INSPECTIONS

MLAW inspection services include foundation inspections, framing inspections, energy inspections, third party inspections, and miscellaneous construction phase inspections.

MLAW Engineers' sister company, MLA Labs, Inc. provides geotechnical investigations (including soil testing, test pits and trenches, and the drilling of borings), construction materials testing, residential lot fill testing (79 G), and soils reports.

MLAW’s detailed investigations will ensure that your foundation and structural design best fit your site.

Fill and Beam Observation

After the forms have been set and all beam trenches have been dug, a fill and beam inspection should be performed. This is a crucial time to make any necessary corrections and ensure that fill is approved or penetrated before beam and slab reinforcing is in place.

Pre Pour Observation

An observation of the reinforcing setup is required before concrete placement. This inspection should occur after all elements, including plumbing, are in place and before the concrete is scheduled to be poured.

Concrete Testing

Concrete should be randomly tested for visual consistency, slump, proper placement, compaction, and compressive strength. MLAW Engineers' sister company, MLA Labs, Inc. has the expertise to conduct these tests. Cylinders are made during the placement of concrete and tested after curing.

Cable Stressing

ost-tension cables should be partially stressed (elongated) to 30-50% of full jacking force 24-48 hours after concrete placement to control shrinkage cracking. A full or final stress should be applied 4-10 days later, depending on the season and weather. A representative from MLAW Engineers will be present during the final stressing operation to measure cable elongation and load.

Compliance Letters

After all required inspections are complete, MLAW Engineers' Inspection Department will provide the necessary documentation confirming that your foundation is in compliance with the engineered design. Compliance letters are generally required by most authorities having jurisdiction (municipalities, etc.).

Third Party Code and Compliance

From foundation to framing, MLAW Engineers can provide the inspections needed to verify that all code, compliance, and safety measures have been met. Availability of these inspections may vary depending on your city's requirements.

Construction Phase Remediation

MLAW Engineers can handle repairs and troubleshooting during the construction phase, such as brick ledge additions, hole in slab repairs, concrete shrinkage crack investigations, and more.

Warranty Inspections

After a homeowner occupies the residence, issues may arise that require an Engineer's evaluation. MLAW Engineers' Warranty Department is available to assist with these post-occupancy inspections.

HERS Rating, Energy Compliance

MLAW Energy provides inspections to verify that all energy code and compliance measures have been met for your project.

Energy Optimization Audits

In addition to residential energy services, MLAW Energy offers energy optimization audits for commercial and industrial projects.

Forensics Inspections

MLAW Forensics specializes in determining the cause of structural damage or failure and providing remediation options.