(A) For onsite construction, from time to time the Director, upon notification from the permit holder or his 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 when the work fails to comply with this chapter.
(1) Footing and foundation inspections. 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 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, electrical systems and insulation 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.
(3) Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to flooding, upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the Director shall require submission of documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lower floor, including basement.
(4) Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, all framing, fire stopping, draftstopping and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.
(5) Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections above, the Director may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this chapter and other laws enforced by the Director.
(6) Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
(B) It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the Director that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this chapter to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
(C) Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Director. The Director, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder when the work fails to comply with this chapter. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Director.
(Ord. 2011-16, passed 12-27-11) Penalty, see § 10.99