SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 14B, ch. 14B-17

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Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1700 Defined terms.

14B-17-1700 Defined terms. Where provisions of Chapter 17 of IBC are adopted by reference, the following terms shall be reset in italic type: "approved agency"; "building"; "designated seismic system"; "seismic force-resisting system"; "special inspection"; "special inspector"; "sprayed fire-resistant materials"; "structure" and "owner."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1701 General.

14B-17-1701 General. The provisions of Section 1701 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification: 1. Revise Section 1701.1 to read: "1701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the quality, workmanship and requirements for materials covered. Construction materials and test procedures shall conform to the applicable standards listed in this code and the other Chicago Construction Codes."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1702 IBC Section 1702.

14B-17-1702 IBC Section 1702. The provisions of Section 1702 of IBC are not adopted.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1703 Products, materials and assemblies.

14B-17-1703 Products, materials and assemblies. The provisions of Section 1703 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Delete Section 1703.1 and its subsections. 2. Delete Section 1703.2. 3. Delete Section 1703.3. 4. Revise Section 1703.4 to read: "1703.4 Performance. Specific information consisting of test reports conducted by an approved agency in accordance with the appropriate referenced standards, or other such information as necessary, shall be provided for the building official to confirm that a product, material or assembly meets applicable code requirements." 5. Revise Section 1703.4.1 to read: "1703.4.1 Research and investigation. Sufficient technical data shall be submitted to the building official to substantiate the proposed use of any product, material or assembly. If it is determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory proof of performance for the use intended, the building official shall allow the use of the product, material or assembly subject to the requirements of this code. The costs, reports and investigations required under these provisions shall be paid by the owner." 6. Revise Section 1703.6 and its subsections to read: "1703.6 Off-site fabrication. Where structural components or other items regulated by this code are not visible for inspection after completion of a prefabricated assembly, the owner shall maintain a report of each prefabricated assembly. The report shall indicate the complete details of the assembly, including a description of the assembly and its components, the basis upon which the assembly is being evaluated, test results and similar information and other data as necessary for the building official to confirm conformance to this code. 1703.6.1 Follow-up inspection. The owner shall provide for special inspections of fabricated items in accordance with Section 1704.2.5. 1703.6.2 Test and inspection records. Copies of necessary test and special inspection records shall be maintained by the owner and made available to the building official." (Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 77)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1704 Special inspections and tests, contractor responsibility and structural observation.

