(A) Types of inspections. For on-site construction, from time to time the Building Official, 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 chapter and the adopted codes.
(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, and structural support.
(2) Rough inspection.
(a) 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.
(b) Exception. Backfilling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with 2021 IRC Section M2105.1 prior to inspection shall be permitted.
(3) Floodplain inspection. For construction in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1) herein, upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the Building Official shall require submission of documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, as required in 2021 IRC Section R322 and in compliance with Mahomet Municipal Code Chapter 151.
(a) Elevation documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in 2021 IRC Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to the final inspection.
(b) All construction in floodplain shall comply first with Chapter 151 and subsequently with this chapter the most restrictive will prevail.
(4) Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, framing, firestopping, draft stopping, and bracing are in place and after the foundation and rough inspections are approved.
(5) Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the Building Official shall require an inspection of such construction after lathing or gypsum board or gypsum panel products are in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before board or panel joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
(6) Other inspections. In addition to inspections listed above, the Building Official shall have the authority to make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this chapter and other laws enforced by the Building Official.
(7) Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
(B) Inspection agencies. The Building Official is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
(C) Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the Building Official 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.
(D) Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official 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 wherein the same fails to comply with this chapter and the adopted codes. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
(Ord. 19-12-15, passed 12-17-2019; Ord. 24-11-01, passed 11-26-2024)