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Special Inspections

Special inspections are ‘inspection of selected materials, equipment, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections, to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and referenced standards as required by this chapter or elsewhere in this code or its referenced standards’ (BC 1702.1, definition for Special Inspections). Special inspections must be performed by Special Inspectors on behalf of a registered Special Inspection Agency (SIA).

Registration Requirements for Special Inspection Agencies

SIA New Registration

SIA Registration Renewal – The SIA Renewal process does not allow for changes to the registration. Please submit changes separately (see below for changes).

Registration Changes

Inspector Requirements

Qualifications. Qualified individual employed by a Special Inspection Agency. For more information see Special Inspection qualifications.

Certification. Special Inspectors must have all required certificates as required in Appendix A of the Special Inspection Rule.

Agency Requirements

Registration. In accordance with 1 RCNY §101-06, agencies performing special inspections must be registered with the Department

Accreditation. Class 1 Special Inspection Agencies must be accredited by the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) or an equivalent accreditation agency accrediting to ASTM E329-07. Special Inspection Agencies must obtain accreditation for all Class 1 inspections by May 13, 2013. Please view the Recognized Accrediting Bodies for Special Inspection Agencies section below.

Recognized Accrediting Bodies for Special inspection Agencies. The following Accrediting Bodies are recognized as meeting the requirements set forth in Section (c)(5) of 1 RCNY 101-06. Accreditation for Special Inspection Agencies is the sole responsibility of the accrediting bodies; the Department of Buildings is not involved in the accreditation process. All fees and contractual obligations are arranged through the accrediting body. Please contact the accrediting bodies for further information.

A2LA

AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP)

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)

International Accreditation Service (IAS)

NVLAP

Insurance Requirements.

Professional liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy for a minimum of $500,000 (occurrence based), for the term of the registration.
EXCEPTION - General liability insurance is already required of agencies whose Director is not a registered design professional, and limited to performing inspections of:
- Fuel-oil storage and piping
- Fire alarm tests
- Sprinkler systems
- Standpipe systems
- Emergency power systems
- Site storm drainage disposal and detention system installation
- Structure
- Small Projects

Insurance required by the provisions of the New York State Workers' Compensation and Disability Law. All Special Inspection Agencies must have workers’ compensation insurance or a waiver.

Helpful Links

DOB NOW Technical Reports (Progress and Special Inspections) Guide

Special Inspection Rule, 1 RCNY §101-06

Special Inspection Agency User Guide

SIA FAQs

Register Online

SIA1 Form & SIA1 Instructions

TR1 form