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Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or commenced without obtaining a permit, the fees specified for such permit shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this chapter in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 103A.19[5])
All construction or work for which a permit is issued may be subject to inspection by the Building Official, and certain types of construction may have continuous inspection by special inspectors, as specified in Section 155.37.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 103A.19[1])
Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or agent shall have posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the front premises and in such position as to allow the Building Official conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained in such position by the permit holder until the certificate of occupancy or satisfactory completion has been issued.
No work may be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval of the Building Official. Such written approval may be given only after an inspection has been made of each successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the inspections required in Section 155.34. There may be a final inspection and approval on all buildings and work when ready for occupancy and/or completed.
The Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or agent, may make the following applicable inspections and shall either approve that portion of the work as completed or shall notify the permit holder or agent wherein the same fails to comply with this chapter.
1. Reinforcing Steel or Structural Framework. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure may not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official.
2. Foundation Inspection. To be made after trenches are excavated and forms erected and when all materials for the foundation are delivered on the job. Where concrete from a central mixing plant (commonly termed “transit mixed”) is to be used, materials need not be on the job.
3. Frame Inspection. To be made after the roof, all framing, fire-blocking, and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys, and vents are complete.
4. Mechanical Inspection. To be made before concealment or use.
5. Plumbing Inspection. To be made before concealment or use.
6. Electrical Inspection. To be made before concealment or use.
7. Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the Building Official may make or require any other inspections of any construction or work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other laws which are enforced by the Building Official.
8. Reinspections. Reinspections, and fees therefor, may be required as follows:
A. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
B. This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
C. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
D. To obtain a reinspection the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Section 155.26.
E. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
9. Final Inspection. To be made after work is completed and/or the building ready for occupancy.
All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by this chapter in a building or structure when erected, altered, or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. The owner or designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures.
In addition to the inspections to be made as specified in Section 155.34, the owner or agent shall employ a special inspector who shall be present at all times during construction on the following types of work:
1. Concrete. On concrete work when the structural design is based on an in excess of 2,000 pounds.
2. Masonry. Masonry work shall have special inspection when required in the State Building Code.
3. Welding. On all structural welding.
4. Reinforced Gypsum Concrete. When cast-in-place Class B reinforced gypsum concrete is being mixed or deposited.
5. Special Cases. On special construction or work involving unusual hazards or requiring constant inspection.
6. Exception. The Building Official may waive the requirement for the employment of a special inspector if it is found that the construction or work is such that no unusual hazard exists.
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