Special Inspections
Building codes require independent special inspections for critical structural work. ACS Testing, Inc. provides ICC-certified inspectors for every major category and delivers clear daily reports so inspections don’t hold up the next phase.
Structural Concrete Inspections
We inspect concrete placement, reinforcement, and post-tensioning to confirm the work matches the approved plans and code.
Pre-Stressed Concrete Evaluation
Post-Tensioned Concrete Inspection
Concrete Placement Monitoring
Pre-Cast Concrete Plant Quality Inspection
Concrete Batch Plant Quality Control Inspection
Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Installation Inspection
Rebar Placement and Spacing Inspection
Tendon Stressing Verification
Auger Cast Pile Grouting Inspection
Soils Special Inspections
CMU/Masonry Inspection
Mass Timber/Wood Construction
Structural Steel Welding & Bolting Inspection
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Inspection
Epoxy Adhesive Expansion
Screw Anchor Inspection
Spray-Applied & Intumescent Paint
Geotechnical Inspections
We verify earthwork, subgrades, and foundations so the ground under your project performs as designed.
Excavations and Earthwork Inspections
Compaction/Density Testing
Deep Foundation Inspection
Helical Piles
Proof-Roll Observation
Over-Excavation of Soft Soils
Engineered Fill (Stripping, Benching, Keying)
Subgrade Preparation Inspections
Structural Masonry Inspections
We sample, test, and inspect masonry construction to confirm materials and placement meet the approved design.
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Sampling and Testing
Brick Sampling for Quality Assessment
Mortar Sampling and Specimen Fabrication
Masonry Prism Sampling and Specimen Preparation
Grout Sampling and Specimen Preparation
Inspection of Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Placement
Structural Steel Inspections
Our AWS Certified Welding Inspectors verify welding, bolting, and erection in the field and in the fabrication shop.
Field Welding and Erection Inspection
High-Strength Bolted Connections Inspection
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Inspection
Embedded Item Verification
Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification Review
Shop Welding and Fabrication Quality Control
Anchor Inspections
We inspect anchor installation for structural and nonstructural systems.
Anchor Types
Cast-in-Place Anchors
Post-Installed Anchors (Adhesive & Mechanical)
Systems Inspected
Seismic Resisting Systems
Mechanical Equipment
Hold-Down Systems
Fire-Resistant System Inspections
We confirm fireproofing is applied at the specified thickness, density, and bond.
Fireproofing Density, Thickness, and Adhesion Testing
Spray-Applied Fireproofing Inspection
Intumescent Coating Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT/NDE)
Nondestructive testing finds flaws without damaging materials, using ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant methods with ASNT Level III oversight.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
Visual Inspection (VT)