All installations and improvements required under the terms of this ordinance shall be inspected by appropriate city and/or county officials during and after construction. In no case shall work be commenced without specific approval to do so from the City/County Engineer or appropriate body. The City/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.
A. At least 48 hours before commencing any improvements or installations shown on the approved plans of a subdivision, the subdivider shall notify the City/County Engineer, or appropriate body. The City/County Engineer, or appropriate body, shall inspect all work during and after construction. If the construction ceases at any time for more than one week, such 48-hour notice shall again be required before resumption of construction.
B. The City/County Engineer or appropriate body shall have authority over the project as necessary to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications. 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.
C. In the event that work is commenced without the required inspection and approval, the City/County Engineer, or appropriate body, the Executive Director, or any other person designated by the Board of Public Works and Safety may require that work be suspended until such inspection has been made and approval given.
D. Any remedial work determined by the City/County Engineer or appropriate body to be necessary before the improvements are accepted by the Board of Public Works and Safety/Board of County Commissioners shall be done by the subdivider at his or her expense.
(1980 Code, Ch. 154, § 5.02) (Ord. 2001-4, passed 3-27-2001)