Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 17 - Structural Tests and Special Inspections
Section 1708 - STRUCTURAL TESTING FOR SEISMIC RESISTANCE
Subsection 1708.3 - Structural steel
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 1708.3
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Testing for structural steel shall be in accordance with the quality assurance plan requirements of AISC 341.
Exceptions:
1. Testing for structural steel in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C that are not specifically detailed for seismic resistance, with a response modification coefficient, R, of 3 or less, excluding cantilever column systems.
2. For ordinary moment frames, ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing of complete joint penetration groove welds are only required for demand critical welds.
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