The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections:
(A) Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are complete and required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except when concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards ASTM C94, the concrete need not be on the job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official. Building pad grade certification and compaction report is required prior to foundation inspection on the form provided by the jurisdiction as approved by the Building Official.
(B) Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the sub-floor.
(C) Protection of joints and penetrations in fire resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
(D) Framing inspection. To be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved.
(E) Lath and/or wall board inspection. To be made after lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
(F) Fire-resistant penetrations. (CBC Chapter 1, § 110.3.6) Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
(G) Energy efficiency inspections. (CBC Chapter 1, § 110.3.7) Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not
be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U values, fenestration U value, duct system R value, and HAVC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
(H) Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy or use.
(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19)