Agenda

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Thursday, March 18, 2027
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT (includes breaks)

Agenda:
Presented by Gregory C. Moormann, P.E., R.A., QRWI

NYC Special Inspections: Current Code, Administration and Responsibilities 

• 2022 New York City Building Code Chapter 17
• Current requirements under 1 RCNY §101-06
• Identifying required special and progress inspections
• Statements of special inspection
• Roles and responsibilities of owners, applicants, contractors and Special Inspection Agencies
• Independence of special inspectors
• Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Special Inspection Agencies
• Special inspector qualifications and agency accreditation
• DOB NOW requirements and Special Inspection Agency registration
• Forms, documentation, schedules and agreements
• Notification requirements and preconstruction coordination

Soil, Foundation and Subsurface Inspections 

• Existing soil conditions
• Site preparation
• Subsurface investigations, borings and test pits
• Shallow foundations
• Deep foundations
• Prestressed rock and soil anchors
• Inspection and documentation requirements 

Concrete and Masonry Construction Inspections 

• Concrete reinforcement, placement, testing and inspection
• Curing concrete
• Hot- and cold-weather concrete
• Prestressed and precast concrete
• Masonry inspection frequency and material testing
• Mortar, grout, unit placement and reinforcement
• Documenting deficiencies and corrective work 

Structural Steel and Other Structural Systems 

• Shop fabrication
• Structural steel welding
• High-strength bolted connections
• Structural steel details
• Open-web steel joists and joist girders
• Mass timber and cross-laminated timber construction, where applicable
• Inspection documentation and reporting 

Structural Stability, Excavation and Construction Operations 

• Alterations affecting existing structures
• Partial demolition of structures
• Full demolition using mechanical or other approved methods
• Construction operations affecting adjacent structures
• Excavations
• Underpinning
• Protection and monitoring of adjacent structures
• Project-specific inspection intervals
• Continuous inspection requirements where applicable
• Identifying and reporting hazardous conditions

Tenant Protection Plan Compliance 

• When Tenant Protection Plan special inspections are required
• Protecting occupied buildings during construction
• Required protection methods
• Maintaining essential services
• Inspection frequency and documentation
• Identifying and reporting hazardous conditions
• Corrective actions
• Exceptions and special conditions 

Other Special Inspection Requirements 

• Sprayed fire-resistant materials
• Fire-resistant penetrations and firestopping
• Designated seismic systems
• Seismic anchorage of plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical components
• Access floors
• Storage racks
• Nonpotable water systems
• Exhaust and vent systems in plenums and ducts
• Alternative materials and systems
• Material standards and load testing requirements

Nonconformances, Documentation, Final Reports and Ethical Issues 

• Understanding special inspector authority and responsibilities
• Identifying and documenting nonconforming work
• Resolving discrepancies and deficiencies
• Communicating unresolved conditions
• Hazardous-condition reporting
• Maintaining inspection logs and supporting documentation
• DOB NOW technical reports and project sign-off procedures
• Final inspection documentation and reports
• Ethical responsibilities of Special Inspection Agencies and inspectors
• Maintaining inspector independence and avoiding conflicts of interest 

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
Pending (6.5 HSW LUs)

ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Building)

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses. 

 
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been submitted for AIA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

On-Demand Credits

The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format subject to approval: 

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Complying with Special Inspection Requirements in New York City

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course examines the special inspection requirements under the 2022 New York City Building Code Chapter 17 and Department of Buildings regulations, covering inspection administration, agency qualifications, and preconstruction coordination. This course also focuses on inspection requirements for soils, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, and fire protection systems, as well as structural stability during excavation and demolition. Instruction concludes by explaining Tenant Protection Plan compliance and procedures for documenting deficiencies, resolving nonconforming work, and completing DOB final reports.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify inspection and testing requirements for soils, foundations, concrete, masonry, and structural steel.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to examine special inspection requirements for structural stability during excavation, demolition, alterations, and construction near existing structures.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to explain Tenant Protection Plan inspection requirements for construction in occupied buildings.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to describe procedures for documenting nonconforming work, resolving deficiencies, reporting hazardous conditions, and completing final inspection reports.

LUs: 6.5 (Pending)

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  Pending

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.