Every person who constructs, alters, adds to, rehabilitates, places or repairs any building structure or building service equipment is subject to the following provision relating to rubbish and debris.
(A) Collection and disposal. During the process of constructing a building or structure, the construction site and the general area around the site shall be kept clear of rubbish and debris that result from the construction activities. Rubbish and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on or be blown from the site and shall be placed in appropriate containers or removed from the construction site to an authorized disposal area. All containers shall be emptied periodically at an authorized disposal area so they will remain usable for the collection of rubbish and debris. When the building or structure is completed, a final cleanup of the site shall be conducted by the permittee.
(B) Inspections. A permit holder shall not be entitled to, and no building inspector shall make an inspection of any phase of completed construction work, including the final inspection, if the construction site or general area thereof contains an accumulation of construction rubbish and debris. If a building inspector is unable to conduct a requested inspection because of an accumulation of rubbish and debris, a re-inspection fee may be assessed and required to be paid prior to a request for re-inspection is made. Failure to maintain a construction site clear of waste and other trash or debris, and in a manner that is determined to constitute a health and safety hazard or constitutes a public nuisance, shall result in the issuance of a stop work order.
(C) Inclusions. Rubbish and debris for the purpose of this section, includes, but is not limited to, stub ends of cut lumber, broken lumber and other scrap wood, scrap cement and plaster, scrap metal, paper cartons, wrappings and similar materials that result from the process of constructing a building or structure.
(Ord. 2010-83, passed 11-16-2010)