(A) Signs for which permits have been issued shall be inspected during and at completion of construction by the Building Official after installation and at times as deemed necessary by the Building Official. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee or his or her representative to notify the Building Official at all stages of construction that require inspection and approval. The requirements for the inspections shall be as follows:
(1) A footing inspection for all detached signs shall be required;
(2) A final structural inspection shall be required at completion of the work on all types of signs; and
(3) A final electrical inspection shall be required for all signs containing electrical components and wiring to be connected to an electrical energy source.
(B) The Building Official is empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure or premises in the town upon which or in connection with which a sign is located for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural details and electrical connections and to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(C) Each sign that requires a permit for installation may be inspected annually by the Building Official to ascertain whether the sign is being maintained in a safe condition and whether it is in need of maintenance or removal.
(Ord. 2007-01, passed 1-23-2007; Ord. 2016-02, passed 4-26-2016) Penalty, see § 153.999