The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) is a trusted provider of residential structural steel inspection services. Our American Welding Society (AWS) certified welding inspectors (CWIs) conduct comprehensive inspections of residential properties at various stages of construction, ensuring compliance and quality of structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
Certified Welding Inspectors ensure compliance with industry codes, project specifications, and drawings. The inspection process is especially important in the early stages of a project, as inspectors must evaluate structural steel and miscellaneous metals before they become inaccessible later in the construction timeline.
About Our Residential Structural Inspections
Our American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspectors are among the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the industry. We build value into your projects and inspect your structural and miscellaneous metals, ensuring industry standards are met.
Examples of Residential Structural Steel:
Foundation Rebar Embeds:
This is normally performed through inspection and testing of the rebar procedure and welder/operator qualification testing. It requires us to be involved at the earliest planning stages of a project to review supplier welding procedures and qualifications.
Structural Steel:
In accordance with the American Institute of Steel Construction Code of Standard Practice (AISC COSP), structural steel consists of beams and columns. These are used extensively in contemporary home-building designs.Our inspections typically include
- Moment connections
- Connection plates and angles between beams
- Base plates and embed or bolted connections
Complete Penetration Welds
- Beam splices
- Moment connections
- Repairs or modifications
Open Web Steel Joists
Miscellaneous Metals
- Steel staircases and landings
- Handrails
- Roof-top unit supports
- Lintels
- Posts
- Newer means of steel construction include the use of components made from sheet metal or cold-formed steel plate, such as purlins and girts.
- Simpson clips
- HVAC components that are manufactured or installed using a welding process
- Architecturally exposed steel
- Exposed loft steel trusses
- Outdoor architectural features using weathering steel
Unfortunately, it is common for us to perform a residential steel inspection and encounter welding performed by unqualified welders. This often leads to costly repairs that can also disrupt construction progress for months, or worse: demolition and rebuilding. Avoid this by contacting us before the project begins.
Contact Us
For additional information about our residential structural inspection services, call +1 (888)-287-5227 or complete a web request form.
