155.35 MAINTENANCE.

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.

155.36 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.

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.

155.37 SPECIAL INSPECTOR.

The special inspector shall be a qualified person approved by the Building Official. The special inspector shall furnish continuous inspection on the construction and work requiring the employment of the special inspector. The special inspector shall report to the Building Official in writing, noting all ordinance violations and other information as required.

155.38 APPROVED FABRICATORS.

Special inspections required by Section 155.36 and elsewhere in this chapter shall not be required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator approved by the Building Official to perform such work without special inspection. The certificate of approval shall be subject to revocation by the Building Official if it is found that any work done pursuant to the approval is in violation of this chapter.

155.39 REQUEST FOR INSPECTION.

The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the Building Official.

155.40 ACCESS.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspection to provide access to and means for proper inspection. The Building Official shall not be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow the inspection.