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• IBC 1705.13

  Special inspections for seismic resistance

  • Seismic special inspections per 1705.13.1–1705.13.9; exempt light-frame with SDS ≤ 0.5 and height ≤ 35 ft, reinforced masonry/concrete with SDS ≤ 0.5 and ≤ 25 ft, and regular one- and two-family dwellings of two stories or less.

  Works withIBC 1705.13.1IBC 1705.13.9IBC 1704.2IBC 1613.2.4

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• IBC 1705.13.1

  Structural steel

  • Requirements for structural steel; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1705.13.1.1IBC 1705.13.1.2

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• IBC 1705.13.2

  Structural wood

  • Seismic (SDC C–F): continuous inspection of field gluing; periodic for wood shear wall and diaphragm fastening unless edge nailing is more than 4 in o.c.

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• IBC 1705.13.3

  Cold-formed steel light-frame construction

  • Requirements for cold-formed steel light-frame construction.

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• IBC 1705.13.4

  Designated seismic systems

  • Requirements for designated seismic systems.

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• IBC 1705.13.5

  Architectural components

  • SDC D–F: periodic inspection of cladding, nonbearing walls and veneer, except under 30 ft high, veneer 5 psf or less, or interior walls 15 psf or less.

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• IBC 1705.13.6

  Plumbing, mechanical and electrical components

  • Periodic inspection of anchorage of emergency electrical equipment, hazardous piping and ducts, vibration isolators, and sprinkler clearances (3 in) in SDC C–F.

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• IBC 1705.13.7

  Storage racks

  • Steel storage racks 8 ft or taller in SDC D–F get periodic inspection.

  Works withIBC 1704.2.5IBC Table 1705.13.7

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• IBC 1705.13.8

  Seismic isolation systems

  • Requirements for seismic isolation systems.

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• IBC 1705.13.9

  Cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames

  • Requirements for cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames.

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• IBC 1705.13.1.1

  Seismic force-resisting systems

  • Requirements for seismic force-resisting systems.

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• IBC 1705.13.1.2

  Structural steel elements

  • Requirements for structural steel elements; see linked sections.

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• IBC 1705.13.5.1

  Access floors

  • Requirements for access floors.

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