TPIP Manual

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND
Department of Permitting,
Inspections and Enforcement
Third-Party Inspection Program

(TPIP)
Manual
2013 Edition
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
II. APPLICABILITY .............................................................................................1
III. DEFINITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS .......................................................2
IV. PRE-PERMIT PHASE.......................................................................................5
A. Statement of Third-Party Inspections ..........................................................5
B. Fees and Costs ..............................................................................................6
C. Relevant Codes and Standards .....................................................................6
D. Penalties .......................................................................................................6
E. Pre-Construction Meeting ............................................................................7
1. Participants in the Pre-Construction Meeting ..........................................7
2. Purpose of the Pre-Construction Meeting ................................................7
V. CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...............................................................................8
A. Reports and Communication Flow ..............................................................8
B. Changes in Critical Service ..........................................................................9
VI. POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE .....................................................................9
A. Final Report of Third-Party Inspections ......................................................9
1. TPIP Certification Form .........................................................................9
B. Performance Reviews ................................................................................10
1. Fraudulent/Incompetent Certifications .................................................10
2. Threats to Public Health and Safety......................................................10
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT #1 Statement of Third-Party Inspections ..........................11

ATTACHMENT #2 Responsibilities and Roles...........................................23
A. General Responsibilities ............................................................................23
1. Personnel Qualifications .......................................................................23
2. Laboratory Qualifications .....................................................................23
3. Principal Parties ....................................................................................23
B. Field Specific Responsibilities ...................................................................26

1. Soils and Foundation.............................................................................26
2. Earth Retention Systems .......................................................................28
3. Concrete (Pre-cast and Cast-in-Place) ..................................................29
4. Masonry ................................................................................................32
5. Wood .....................................................................................................35
6. Structural Steel .....................................................................................35
7. Fire Protection ......................................................................................38
8. Electrical Systems ................................................................................40
9. Mechanical Systems.............................................................................41
ATTACHMENT #3 Schedule of Third-Party Inspections ...........................42
ATTACHMENT #4 Routine Inspection Report ...........................................43
ATTACHMENT #5 Final Inspections Report ..............................................46
ATTACHMENT #6 Third-Party Inspection Program
Certification Form .......................................................47
ATTACHMENT #7 Inspection Log .............................................................50
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Prince Georges County Third-Party Inspection Program (TPIP) establishes a

building inspections procedure that utilizes qualified, third-party professionals in addition to the
Countys Quality Assurance Inspectors. The purpose of this document is to establish the policy
and guidelines for the construction process in accordance with the TPIP and to:
Identify the types of structures that are subject to the TPIP.

Define the responsibility of all parties.
Standardize code application.
Provide for an orderly and systematic approach for updating standards that apply to
the TPIP.
Ensure that the TPIP modifications are uniformly applied.
Set forth a guideline for third-party inspectors to follow in the TPIP.
II. APPLICABILITY
Structures that are subject to the TPIP include, but are not limited to:
All commercial structures for which a permit is obtained to construct a new building
or to construct an addition to an existing structure with an estimated construction cost
in excess of $200,000. This excludes buildings or structures of Use Group R2, R3
(Town Houses and Detached Single Family Dwellings), and R4. Minor tenant work
done in an existing building(s) is also excluded from the scope of the TPIP.
All deep foundations, such as caissons and piles.
All post-tensioned buildings.
Buildings on problematic soil conditions.
All elevated concrete slabs.
Other structures determined by the Building Code Official, or their representative, to
be of unusual design or where code reference standards require special architectural
or engineering inspections.
The Building Code Official may include or exclude a project from the TPIP due to its
simplicity or complexity upon request from the property owner and recommendation
from the Deputy Building Code Official, Inspections Division (ID).
All supplemental permits for a project shall fall under the TPIP until such time the final
Use and Occupancy (U&O) is issued and that all permit requirements for the project are
finalized. This includes, but is not limited to: soils and foundation construction, earth retention
systems, pre-cast concrete construction, cast-in-place concrete, masonry construction, wood
construction, structural steel construction, insulation and finish systems, fire protection and life
safety, electrical systems, mechanical systems, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, U&O, etc.
The Owner must provide the services of the TPIP team at all times. Residential buildings not
attached to the TPIP project will be excluded.
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III. DEFINITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this manual and the County's
TPIP have the meaning delineated below. See Attachment #2, on page 23, for a more extensive
list of responsibilities for many of the individuals mentioned.
NOTE: It is possible that multiple professionals share the titles defined below, for
example, the term Structural Inspector of Record may be shared by one person who performs
the foundation inspection and a second who performs inspections on the superstructure.
Agent: A full-time, qualified employee under the direct supervision of an inspecting Registered
Design Professional retained to conduct continuous actual or assist with on site inspections and
testing.
Architect of Record (AR): The Registered Design Professional retained by the Owner to
design and specify architectural construction and whose signature and State of Maryland
architectural seal appear on the County-approved architectural construction documents.
Certification: A statement of professional opinion by a qualified Registered Design

Professional that indicates that the work under consideration, based upon their actual
inspections, in their opinion and to the best of their knowledge meets the requirements of the
County-approved construction documents and the County Code. Certifications must be signed
and sealed by the qualified professional making the statement.
Construction Documents: Plans and other documents prepared for the purpose of obtaining a
building permit.
County-Approved Plans: Construction Documents approved by the County including all

approved revisions.
Design Engineers of Record: The Registered Design Professionals whose designs are included
in the County-Approved Plans (includes: Electrical Engineer of Record, Fire Protection
Engineer of Record, Fire Protection Systems Designer of Record, Geotechnical Engineer of
Record, Mechanical Engineer of Record, and Structural Engineer of Record).
Electrical Engineer of Record (EER): The Registered Design Professional retained by the
Owner to design or specify electrical documents and whose seal and signature appear on any
electrical documents.
Electrical Inspector of Record (EIR): The Qualified Professional retained by the Owner to
provide third-party electrical inspections and testing services as approved by the County. The
EIR cannot be an individual affiliated with the EER.
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Fabrication and Erection or Shop Drawing Documents: Written, graphic, and pictorial
documents prepared or assembled after issuance of a permit describing the design, location, and
physical characteristics of building components necessary for fabrication, assembly, or erection
of project elements or systems. These documents usually require a supplemental County review,
permit, and/or approval.
Final Inspections Report: A signed and sealed certification document from each Third-Party
Inspector of Record that performed inspections, which indicates that the construction, having
been inspected in the qualified professional's opinion and to the best of the qualified
professional's belief, complies with the County-Approved Plans and specifications. This
includes a record of all Routine Inspection Non-Compliance Reports having been satisfied (see
Attachment #5, page 46).
Fire Protection Engineer of Record (FPER): The Registered Design Professional retained by
the Owner to design or specify building fire protection and egress documents and whose seal and
signature appear on any fire protection documents.
Fire Protection Inspector of Record (FPIR): The Qualified Professional retained by the
Owner to perform third-party building fire protection and egress inspections and testing services
as approved by the County. The FPIR cannot be an individual affiliated with the FPER or
FPSD.
Fire Protection Systems Designer of Record (FPSD): The Qualified Professional retained by
the Owner to design or specify fire protection system documents and whose seal and signature
appear on any fire protection system documents.
Fire Protection Systems Inspector of Record (FPSI): The Qualified Professional retained by
the Owner to perform third-party fire protection system inspections and testing services as
approved by the County. The FPSI cannot be an individual affiliated with the FPSD or FPER.
General Contractor (GC): The construction company who coordinates building construction
and is retained by the Owner.
Geotechnical Engineer of Record (GER): The Registered Design Professional retained by the
Owner to design or specify earthwork and foundations and whose seal and signature appear on
any geotechnical documents.
Geotechnical Inspector of Record (GIR): The Qualified Professional retained by the Owner to
perform third-party geotechnical inspections and testing services as approved by the County.
The GIR cannot be an individual affiliated with the GER.
Inspection: The periodic observation of work and the performance of tests for certain buildings
or structures code compliance for a system or group of assembled components to assure
compliance with the County Code.
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Inspection and Testing Agency: Agency or agencies retained by the Owner and approved by
the Building Code Official or their designee to perform special inspections and materials testing
as required by the International Building Code (IBC) and the County.
Mechanical Engineer of Record (MER): The Registered Design Professional retained by the
Owner to design or specify mechanical documents and whose seal and signature appear on any
mechanical documents.
Mechanical Inspector of Record (MIR): The Qualified Professional retained by the Owner to
provide third-party mechanical system inspection and testing as approved by the County. The
MIR cannot be an individual affiliated with the MER.
Non-Structural Elements: Elements of a building that are not primary or secondary structural
elements such as exterior curtain walls and cladding, non-load bearing partitions and stair
railings. Inspection is required to assure compliance with the applicable County Building Code.
Owner: Owner or owners of the free hold premises or lesser estate therein; a mortgagee or
vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, or lessee in control of a
building/structure to be constructed/altered or the Owner's duly authorized representative.
Pre-Engineered Structural Elements: Structural elements specified by the Structural Engineer

of Record, but which may be designed by a specialty registered design professional. Examples
may include: open web steel joists and joist girders; wood trusses; combination wood, metal and
plywood joists; pre-cast concrete elements; prefabricated wood or metal buildings; tilt-up
concrete panel reinforcement and lifting hardware.
Primary Structural System: The combination of elements that serve to support the weight of
the building's structural shell, the applicable live load based upon use and occupancy, and
environmental loads such as snow, wind, thermal loads and seismic loads. Items such as curtain
wall members, non-load bearing walls, or exterior facades are not part of the primary structural
system.
Qualified Professional: An individual practicing within their area of expertise meeting the
qualifications established by the County through this document and the requirements of the State
Board of Licensed Professionals (see Attachment #2, page 23, for field specific qualifications).
Quality Assurance Inspector (QAS): The individual(s) employed by the Department of

Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), Inspections Division (ID) who oversees all
third-party inspections and any projects falling within the purview of the TPIP.
TPIP Certification Form: The final, signed and sealed certification documents (includes all
field specific, standard certification forms) from each Third-Party Inspector of Record that
performed inspections, which indicate the construction elements specified for their inspection
that, having been inspected and in the qualified professional's opinion and to the best of their
belief, comply with the County-Approved Plans, County Code and specifications (see
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Registered Design Professional: A professional licensed in the State of Maryland and
practicing within their field of expertise.
Routine Inspection Report: Written documentation of each inspection done by a Third-Party

Inspector of Record (see Attachment #4, page 43) or their agent.
Secondary Structural Elements: Building elements that are structurally significant for the
function they serve, but are not necessary for the stability of the primary structure. Examples
include: support beams above the primary roof structure which carry a chiller, elevator support
rails and beams, retaining walls independent of the primary building, flagpole or light pole
foundations, false work required for the erection of the primary structural system, steel stairs or
railings, etc.
Statement of Third-Party Inspections (STPI): A form (see Attachment #1, page 11) prepared
by the Owner and appropriate Registered Design Professionals of Record which is submitted by
the permit applicant for review and approval by the County. The STPI identifies the names and
qualifications of all professionals involved. The STPI is required as a condition of permit
issuance.
Structural Engineer of Record (SER): The Registered Design Professional retained by the
Owner to design or specify structural documents and whose signature and seal appear on such
documents.
Structural Inspector of Record (SIR): The Qualified Professional retained by the Owner to
provide third-party structural inspection and testing, as approved by the Building Code Official
or their designee. The SIR cannot be an individual affiliated with the SER.
Third-Party Inspector(s) of Record (TPIR): The qualified, third-party professional(s) retained

by the Owner and named in the STPI to provide discipline specific inspections and material
services as approved by the Building Code Official or their designee (includes: EIR, FPIR,
FPSI, GIR, MIR and SIR).
IV. PRE-PERMIT PHASE

A. STATEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
Owners of projects that are subject to the TPIP must submit, as part of the permit
application, a Statement of Third-Party Inspections (STPI). The STPI shall identify the names of
all design professionals of record, Third-Party Inspectors of Record (TPIR), and the Inspection
and Testing Agency retained by the Owner to provide inspections and/or testing services. Refer
to Attachment #1, page 11, in this document. An individuals signature on the STPI certifies that
they have read and understand their role under the TPIP.
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The Fire Protection System Designer(s) of Record (FPSD) is not required to be listed in
the STPI. It is the responsibility of the Owner and General Contractor to make the Third-Party
Inspector aware of their contact information within five (5) business days of their contract
approvals.
The Building Code Official, prior to the pre-construction meeting, must approve the
qualifications of proposed inspection professionals and testing agencies, including evidence of
laboratory accreditation and technician certification from recognized entities.
NOTE: It must be clearly understood that each of the Third-Party Inspectors of Record
(EIR, FPIR, FPSI, GIR, MIR, and SIR) must be unaffiliated with the Registered Design
Engineers of Record (EER, FPER, FPSD, GER, MER, and SER) and the installer/contractor. It
is assumed that the design professionals will field verify the installation of their designed or
specified documents; HOWEVER, this verification is not part of the TPIP process. In addition,
the Third-Party Inspectors of Record (EIR, FPIR, FPSI, GIR, MIR, and SIR) must be unaffiliated
with County officials or previous County employees as outlined in the County Code of Ethics. It
is the Third-Party Inspection Agencys responsibility to be in full compliance with the County
Code of Ethics.
B. FEES AND COSTS
Fees and costs associated with the performance of TPIR shall be borne by the Owner.
Other than the standard permit fees, no additional County permitting fees are attached to the
TPIP.
C. RELEVANT CODES AND STANDARDS
The applicability of a project to any technical codes or standards referenced in these

requirements shall be determined by the provisions of the relevant codes or standards in effect as
of the submission date of the permit application. These requirements shall not be modified.
D. PENALTIES
Participating providers are subject to penalties for failing to enforce the provisions under
the TPIP. Enforcement of these penalties is at the discretion of the Building Code Official or
their representative. These penalties are:
1. First offense - failing to enforce the County Code as outlined in this document -
written warning.
2. Second offense - failing to enforce the County Code as outlined in this document -
three-month suspension from participating in the TPIP.
3. Third offense - failing to enforce the County Code as outlined in this document -
removal from the TPIP.
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E. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
A Pre-Construction Meeting is required for every project that is subject to the TPIP as a
condition of permit issuance. The meeting shall take place after the plans and the STPI have
been reviewed by the County, but prior to the issuance of a permit.
1. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING:
The following construction team members shall participate in the meeting, as required:
a. Owner or Owners duly authorized representative

b. Electrical Inspector of Record (EIR)
c. Fire Protection Inspector of Record (FPIR)
d. Fire Protection Systems Inspector of Record (FPSI)
e. Geotechnical Inspector of Record (GIR)
f. Mechanical Inspector of Record (MIR)
g. Structural Inspector of Record (SIR)
h. General Contractor (GC)
i. County Staff Quality Assurance Inspector (QAS)
j. Architect of Record (AR)
k. Other parties deemed appropriate by the Owner or County
2. PURPOSE OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING:
The purpose of the Pre-Construction Meeting is to review the inspection requirements of

the project and establish communication. The Owner or Owners representative organizes and
conducts the meeting. At a minimum, the following shall be discussed:
a. Construction Project Requirements: Construction requirements of the Prince

Georges County TPIP, including construction methods, site safety, fire hazard
prevention and temporary electrical installations during the construction process.
b. Responsibilities: Clarify the roles and responsibilities of each party. Refer to the
Definitions and Attachment #2, page 23.
c. Communication: Organize channels of communication between the County,

Owner's representatives, and members of the construction and design teams.
Identify who is to obtain copies of various inspections reports and certifications and
the time limitation on submitting those reports to QAS. Verify that the contact
information on the Statement of Third-Party Inspections (Attachment #1, page 11)
is correct.
d. Phased Construction: Requirements for phasing or separations of permits and

certificates of completion.
e. Schedule of Inspections: Estimate a timeline for building construction and identify

