structural steel and high-strength bolt inspection
Structural steel and high-strength bolting require special inspection on your industrial or commercial project — WH Engineering provides the ICC-certified inspection services you need.
why is it required?
Structural steel connections are critical to a building's safety and performance, but errors are often invisible once members are erected and concealed. Per IBC Chapter 17, special inspection is mandatory for structural steel fabrication and erection, including high-strength bolting, to verify the work matches the approved construction documents and applicable AISC/RCSC standards. Independent, third-party verification catches deficiencies before they're built over — protecting your project, your schedule, and your building official approval.
Inspection scope:
Material verification and mill certification review — identification markings and manufacturer's certificate of compliance
High-strength bolted connections — installation method verification (snug-tight, pretensioned, or slip-critical) per the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts
Bolt, nut, and washer conformance per applicable ASTM material standards
Fabrication and erection quality assurance
Connection details and joint fit-up verification
Code compliance documentation and reporting
WHY CHOOSE WH ENGINEERING FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION?
WH Engineering is uniquely qualified as both a PE-licensed structural engineering firm and an ICC-certified special inspection provider. Under IBC Section 1704.2.1, the registered design professional in responsible charge is expressly permitted to act as the approved agency — and that is exactly what WH Engineering offers. When our inspector identifies a field condition that doesn't match the approved plans, we have the structural engineering authority to evaluate it, communicate with the design team, and provide immediate, technically sound guidance. You don't just get an inspector — you get a licensed structural engineer on your side, from approved plans to final inspection report.
Contact us
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Marietta, GA
Tel) 404-590-5311
Email) wcho@wh-structure.com