What is the potential risk of not conducting proper special inspections?

The potential risk of not conducting proper special inspections primarily revolves around safety hazards and code violations. Special inspections are critical to ensure that construction practices meet established standards, regulations, and safety codes. When these inspections are neglected, there is a higher likelihood that structural deficiencies may go unnoticed, which can lead to serious safety risks for occupants and the public.

In addition, non-compliance with building codes can result in legal ramifications, where the construction may need costly retrofits or be deemed unsafe, requiring demolition of non-compliant elements. This underscores the importance of special inspections in safeguarding public health and safety, ensuring that structures are built to withstand environmental pressures and loads as intended.

While increased project costs, improved aesthetics, and delays in material delivery are factors that can arise during a construction project, they do not carry the same immediate and serious implications for safety and legal compliance as the risk associated with hazards and code violations.