A. Continuous Inspections: All construction work involving the installation of improvements in subdivisions shall be subject to inspection by the city and the construction standards of the following types of improvements. The inspector shall make continuous inspections on the following improvements:
1. Street surfacing, including seal coats.
2. Preparation of base and pouring of concrete for curb and gutter, sidewalks and other structures.
3. Laying of sewer pipe, drainage pipe, water pipe, valves, hydrants and all pipe testing.
4. Installation of any mechanical equipment.
Arrangement for inspection must be made with the city engineer at least seven (7) days prior to beginning construction of the improvements requiring continuous inspection.
B. Periodic Inspections: The inspector shall make periodic inspections on the following improvements:
1. Street grading and gravel base.
2. Excavations for curb and gutter and sidewalks.
3. Excavations for structures.
4. Trenches for laying pipe.
5. Forms for curb and gutter, sidewalk and structures.
Notice to the city engineer shall be given three (3) days in advance of the starting of work requiring periodic inspection.
C. Inspections By Subdivider's Engineer: The subdivider shall require his engineer to make inspections as often as necessary in order to assure the subdivider that the improvements are being properly installed, that the improvements comply with the intent of the construction standards and that all improvements are laid to the proper grade, alignment and depth, and are constructed of the required quality of materials and that errors in design and/or construction are corrected before acceptance by the city.
D. Certificate Of Acceptability: Prior to making a request for partial release of escrow funds or conditional acceptance of the subdivision improvements, the subdivider shall request that his engineer inspect the improvements and certify as to their acceptability. This certificate shall be attached to all partial release requests and the request for conditional acceptance.
E. Materials And Equipment Used In Construction: All materials and equipment used in the construction of the improvements shall be subject to adequate inspection and testing in accordance with generally accepted standards, as required and defined in the construction standards.
F. Payment For Inspection And Testing Services: In order to further assure the city that the intent of the construction standards and this title are being complied with, the city shall provide the continuous inspection and testing services at the expense of the subdivider. Payment for this service will be made monthly from the escrow account or from funds deposited with the city by the subdivider.
G. City Engineer Responsibilities: The city engineer shall act as the city representative during the construction period. He shall decide questions which may arise as to quality and acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. He shall interpret the intent of the construction standards in a fair and unbiased manner. The city engineer will make periodic visits to the site and determine if the work is proceeding in accordance with this title.
H. Subdivider Responsibilities:
1. The subdivider will be solely responsible for complying with the intent of the construction standards and this title in regard to the quality of materials, workmanship and execution of the work.
2. The subdivider's engineer will be responsible for the construction means, controls, techniques, sequences, procedures or construction safety.
3. Inspections, test or approvals by the city engineer or other agent representing the city shall not relieve the subdivider from his obligation to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the construction standards and this title. (Ord., 2-29-1996)