The Guideline describes the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in the special inspection and testing process, how to prepare a special inspection and testing program, the necessary qualifications of the special inspectors, how to conduct the program and who should pay for the special inspections and test.  The Appendix contains sample forms for specifying special inspections and tests and sample letters to be filed with code-enforcement agencies after the program is completed.

 

This Guideline covers the 2012 version of the IBC.