ICCI's professional solution for floor Elevation Inspection

Elevating the floors of a structure involves repairs and renovations aimed at increasing the load on the structural elements of the building, including pillars, beams, floors, and most importantly, the foundation. Therefore, it is essential to conduct a quality inspection of the structure before adding additional floors.

Calculating and assessing whether the existing structure's load-bearing capacity is adequate is crucial. If it's found to be inadequate, it is necessary to devise a plan to reinforce the structure to ensure its safety and load-bearing capacity when additional floors are added.

Firstly, we need to consider why inspecting before elevating the floors of a structure is extremely important. It's not only a mandatory legal requirement but also a critical step to ensure safety, quality, and economic efficiency in the renovation and upgrading process. The reasons are as follows:

1. Assessing Load-bearing Capacity and Safety Level: The inspection helps evaluate the current structure's load-bearing capacity, ensuring the building's safety after the addition of new floors. This process helps in identifying potential issues such as substandard concrete quality, problems with the foundation and steel reinforcement, and subsequently proposing appropriate reinforcement measures.

2. Legal Compliance and Regulations: It's a vital step for obtaining construction permits and finalizing the construction process, adhering to the guidelines set by the Ministry of Construction regarding inspection activities.

3. Avoiding Legal Consequences: Conducting an inspection prevents illegal construction or construction not adhering to proper procedures, helping the building owner avoid penalties from regulatory authorities.

The procedure for conducting the quality inspection method of a structure for the purpose of adding floors is as follows:

- ICCI (International Construction Quality Inspection Company) drafts an inspection proposal after receiving the request.

- Confirmation to proceed with the inspection for elevating floors is given.

- ICCI conducts the inspection at the site.

- A report is compiled for the inspection of elevating floors, in accordance with the requested content and current regulations and standards.

The basic content of the inspection work for elevating floors includes:

- Observing and recording the current state of the structure.

- Checking the dimensions of the foundation.

- Measuring and inspecting the geometric dimensions of typical load-bearing components.

- Assessing the concrete strength, quantity and diameter of steel reinforcement, and the thickness of the concrete layer protecting the steel reinforcement in typical components.

- Evaluating the load-bearing capacity of the structure through calculations.

- Developing a plan for reinforcing the existing structure to ensure safe load-bearing capacity when adding floors (if necessary).

Image of ICCI's model for calculating the inspection of floor elevation

ICCI stands out with several notable advantages in conducting floor elevation inspections, meeting strict technical and legal requirements compared to other inspection companies.

1. Credibility and Experience: ICCI boasts over 16 years of experience in the field of construction inspection, ranging from residential to industrial and special projects. This ensures that ICCI possesses the necessary skills and experience to handle complex situations during the inspection process.

- In 2007, ICCI registered its business in construction quality inspection with the Department of Planning and Investment, receiving the business registration certificate number 0305296785 (for more information, refer to ICCI's business registration on the National Business Registration Portal).

- The capability of ICCI and its team of engineers in conducting construction inspections complies with the regulations of the relevant state authorities (the operational capability of ICCI in construction is recognized by the Ministry of Construction’s Construction Activities Management Department).

2. Professional Engineering Team: ICCI has a team of professionally trained engineers, holding appropriate professional certifications for the level and type of construction projects they inspect. This ensures the quality and accuracy of their inspection work.

3. LAS-XD 203 Laboratory: ICCI's laboratory, LAS-XD 203, is officially recognized and certified by the competent authorities (refer to Certificate No. 149/GCN-BXD confirming LAS-XD 203 is recognized by the Ministry of Construction for specialized construction testing).

- Owning the LAS-XD 203 laboratory gives ICCI an edge over other companies that might need to outsource sample testing. This ownership allows ICCI to be proactive and control quality, shorten timelines, and optimize costs.

4. Adherence to Standards and Regulations: ICCI complies with the standards and regulations set by the Ministry of Construction, ensuring that all inspection activities align with current legal requirements and related standards and regulations.

5. ICCI’s Implementation Criteria:

- Prompt and flexible.

- Expertise in line with the Ministry of Construction's regulations, ensuring the highest quality and effectiveness.

- Economical, effective, and true to the value invested by clients.

6. Participation in the National Bidding Network System: Since 2016, ICCI has been part of the National Electronic Bidding System, demonstrating the company's commitment to ensuring transparency, openness, and reducing negative practices in bidding activities (for more information on ICCI's participation, refer to the National Center for Electronic Bidding. The Bidding Management Department. Ministry of Planning and Investment).

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Contact ICCI via hotline - 0903994577 - dungtvkd@icci.vn - icci@icci.vn if your project requires workshop inspection, construction inspection, encounters unwanted incidents during construction or usage, or needs advice on construction-related matters. With our expertise and experience, ICCI ensures the highest quality and economic value for our clients