areas of concern to specific inspections (see Attachment #3, page 42, for guidance).
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Site visits for each Third-Party Inspector of Record must be at intervals appropriate
to the stage of construction or as otherwise agreed by the Owner, Design
Professional, or County representative. Each inspection must be documented for
the QAS to become clearly familiar with the progress and quality of the work
completed and to determine, in general, if the work is being performed in a manner
conducive to completion in accordance with the County-Approved Plans.
The parties involved with the project will also review the scope of the inspections.
Issuance of the building permit will follow the County's approval of the STPI and confirmation
of the Pre-Construction Meeting.
V. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
A. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FLOW
The Third-Party Inspectors of Record (TPIR) and the Inspection and Testing Agencies
shall provide Routine Inspection Reports as required by the Statement of Third-Party Inspections
and this TPIP document within five business days of inspection. Refer to Attachment #4, page
43, for a sample report form.
Site visits for each TPIR must be at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or as
otherwise agreed by the Owner, Design Professional, and the Building Code Official or their
representative. Each visit must be documented, in writing, for the QAS to become clearly
familiar with the progress and quality of the work completed and to determine, in general, if the
work is being performed in a manner conducive to completion in accordance with the County-
Approved Plans. The TPIR shall notify QAS if their services have not been requested for a
project in a manner consistent with the normal construction schedule of a similar building, or if
they suspect that a project is proceeding without inspections.
Reports shall include: the agents name, permit number, supplemental permit number(s),
street address, and project name, as well as the TPIR, company, and phone number. Each report
shall be prepared in a manner that is legible, describes what was inspected, and any
modifications or deficiencies encountered. Follow-up reports shall be prepared when
deficiencies have been corrected and inspected. These reports shall clearly indicate compliance
or non-compliance. Reports shall also indicate if work is proceeding without inspection
approval.
If the Routine Inspections Report includes deficiencies, the Report shall describe the
nature and specific location of the deficiency and include a description of the corrective action
recommended by the Registered Design Professional of Record. If a similar deficiency exists
throughout the project, it may be so noted once, but corrections must be noted individually.
All reports shall be sent to the Owner or Owner's designee, County representative (as
designated), appropriate design professionals of record, and to any such others that the Owner or
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County may direct. The parties who are to receive Routine Inspections Reports will be identified
and confirmed at the Pre-Construction Meeting.
B. CHANGES IN CRITICAL SERVICE
In the event that the Design Professionals or Inspection and Testing Agencies of Record
are changed during the course of the project, the Owner shall notify the Building Code Official
and the Quality Assurance Inspector, in writing, within one business day of the action taken by
the Owner. The Building Code Official must approve or deny such replacements prior to the
modification of the agreement.
The Owner shall provide to the Building Code Official a written explanation for such
change prepared and signed by the departing party. It must identify the replacement organization
or individual with whom they have contracted; must furnish the documentation necessary to
show that such organization or individual is qualified for the work as required herein; and must
provide a revised inspection agreement signed by the new party.
The departing party must provide a job status report indicating completed inspections and
known deficiencies. This report must be signed and sealed by an approved professional, licensed
in the State of Maryland, and practicing within their field of expertise.
DPIE may Stop Work if, in the Departments opinion, work otherwise would proceed
without adequate inspection. DPIE will authorize a recommencement of work only at such time
as it is satisfied that the integrity of the inspection can be assured.
The ultimate responsibility and final certification is with the replaced inspection agency.
DPIE may Stop Work and withhold any Use and Occupancy until adequate and satisfactory
certifications are presented to the County.
VI. POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

A. FINAL REPORT OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
Upon completion of the inspections and testing, the Third-Party Inspectors of Record
(TPIR) and any Inspections and Testing Agency utilized, shall submit a Final Report of
Inspection to the County Quality Assurance Inspector referencing all Routine Inspection Reports
issued. Refer to Attachment #5, page 46. The Final Report of Inspection is submitted after the
inspection specified has been completed for the project.
1. TPIP CERTIFICATION FORM
Upon acceptance of the Final Report of Inspection, each Third-Party Inspector of Record
(TPIR) and any Inspections and Testing Agency utilized, shall submit a TPIP Certification Form
to the Building Code Official, Owner, and others as designated by the Owner. Refer to
Attachment #6, page 47. The report must provide a professional opinion stating that, to the best
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of their knowledge, information, and belief, the work observed was constructed in accordance
with the County-Approved Plans, construction documents and the Prince George's County
Building Code. Submit any certification forms (NFPA, UL, FM, ASCE, etc.) with the TPIP
Certification Form.
B. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
Prince Georges County may periodically review the performance of any professionals
utilized in the TPIP. If a professional is determined to not be performing satisfactorily, DPIE,
Permitting & Licensing Division (PLD) will notify current and future permittees to provide a
replacement that is acceptable to PLD.
1. FRAUDULENT/INCOMPETENT CERTIFICATIONS
PLD will utilize established Departmental guidelines for dealing with fraudulent
certifications and incompetent individuals and/or agencies. These guidelines include the
suspension of the acceptance of ANY certifications from the party involved and/or filing of
complaints with the appropriate licensing/registration board.
2. THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
If DPIEs ID determines that the subject agreement constitutes a threat to public health,
safety, or welfare, or is in conflict with the County, State, or other government goals or purposes,
the Permittee will be notified by PLD to withdraw the third-party inspection coverage and DPIE
will assign County inspectors to monitor and inspect the permitted work until such time as the
situation is resolved.
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ATTACHMENT #1
STATEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
Permit applicants are required to submit a Statement of Third-Party Inspections (STPI) as

a condition for permit issuance. This statement shall certify that all third-party inspections shall
occur in accordance with the Third-Party Inspection Program. The STPI shall include a list of
the individuals (agents), approved agencies, and firms intended to be retained for conducting
such inspections and the function in which each Third-Party Inspector is serving must be clearly
designated. AN INDIVIDUALS SIGNATURE ON THIS STPI CERTIFIES THAT THEY
UNDERSTAND THE ROLE THEY ARE UNDERTAKING IN THE TPIP. Prince Georges
County reserves the right to require notarization of any signature included in this document.
This Attachment (Pages 11-22) may be used as is or may be modified to accommodate

unique requirements of a specific project. The STPI must be submitted with plans and
specifications as part of the permit application process. These pages must identify the project
name, location, Owner, Design Engineers of Record, Third-Party Inspectors of Record (TPIR),
any Inspections and Testing Agency of Record (if different from the TPIR), and the General
Contractor.
The qualifications of the TPIR and/or any Inspections and Testing Agency of Record are
reviewed and approved by the Building Code Official or their designee as part of the permitting
process. The definitions and qualifications for individuals referenced in this STPI can be found
in the Prince Georges County TPIP Manual (pages 2-5 and Attachment #2, page 23).
Documentation supporting any individuals qualifications may be requested at any time and is to
remain on file with DPIE.
To help assure a complete understanding of responsibilities and reporting requirements,

the TPIR identified on this STPI, select DPIE representatives, and other appropriate parties must
attend a pre-construction conference coordinated by the Owner. Design Engineers of Record are
not required to attend this meeting unless directed otherwise by the Owner or County
representative. This STPI and the qualifications of the TPIR and/or any Inspection and Testing
Agency are reviewed again by County Code Officials and approved at the Pre-Construction
Meeting prior to the issuance of a permit.
The Fire Protection System Designer(s) of Record (FPSD) is not required to be listed in
the STPI. It is the responsibility of the Owner and General Contractor to make the County
employed Quality Assurance Inspector aware of their contact information within five (5)
business days of their contract approvals.
NOTE: It must be clearly understood that each of the Third-Party Inspectors of Record
(EIR, FPIR, FPSI, GIR, MIR and SIR) selected must be unaffiliated with the Design Engineers
of Record (EER, FPER, FPSD, GER, MER, and SER) and the installer. It is assumed that the
design professionals will field verify the installation of their designed or specified documents;
HOWEVER, this verification is not part of the TPIP process.
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Building Case/Permit Number:
Project Name: ____________________________
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
STATEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
Building Address:
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Owner:
Companys Legal Name Phone #
Address
Officer:
Name Title Phone #
Address
Resident Agent/Program Contact:

(Owners Authority) Name Phone #
Address
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The authority for implementing this Third-Party Inspection Procedure is found in the
2003 IBC, Section 109, titled, "INSPECTIONS. The undersigned hereby agrees that
inspections of the structure being constructed under Building Case Number
will be carried out in compliance with the rules and procedures outlined in the
Prince Georges County TPIP Manual.
The Owner further agrees that compliance with this agreement and procedures during
construction is a requirement for the issuance of a valid Use and Occupancy Certificate at the
completion of construction.
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OWNER:
Full Legal Name (Printed)
Signature
Address
Telephone Number: Date:
ARCHITECT (AR):
Company Name (Printed)
Officers Name and Position (Contact)
Signature
Title MD Registration Number
Address
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR (GC):
Full Legal Name of Company
On Site Representatives Full Legal Name (Printed)
Address
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DESIGN ENGINEERS OF RECORD
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OF RECORD (EER):
Signature
MD Registration Number Company Name
Address
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER OF RECORD (FPER):
Signature
Address
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER OF RECORD (GER):
Signature
Address
MECHANICAL ENGINEER OF RECORD (MER):
Signature
Address
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD (SER):
Signature
Address
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THIRD-PARTY INSPECTORS OF RECORD
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD (EIR):
Signature
____________________________________
Officers Name (if different from Above) Officers Signature
Address
FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR OF RECORD (FPIR):
Signature
Address

