14A-6-601.2 Frequency.

Where the frequency of periodic inspections is not specified, the building official may use occupancy classification, prior inspection data, and other reasonable factors to determine the required frequency of inspections for individual properties or classes of properties.

14A-6-602 INSPECTION BASED ON OCCUPANCY.

14A-6-602.1 General.

Either the building official or fire code official is directed to inspect existing buildings, periodically and as often as necessary to protect public safety, pursuant to a coordinated inspection schedule, as specified in Sections 14A-6-602.2 through 14A-6-602.5.

Exceptions:

1.   Inspections by the building official of places for eating, as that term is defined in Section 4-8-010 of the Municipal Code, are subject to Section 4-8-042 of the Municipal Code. Nothing in this section limits inspections of any place for eating by the fire code official.

2.   Where, within the 12-month period preceding any required inspection under this section, the applicable premises was inspected either by the building official or fire code official in connection with a permit inspection, periodic inspection, code compliance inspection, or certificate of occupancy, the prior inspection meets the inspection requirement herein.

14A-6-602.2 Group A occupancies.

Group A occupancies must be inspected annually.

14A-6-602.3 Licensed businesses.

Establishments requiring a public place of amusement license must be inspected within the 90 days preceding the deadline for the renewal application for the license.

14A-6-602.4 Group R occupancies.

The following existing buildings containing a Group R occupancy must be inspected periodically and as often as deemed necessary by the building official:

1.   A building with three or more stories above grade plane where the basement contains a dwelling unit or sleeping unit.

2.   A building with three or more stories above grade plane with non-residential occupancies on the ground level and residential occupancies above.

3.   A building with four or more stories above grade plane.

14A-6-602.5 Additional inspections.

The building official and fire code official are authorized to conduct such additional inspections as they deem necessary to maintain health and safety.