Section 1704.2, Special Inspections and Tests, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting exceptions #1 and #3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 1704.2 Special Inspections and Tests. Where application is made to the Building Official for construction as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved agencies to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work specified in Section 1705 and identify the approved agencies to the Building Official. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections by the Building Official that are identified in Section 110.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units.
2. Unless otherwise required by the Building Official, special inspections and tests are not required for Group U occupancies that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in Section 312.1.
3. Buildings not more than one-story above grade plane.
4. The Contractor is permitted to employ the approved agencies where the contractor is also the owner.