1329.025 TYPES OF INSPECTIONS.
For onsite construction, renovation or repair work, from time to time the Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
(a) Foundation Inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and prior to the placing of concrete. The foundation inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations. Drain tile systems and foundation weatherproofing shall be inspected prior to concealment.
(b) Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas and Electrical Systems Inspections. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.
(c) Frame and Masonry Inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping, and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved. After the framing inspection is approved, the final insulation and energy code compliance inspection shall be made prior to concealment.
(d) Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections above, the Building Official may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the Building Official.
(e) Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction Inspection. Where fire resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the Building Official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wall board is in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before wall board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
(f) Final Inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
(g) Inspection Agencies. The Building Official is authorized to accept reports of approved independent agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
(h) Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the permit holder or their agent to notify the Building Official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the person requesting any inspections required by the Code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
(i) Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official. (Ord. 2004-149. Passed 11-15-04.)