(A) Inspections.
(1) Generally. The Inspection Division shall inspect all buildings and structures and work therein for which a permit of any kind has been issued as often as necessary in order to determine compliance with the appropriate codes. All holders of permits, or their agents, shall notify the Inspection Division and the appropriate inspector when work is ready for inspection and to provide access to and means for inspection of work for any inspections that are required by this code. Refer to the North Carolina Administrative Code for a list of all required inspections as amended by the North Carolina General Assembly and the North Carolina Building Code Council. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Inspector.
(2) Foundation inspection. To be made after trenches are excavated and the necessary reinforcement and forms are in place, and before concrete is placed. Drilled footings, piles and similar types of foundations shall be inspected as installed.
(B) Calls for inspection. Request for inspections may be made to the office of the Inspection Division or to the appropriate inspector. The Inspection Division shall make inspections as soon as practicable after a request is made therefor; provided the work is ready for inspection at the time the request is made.
(C) Re-inspections. Re-inspections may be made at the convenience of the inspector. No work shall be inspected until it is in proper and completed condition ready for inspection. All work which has been concealed before the inspection and approval shall be uncovered at the request of the inspector and placed in condition for proper inspection. Approval or rejection of the work shall be furnished by the appropriate inspector in the form of a notice posted on the building or given to the permit holder or his or her agent. Failure to call for inspections or proceeding without approval at each stage of construction shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(D) Certificate of occupancy. No new building or part thereof shall be occupied, and no addition or enlargement of any existing building shall be occupied, and no existing building after being altered or moved shall be occupied, and no change of occupancy shall be made in any existing building or part thereof, until the Inspection Division has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions of a building which may safely be occupied prior to final completion and occupancy of the entire building. The Inspection Division shall issue a certificate of occupancy when, after examination and inspection, it is found that the building in all respects conforms to the provisions of this chapter, the regulatory codes and the zoning code for the occupancy intended.
(Ord. 14-9, passed 10-9-2014)