Testing and Quality Assurance Flashcards

Under the IBC, what is required when a building owner disputes the results of a special inspection?

Answer: The owner may appeal to the board of appeals or request additional testing as determined by the building official

Disputes over inspection findings may be resolved through the board of appeals process or additional testing authorized by the building official.

Per the IMC, what test must be performed on refrigerant-containing systems after installation?

Answer: Leak test using approved detection methods at operating or test pressure

The IMC requires that refrigerant systems be leak tested after installation using approved leak detection methods to ensure no refrigerant is escaping.

Under the IPC, what is the required test pressure for potable water supply piping systems?

Answer: 100 psi for 15 minutes or operating pressure plus 50 psi for 15 minutes

IPC requires water supply systems to be tested at 100 psi or 50 psi above operating pressure, whichever is greater, for 15 minutes without leakage.

Which ASTM standard is referenced in the IBC for testing the fire-resistance rating of through-penetration firestop systems?

Answer: ASTM E814

ASTM E814 (UL 1479) is the standard test method for fire tests of through-penetration firestops, required when pipes or conduits pass through fire-rated assemblies.

Under IBC Chapter 17, what documentation must the approved agency retain after completing special inspections?

Answer: Inspection reports must be retained for a minimum period and made available to the building official upon request

IBC requires approved agencies to retain inspection records and make them available to the building official; these records support the final certification.

What is the ICC-referenced standard for testing steel moment frame connections in seismic applications?

Answer: AISC 341 — Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

AISC 341 provides the seismic provisions for structural steel, including testing and qualification requirements for moment frame connections in seismic design categories.

Under the IBC, when is a 'peer review' of special inspection programs required?

Answer: When required by the building official for unusual or complex structures

The building official may require independent peer review of the special inspection program for structures with unusual complexity or risk.