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GEOTECHNICAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD (GIR):
Signature
Address
MECHANICAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD (MIR):
Signature
Address
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STRUCTURAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD (SIR):
Signature
Address
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This Statement of Third-Party Inspections is submitted as a condition for permit issuance

in accordance with the Prince George's County TPIP requirement. Third-Party Inspectors of
Record shall keep records of inspections and testing. They shall furnish inspection and test
reports to the County and to the Registered Design Professionals of Record, as appropriate. All
discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the contractor for correction. Documents for
corrective work must be prepared, signed and sealed by the appropriate Registered Design
Professional and must carry the County stamp of approval. Discrepancies must be corrected and
re-inspected prior to advancing to the next stage of construction. If the discrepancies are not
corrected within a reasonable period of time, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention
of the Building Code Official and to the Registered Design Professionals of Record, as
appropriate. Routine Inspection Reports shall be submitted periodically at a frequency agreed
upon by the Owner and the County prior to the start of work (typically at the Pre-Construction
Meeting). Test reports shall be submitted within ten (10) days of the completion of the test to the
County. A Final Report of Third-Party Inspections documenting completion of all required
inspections and correction of documented discrepancies shall be submitted prior to the issuance
of the Final Use & Occupancy permit.
Prepared by Owner:
Type or Print Name Date
Signature
Reviewed by Design Professional of Record:
Signature
Building Code Official's (or Representatives) Acceptance:
Signature
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ATTACHMENT #2
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES
A. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Except for the Registered Design Professional registered in the State of Maryland, all
field personnel shall be certified by examination through ACI, AWS, ASNT, NICET, WACEL,
or other organizations whose programs are recognized by the County and approved in writing by
the Building Code Official. Inspection and Testing Agency personnel shall perform only those
services in which they have demonstrated competency through such a recognized certification or
registration program and shall be under the direct supervision of a Maryland Registered Design
Professional. All inspections and tests conducted by an engineering laboratory must be
conducted under the direct guidance and responsibility of a professional engineer/architect
registered in the State of Maryland and approved by the Department of Permitting, Inspections
and Enforcement, Permitting & Licensing Division (PLD). The Third-Party Inspector of Record
(TPIR) shall submit qualification documentation, for approval by the County, of agents
(inspection personnel) assigned to the project prior to the Pre-Construction Meeting. Agents
(inspection personnel) are being required to demonstrate proof of competence in the areas they
will be inspecting. Firms may qualify their agents on a yearly basis. It shall be the responsibility
of any firm to notify the County, PLD, immediately upon any personnel changes. Otherwise,
any inspections by unapproved agents will be rejected.
Unusual Functions: In the event there is no certification program applicable to a specific

trade or function, the TPIR shall submit a signed statement attesting to the competency of
personnel and identifying the basis upon which such statement is made.
2. LABORATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Laboratory facilities must be accredited for the testing conducted by an agency such as
AALA, NVLAP, WACEL, or other organizations whose programs are recognized by the County
and approved in writing by the Building Code Official. All laboratory facilities must meet the
requirements of ASTM E329, ASTM D3740, and ASTM C1077 in addition to the requirements
outlined in this Program. The TPIR shall accredit on-site laboratory facilities as an extension of
an accredited laboratory. The TPIR shall submit resume and documentation, for approval by the
County, of inspection and testing personnel and laboratories prior to the Pre-Construction
Meeting.
3. PRINCIPAL PARTIES
The following are general responsibilities of the principal parties to the constructed
project that are affected by Third-Party Inspections. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The Owner or the Building Official or his designee may assign to the parties identified below
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and to others additional responsibilities. Those responsibilities will be explained and confirmed
at the Pre-Construction Meeting.
Owner (Owners Representatives):
Submits permit applications that include a complete statement of inspections.

Retains registered Professional Engineers and Architect of Record, who are duly
registered in the State of Maryland, and all Third-Party Inspectors of Record.
Prepares estimated time schedules.
Conducts Pre-Construction Meeting in conjunction with the Architect of Record.
Notifies the County of the starting date of the project prior to the initiation of
construction (72 hours advanced notification is required on all projects).
Oversees the design, construction, and permitting for the project.
Notifies the County, in writing, concerning any changes in the third-party inspections
team and reasons for those changes.
Assures that inspection reports are delivered to the County within five working days of
issuance.
Verifies full-time construction inspections and testing of all stages of construction as
required.
Reviews site visits of all stages of construction by the inspection team and the Architect
of Record to become familiar with the progress and quality of work completed and to
determine, in writing, if the work is being performed in accordance with the approved
plans and contract documents.
Architect of Record (AR):
Reviews and approves, as appropriate, concrete mix designs.

Reviews and approves construction bracing designs, mortar and grout mix designs and
other building element designs that affect the approved architectural construction
documents for conformance with those documents.
Reviews construction observation and testing reports provided by the Geotechnical
Engineer of Record and/or the Inspection and Testing Agency of Record that affects the
County-approved architectural construction documents.
Notifies the County and Owner of any architectural modifications and changes made to
help assure that the structure meets the requirements of the County-approved construction
plans, documents, Prince George's County Building Code and Maryland Accessibility
Code. The changes must be reviewed and approved by PLD prior to construction and or
modifications.
Visits the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or as otherwise agreed
by the Owner and the Architect, in writing, to become clearly familiar with the progress
and quality of the work completed. Also, determines, in general, if the work is being
performed in a manner indicating that the work, when completed, will be in accordance
with the contract documents.
Assures that all other agents are making necessary inspections, reviews inspection results,
and monitors construction progress along with any corrections to code deficiencies.
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Design Engineers of Record:
(Includes: EER, FPER, FPSD, GER, MER, and SER.)
Prepares and submits design modifications/recommendations, specifications, and

construction criteria including related design calculations to the County for review and
approval.
Reviews all construction plans and specifications as approved by the County.
Reviews and approves shop drawings.
Submits required shop drawings to the County for approval.
Provides guidance and professional opinions to respond to inspection reports that indicate
that the construction does not meet the requirements of the County-approved construction
documents.
Takes appropriate action if conditions differ from those anticipated in the design and notifies
the Owner and the County.
Notifies the County and Owner of modifications and changes made to help assure the
structure meets the County-approved construction plans, documents, and Prince George's
County Building Code.
General Contractor (GC):
Obtains all required permits for temporary facilities such as construction and storage
trailer, cranes, power, signs, etc.
Keeps a copy of the County-approved construction documents and permits posted on the
site at all times.
Provides the means, methods, and materials of construction.
Coordinates construction schedule with the Owner so that it is completed per their plan.
Takes necessary action to assure a safe jobsite and fulfills OSHA and other job site safety
responsibilities.
Submits construction documents to the County as identified at the Pre-Construction
Meeting.
Maintains an inspection log (Attachment #7, page 50) on site, to be completed by the
inspector when the inspection is done.
Maintains a complete set of inspection records and files on the job site.
Notifies and coordinates with subcontractors all provisions of this agreement.
Notifies the County and appropriate Design Professionals of Record of construction
schedules as identified at the Pre-Construction Meeting.
Third-Party Inspectors of Record (TPIR):

(Includes: EIR, FPIR, FPSI, GIR, MIR, and SIR.)
Performs inspections at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or as otherwise

agreed by the Owner, design professional or County representative.
Documents, in writing, to demonstrate clear familiarity with the progress and quality of
the work completed and to determine, in general, if the work is being performed in a
manner conducive to completion in accordance with the County-Approved Plans (see
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Notifies Architect of Record, Owner, County employed Quality Assurance Inspector, and
any other pertinent individuals of deviations from approved construction documents.
Submits a Final Report of Inspection to the County Quality Assurance Inspector
referencing all Routine Inspection Reports issued upon completion of inspections and
testing by the Third-Party Inspectors of Record (TPIR) and any Inspections and Testing
Agency utilized. Refer to Attachment #5, page 46. The Final Report of Inspection is
submitted after the inspection specified has been completed for the project.
Submits a TPIP Certification Form to the County, Owner, and others as designated by the
Owner upon acceptance of the Final Report of Inspection. Refer to Attachment #6, page
47. The report must provide a professional opinion stating that, to the best of their
knowledge, information, and belief, the work observed was constructed in accordance
with the County-Approved Plans and all applicable County, State, and National Codes.
Submits any discipline specific, standard certification forms (NFPA, UL, FM, ASCE,
etc.) with the TPIP Certification Form.
Completes Contractors inspection log upon completing inspection (Attachment #7, page
50).
Testing Laboratory Engineer of Record if different from TPIR:
Performs construction materials testing services to meet Third-Party Inspections or

County Building Code requirements.
Completes Contractors inspection log upon the completion of testing (Attachment 7,
page 50).
B. FIELD SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities associated with soil-
related conditions and/or foundation systems.
NOTE TO ALL PROFESSIONALS: SEE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION IN

