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PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS

GUIDELINES FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

Jan 2012

CONTENTS

GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 1 1 2 Background ..................................................................................................... 1 Qualifications and Expectations of Structural Engineers ................................. 1

STAGE 1 : VISUAL INSPECTION............................................................................. 2 3 4 5 6 Scope of Visual Inspection .............................................................................. 2 Limitations of Visual Inspection ....................................................................... 3 Coverage of Visual Inspection ......................................................................... 3 Repair Works arising from Visual Inspection ................................................... 4

FORMAT OF VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT ......................................................... 4 7 Main Contents of Report.................................................................................. 4

STAGE 2 : FULL STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION ................................................. 8 8 9 General............................................................................................................ 8 Scope of Full Structural Investigation .............................................................. 8

ANNEX A - CHECKLIST FOR PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS ............................................................................................... i ANNEX B - SUPPLEMENTARY CHECKLIST FOR CRITICAL COLUMNS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING(S) BUILT BEFORE 1 JAN 1989 …………………….. iii

GENERAL 1 1.1 Background The periodic structural inspection of existing buildings was introduced with the promulgation of the Building Control Act in 1989. Requirements...