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Masonry Inspection |
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Inspection of
masonry construction is vital to ensure masonry is constructed
as intended. Increasingly, special inspection of masonry and
other types of buildings is being performed because buildings
have become more complex, and there has been an increasing
desire and need to ensure the integrity of building structures.
In
order to provide a well trained, knowledgeable workforce of
masonry inspectors,
The Masonry Society
co-sponsors the International Code Council’s (ICC’s) Structural
Masonry Special Inspector’s (SMSI) Certification Examination.
Information on the ICC SMSI
examination can be obtained by clicking on the links below:
PLEASE NOTE - ICC has changed the
Examination to be based on the 2009 IBC!
For more information about the SMSI
Examination, call ICC at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext.
33806.
Independent of the Certification of
Inspectors,
The Masonry Society
is also working to train special masonry inspectors through a
variety of resources and seminars. To aide in the Inspection
process, TMS has developed a Masonry Inspection Checklist, which
is available here. Details on future seminars will also be
posted here as they are scheduled.
TMS will continue to post
information on resources, seminars, and certification programs
for inspectors on this website as they become available. |
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The Masonry Society is an international gathering of
people interested in the art and science of masonry. It is a professional, technical, and
educational association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge on masonry. TMS members
are design engineers, architects, builders, researchers, educators, building officials,
material suppliers, manufacturers, and others who want to contribute to and benefit from
the global pool of knowledge on masonry.
TMS gathers and disseminates technical information through its committees, publications,
codes and standards, slide sets, videotapes, computer software, newsletter, refereed
journal, educational programs, professors' workshop, scholarships, certification programs,
disaster investigation team, and conferences.
For information about membership in TMS, click
here. |
