Each phase or step in the construction of required improvements listed below shall be inspected and approved, in writing, on the site by the Public Works Director and the Town Engineer or their representative. The Public Works Director and the Town Engineer may, at their sole discretion, retain the services of a consultant(s) to perform the required inspections. No subsequent phase or step shall commence until such inspection and approval of the prior phase or step has been completed. At a minimum, the applicant shall notify the Public Works Director that the installation of improvements is ready for inspection at the stages of construction listed below.
A. Following installation of all underground drainage and utilities, prior to backfilling.
B. Following preparation of the sub-base, backfilling and the installation of curbing or shoulders, prior to the application of the base course.
C. Following spreading and compaction of the base course of the roadway, prior, to the application of the binder course.
D. Immediately prior to, and during, the application and compaction of the surface course on the roadway and sidewalks.
E. Following completion of all improvements and installation of monuments.
The Public Works Director or Town Engineer, at their sole discretion, may require inspection at such other intervals which may be deemed necessary to assure proper construction of improvements.
Whether performed by the Public Works Director, Town Engineer, or consultant, all costs associated with inspections shall be borne by the developer. All such costs shall be documented by the Town Engineer or Public Works Director and presented to the developer for payment. Payment of the inspection costs to date is required prior to approval of each stage in the construction process, as described above. Final payment for all inspection costs must be received by the Town of Middletown prior to Town Engineer certification of the completion of required improvements, as provided in Section 703.3 - of these regulations.