This document provides the building official with guidance on the administration and implementation of the special inspection requirements of Chapter 17 of the 2012 International Building Code. The guidance is based on recommended practices and the consensus of building officials, design professionals, and inspection and testing agencies. Outlines the respective duties and responsibilities of special inspectors, project owners, designers, contractors and building officials Lists suggested competency and experience standards and references performance standards for special inspectors Includes sample special inspection forms
Found in 1994, the non-profit organization of the International Code Council (ICC) develops "a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes".