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Canu give a sample of a detailed Inspection Report for the Structuralof a Building excluding the finishing works. Kindly indicate theSub-structure inspection and Superstructure inspection.

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PROCEDURES FOR THE EXAMINATION OF PLANS AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION 1 EXAMINATION OF PLANS 11 Function of the Building Inspectorate 12 Building Inspector 13 Development Control Officer Engineer 2 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION 21 General 22 Building layout 23 Foundations 24 Structural Frame 25 Ring Beam 26 Roof 27 Floors 28 Plumbing 29 Drainage 210 Septic Tank and Waste Disposal 211 Water Cistern 212 Electricity 213 Final Inspection 214 Special Inspections 215 Other Inspections 216 Safety and Health Inspections 3 COMPLEX OR LARGE PROJECTS 4 BUILDING ADVISORY SERVICE FOR SMALL BUILDINGS 5 REPORTING Appendices Forms 1A Review of Plans of Small Domestic Buildings 1B Results of Examination of Plans 2 Request for Inspection 3 Building Inspection Report 4 Monthly Report 5 Design Requirements for Consideration by Building Consultants 6 Certificate of Practising Structural Engineer INTRODUCTION This document is based on discussions and observations of the procedures used by most of the OECS building inspectorates for the examination of plans and the inspection of construction The problems noted are that generally not enough time is taken for the examination of the plans and the details on the drawings observed by the Building Inspectors are not generally in accordance with the requirements of the Guidelines The document does not discuss the procedures for receipt of the applications as each Authority will have its own procedures However the examination of plans and the reporting of the examinations must be carried out in an orderly manner and attention is therefore given to the procedures for doing this The use of the Building Guidelines and Building Code for buildings to be erected in Antigua and Barbuda and in St Kitts and Nevis is now the law of the land The Code defines small buildings as those residential and retail commercial buildings less than 3000 sq ft in area and therefore covers most in numbers of the buildings being constructed in the State The requirements of the Code control the design and construction of all buildings but the Guidelines are geared for use by the designer and constructor of small buildings The Building Inspectors have to ensure that all developments are carried out in accordance with the Code and with the relevant plans as approved by the DCA The procedures outlined are intended to guide the building inspectorate in carrying out the required inspections but each Inspector must be knowledgeable about the existing building and planning Regulations and must be aware of the main recommendations detailed in the Code and Guidelines The Sections on the Administration of the Code and on the Administration of the Guidelines define the inspections which are mandatory Site Inspection visits are based on requests by the developer or builder on the forms as at Appendix 1 The visits paid to construction sites by the Building Inspectors must be formal and within normal working hours unless specifically requested by the builder to carry out an inspection after working hours for a specific purpose such as during a concrete pour There is also the need for the Building Inspectors to assist builders of small homes in the construction techniques needed to permit safe construction and it is recommended that an Advisory Service be established to provide this assistance Many persons building small homes do not have the knowledge needed to design and construct a safe and economical home It is proposed that the Building Inspector accept the challenges of assisting the homeowner by explaining the requirements of the Building Guidelines and the process required by the Authority for applying for a development permission and for a permit to construct the home It is not intended that the Building Inspector design the home but heshe should discuss the construction details with the home owner or builder The details given in the Guidelines and for timber homes in the document Build it Strong should be followed by the home owner The Advisory Service if established can be an important function of the DCA The procedures for this service are outlined in Section 4 Unless the regulatory body is equipped with personnel capable of carrying out the examinations of major structural or infrastructure works it is assumed that the building inspectors concentrate on the examination of plans for buildings within the scope of the Building Guidelines Plans for major works outside the scope of the Guidelines should be examined by professional engineers and architects employed by the Public Works Department 1 EXAMINATION OF PLANS 11 Function of the Building Inspectorate The examination of plans is part of the procedures for processing of applications however the involvement of the building inspectorate at this stage will assist the Development Control Officer and the Director Town and Country Planner in determining the need for other opinions on the proposals and for discussions with developers The examination should be carried out systematically and in accordance with the details given in the Building Code and Guidelines All construction details must be as per the Code and Guidelines and must satisfy the requirements of the Code See Answer

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