Technical Services

As an experienced and fully qualified and registered Class 2 Special Inspection and Progress Inspection agency, CTSI provides a complete range of inspection services to help clients fulfill New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) regulations.Under the 2008 NYC building code, all construction projects approved by the DOB require that a special inspections agency preform all identification of responsibilities and provide a certificate of completion for inspections/test performed as indicated on the TR1/TR8: Technical Report Statement of Responsibility.

Team up with CTSI during your early stages in the design phase, filing phase and construction process to ensure the safety and integrity of your project is achieved. CTSI will work with your construction team to complete all inspections in a timely manner with the highest level of quality control. At CTSI we are committed to strict enforcement and assurance procedures throughout the special inspection process to guarantee total client satisfaction.

Technical Services
General Building Construction

Wall Panels, Curtains Walls, and Veneers (BC 1704.10)

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (BC 1704.13)

Chimneys (BC 1704.26)

Flood Zone Compliance (BC 1704.29)

Luminous Egress Path Markings (BC 1704.30)

Fire Protection Systems & Fire-Resistant Construction

Spray Fire Resistant Materials (BC 1704.11)

Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings (BC 1704.12)

Smoke Controls System (BC 1704.15)

Sprinkler Systems (BC 1704.23)

Standpipe Systems (BC 1704.24)

Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints (BC 1704.27)

Emergency and Standby Power Systems (BC 1704.31)

Plumbing & Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Systems (BC 1704.16)

Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel Oil Piping Systems (BC 1704.17)

Private On-Site Storm Water Disposal Systems and Detention Facilities (BC 1704.21)

Individual On-Site Private Sewage Disposal Systems Installation (BC 1704.22)

Heating Systems (BC 1704.25)

Structural Materials & Construction Operations

Structural Steel Welding (BC 1704.3.1)

High Pressure Steam Piping Welding (BC 1704.18)

High Temperature Hot Water Piping Welding (BC 1704.19)

High Pressure Gas Piping Welding (BC 1704.28)

Structural Steel Details (BC 1704.3.2)

Structural Steel High Strength Bolting (BC 1704.3.3)

Structural Cold Formed Steel (BC 1704.3.4)

Concrete Cast in Place & Precast (BC 1704.4)

Prestressed Concrete (BC 1704.4)

Masonry (BC 1704.5)

Wood Construction – Prefabricated Wood I-Joists, Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, and High Load Diaphragms (BC 1704.6)

Subsurface Conditions – Subgrade Inspection (BC 1704.7.1)

Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement (BC 1704.7.2)

Subsurface Conditions – In Place Density (BC 1704.7.3)

Subsurface Investigations – Borings (BC 1704.7.4)

Subsurface Investigations – Test Pits (BC 1704.21.1.1)

Deep Foundations (BC 1704.8)

Vertical Masonry Foundations (BC 1704.9)

Underpinning (BC 1704.20.3)

Structural Stability – Existing Buildings (BC 1704.20.2)

Excavation – Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing (BC 1704.19)

Seismic Isolation Systems (BC 1707.8)

Post Installed Anchors (BC 1704.32)


Compliance Assessments/ Special Project Management

Code Compliance Audits and Screening

Property Condition Assessment – Interior and Exterior

OSHA Compliance Survey and Assessment