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Geotechnical Engineer of Record (GER):
Prepares and issues a geotechnical report offering professional opinions of the subsurface
conditions likely to affect the design and the proposed construction.
Prepares and issues, for review and approval by the County, foundations and/or
foundation systems work that will be performed.
Prepares design criteria for foundations and/or foundations systems.
Reviews and approves architectural and/or structural components whose design is based
on recommendations prepared by the GER.
Revises geotechnical recommendations if site soil or groundwater conditions differ
materially from conditions indicated on the approved geotechnical report and coordinates
changes with the design professionals of record responsible for the structural design of
foundations, deep foundations, or other types of foundation systems.
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Reviews all geotechnical reports prepared in conjunction with the site work or building
construction and provides additional recommendations.
Takes appropriate action if subsurface conditions differ materially from those anticipated
in the geotechnical report and notifies the Owner and the Building Code Official.
Geotechnical Inspector of Record (GIR):
Performs specified inspections to determine materials' quality and in-place density tests
for compliance with the County-approved construction documents.
Gives notice to proceed to the contractor, Owner and the Countys QAS that the
foundation system is suitable for the erection of the superstructure. This written approval
must be received prior to any superstructure construction.
Notifies QAS immediately if the Contractor is proceeding against direction.
Performs specified inspections of foundations to determine their in-place load-bearing
capacity:
a. Piling: Inspections shall include inspection of piles before, during, and after driving.
Inspection reports shall contain an evaluation of the pile capacity based on driving
resistance, and dynamic or static pile testing. Pile driving records shall be submitted
to the County prior to placement of pile caps.
b. Piers: Inspections shall include concrete, steel reinforcement, orientation and shape
of caissons, and bearing capacity at the base of the caisson. Inspection reports shall
be submitted to the County prior to the placement of grade beams.
c. Determines any special monitoring required for the property or adjacent

neighborhood prior to the start of a phase of construction that may affect adjacent
properties.
Performs inspections of shallow footings and foundations systems, including shallow

foundations, foundation walls, mats, slabs, etc. Inspections of cast-in-place concrete shall
include formwork, monitoring the placement of concrete, concrete reinforcement, and the
dimensions, shapes and locations of footings, slabs, and foundation walls.
Performs inspections of subgrade prior to the construction of footings and slabs for
compatibility of bearing materials and groundwater conditions with the geotechnical
report.
Performs specified inspections of structural fill material prior to, during, and following its
placement for compliance with approved structural fill specifications.
Perform inspections to determine those materials' quality and in-place density tests for
compliance with the County-approved construction documents.
Submits a field compaction report for all classes of fill on the site to assure structural fills
are constructed in accordance with the County-Approved Plans or documents.
Inspects and certifies that the soil bearing capacity meets or exceeds the capacity
specified in the construction documents.
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Submits foundation and foundation system inspection reports, laboratory reports, test data
and foundation records to the Architect of Record for review, among others designated by
the County and/or Owner.
Notifies the County and Owner of geotechnical modifications and changes made to help
assure the structure meets the requirements of the County-approved construction
documents and Prince George's County Building Code.
2. EARTH RETENTION SYSTEMS
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities associated with earth
retention systems.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Structural Engineer of Record (SER):
Reviews and approves concrete and mortar mix designs.

Reviews all concrete and mortar strength test reports and delivers only the 28-day test
results to the County, unless construction will proceed on less cured concrete. In which
case the report showing adequate strength, covered by the engineers seal and criteria,
shall be delivered to QAS immediately.
Reviews and approves construction bracing designs, mortar and grout mix designs, and
other building element designs that affect the approved structural construction documents
for conformance with those documents.
Establishes criteria for removal and reshoring of formwork.
Reviews construction observation and testing reports provided by geotechnical
professionals.
Reviews and approves earth retention system designs and recommendations prepared by
other design professionals.
In addition to structural design, the construction documents shall include the following:
o Adjoining Properties - recommendations for protecting adjoining properties,
including existing public and private streets.
o Slope Protection - specification of responsibility for protecting all slopes in
accordance with general practice, throughout the course of the project.
o Dewatering - any requirements for dewatering of the excavation that are specified or
assumed in the earth retention system design.
o Installation - system installation criteria, including allowable inward movement, pile
installation and tieback criteria, and requirements for inspection and monitoring of the
earth retention system construction and adjacent properties.
Structural Inspector of Record (SIR):
Performs subgrade condition inspections of earth retention systems including, but not
limited to:
o Compaction - determines that materials' quality and in-place density tests comply
with the County-approved construction documents and geotechnical report.
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o Backfill, Drainage and Waterproofing inspects backfill, foundation drainage
systems and waterproofing during and following their placement for compliance with
County-approved backfill, foundation drainage systems and waterproofing
specifications.
Obtains approval from the appropriate design professionals of record and County if
inspection and testing results do not meet the requirements of the approved construction
documents prior to continuing work in the affected area. When the earth retention system
is to become a permanent part of the final structure, deviations shall also be subject to
approval by the SER.
3. CONCRETE (PRE-CAST AND CAST-IN-PLACE)
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities associated with pre-
cast and cast-in-place concrete.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
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THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Continuous1
Periodic2
Verification and Inspection Reference Standard IBC
Reference
1. Inspection of reinforcing steel, including prestressing X ACI 318: 3.5, 7.1-7.7 1903.5,
tendons and placement. 1907.1,
1907.7, 1914.4
2. Inspection of reinforcing steel welding in accordance with AWS D1.4
approved plans and documents. X ACI 318: 3.5.2 1903.5.2
3. Inspect bolts to be installed in concrete prior to and during
placement of concrete where allowable loads have been increased. X 1912.5
4. Verify use of required design mix. X ACI 318: Ch. 4, 5.2-5.4 1904, 1905.2-
1905.4,
1914.2, 1914.3
5. Sampling fresh concrete and performing slump, air content, and ASTM C 172 1905.6,
determining the temperature of fresh concrete at the time of making X ASTM C 31 1914.10
specimens for strength test. ACI 318: 5.6, 5.8
6. Inspection of concrete and shotcrete placement for proper ACI 318: 5.9, 5.10 1905.9,
application technique. X 1905.10,
1914.6,
1914.7, 1914.8
7. Inspection for maintenance of specified curing temperature and ACI 318: 5.11-5.13 1905.11,
technique. X 1905.13,
1914.9
8. Inspection of prestressed concrete:
a. Application of prestressing forces. X ACI 318: 18.18
b. Grouting of bonded prestressing tendons in the seismic-force- X ACI 318: 18.16.4
resisting system.
9. Erection of pre-cast concrete members. X ACI 318 Ch. 16
10. Verification of in-situ concrete strength, prior to stressing of ACI 318: 6.2
tendons in post-tensioned concrete and prior to removal of shores X 1906.2
and forms from beams and structural slabs.
1
Continuous means inspections accomplished during the placement of the work
2
Periodic means an inspection accomplished prior to the placement of concrete.
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a. PRE-CAST CONCRETE
Architect of Record (AR) / Structural Engineer of Record:
Reviews and approves pre-cast concrete and mix designs.
Verifies that a precast concrete fabricator that is fabricating elements off-site has a
quality control program that meets the requirements of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Institute (PCI) Plant Certification Program. Alternatively, the SIR may inspect the
precast plant at appropriate intervals to verify that materials, methods, products, and
quality control comply with project specifications, approved fabrication and erection
documents and PCI MNL-116, "Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of
Precast and Prestressed Concrete Products," and/or PCI MNL-117, "Manual for Quality
Control for Plants and Production of Architectural Precast Products."
Verifies that concrete meets the requirements of approved concrete mix designs.
Verifies that the compressive strength of field-cured cylinders satisfies the requirements
of the County-approved construction documents.
Provides construction observation and testing services as necessary to establish that pre-
cast, attachment, connections, and field construction are in compliance with the County-
approved construction documents.
Verifies that welders and weld inspections were performed in accordance with AWS
D1.1, Chapter 5, Part C.
Provides specified inspections of welded connections for conformance with the County-
approved construction documents and applicable sections of the AWS D1.1, Welding
Code, SJI Specifications, and AISC.
b. CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
General Contractor (GC):
Coordinates construction so that the building is capable of carrying structural loads.

Posts the updated concrete pour schedule on the door of the field office.
Reviews and approves concrete mix designs.

