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QUALITY ASSURANCE
This section provides minimum requirements for quality assurance for seismic force-resisting systems and other designated
seismic systems. These requirements are not directly related to
computation of earthquake loads, but they are deemed essential
for satisfactory performance in an earthquake where designing
with the loads determined in accordance with this standard, due
to the substantial cyclic inelastic strain capacity assumed to exist
by the load procedures in this standard. These requirements supplement the testing and inspection requirements contained in the
reference documents given in Chapters 13 and 14. These requirements form an integral part of Chapters 11 through 23.
system. The special inspections and special tests needed to establish that the construction is in conformance with this standard
shall be included in the portion of the quality assurance plan applicable to the designated seismic system. The quality assurance
plan shall include
a. The seismic force-resisting systems and designated seismic
systems in accordance with this chapter that are subject to
quality assurance.
b. The special inspections and testing to be provided as required by this standard and the reference documents in
Chapter 23.
c. The type and frequency of testing.
d. The type and frequency of special inspections.
e. The frequency and distribution of testing and special inspection reports.
f. The structural observations to be performed.
g. The frequency and distribution of structural observation reports.
llA.1.2.2 Contractor Responsibility. Each contractor responsible for the construction of a seismic force-resisting system,
designated seismic system, or component listed in the quality
assurance plan shall submit a written contractor's statement of
responsibility to the regulatory authority having jurisdiction and
to the owner prior to the commencement of work on the system
or component. The contractor's statement of responsibility shall
contain the following:
I. Acknowledgment of awareness of the special requirements
contained in the quality assurance plan.
2. Acknowledgment that control will be exercised to obtain
conformance with the design documents approved by the
authority having jurisdiction.
3. Procedures for exercising control within the contractor's
organization, the method and frequency of reporting, and
the distribution of the reports.
4. Identification and qualifications of the person(s) exercising
such control and their position(s) in the organization.
11A.1.3.7.3 Periodic Special Inspection for Wood Sheathing. Periodic special inspections for nailing and other fastening
of wood sheathing used for wood shear walls, shear panels, and
diaphragms where the required fastener spacing is 4 in. or less,
and that are included in the seismic force-resisting system.
11A.1.3.6.2 Periodic Special Inspection. Periodic special inspection is required in accordance with AISC LRFD or AISC ASD
for installation and tightening of fully tensioned high-strength
bolts in slip-critical connections and in connections subject to
direct tension. Bolts in connections identified as not being slipcritical or subject to direct tension need not be inspected for bolt
tension other than to ensure that the plies of the connected elements have been brought into snug contact.
llA.1.3.7 Structural Wood.
llA.1.3.7.1 Continuous Special Inspection. Continuous
special inspection is required during all field gluing operations
of elements of the seismic force-resisting system.
11A.1.3.7.2 Periodic Special Inspection for Components.
Periodic special inspection is required for nailing, bolting, anchoring, and other fastening of components within the seismic forceresisting system including drag struts, braces, and hold downs.
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llA.1.3.11 Seismic Isolation System. Periodic special inspection is required during the fabrication and installation of isolator
units and energy dissipation devices if used as part of the seismic
isolation system.
1 1A.2 TESTING
The special inspector(s) shall be responsible for verifying that the
special test requirements are performed by an approved testing
agency for the types of work in designated seismic systems listed
in the following text.
Appendix 11B
SCOPE
design strength of any existing structural element to resist seismic forces by more than 10 percent shall not be permitted unless
the entire seismic force-resisting system is determined to comply
with this standard for a new structure.
EXCEPTIONS: Alterations to existing structural elements or additions
of new structural elements that are not required by this standard and are
initiated forthe purpose of increasing the strength or stiffness of the seismic
force-resisting system of an existing structure shall not be required to be
designed for forces in accordance with this standard provided that an
engineering analysis is submitted indicating the following:
1. The design strengths of existing structural elements required to resist
seismic forces are not reduced.
11B.4 ALTERATIONS
Appendix C
SERVICEABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
C. SERVICEABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
This Appendix is not a mandatory part of the standard, but provides guidance for design for serviceability in order to maintain
the function of a building and the comfort of its occupants during
normal usage. Serviceability limits (e.g., maximum static deformations, accelerations, etc.) shall be chosen with due regard to
the intended function of the structure.
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C.3 CAMBER
C.5 DURABILITY
Buildings and other structures shall be designed to tolerate longterm environmental effects or shall be protected against such effects.