Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 17 - Structural Tests and Special Inspections
Section 1704 - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Subsection 1704.7 - Soils
Special inspections for existing site soil conditions, fill placement and load-bearing requirements shall be as required by this section and Table 1704.7. The approved geotechnical report, and the construction documents prepared by the registered design professionals shall be used to determine compliance. During fill placement, the special inspector shall determine that proper materials and procedures are used in accordance with the provisions of the approved geotechnical report.
Exception: Where Section 1803 does not require reporting of materials and procedures for fill placement, the special inspector shall verify that the in-place dry density of the compacted fill is not less than 90 percent of the maximum dry density at optimum moisture content determined in accordance with ASTM D 1557.
TABLE 1704.7 REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF SOILS
| VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION TASK | CONTINUOUS DURING TASK LISTED | PERIODICALLY DURING TASK LISTED |
| 1. Verify materials below shallow foundations are adequate to achieve the design bearing capacity. | - | X |
| 2. Verify excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material. | - | X |
| 3. Perform classification and testing of compacted fill materials. | - | X |
| 4. Verify use of proper materials, densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill. | X | - |
| 5. Prior to placement of compacted fill, observe subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly. | - | X |
