The Structural Testing and Inspection Manual is a companion to the 2006 IBC® Structural/Seismic Design Manuals and provides guidance to structural engineers, special inspectors, building officials, and others in the use and interpretation of the special inspection and testing requirements of the 2006 International Building Code® (IBC®). 394 pp.

His guide was developed by the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) and is full of examples taken directly from the design manuals as well as new examples that illustrate construction not covered in the design manuals.

The examples are organized into four separate sections:

• Wood and cold-formed steel buildings
  
• Concrete and masonry buildings
• Structural steel buildings
  
• Non-structural components

Two example buildings are also included that illustrate additional special inspection requirements unique to schools and hospitals designed and constructed under the 2007 California Building Code (CBC).

Each section contains a helpful overview of the inspection tasks and requirements that are common to all of the examples contained in that section, and also provides comprehensive information on the inspection procedures specific to the building used in that example.

The Structural Testing and Inspection Manual was written by a select group of structural engineers, special inspectors, and building officials and overseen by a steering committee established by the SEAOC Board of Directors. The writers were selected for their many years of experience and expertise in special inspection, structural engineering, and construction administration.