The Fairfax County Special Inspections Manual documents the requirements of the Fairfax County Special Inspections Program. Established in 1973 after the collapse of a 26-story concrete structure during construction, the program monitors all major commercial and residential construction projects.

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Table of Contents

 

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CHAPTER 1	THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SPECIAL INSPECTIONS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2	DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
CHAPTER 3	SPECIAL INSPECTIONS CLASSIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 4	PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
CHAPTER 5	SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING SERVICES
CHAPTER 6	STRUCTURAL STEEL
CHAPTER 7	CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
CHAPTER 8	PRECAST CONCRETE
CHAPTER 9	WOOD
CHAPTER 10	MASONRY
CHAPTER 11	SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 12	EARTH RETENTION SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 13	EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 14	SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS
CHAPTER 15	SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 16	MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 17	SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX A	VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE (2000) EXCERPTS
APPENDIX B	INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE-2000 EXCERPTS
APPENDIX C	EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARD