(A) (1) All installations and improvements required under the terms of this chapter shall be inspected by appropriate county officials during and after construction. In no case shall work be commenced without specific approval to do so from the County Engineer.
(2) The county shall not be obligated to accept any work which has not been inspected as required by this section, nor shall it accept any work not completed in conformance with the approved plans and specifications.
(B) At least 48 hours before commencing any improvements or installations shown on the approved plans of a subdivision, the subdivider shall notify the County Engineer. The County Engineer shall inspect all work during and after construction. If the construction ceases at any time for more than one week, the 48-hour notice shall again be required before resumption of construction.
(C) (1) The County Engineer shall have authority over methods of construction, materials, workmanship, and such other aspects of the project as necessary to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
(2) This authority includes the right to order work to be suspended for due cause. Due cause includes, but is not limited to: questionable materials; questionable methods of construction; noncompliance with the approved plans and specifications; and adverse weather conditions.
(D) In the event that work is commenced without the required inspection and approval, the County Engineer, the Administrator, or any other person designated by the Board of County Commissioners may require that work be suspended until the inspection has been made and approval given.
(E) Any remedial work determined by the County Engineer to be necessary before the improvements are accepted by the Board of County Commissioners shall be done by the subdivider at his or her expense.
(Prior Code, § 152.038) (Ord. 87, passed 4-18-1988)