14B-17-1704 Special inspections and tests, contractor responsibility and structural observation. The provisions of Section 1704 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1704.2 to read: "1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the building official for construction as specified in Chapter 4 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions, the owner shall employ one or more special inspection agencies to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work specified in Section 1705 and identify the special inspection agencies to the building official. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections by the building official that are identified in Section 502 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions. Exceptions: 1. Special inspections and tests are not required for construction of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions approved by the building official. 2. [Reserved.] 3. Special inspections and tests are not required for portions of structures designed and constructed in accordance with the cold-formed steel light-frame construction provisions of Section 2211.1.2 or the conventional wood light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308. 4. The contractor is permitted to employ the special inspection agencies." 2. Revise Section 1704.2.1 to read: "1704.2.1 Special inspection agency qualifications. Prior to the start of construction, the special inspection agencies shall provide written documentation to the owner demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction. Experience or training shall be considered to be relevant where the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of special inspection or testing activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other sections of the Chicago Construction Codes. The owner shall make this documentation available to the building official upon request. The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the project are allowed to act as the special inspection agency and their personnel are permitted to act as special inspectors for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors. 1704.2.1.1 Evidence of qualifications. A special inspection agency shall provide all information as necessary for the owner to determine that the agency meets the applicable requirements specified in Sections 1704.2.1.1.1 through 1704.2.1.1.3. 1704.2.1.1.1 Independence. A special inspection agency shall be objective, competent and independent from the contractor responsible for the work being inspected. The agency shall disclose to the owner and the registered design professional in responsible charge possible conflicts of interest so that objectivity can be confirmed. 1704.2.1.1.2 Equipment. A special inspection agency shall have adequate equipment to perform required tests. The equipment shall be periodically calibrated. 1704.2.1.1.3 Personnel. A special inspection agency shall employ experienced personnel educated in conducting, supervising and evaluating tests and special inspections. 3. Revise Section 1704.2.3 by replacing "Section 107.1" with "Section 411.1 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions." 4. Revise Section 1704.2.4 to read: "1704.2.4 Report requirement. Special inspection agencies shall keep records of special inspections and tests. The special inspection agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to the owner and to the registered design professional in responsible charge. Reports shall indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance to permitted construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work. The building official may require that a final report documenting required special inspections and tests, and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections or tests, be submitted to the building official prior to occupancy." 5. Revise the last sentence of Section 1704.2.5.1 to read: "At completion of fabrication, the fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the owner stating that the work was performed in accordance with the permitted construction documents. The certificate of compliance shall be made available to the building official." 6. Delete the exception to Section 1704.3. 7. Revise Section 1704.3.1, item 4, by deleting "1705.11." 8. Delete Section 1704.3.3. 9. Revise Section 1704.4 to read: "1704.4 Contractor responsibility. Each contractor responsible for the construction of a seismic force-resisting system, designated seismic system or a seismic force-resisting component listed in the statement of special inspections shall submit a written statement of responsibility to the owner prior to the commencement of work on the system or component. The contractor’s statement of responsibility shall contain acknowledgement of awareness of the special requirements contained in the statement of special inspections." 10. Revise the title and first sentence of Section 1704.5 to read: "1704.5 Documents made available to the building official. In addition to the reports of special inspections and tests in accordance with Section 1704.2.4, reports and certificates shall be submitted to the owner and made available to the building official for each of the following:" 11. Revise Section 1704.5, item 7, by replacing "Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F" with "Seismic Design Category C or D." 12. Revise Section 1704.6 and its subsections to read: "1704.6 Structural observations. Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1 or 1704.6.2, the owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform structural observations. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections required by Chapter 5 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions or the special inspections in Section 1705 or other sections of this code. Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the owner a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations. The statement shall be made available to the building official. At the conclusion of the work included in the permit, the structural observer shall submit to the owner a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved. The statement shall be made available to the building official. The structural observer shall notify the building official in writing of any deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved by the owner at the conclusion of work. 1704.6.1 Structural observations for structures. Structural observations shall be provided for those structures where the work involves construction or alteration of the primary structural frame and one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The structure is classified as Risk Category IV. 2. The structure is a high-rise building. 3. Such observation is required by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. 4. Such observation is specifically required by the building official. 1704.6.2 Structural observations for seismic resistance - Risk Category IV. Structural observations shall be provided for those structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D where the structure is classified as Risk Category IV."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1705 Required special inspections and tests.

