1440.09 INSPECTION OF GRADING AND FOUNDATIONS.
   (a)   The procedures for grading plan reviews, foundation checks and final grade checks, as set forth in subsection (b) hereof, are hereby adopted for any construction requiring an occupancy permit.
   Copies of the site plan, attached as Exhibit B to original Ordinance 78-89, passed September 25, 1989, shall be provided to builders as a sample to show what is required on a grading plan.
(Ord. 78-89. Passed 9-25-89.)
   (b)   Procedures for grading plan reviews, foundation checks and final grade checks shall be as follows:
      (1)   All communication shall flow through the Building Inspector.
      (2)   Upon application for a building permit, the Building Inspector shall forward three copies of the grading plan to the Consulting Engineer for review and comment.
      (3)   Within ten working days, the Consulting Engineer shall review the grading plan and forward written comments or oral approval. Upon approval, the Building Inspector may issue a building permit, provided all other requirements have been satisfied.
      (4)   The Building Inspector shall request a foundation check from the Consulting Engineer or another registered surveyor. The surveyor shall certify the foundation elevation in MSL (mean sea level) value.
      (5)   No framing shall begin until the foundation elevation has been certified by the Consulting Engineer or another registered surveyor.
      (6)   Upon receipt of an application for an occupancy permit, the Building Inspector shall request a grade inspection from the Consulting Engineer. The Consulting Engineer shall respond within two weeks with written comments or oral approval.
(Ord. 95-89. Passed 10-10-89.)