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Section 1705 — REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

1705.4 Add the following section:

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-08-28 · San Francisco

1705.4.3 Retrofit of unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings. Special inspection is required:

1 During the testing of mortar quality and performance of masonry shear tests.

2 During repointing operations.

3 During the installation of new shear bolts.

4 Prior to the placement of the bolt and grout or adhesive for embedded bolts.

5 During the prequalification tests.

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