ADS Special Inspections is an approved and registered NYC Department of Buildings Special Inspection Agency
ADS SI provides third-party inspection services to NYC property owners/managers and their tenants. ADS SI’s specially-trained professionals approach projects from an owner’s perspective – identifying strategic and cost effective means to expedite project completion, ensure compliance with NYC codes and regulations, and close-out of Department of Building’s (DOB) applications. By utilizing industry protocols for documenting deficiencies, we help clients with cost control and obtaining reimbursement for re-inspections caused by deficiencies. We are proud of our track record of saving our client’s money with inspection procedures that include annotated plans and photographic evidence of deficiencies. ADS SI ownership, management and staff are comprised of individuals with in-depth knowledge of the design, NYC construction codes, and inspections. The ADS SI inspection team consists of seasoned engineers, architects and technical staff who perform special inspections for construction jobs, building modifications, and related installations. In addition to maintaining a strict Quality Control Policy to ensure all construction work matches DOB-approved plans, UBSL also produces detailed inspection reports early in the construction process – ensuring the project team has the opportunity rectify issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. ADS SI also has expertise with the NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYC ECC) and performs Energy Code Progress Inspections as required under BC Section §109.3.5.
Our SPecial INspections Services
Structural Inspections
• Steel Framing - Welding, Details, Bolting
• Cold-Formed Steel
• Structural Safety, Structural Stability
• Concrete Cast-in-Place
• Masonry
• Post-Installed Anchors
Specialized Mechanical
• Heating Systems
• Chimneys
• Emergency & Standby Power Systems (Generators)
• Mechanical Systems
• Fuel-Oil Storage, Fuel-Oil Piping Systems
• Smoke Control and Kitchen Exhaust Systems
Fire Protection
• Sprinkler Systems
• Standpipe Systems
• Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
• Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings
• Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints (Firestop)
DOB Progress Inspections
• Preliminary
• Energy Code Compliance
• Fire-resistive Rated Construction
• Public Assembly Emergency Lighting
• Final (D14) Inspection
• Tenant Protection Plan
Walls, Subgrade, and Site Inspections
• Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
• Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers
• Subgrade and Subsurface In-place Density
• Excavations – Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing
• Private On-site Storm Water and Detention Systems
• Flood Zone Compliance