Structural Observation Clause Samples

Structural Observation. The engineer or architect of record shall provide structural observation per Section 1704.6 of the California Building Code, when required by the Building Official or engineer or architect of record. This requirement and frequency of observation shall be put forth in the Statement of Structural Observation (SSO) prepared by the design professional or as determined by the Building Official prior to permit issuance. In accordance with the Section 110 and the structural observation requirements of Section 1704.6 of the California Building Code, the Building Official may require that the architect or engineer of record attend a preconstruction meeting prior to the commencement of work. When structural observation is required by the Building Official, the engineer or architect of record shall periodically perform visual observation on the project, as outlined in the SSO, for general conformance to the approved construction documents. The minimum observations are: at foundation stage, at shearwalls /diaphragms stage, and at final framing stage. Additional observations may be required as the result of deficiencies or corrective actions or special circumstances as agreed upon in the pre- permit stage of the project. Any observed deficiencies or changes to the approved plans must be brought to the attention of the Building Official as soon as possible, and no more than three (3) working days or before subsequent inspections. This observation is in addition to other required special inspections and is not intended as a substitution of other required inspections. At the conclusion of work included in the permit, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved.
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Structural Observation. In addition or in lieu of other special inspection requirements, engineer or architect shall provide structural observation per the adopted Building Code, when required by the Building Official. This requirement and frequency shall be determined by the Building Official. Special inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements of the California Building Code. The following conditions are also applicable. a. Duties and responsibilities of the Special Inspector and/or Architect or Engineer of Record – Limit of Authority: The special inspector is NOT AUTHORIZED to do any of the following: (1) To inspect or approve any work for which the building permit has not been issued; (2) To inspect or approve or otherwise authorize any work to commence before the Building Division has made the initial inspection. Deviation from this procedure must be requested in writing and approved by the Building Official. Refer to the adopted CBC for exceptions; (3) To inspect or approve any work other than that for which they are specifically certified; (4) To accept alternative materials, structural changes, or revisions to plans without approval of the Building Official.
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Structural Observation. Kleinfelder will provide structural observation during construction. This task includes 5 site visits.
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Structural Observation. Visual observation by a Structural Observer of the structural system for general conformance to the Contract Documents at significant construction stages and at completion of the structural system. Structural observation does not include, waive, or otherwise affect the CONTRACTOR's responsibility for inspections required by the Contract Documents.
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Structural Observation. The Engineer or Architect of Record shall provide structural observation per Section 1704.6 of the California Building Code. This observation is in addition to other required special inspections and is not intended as a substitution of other required inspections. The structural observer shall submit to the Building Official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved.
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Related to Structural Observation

  • Construction Observation The Consultant shall make periodic on-site observations of the Project in accordance with Exhibit A. The purpose of the on-site observations will be to observe the progress and quality of the construction work being carried on to determine if the work is proceeding in accordance with the Construction Documents. Unless otherwise stated in Exhibit A, the Consultant shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site observations to check the quality or quantity of the work.

  • Formal Observations At least two (2) formal observations per year are required for ancillary staff members in Track I, at least sixty (60) days apart. In the case of a first-year or second-year Track I ancillary staff employee, at least one (1) observation shall be made prior to the ancillary staff employee’s mid- year progress report. Annual evaluations shall include in-room observations of all aspects of the ancillary staff employee’s instructional practice. Observations shall be conducted by the ancillary staff employee’s supervisor. An observation shall be at least one (1) complete lesson, based on the lesson plans provided by the ancillary staff employee. Observations shall be scheduled at least five (5) work days in advance for a three-day window in which the observation would take place. If an observation needs to be rescheduled, the ancillary staff employee shall be notified of the date of the rescheduled observation no later than one (1) day prior to the end of the week in which the observation should have taken place, so as to accommodate lesson planning. A pre-observation conference shall be held to review the ancillary staff employee’s IDP and those areas which might be observed. All monitoring or observation of the work of the teacher shall be conducted openly and with the knowledge of the ancillary staff employee. The parties agree that during an observation every effort will be made to maintain the normal teaching-learning process. An observation shall include assessment of the ancillary staff employee’s skill and ability in the observed domains of the “Framework for Professional Practice”. A post-observation conference shall be held within five (5) work days of the observation unless the ancillary staff employee agrees in writing to extend the time to conduct the conference, not to exceed thirty (30) days. In the event the meeting does not occur as a result of administrator unavailability within thirty-five (35) days of the observation, negative comments or concerns shall be excluded from the observation. The ancillary staff employee teacher shall bring a completed Post-Observation Reflection Form to this conference, and the administrator shall bring the completed Classroom Observation Form. The ancillary staff employee teacher and the administrator shall each retain copies of both forms. As a result of this post-observation conference, identified areas of concern, together with suggested ways in which the ancillary staff employee is to improve, and identification of assistance to be given, may be addressed in the teacher’s IDP.

  • Formal Observation The instructional employee and the principal/administrator shall review using the mid-year Reflection Questions in the evaluation manual – Student Achievement Outcomes and make adjustments as needed to increase the likelihood of a positive goal outcome.

  • Informal Observation Additional evaluation of employees may occur through informal observations by the Employer. It may not be necessary to reduce such evaluations to writing, and a verbal discussion between the Employer and the employee concerning the informal observations may suffice. If a written evaluation is deemed necessary, Procedures C and D as outlined above shall be followed.