A. ExistingBurnBuildingProp(ConventionalConstruction),ClassAFuel
Inspection Type |
Requirements |
1. Annual |
Establish annual inspection to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the locality.
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2. Every Five (5) Years |
Establish an independent inspection conducted every five (5) years to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the VDFP.
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3. Every Ten (10) Years |
No separate ten (10) year inspection shall be established. It should be noted that, while the intent of the current edition of the 2007 NFPA 1403 is to provide physical testing of the concrete slabs and walls at the ten (10) year interval, this intent is met and exceeded by charging the independent inspector of the five (5) year inspection with providing recommendations for the testing of structural components. |
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Fire Programs Schedule of Burn Building Inspections
B. Existing Burn Building Prop (Conventional Construction), Class B Fuel
Inspection Type |
Requirements |
1. Biennial |
Establish biennial inspection to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the locality.
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2. Every Five (5) Years |
Establish an independent inspection conducted every five (5) years to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the VDFP.
|
3. Every Ten (10) Years |
No separate ten (10) year inspection shall be established. It should be noted that, while the current edition of the 2007 NFPA 1403 is to provide physical testing of the concrete slabs and walls at the ten (10) year interval, this intent is met and exceeded by charging the independent inspector of the five (5) year inspection with providing recommendations for the testing of structural components. |
Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Fire Programs Schedule of Burn Building Inspections
C. Existing Burn Building Prop (Pre-Engineered Metal Building Construction), Class A Fuel
Inspection Type |
Requirements |
1. Annual |
Establish annual inspection to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the locality.
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2. Every Five (5) Years |
Establish an independent inspection conducted every five (5) years to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the VDFP.
|
3. Every Ten (10) Years |
No separate ten (10) year inspection shall be established. It should be noted that, while the current edition of the 2007 NFPA 1403 is to provide physical testing of the concrete slabs and walls at the ten (10) year interval, this intent is met and exceeded by charging the independent inspector of the five (5) year inspection with providing recommendations for the testing of structural components. |
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Fire Programs Schedule of Burn Building Inspections
D. Existing Burn Building Prop (Pre-Engineered Metal Building Construction), Class B Fuel
Inspection Type |
Requirements |
1. Biennial |
Establish biennial inspection to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the locality.
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2. Every Five (5) Years |
Establish an independent inspection conducted every five (5) years to be performed by a licensed professional engineer retained by the VDFP.
|
3. Every Ten (10) Years |
No separate ten (10) year inspection shall be established. It should be noted that, while the current edition of the 2007 NFPA 1403 is to provide physical testing of the concrete slabs and walls at the ten (10) year interval, this intent is met and exceeded by charging the independent inspector of the five (5) year inspection with providing recommendations for the testing of structural components. |
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Fire Programs Schedule of Burn Building Inspections
E. NewConstruction/RenovationBurnBuildingProp,ClassAorBFuel
Inspection Type |
Requirements |
1. Initial |
Prior to construction, the A/E firm retained by locality who is responsible for the burn building propr design shall submit preliminary drawings to the VDFP for review by VDFPs consultant for confirmation of the minimum requirements of the burn building prop prototype. |
2. At Completion of Construction |
Inspection to be performed by VDFP personnel. Minimum Scope of Completion Inspection:
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