Chapter 17A Special Inspections and Tests
California amendments by DSA and OSHPD
Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
1705A.3.9 (formerly 1705A.19) Shotcrete and 1705A.3.9.1 (former 1705A.19.1) Visual examination for structural soundness of in-place shotcrete
Existing amendments about shotcrete inspections and tests relocated to Section 1705.3 that addresses concrete construction.
1705A.3.9.2 Preconstruction tests
ICC deleted requirements for shotcrete from the model code Section 1908 as they are now incorporated in referenced standard ACI 318-19, so OSHPD added new section 1705.3.9.1 to incorporate requirements previously located in amendment to Section 1908A.10.2 and model code Sections 1908.4.1 and 1908.5.
1705A.8.1 Micropile tests and 1705A.9.1 Helical pile tests
Added preproduction and production load tests requirements.
1705A.13.5.2 Structural sealant glazing and 1705A.14.2.1 Structural sealant glazing testing
Added testing, manufacturer’s certification, and special inspection requirements.