14B-17-1705 Required special inspections and tests. The provisions of Section 1705 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1705.1.1 to read: "1705.1.1 Special cases. Special inspections and tests may be required by the building official or registered design professional for proposed work that is, in the opinion of the building official or registered design professional, unusual in its nature, such as, but not limited to, the following examples: 1. Construction materials and systems that are approved as alternatives to materials and systems prescribed by this code. 2. Unusual design applications of materials described in this code. 3. Materials and systems required to be installed in accordance with additional manufacturer’s instructions that prescribe requirements not contained in this code or in standards referenced by this code." 2. Revise Section 1705.2 and its exception to read: "1705.2 Steel construction. The special inspections and nondestructive testing of steel construction shall be in accordance with this section. Exception: Special inspections of the steel fabrication process shall not be required where the fabrication process for the entire building or structure does not include any welding, thermal cutting or heating operation of any kind. In such cases, the fabricator shall be required to maintain records so that, at any time during the fabrication process, the material specification and grade for the main stress-carrying elements are capable of being determined." 3. Revise Section 1705.2.1 by deleting "in buildings, structures and portions thereof." 4. Revise Section 1705.2.3 by deleting "in buildings, structures and portions thereof." 5. Revise Section 1705.2.4 by deleting "approved." 6. Revise the exception to Section 1705.3, items 1 and 2, to read: "1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings four stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock. 2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings four stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock where: 2.1. The footings support walls of light-frame construction. 2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. 2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f 'c, not more than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the permitted construction documents or used in the footing construction." 7. Revise the exception to Section 1705.4, item 1, by deleting "where they are part of a structure classified as Risk Category I, II or III." 8. Delete Section 1705.4.1. 9. Revise Section 1705.5.1 by replace both instances of "approved" with "permitted." 10. [Reserved.] 11. Revise Section 1705.6, excluding the exception, to read: "1705.6 Soils. Special inspections and tests of existing site soil conditions, fill placement and load-bearing requirements shall be performed in accordance with this section and Table 1705.6. The geotechnical report prepared by the registered geotechnical engineer and the permitted construction documents shall be used to determine compliance. During fill placement, the special inspector shall verify that proper materials and procedures are used in accordance with the provisions of the geotechnical report." 12. Revise the second sentence of Section 1705.7 to read: "The geotechnical report prepared by the registered geotechnical engineer and the permitted construction documents shall be used to determine compliance." 13. Revise the second sentence of Section 1705.8 to read: "The geotechnical report prepared by the registered geotechnical engineer and the permitted construction documents shall be used to determine compliance." 14. Revise Section the second sentence of 1705.9 to read: "The geotechnical report prepared by the registered geotechnical engineer and the permitted construction documents shall be used to determine compliance." 15. Delete Section 1705.11 and its subsections. 16. Revise Section 1705.12 and its subsections to read: "1705.12 Special inspections for seismic resistance for Risk Category IV buildings. Special inspections for seismic resistance for Risk Category IV buildings shall be required as specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following: 1. The structure consists of light-frame construction; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm). 2. The seismic force-resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete and the building height of the structure does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm). 1705.12.1 Structural steel. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall be in accordance with Section 1705.12.1.1 or 1705.12.1.2, as applicable. 1705.12.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems. Special inspections of structural steel in the seismic force-resisting systems in buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall be performed in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of AISC 341. Exceptions: 1. In buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, special inspections are not required for structural steel seismic force-resisting systems where the response modification coefficient, R, designated for "Steel systems not specifically detailed for seismic resistance, excluding cantilever column systems" in ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, has been used for design and detailing. 2. In structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, special inspections are not required for structural steel seismic force-resisting systems where design and detailing in accordance with AISC 360 is permitted by ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1. 1705.12.1.2 Structural steel elements. Special inspections of structural steel elements in the seismic force-resisting systems of buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D other than those covered in Section 1705.12.1.1, including struts, collectors, chords and foundation elements, shall be performed in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of AISC 341. Exceptions: 1. In buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, special inspections of structural steel elements are not required for seismic force-resisting systems with a response modification coefficient, R, of 3 or less. 2. In structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, special inspections of structural steel elements are not required for seismic force-resisting systems where design and detailing other than AISC 341 is permitted by ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1. Special inspection shall be in accordance with the applicable referenced standard listed in ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1. 1705.12.2 Structural wood. For structural wood elements in the seismic force-resisting systems of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D: 1. Continuous special inspection shall be required during field gluing operations of elements of the seismic force-resisting system. 2. Periodic special inspection shall be required for nailing, bolting, anchoring and other fastening of elements of the seismic force-resisting system, including wood shear walls, wood diaphragms, drag struts, braces, shear panels and hold-downs. Exception: Special inspections are not required for wood shear walls, shear panels and diaphragms, including nailing, bolting, anchoring and other fastening to other elements of the seismic force- resisting system, where the fastener spacing of the sheathing is more than 4 inches (102 mm) on center. 1705.12.3 Cold-formed steel light-frame construction. For the seismic force-resisting systems of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D, periodic special inspection shall be required for both: 1. Welding operations of elements of the seismic force-resisting system. 2. Screw attachment, bolting, anchoring and other fastening of elements of the seismic force- resisting system, including shear walls, braces, diaphragms, collectors (drag struts) and hold- downs. Exception: Special inspections are not required for cold-formed steel light-frame shear walls and diaphragms, including screw installation, bolting, anchoring and other fastening to components of the seismic force-resisting system, where either of the following applies: 1. The sheathing is gypsum board or fiberboard. 