Establishes criteria for removal and reshoring of formwork.
Structural Inspectors of Record (SIR):
Provides inspections of concrete formwork (erection and removal), reinforcing steel,

post-tensioned tendons, stressed tendons, and placement of concrete as indicated below.
Provides materials testing for concrete properties and submits test results to the Structural
Engineer of Record and the County.
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Prepares test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C172. Cylinders for strength tests shall
be cast, stored, transported, and laboratory-cured in accordance with ASTM C31. Field-
cured cylinders shall be cured as closely as possible to the location of placement of the
concrete pour they represent, and be exposed as nearly as possible to the same
temperature and moisture environment, in accordance with ACI 318 and ASTM C31.
Testing of cylinders shall be in accordance with ASTM C39.
Determines when concrete strengths have achieved levels specified in the approved plans
and specifications that will permit the removal of formwork and/or reshoring. The SIR
shall submit a written statement indicating that the concrete strength and conditions meet
or exceed project design specifications and design stripping criteria. The letter should be
sent to the SER and County.
4. MASONRY
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities associated with
masonry building elements.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Architect of Record (AR):
Coordinates with Structural Engineer of Record the review and approval of construction
bracing design, mortar and grout mix design and other masonry building element designs
and erection specifications for conformance with approved architectural construction
documents.
Reviews and approves construction bracing design, mortar and grout mix design and
other masonry building element designs and erection specifications for conformance with
approved, structural construction documents.
Performs inspections of masonry and in accordance with ACI, ASCE, and TMS criteria.
Performs inspections of bracing and its removal.
Provides testing of materials.
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MASONRY - INSPECTION LEVEL 1
Frequency
of Reference For Criteria
Inspection
Inspection Task
Periodically 2
Continuous 1
(Level 1)
IBC ACI 530/ ACI 530.1/
ASCE 5/ ASCE 6/
TMS 402 TMS 602
1. As masonry construction begins, the

following shall be verified to ensure
compliance:
a. Proportions of site prepared
mortar. X Art 2.6A
b. Construction of mortar joints. X Art 3.3B
c. Location of reinforcement and X Art 3.4
connectors.
2. The inspection program shall verify:
a. Size and location of structural X 3.3G
elements.
b. Type, size and location of anchors, X Sec. 1.15.4, 2.1.2
including other details of
anchorage of masonry to structural
members, frames or other
construction.
c. Specified size, grade, and type of X Sec. 2108.9.2.11, Sec. 1.12 Art 2.4, 3.4
reinforcement. Item 2
d. Welding of reinforcing bars. X Sec. 8.5.7 and Art 1.8
e. Protection of masonry during cold X Sec. 2104.3, 2104.4 Sec. 8.5.7.2
weather (temperature below 40oF)
or hot weather (temperature above
90oF).
3. Prior to grouting, the following shall be
verified to ensure compliance:
a. Grout space is clean. X Sec. 1.12 Art 3.2D
b. Placement of reinforcement and X Art 3.4
connectors.
c. Proportions of site-prepared grout. X Art 2.6B
d. Construction of mortar joints. X Art 3.3B
4. Grout placement shall be verified to
ensure compliance with code and X Art 3.5
construction document provisions.
5. Preparation of any required grout Sec. 2105.3, 2105.4,
specimens, mortar specimens, and/or prisms X 2105.5 Art 1.4
shall be observed.
6. Compliance with required inspection
provisions of the construction documents X Art 1.5
and the approved submittals shall be
verified.
1
Continuous means inspections accomplished during the placement of the work.
2
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MASONRY - INSPECTION LEVEL 2
Engineered masonry in essential facilities - The minimum special inspection program for
masonry designed by Section 2106, 2107, 2108 (IBC), or by chapters other than Chapters 5, 6, or
7 of ACI 530/ASCE5/TMS 402, in essential facilities (see Tables 1604.5 and 1617.6 of IBC)
shall comply with the following table:
Frequency
of Reference For Criteria
Inspection
Inspection Task
Periodically 2
Continuous 1
(Level 2) ACI 530/ ACI 530.1/
IBC ASCE 5/ ASCE 6/
TMS 402 TMS 602
1. From the beginning of masonry construction,

the following shall be verified to ensure
compliance:
a. Proportions of site-mixed mortar and X Art 2.6A
grout.
b. Placement of masonry units and X Ch. 8 Art 3.3B
construction of mortar joints. Art 3.4
c. Placement of reinforcement and X Art 3.2D
connectors.
d. Grout space prior to grouting. X Art 3.5
e. Placement of grout. X
2. The inspection program shall verify:
a. Size and location of structural elements. X 3.3G
b. Type, size, and location of anchors, X Sec. 1.15.4, 2.1.2
including other details of anchorage of
masonry to structural members, frames,
or other construction.
c. Specified size, grade, and type of X Sec. 2108.9.2.11, Sec. 1.12 Art 2.4, 3.4
reinforcement. Item 2
d. Welding of reinforcing bars. X Sec. 2104.3, Sec. 8.5.7 and Art 1.8
e. Protection of masonry during cold X 2104.4 Sec. 8.5.7.2
weather (temperature below 40oF) or hot
weather (temperature above 90oF).
3. Preparation of any required grout specimens, 2105.3, 2105.4,
mortar specimens, and/or prisms shall be observed. X 2105.5 Art 1.4
4. Preparation of any required grout specimens,

mortar specimens and/or prisms shall be X Art 1.5
observed.
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2
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5. WOOD
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities when construction
includes wood building elements.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Structural Inspector of Record:
Performs inspections of wood elements for conformance with the requirements of the
County-approved construction documents.
Inspects prefabricated structural elements during erection.
Verifies the quality of all mechanical connections for conformance with the construction
document and manufacturers specifications.
Upon completion of wood construction, including connections the SIR submits a
completion report to the SER and the Building Code Official.
6. STRUCTURAL STEEL
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities associated with the
fabrication and erection of structural steel elements.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Verifies and approves structural members and connections designed by the steel
fabricator.
Provides inspections of structural members and assemblies performed at the fabricator's

shop. Special inspections are not needed if the fabricator does not perform any welding,
thermal cutting or heating operation as part of the fabrication.
Verifies that the fabricator complies with AISC Quality Certification Program or
equivalent.
Provides inspections of structural elements, connections, welding materials, and high-
strength bolts as indicated on the following table. High strength bolts and nuts shall be
clearly marked with an identifiable manufacturer's mark on both the bolt head and nut.
Shipments of high-strength bolts, nuts and washers, whether from manufacturer,
distributor, or reseller, shall include manufacturer's current test reports for chemical
composition (ASTM A751) and mechanical properties, including proof load testing
(ASTM F606).
Verifies that fabricated components meet the SERs approved designs.
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Notifies the SER and County if inspection and testing indicate that construction does not
meet the requirements of the County-approved construction documents.
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SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR STEEL MATERIALS
Continuous1
Periodic2
Verification and Inspection Reference Standard IBC
Reference
1. Material verification of high-strength bolts, nuts, and X Applicable ASTM material

washers: specifications; AISC ASD,
a. Identification markings to conform to ASTM Section A3.4, AISC LRFD,
standards specified in the approved construction Section A 3.3
documents.
b. Manufacturers certificate of
compliance required.
2. Inspection of high-strength bolting: AISC LRFD Section M2.5 1704.3.3
a. Bearing-type connections. X
b. Slip-critical connections. X X
3. Material verification of structural steel: 1708.4
a. Identification markings to conform to ASTM X ASTM A6 or
standards specified in the approved construction ASTM A568
documents.
b. Manufacturers certified mill test reports required. X ASTM A6 or
ASTM A568
4. Material verification of weld filler materials: AISC, ASD, Section A3.6;
a. Identification markings to conform to AWS X AISC LRFD Section A3.5
specification in the approved construction documents.
b. Manufacturers certificate of compliance required. X
5. Inspection of welding: AWS D1.1 1704.3.1
a. Structural steel:
1. Complete and partial penetration groove X
welds
2. Multi-pass fillet welds X
3. Single-pass fillet welds>5/16 (7.9mm) X
4. Single-pass fillet welds<5/16 (7.9mm) X
5. Floor and deck welds X AWS D1.3
b. Reinforcing steel: AWS D1.4 1903.5.2
1. Verification of weldability of reinforcing X ACI 318.3.5.2
steel other than ASTM A706.
2. Reinforcing steel-resisting flexural and axial X
forces in intermediate and special moment
frames, and boundary elements of special
reinforced concrete shear walls, and shear
reinforcement.
3. Shear reinforcement. X
4. Other reinforcing steel. X
6. Inspection of steel frame joint details for compliance with X 1404.3.2
approved construction documents:
a. Details such as bracing and stiffening.
b. Member locations.
c. Application of joint details at each connection.
1
2
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7. FIRE PROTECTION
The purpose of this section is to describe the TPIP responsibilities associated with fire
protection.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Fire Protection Inspector of Record (FPIR):
Performs inspections and meets qualifications as specified on next page.

Provides inspection of spray-on fireproofing.
Assures compliance with the County-approved construction documents, Prince George's
County Code, Subtitle IV of the County Ordinance, and the Maryland State Fire Code.
Submits reports of Fire Protection inspections to the Architect of Record, Owner, and
Fire Code Official of PLD.
Submits a certification to the Architect of Record, Owner, and County representative
stating that the structure is ready for close-in based on the inspections performed and
construction observed.
Routinely monitors construction project for fire safety hazards during construction.
Assures compliance with type of construction, fire ratings of components (doors, walls,
floors, roofs, etc.), height and area, egress, special occupancy provisions of plans.
Fire Protection Systems Inspector of Record (FPSI):
Meets the qualification requirements as specified on the next page.

