(a) All contracts and work related to connection or extension of the water and sewer systems of the village not performed by village forces, whether inside or outside of village, shall be subject to inspection by the village utilities department. Upon making application for extensions or connections to the village's water and sewer systems, the applicant agrees that the village possesses the right to inspect all necessary improvements or appurtenances thereto before such shall be connected to the systems of the village. The village shall be given notice to inspect before pipes are covered and connections made. The village may require any testing it deems appropriate to determine that work performed complies with approved specifications and plans with the expense of such testing being borne by the applicant or contractor. If, in the judgment of the director of public services, there is a demonstrated lack of competent supervision or work quality by a contractor, the director of public services may at his option:
(1) Halt work until approved supervision is obtained and the work is performed in accordance with village requirements and/or approved plans; or
(2) Provide constant inspection by village personnel at the expense of the applicant or contractor.
(b) Inspection of a project performed by the village does not consist of or imply supervision. The applicant or the contractor undertaking the improvement is solely responsible for ensuring that the project is completed properly and in compliance with approved specifications, plans and regulations. The responsible party may be required, at its cost, to rearrange or redo any work to bring it into conformity with such approved plans and specifications.
(Ord. of 10-26-2007; Ord. No. 2021-0801, § 7, 8-20-2021)