A. The permit applicant, owner, or contractor shall give 24-hours advance notice to the building official to request each of the following required inspections:
1. Single-Family Residential Inspections:
a. Site Preparation: An inspection to ensure the adequate provision of all required soil erosion control and tree protection prior to grading, footing excavation, or any other work on the property.
b. Footing Excavation: An inspection is required before concrete is poured and after excavation and forming have been completed.
c. Foundation Forms: An inspection is required after the foundation wall forms are set and before concrete is poured. It is required that two (2) copies of a spot survey be submitted for review and approval after the foundation form inspection has been passed, but before the foundation wall inspection can be scheduled.
d. Foundation Wall: An inspection is required before back filling and after footing drain tile has been placed and damp proofing completed.
e. Tree Protection, Erosion Control, And Gravel Access Drive: An inspection is required to ensure that all erosion control and tree protection measures are properly maintained and in place and temporary construction (gravel) access is in place prior to any other work on the property and prior to decking and rough framing. The street shall be cleaned of mud.
f. Driveway: After placing of forms or otherwise establishing the border of a driveway and prior to installation of asphalt, concrete pavers, or other hard-surface material, the Building Department will inspect to ensure that the driveway complies with the approved site plan, maximum and minimum width requirements, and setback requirements. Placement of driveway forms and the driveway inspection can be conducted at any time during the construction process.
g. Electric Service: An inspection is required after electric panel, meter enclosure, and temporary grounds have been installed.
h. Underground Plumbing: An inspection is required before concrete is poured in a basement or floor slab and after underground plumbing work has been completed.
i. Rough Framing: An inspection is required before any insulation and vapor barrier are installed and after the rough framing, rough plumbing, and rough electrical work are completed.
j. Fireplace Inspection: An inspection is required for all masonry and pre-fab fireplaces. This inspection shall be scheduled at the same time as the rough framing inspection.
k. Rough Plumbing: An inspection is required before any insulation and vapor barrier are installed and after the rough plumbing work is complete.
l. Rough Electric: An inspection is required before any insulation is installed and after the rough electrical work is complete.
m. Insulation: An inspection is required before any interior wall finish is applied and after the insulation is installed.
n. Final: Final inspection is required before issuance of a Building Certificate of Occupancy for a structure. A final inspection must be scheduled a minimum of two (2) days before the certificate of occupancy will be issued. The final inspection shall ensure that the building and site comply with all Village codes and regulations including but not limited to the Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, and engineering requirements. The final inspection shall include inspections for the following: building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site engineering, landscaping, forestry, and fire protection. The Pleasantview Fire Protection District shall approve all fire protection systems.
p. Bond Release: An inspection is required prior to the release of any outstanding bonds to ensure compliance with all required local codes, ordinances, and standards including landscaping improvement.
2. All Inspections Other Than Single-Family: All new construction other than single-family residences shall be inspected to verify compliance with all Building Codes, Fire Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes, Plumbing Codes, Engineering Codes, and all mandated State Codes.
3. General Inspection Requirements:
a. All additional inspections required, as a result of builder error, shall be performed at an additional prepaid fee per inspection per subsection 9-2-21A of this chapter.
b. Proper and safe ladders for access to basements and attic are the responsibility of the contractors. There will be no inspections performed if adequate ladders are not provided.
c. All materials required for testing are the responsibility of the contractor. (Ord. 19-05, 6-4-2019)