2. The sheathing is wood structural panel or steel sheets on only one side of the shear wall, shear panel or diaphragm assembly and the fastener spacing of the sheathing is more than 4 inches (102 mm) on center. 1705.12.4 Designated seismic systems. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D, the special inspector shall examine designated seismic systems requiring seismic qualification in accordance with Section 13.2.2 of ASCE 7 and verify that the label, anchorage and mounting conform to the certificate of compliance. 1705.12.5 Architectural components. Periodic special inspection is required for the erection and fastening of exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing walls and interior and exterior veneer in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. Exception: Periodic special inspection is not required for the following: 1. Exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing walls and interior and exterior veneer 30 feet (9144 mm) or less in height above grade or walking surface. 2. Exterior cladding and interior and exterior veneer weighing 5 psf (24.5 N/ m2) or less. 3. Interior nonbearing walls weighing 15 psf (73.5 N/ m2) or less. 1705.12.5.1 Access floors. Periodic special inspection is required for the anchorage of access floors in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 1705.12.6 Plumbing, mechanical and electrical components. Periodic special inspection of plumbing, mechanical and electrical components shall be required for the following: 1. Anchorage of electrical equipment for emergency power systems and standby power systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D. 2. [Reserved.] 3. Installation and anchorage of piping systems designed to carry hazardous materials and their associated mechanical units in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D. 4. Installation and anchorage of ductwork designed to carry hazardous materials in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D. 5. Installation and anchorage of vibration isolation systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D where the permitted construction documents require a nominal clearance of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or less between the equipment support frame and restraint. 6. Installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, including duct work, piping systems and their structural supports, where automatic sprinkler systems are installed in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D to verify one of the following: 6.1. Minimum clearances have been provided as required by Section 13.2.3 ASCE/SEI 7. 6.2. A nominal clearance of not less than 3 inches (76 mm) has been be provided between fire protection sprinkler system drops and sprigs and: structural members not used collectively or independently to support the sprinklers; equipment attached to the building structure; and other systems’ piping. Where flexible sprinkler hose fittings are used, special inspection of minimum clearances is not required. 1705.12.7 Storage racks. Periodic special inspection is required for the anchorage of storage racks that are 8 feet (2438 mm) or greater in height in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 1705.12.8 Seismic isolation systems. Periodic special inspection shall be provided for seismic isolation systems in seismically isolated structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D during the fabrication and installation of isolator units and energy dissipation devices. 1705.12.9 Cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames. Periodic special inspection shall be provided for the installation of cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames in the seismic force-resisting systems of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 17. Add a new exception to Section 1705.13 to read: "Exception: Buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A or B." 18. Revise Section 1705.13.1.1 by replacing "Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F" with "Seismic Design Category C or D." 19. Revise exception 1 to Section 1705.13.1.1 by replacing "B or C" with "C." 20. Revise exception 2o to Section 1705.13.1.1 by replacing "D, E or F" with "D." 21. Revise Section 1705.13.1.2 by replacing "Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F" with "Seismic Design Category C or D." 22. Revise exception 1 to Section 1705.13.1.2 by replacing "B or C" with "C." 23. Revise exception 2 to Section 1705.13.1.2 by replacing "D, E or F" with "D." 24. Revise Section 1705.13.2 to read: "1705.13.2 Nonstructural components. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D, where the requirements of Section 13.2.1 of ASCE 7 for nonstructural components, supports or attachments are met by seismic qualification as specified in Item 2 therein, the registered design professional shall specify on the permitted construction documents the requirements for seismic qualification by analysis, testing or experience data. Certificates of compliance for the seismic qualification shall be made available to the building official as specified in Section 1704.5." 25. Revise Section 1705.13.3 to read: "1705.13.3 Designated seismic systems. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C or D and with designated seismic systems that are subject to the requirements of Section 13.2.2 of ASCE 7 for certification, the registered design professional shall specify on the permitted construction documents the requirements to be met by analysis, testing or experience data as specified therein. Certificates of compliance documenting that the requirements are met shall be made available to the building official as specified in Section 1704.5." 26. Revise Section 1705.13.4 by replacing "Seismic Design Category B, C, D, E or F" with "Seismic Design Category C or D." 27. Revise the second sentence of Section 1705.14 to read: "Special inspections shall be based on the permitted construction documents." 28. Revise Section 1705.14.2 to read: "1705.14.2 Structural member surface conditions. The surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with the permitted construction documents and the written instructions of the manufacturer. The prepared surface of structural members to be sprayed shall be inspected by the special inspector before the application of the sprayed fire-resistant material." 29. Revise Section 1705.14.3 to read: "1705.14.3 Application. The substrate shall have a minimum ambient temperature before and after application as specified in the written instructions of the manufacturer. The area for application shall be ventilated during and after application as required by the written instructions of the manufacturer." 30. Revise Section 1705.14.4 by replacing "approved fire-resistance design" with "permitted construction documents." 31. Revise Section 1705.14.5 by replacing "approved fire-resistance design" with "permitted construction documents." 32. Revise Section 1705.14.6.3 to read: "1705.14.6.3 Primer, paint and encapsulant bond tests. Bond tests to qualify a primer, paint or encapsulant shall be conducted where the sprayed fire-resistant material is applied to a primed, painted or encapsulated surface for which acceptable bond-strength performance between these coatings and the sprayed fire-resistant material has not been determined. A bonding agent approved by the sprayed fire-resistant material manufacturer shall be applied to a primed, painted or encapsulated surface where the bond strengths are found to be less than required values." 33. Revise Section 1705.15 to read: "1705.15 Mastic and intumescent fire-resistant coatings. Special inspections and tests for mastic fire-resistant coatings and intumescent fire-resistant coatings applied to structural elements and decks shall be performed in accordance with AWCI 12-B. Special inspections and tests shall be based on the permitted construction documents and manufacturer’s instructions." 34. Delete Section 1705.16 and its subsections. 35. Revise Section 1705.18 to read: "1705.18 Testing for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be tested by a special inspector prior to acceptance testing by or in the presence of the fire code official." (Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 78)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1706 Design strength of materials.

