LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES SPECIAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE
IBC CHAPTER 17, 2018 EDITION
When Required
All projects that require a SC Licensed Architect or Engineer per SC Architectural and Engineering Registration Law.
Overview
The program consists of the following forms, which must be filled out and submitted to the building department by the
SC Design Professional in Responsible Charge, Contractor and Individuals and Firms performing special inspections.
The forms are as follows:
Owners Acknowledgement and Identification of the Design Professional in Responsible Charge
Earthquake and Wind Design Data Form
Contractor’s Statement of Responsibility
The Individual and Firms Performing Special Inspections
The Statement “Schedule” of Special Inspections
(All above forms shall be submitted at the time of application for Plan Review)
Final Report of Special Inspections
(Shall be submitted at the time of structural completion)
Owners Acknowledgement and Identification of the Design Professional in Responsible Charge
The Owner shall provide the appropriate information and sign the form to acknowledge that he/she is the owner of the
project and that he/she has contracted with the Design Professional in Responsible Charge to administer special
inspections. This form also provides the general information about the project and identifies the SC Design Professional
in Responsible Charge as required in IBC Section 107.1. This form is submitted as a condition for permit issuance and
as a commitment to Special Inspections.
Earthquake and Wind Design Data Form
This form is to be completed by the Structural Engineer and must be consistent with the Structural Analysis on the
construction documents.
Contractor’s Statement of Responsibility
This form is to be filled out by the contractor.
The Individual and Firms Performing Special Inspections
The qualifications for the inspector will be specific to the inspection performed. The minimum qualifications will be as
listed by the SCLLR Qualification Requirements for Special Inspectors, or as approved by the Building Official. The
forms will be reviewed by the Local Municipality, Building Official for completeness.
Statement “Schedule” of Special Inspections
This form is to be completed by the Design Professional in Responsible Charge. It is a complete list of all required
inspections. A “Y” is to be entered in each box where inspections are required for the project and a “N” where they are
not.
Final Report of Special Inspections
The SC Design Professional in Responsible Charge shall review all field reports for all inspections performed. The Final
Report of Special Inspections shall then be completed, sealed and signed by the SC Professional Engineer of Special
Inspection Firm.
Field Reports
All field reports generated from the inspections must be kept on the jobsite in a binder with the City of Greenville approved
drawings and contain the following information:
The project name and Permit Number
The project address
The name address and phone number of the individual/firm performing the inspection and generating the
report
The IBC Section referenced on the Statement “Schedule” of Special Inspections. The criteria for each
inspection must be performed as outlined (periodic or continuous).
