(A) Types of inspections. For on-site construction, from time to time the Building Commissioner, upon notification from the permit holder or his or her agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
(1) Foundation inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of concrete. The foundation inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations.
(2) Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.
(a) Exception. Backfilling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with Indiana Code prior to inspection shall be permitted.
(3) Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, framing, firestopping, draftstopping and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.
(4) Other inspections. In addition to inspections outlined in this section, the Building Commissioner shall have the authority to make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the Building Commissioner.
(5) Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
(a) Elevation documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Indiana Code shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner prior to the final inspection.
(B) Inspection agencies. The Building Commissioner is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
(C) Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner, upon notification, shall make the requested inspection and shall either indicate the portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Commissioner.
(Ord. 15, 2020, passed 12-7-2020)