ARE CE #8

Question 1

What is the Statute of Limitations for latent (hidden by reasonable inspection) defects in
the Work?

Answer 1

Statute of Limitations is 10 years.

No action shall be brought to recover damages from any person performing or furnishing the design, specifications, surveying, planning, supervision or observation of construction or construction of an improvement to real property more than ten (10) years after the Substantial
Completion of such improvement.

Question 2

What is the Statute of Limitations for patent (visible or apparent by reasonable inspection) defects in the
Work?

Answer 2

Statute of Limitations is 4 years.

No action shall be brought to recover damages from any person performing or furnishing the design, specifications, surveying, planning, supervision or observation of construction or construction of an improvement to real property more than four (4) years after the Substantial
Completion of such improvement.

Question 3

What are special inspections?

Answer 3

Special Inspections are inspections as required of the materials, installation, fabrication, erection of placement of components and connections requiring special expertise to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and reference standards. They can be continuous (full time observation of the work) or periodic (part time of intermittent
observation of the work).

Question 4

What is the Statute of Limitations for Contractual Liability in
the State of California?

Answer 4

The Statute of Limitations for Contractual Liability (relating to upholding written agreements or contracts) in California is four (4) years from the date of the default
of the contract.

Question 5

What is a Statement of Special Inspections?

Answer 5

Where special inspection or testing is required, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall prepare a statement of special inspections for submittal by the permit applicant (this usually appears on the structural engineer’s
drawings, depending on the firm/project.)

Question 6

Who performs special inspections?

Answer 6

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A Special Inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the building official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. The Owner shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide
inspection during construction.