A. Inspection by Building Official. The building official shall make the following inspections of all work on a building or structure for which a basic building permit is required by Chapter 16.10 of this title and, following such inspection, shall either approve the work to be inspected as complying with the basic building standards adopted by Chapter 16.06 of this title or shall notify the permit holder or an authorized agent of the reasons why such work fails to comply with same. Where reinforcing steel or structural framework has been constructed in any building or structure to be inspected, the building official shall make such inspection prior to the time such reinforcing steel or structural framework is covered or concealed.
1. Foundation Inspection. A foundation inspection shall be made after trenches are excavated and forms erected and when all materials for the foundation are delivered to the work site. Provided that, where concrete from a central mixing plant is to be used, the materials need not be inspected at the work site.
2. Concrete Slab or Underfloor Inspection. A concrete slab or underfloor inspection shall be made after all in-slab or underfloor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is poured or floor sheeting installed, including the subfloor.
3. Frame Inspection. A frame inspection shall be made after the roof, all framing, fireblocking, and bracing are in place; all pipes, chimneys, and vents are complete; and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved.
4. Lath or Wallboard Inspection. A lath or wallboard inspection shall be made after all lathing and wallboard, interior or exterior, is in place but before any plastering is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
5. Final Inspection. A final inspection shall be made after finish grading on the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
B. Inspections by Fire Chief. The fire chief shall make a fire and life safety inspection of all work on a building or structure for which a basic building permit is required by Chapter 16.10 of this title, other than a building or structure classified as a Group R, Division 3 or Group M occupancy by the basic building standards adopted by Chapter 16.06 of this title, when work on such building or structure is complete. Following such inspection, the fire chief shall either approve the work being inspected as complying with the fire and life safety regulations adopted by this code or the laws of this state, or shall notify the permit holder or an authorized agent of the reasons why such building or structure fails to comply with same.
(Ord. 1646 §6 (part), Ord. 2268)