Institute
E Concrete Construction Special Inspector.
F Shotcrete Inspector
G Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector
H Non-Destructive Testing Specialist – Concrete Strength
AWS American Welding Society
R Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector working under the direct on-site supervision of a CWI
ICC International Code Council
S Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector through ICC
T Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector through ICC
U Structural Welding Special Inspector through ICC
ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute
V Concrete Surface Repair Technician
NICET National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies
W Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level I or qualified per Items W, X or Y
X Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level II or qualified per items X or Y
Y Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level III or qualified per item Y
Z Construction Materials Testing Concrete Certification Level IV
PCI Precast/Pre-stressed Concrete Institute
AA Certified Inspector
BB Certified Field Auditor
PTI Post-Tensioning Institute
CC Certification, Level 2, bonded or unbonded as applicable

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Other License, Registration or Certificate

NICET
AWS
RDP

ICRI
ICRI
ACI
Installer Responsibilities

ICC

PCI

PTI
(write-in) Number

MANDATORY
Upward adhesive anchors in tension I

Shotcrete (Wet-Mix) J

Shotcrete (Dry Mix) K

NON-MANDATORY
Flatwork – General1 L

Flatwork – Commercial/Industrial1 N

Flatwork Decorative1 O

Foundations – Residential1 P

Tilt-up Concrete Erection1 Q

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No mandatory requirements in the International Building Code or referenced standards.
INSTALLER KEY:
ACI American Concrete Institute
I Certified Adhesive Anchor Installer
J Certified Shotcrete Nozzleman and Nozzleman-in-Training (Wet-Mix Process)
K Certified Shotcrete Nozzleman and Nozzleman-In-Training (Dry-Mix Process)
L Certified Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Advanced Finisher
M Certified Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Advanced Finisher
N Certified Specialty Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Finisher
O Certified Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher
P Certified Residential Concrete Foundation Technician
Q Tilt-up Supervisor

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