14B-17-1706 Design strength of materials. The provisions of Section 1706 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1706.1 to read: "1706.1 Conformance to standards. The design strengths and permissible stresses of any structural material that are identified by a manufacturer’s designation as to manufacture and grade by mill tests, or the strength and stress grade is otherwise confirmed to the satisfaction of the building official, shall conform to the specifications and methods of design of accepted engineering practice or be approved in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions." 2. Delete Section 1706.2.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1707 Alternative test procedure.

14B-17-1707 Alternative test procedure. The provisions of Section 1707 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification: 1. Revise Section 1707.1 to read: "1707.1 General. New materials shall be evaluated in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1708 In-situ load tests.

14B-17-1708 In-situ load tests. The provisions of Section 1708 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1708.1 to read: "1708.1 General. Whenever there is a reasonable doubt as to the strength, stability or load-bearing capacity of a completed building, structure or portion thereof for the expected loads, an engineering assessment shall be required. The engineering assessment shall involve either a structural analysis or an in-situ load test, or both, as determined by the building official. A structural analysis shall be based on actual material properties and other as-built conditions that affect strength, stability or load-bearing capacity, and shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable design standard. In-situ load tests shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1708.2. If the building, structure or portion thereof is found to have inadequate strength, stability or load-bearing capacity for the expected loads, modifications to ensure structural adequacy or the removal of the inadequate construction shall be required." 2. Revise the first sentence of Section 1708.2.2 to read: "In the absence of applicable load test procedures contained within a material standard referenced by this code or acceptance criteria for a specific material or method of construction, the existing structure shall be subjected to a test procedure developed by a registered design professional that simulates applicable loading and deformation conditions. The test procedure shall be approved by the building official."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1709 Preconstruction load tests.

14B-17-1709 Preconstruction load tests. The provisions of Section 1709 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1709.1 to read: "1709.1 General. Where proposed construction is not capable of being designed by accepted engineering practices, or where the proposed construction design method does not comply with the applicable material design standard, the system of construction or the structural unit and the connections shall be subjected to the tests prescribed in Section 1709. The building official shall accept certified reports of such tests conducted by an approved agency, provided that such tests meet the requirements of this code and specified procedures." 2. Revise Section 1709.5.1 by replacing "approved labeling agency" with "approved agency."

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