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How or when does ASTM E 3038 come into play for AHJs and architects needing to evaluate candidate inspector qualifications,

Posted by waynebarrowover 5 years ago
How or when does ASTM E 3038 come into play for AHJs and architects needing to evaluate candidate inspector qualifications,

How or when does ASTM E 3038 come into play for AHJs and architects needing to evaluate candidate inspector qualifications,

ASTM E 3038,Inspections
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Posted by Raymondover 5 years ago

Thank you for checking out Ask Hilti Wayne! Please allow me some time to research, and I will get back to this inquiry shortly.

Best Regards,

Raymond Prescott V, Fire Protection Engineering Team

Posted by Raymondover 5 years ago

Wayne,

Please see response below from Hilti Code Director, John Valiulis.

"ASTM E3038 is ASTM’s somewhat recent standard that is intended to provide guidance to anyone who needs to evaluate the credentials of an individual seeking to be approved as a special inspector of firestopping on a job. However, since it isn’t referenced in any regulatory document such as the building code (IBC), it is not mandatory. Thus, it would be up to the approving authority to decide whether to use ASTM E3038 or not in making their approval decision."

Thank You for choosing Hilti as your Firestop Experts!

Best Regards,

Raymond Prescott V, Fire Protection Engineering Team

Firestop,Standard Practice