Performs inspections and testing of fire protection systems such as fire pumps, fire
hydrants, fire standpipes, smoke control systems, emergency power systems, alarm
systems, sprinkler systems, and smoke evacuation systems. Submits test results and
inspection reports to the Fire Code Official for approval.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
FOR FIRE INSPECTIONS & CERTIFICATION
Other Specialized
Inspection Tasks Registered Professional NICET Level III Qualifications under
Engineer Professional Supervision
(SEE NOTE #1)
General Fire Inspections

Construction type X X, 3
Egress X X, 3
Interior finish X X, 3
Emergency lighting X X, 3
Fireproofing X X, 3
Firestopping X X, 3
Firewalls X X, 3
Patrons X X, 3
Rated floors/ceilings X X, 3
Miscellaneous, other X X, 3
Fire protection Systems &

Performance Testing
Fire Pumps X X X, 5
Automatic Supp. Systems X X X, 3
Standpipe Systems X X X, 2
Fire Alarm Systems X X
Smoke Control Systems X X, 2
Underground Piping X X X, 5
Detection Systems X X
X = Inspections and Certifications (I &C) are permitted by individuals having these qualifications.
X, N = I &C Permitted if individual has N years related verifiable experience in inspection and installation.
Registered Professional Engineer = Maryland Registered Professional Engineer, having Fire Protection knowledge
and experience.
Note 1: Final approval and acceptance of all qualifications shall be subject to the Fire Code Official approval.
Note 2: Individual resumes of experience and education may be submitted to the Fire Code Official for possible
consideration in lieu of the above minimum qualifications. Verifiable experience and specialized training in fire
protection inspection, design, and installation practices is required.
Note 3: The State of Maryland requires that all Fire Sprinkler Contractors be licensed by the State Fire Marshal.
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8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
electrical systems.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Participating Providers
Third-Party Electrical Inspector of Record (EIR)

Approved Third-Party Inspection Agency (ATPIA)
Participating Provider Requirements:
Obtains an inactive State of Maryland Master Electricians license.

Obtains State of Maryland certification from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in
accordance with the provisions of Article 38A, Section 62, of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
The EIR or ATPIA is required to present an established inspection procedure or program
reviewed and approved by the Electrical Code Official.
EIR or ATPIA is required to maintain an adequate amount of liability insurance approved
by the County.
EIR or ATPIA shall have inspection stickers and correction orders in a standard format
approved by the Electrical Code Official.
Will be retained on a list of authorized inspectors based upon performance and adherence
to the criteria established herein.
EER and ATPIA of Record cannot act in the function of design engineer or professional
engineer and perform as an inspection agency. It is assumed that the EER will field
verify the installation of their designed or specified documents. However, this
verification is not part of the TPIP process.
Electrical Inspector/Inspection Agency of Record (EIR/ATPIA) Responsibilities:
Specify and perform inspections necessary during the installation of electrical systems to
ensure that the systems are installed in accordance with the County-approved electrical
construction documents and electrical permits issued by Prince Georges County as listed
in Subtitle 9 Electricity of the County Code.
Submit electrical inspection reports on the approved form (Attachment # 4, page 43) to
ID, Electrical Code Official for Inspections and the Owner within five (5) working days.
Each report shall include the building permit number, building address and the electrical
permit number. Correction orders and deficiencies shall be included with each report.
All reports shall bear the signature of the EIR or ATPIA providing the report. Final
reports are required to be submitted in the format outlined in Attachment #5, page 46.
Verify that individuals installing and erecting or repairing electrical work, including low
voltage and communication systems, are in compliance with the license requirements of
Subtitle 2, Division 14B, Prince Georges County Code and the Annotated Code Of
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Maryland, Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 6, Code of Maryland
Regulations.
Verify that copies of the building permit and all electrical permits are posted on the
project site in accordance with Section 9-112, Subtitle 9, Electricity, Prince Georges
County Code. A hard copy of the electrical permit is to be provided during the pre-
construction meeting between the Owner/Owners representative the EIR or ATPIA and
the electrical contractor.
Refer all code-related issues and interpretations to the Chief Electrical Inspector in
accordance with Section 9-111, Subtitle 9, Prince George County Code.
Verify that the service is installed in accordance with the approved plans and is Code
compliant for the electric utility to make a connection. The EIR shall submit a report to
the Electrical Code Official for Inspections, which will initiate a request for a ID Quality
Control Inspection performed by a County commercial electrical inspector. Once the
County has approved the installation, the County Inspector will generate a cut in
certificate to the electrical utility recorded on the County electrical permit.
Verify that all portable and temporary sources of electrical energy are permitted and are
being operated in a safe and Code compliant manner.
Verifies that an electrical permit has been obtained for all electrical work on the premise.
Provides an electrical system certification to the AR, Owner, and the County Electrical
Code Official for Inspection prior to close in that the electrical systems have been
inspected and are ready for the structure or part of the structure to be closed-in.
Provides an electrical system certification to the AR, Owner, and the County Electrical
Code Official for Inspection that specified electrical inspections have been performed and
the structure is ready for the Power Company to make the service hot.
9. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
mechanical systems.

THIS ATTACHMENT.
Mechanical Inspector of Record (MIR):
Performs inspections necessary during the installation of mechanical systems to assure

that the systems are installed in accordance with the County-approved mechanical
construction documents and Prince George's County Mechanical Code.
Submits inspection reports, as well as certification indicating that the mechanical systems
are ready for the closing-in of the structure, to the Countys PLD.
Performs a final inspection of the system to assure that all components operate
individually and as a system to meet the intent of the Code.
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ATTACHMENT #3
SCHEDULE OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
The Inspection and Testing Agency shall perform inspections and materials testing as
required by the International Building Code (IBC), the County Local Amendments and all other
rules and regulations. Samples for required verification and inspection may be obtained from the
IBC. The reports must be signed as noted below.
Structural Inspector of Record: ___________________________________________
Mechanical Inspector of Record: __________________________________________
Electrical Inspector of Record: ____________________________________________
Fire Protection Inspector of Record: ________________________________________
Inspection and Testing Agency of Record: ____________________________________
Other Testing Laboratories: _______________________________________________
Note: The Structural Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Fire Protection
Inspector, and any Inspection Testing Agency of Record or other Testing Laboratories are
subject to the approval of the Code Official or their designee.
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ATTACHMENT #4
ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORT #
Building Permit Number: Date:
Other Permit Number(s):
Building Address:
Address
Project Name: Company:
Inspector: Signature:
Discipline: Architect Structural Testing Mechanical Electrical Fire General Fire System
(Circle all that apply)
Inspection/Test:
Type Location Result
Results:
PASSED the work I inspected meets the Prince Georges County Code and the approved
construction documents.
FAILED the work I inspected does not meet the Prince Georges County Code or the approved
construction documents.
Noncompliance Items Narrative (Required for failed inspection):
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ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORTS GUIDELINES
1. Each time an agent of the Third-Party Inspector completes an inspection or test, an

Inspection Report shall be filed immediately with QAS and the Contractor.
2. The inspection or testing report shall be signed and sealed by an approved Maryland
Professional Engineer as shown on the TPIP agreement.
3. Inspection reports shall be legible. Only typed or printed reports are acceptable unless an
alternative is deemed satisfactory. Reports that are not legible will be rejected and the
Third-Party Inspection Agency notified that a replacement is required.
4. Type of inspection, as much as practical, should be limited to the following key words:
subgrade, concrete placement, backfill, forming, framing, insulation, close-in, system,
accessibility, and final.
5. The Contractor shall maintain a log of inspection reports and ensure that it is available to
the County, Owner, and third-party agents, on site at all times. This log shall be given to
the Owner upon completion of the project unless mutually agreed otherwise. See
Attachment #7, page 50.
6. Each report shall be completed in its entirety. Reports left on site may omit the reviewer.
7. The reviewer of the report shall be the signatory of the Third-Party Inspection
Agreement.
8. Room numbers, wing, floor, or column line shall reference inspection location when
partial inspections are completed.
9. Inspections conducted on the same day, for the same job, by the same inspector may be
recorded on one report.
10. Outstanding issues are required to be noted when an inspection fails.
11. The architectural inspector must view the foundation certification prior to issuing an
inspection report to allow the erection of the superstructure.
12. The structural inspector must issue a passing inspection report prior to the general
contractor permitting trade (electrical, mechanical, etc.) work to proceed in that portion
of the structure.
13. The architectural inspector must view the passing inspection reports for the other
disciplines and the superstructure certification prior to issuing their inspection report to
allow construction work to be concealed. The architectural inspection report must be on
site prior to concealing any building construction.
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14. The architectural inspector must view the passing final inspection reports for the other
disciplines prior to conducting the final inspection. A final inspection report shall be
completed prior to requests to the County to issue stocking, temporary, or final
occupancies.
15. The narrative section may be used for positive comments and to record inspection
information, i.e., observed UFER ground, reviewed reports of others, hydrostatic test
conducted, etc. Additional sheets may be attached.
16. Failure to have the requisite inspections may result in the County issuing a stop work
and/or assessing special investigation fees until the inspections are brought up to date.
Each out-of-date inspection may result in a separate special investigation fee ($100).
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ATTACHMENT #5
FINAL INSPECTIONS REPORT
Building Permit Number: Date:
Other Permit Number(s):
Building Address:
Address

