Except as otherwise provided in this code, no person shall cover or conceal or cause to be covered or concealed any new construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems or apparatus for which a permit has been issued, until such new construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems or apparatus have been inspected and approved as required by this code. The Construction Services Administrator shall have the authority to remove or cause the removal of any obstructions, which may prevent the proper inspection of new construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems or apparatus. Upon the completion of the new construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems or apparatus, it shall be the duty of the company, firm, or individual doing the same to notify the Construction Services Administrator, who shall inspect the same on receipt of such notice for conformance to the provisions of this code. Certificates of occupancy shall not be issued unless the new construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems or apparatus are in conformity with the rules and regulations set forth in this code.
All public swimming pools shall also be inspected by the Iowa Department of Public Health. It shall be responsibility of the company, firm, or individual doing the work to coordinate with the Iowa Department of Public Health regarding their specific inspection process. (Ord. 977, 5-30-2013; amd. Ord. 1114, 3-10-2022)