Existing buildings · Defined
Special inspections
Code-required inspections or tests of specified work by qualified parties under the applicable jurisdiction’s rules.
Why it matters
They are separate from routine contractor quality control and lender progress observations. Required categories, agency qualifications, and final documentation should be confirmed for the project.
In practice
A project example
A lender site visit does not substitute for the required inspection of structural connections.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.