Project Name:
THIRD-PARTY INSPECTOR OF RECORD:
The following discrepancies identified in the last Routine Inspections Report dated
have been corrected:
(Attach continuation sheet(s) if required to complete the description of corrections)
Inspection reports numbered _____to _____, and testing reports numbered ____to ____,
submitted prior to this final report form a basis for, and are to be considered an integral part of
this final report.
To the best of my information, knowledge and belief, the inspections specified for this project,
have been completed. In my professional opinion, the inspections have been found to be in
compliance with County-approved documents and project specifications and the Prince Georges
County Building Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Affix P.E. Seal Below
Signature Date
Third-Party Inspection of Record - Printed Name
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ATTACHMENT #6
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION FORM
Date ____________________
To: Building Code Official

Fire Code Official
Electrical Code Official for Inspection
From: ______________________________________________________________________
Re: Address ________________________________________________________________
Building Case Number(s): ____________________________________________________
This transmittal is to advise that the following actions are hereby in accordance with the
provisions contained within the Prince Georges County Department of Permitting, Inspections
and Enforcement, PLD, TPIP, and associated Third-Party Inspection Agreement for the above
referenced project. In that regard, this is to certify as follows:
By the Structural Inspector of Record and/or Architect of Record
Structural/Architectural Certification that the construction project is built

according to approved plans and documents and the Prince Georges County
Building Code.
All structural shop drawings reviewed and found compliant with the design intent
and approved by the County.
Building and Site Accessibility Certification that the construction project is in
compliance with the Maryland Accessibility Code and accessibility requirements
of the Prince Georges County Building Code.
By the Geotechnical Inspector of Record
The following were found to be adequate and in compliance with the County-approved plans and
accepted engineering practice:
Compaction of soils
Soil bearing capacity
Foundation construction
Field modifications as approved by the County
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By the Mechanical Systems Inspector of Record
Installation of the mechanical systems in accordance with the approved plans and
documents and the Prince Georges County Building Code.
Certification as to the mechanical systems readiness for the closing of the
structure before the closing begins.
Completion of the mechanical systems and all testing in accordance with the approved
plans and documents and the Prince Georges County Building Code.
By the Superstructure Inspection and Testing Service
Construction of the superstructure has been completed in accordance with the

approved plans and documents and the Prince Georges County Building Code.
Completion of the superstructure to allow trade work.
By the Fire Protection Inspector of Record, or other party responsible for Fire Protection
Systems Inspection and Testing and General Fire Protection Inspections
That the construction project is completed according to the fire safety aspects of
the construction plans and documents, the fire safety aspects of the Prince Georges
County Building Code (Subtitle 4), Fire Safety Law (Subtitle 11) of the County
Ordinance, and the State Fire Code (including, but not limited to, the inspectional tasks
shown on Attachment #2, Fire Protection.)
That the structural members receiving fire protection have been completed in accordance
with their listing and that successful testing of those members has been completed in
accordance with the listing and the Prince Georges County Code.
That the construction project is ready to be closed-in.
Certification as to the fire protection systems readiness for the closing of the
structure before the closing begins and including specifically the following items
indicated:
automatic fire suppression systems Case # ______________
fire pumps ______________
fire alarm systems ______________
smoke control systems ______________
detection systems ______________
underground piping ______________
standpipe systems ______________
other _____________________________________
Test reporting required for valid certification
Completion and successful performance testing of the fire protection systems in

accordance with the approved plans and documents and the Prince Georges
County Building Code (Subtitle 4), Fire Safety Law (Subtitle 11) of the
County Ordinance, and the State Fire Code and including specifically the
following items indicated below:
automatic fire suppression systems Case # ______________
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fire pumps ______________
fire alarm systems ______________
smoke control systems ______________
detection systems ______________
underground piping ______________
standpipe systems ______________
other __________________________________
By the Electrical Systems Inspector of Record
That the construction project is built according to the construction documents and
the electrical permits issued by Prince Georges County and the Electrical Code as listed
in Subtitle 9 of the County Ordinance.
Certification as to the electrical systems readiness for the closing of the structure
before the closing begins.
Completion of the electrical systems in accordance with the approved plans and
documents and the Prince Georges County Building Code, that the electrical
systems are ready for the power company to make the service hot, and all work
has been performed under an electrical permit.
All electrical systems/installations have valid permits
The above indicated certifications(s) is/are made to the best of my belief and knowledge
that in my opinion the construction has been completed in accordance with the requirements of
applicable approved plans and the Prince Georges County Building Code and State and Local
Fire Codes.
Certified By: ____________________________________
Printed Name: ____________________________________ affix signature & seal
MD Reg. No. ____________________________________
Company Name: __________________________________
Name of Agents/technicians acting on behalf of above:
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ATTACHMENT #7
INSPECTION LOG
The inspection log is intended to readily show the stage of inspections and their status.
This log is expected to be kept with the contractor and available during normal business hours to
Third-Party Inspectors and County Quality Assurance Inspectors. The log shall be maintained in
a bound, hard-covered book. The first page of the log shall identify the project and the Third-
Party agents, including company name, address and phone number. The remainder of the log
shall be for recording inspections. Each inspection shall be on a separate line and clearly
indicate what was inspected, who inspected and if the inspection passed or failed. All entries
shall be made legibly and in ink.
Example:
Date Inspector Type of Inspection Result
Logs that contain the minimum information may be arranged differently. Logs may also
be used by the contractor to keep other information, including inspection scheduling, partial
results, or construction phasing information. The information kept should be related to the
Third-Party Inspection Program.
The log and the County-approved construction documents shall be turned over to the
Owner upon issuance of the final Use and Occupancy permit. It is recommended that these
items be stored in a waterproof canister or container, within three feet (3) of the floor, in the
main electric room, fire pump room or other room of fire-rated construction where they will not
be disturbed.
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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

Third-Party Inspection Program

ATTACHMENT #1 Statement of Third-Party Inspections ..........................11

B. Field Specific Responsibilities ...................................................................26

The Prince Georges County Third-Party Inspection Program (TPIP) establishes a

Identify the types of structures that are subject to the TPIP.

Certification: A statement of professional opinion by a qualified Registered Design

County-Approved Plans: Construction Documents approved by the County including all

Pre-Engineered Structural Elements: Structural elements specified by the Structural Engineer

Quality Assurance Inspector (QAS): The individual(s) employed by the Department of

Routine Inspection Report: Written documentation of each inspection done by a Third-Party

Third-Party Inspector(s) of Record (TPIR): The qualified, third-party professional(s) retained

IV. PRE-PERMIT PHASE

B. FEES AND COSTS

C. RELEVANT CODES AND STANDARDS

The applicability of a project to any technical codes or standards referenced in these

1. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING:

a. Owner or Owners duly authorized representative

2. PURPOSE OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING:

The purpose of the Pre-Construction Meeting is to review the inspection requirements of

a. Construction Project Requirements: Construction requirements of the Prince

c. Communication: Organize channels of communication between the County,

d. Phased Construction: Requirements for phasing or separations of permits and

e. Schedule of Inspections: Estimate a timeline for building construction and identify

B. CHANGES IN CRITICAL SERVICE

VI. POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. TPIP CERTIFICATION FORM

2. THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

STATEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS

Permit applicants are required to submit a Statement of Third-Party Inspections (STPI) as

This Attachment (Pages 11-22) may be used as is or may be modified to accommodate

To help assure a complete understanding of responsibilities and reporting requirements,

Project Name: ____________________________

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

STATEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS

City, State, Zip Code

City, State, Zip Code

City, State, Zip Code

Resident Agent/Program Contact:

City, State, Zip Code

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number: Date:

Officers Name and Position (Contact)

Title MD Registration Number

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number: Date:

On Site Representatives Full Legal Name (Printed)

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number: Date:

DESIGN ENGINEERS OF RECORD

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OF RECORD (EER):

Full Legal Name (Printed)

MD Registration Number Company Name

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number: Date:

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER OF RECORD (FPER):

Full Legal Name (Printed)

MD Registration Number Company Name

City, State, Zip Code