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The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is pleased to announce it has revamped its Special Inspections Program and revised the Special Inspections Manual. DCRA has made the following major changes to the Program. First, a Schedule of Special Inspections must be noted on the construction documents in or near the front of the plan set near the building code analysis. The Schedule of Special Inspections identifies the construction elements or materials that must be inspected. Second, the Special Inspections Engineer of Record will preside over all pre-construction meetings. Third, the Contractor will maintain an on-site activity/incident log for all special inspection work for the DCRA Inspector and Third Party Inspector’s review.
This manual marks the culmination of a team effort that incorporates the candid and critical contributions from our stakeholders both public and private. The revamped Special Inspections Program ensures that our oversight of the Special Inspections process is Safe and Simple by streamlining the special inspections process and enhancing the quality of service that DCRA continues to strive to provide.
The 2018 Special Inspections Policy Manual becomes effective October 15, 2018. DCRA will provide an update on the major changes to the program at our Stakeholders Meeting on October 30, 2018 at 9:00 am. Additionally, we will provide mandatory training to all Special Inspection companies in November 2018, with a make up training in December 2018.
Should you have any questions regarding the new manual and your certification of approval to participate in the program, please contact Jeff Reiss at jeffj.reiss@dc.gov.
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