The provisions of Section 1708 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 1708.1 to read:
"1708.1 General.
Whenever there is a reasonable doubt as to the strength, stability or load-bearing capacity of a completed building, structure or portion thereof for the expected loads, an engineering assessment shall be required. The engineering assessment shall involve either a structural analysis or an in-situ load test, or both, as determined by the building official. A structural analysis shall be based on actual material properties and other as-built conditions that affect strength, stability or load-bearing capacity, and shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable design standard. In-situ load tests shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1708.2. If the building, structure or portion thereof is found to have inadequate strength, stability or load-bearing capacity for the expected loads, modifications to ensure structural adequacy or the removal of the inadequate construction shall be required."
2. Revise the first sentence of Section 1708.2.2 to read:
"In the absence of applicable load test procedures contained within a material standard referenced by this code or acceptance criteria for a specific material or method of construction, the existing structure shall be subjected to a test procedure developed by a registered design professional that simulates applicable loading and deformation conditions. The test procedure shall be approved by the building official."