(a) The construction or installation of all improvements shall at all times be subject to inspection by representatives of the Borough. If such inspection reveals that work is not in accordance with approved plans and specifications, that construction is not being done in a workmanlike manner, or that erosion or sediment controls are failing to prevent accelerated erosion or sediment from leaving the site of construction, the representative is empowered to require corrections to be made and/or the suspension of subdivision approval, and to issue a cease and desist order that may include any or all of the following sanctions:
(1) That no lot in the subdivision shall be conveyed or placed under agreement of sale;
(2) That all construction on any lots for which a building permit has been issued shall cease; and/or
(3) That no further building permits for any lots shall be issued.
(b) The cease and desist order shall be terminated upon determination by the Borough that the defects or deviations from plan requirements have been corrected.
(c) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant, builder, or contractor to notify the Borough Engineer or other duly authorized person a minimum of two working days in advance of the commencement of any construction or installation of any facility or utility required by this Code or by the approved subdivision or land development plan, in order that provisions may be made for inspection by the Borough.
(d) In addition to the advance notice required in division (c), above, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant, builder, or contractor to call, at minimum, for the following specific inspections, by notifying the Borough Engineer, Building Inspector, or other duly authorized person a minimum of one working day in advance of the time anticipated for the required inspection:
(1) Key trench for stormwater retention or detention basins, following excavation but prior to the placement of any backfill.
(2) Footings for structures, following excavation but prior to the commencement of any further construction work on the structure.
(3) All pipe work, including pipe spillways in stormwater retention or detention basins, storm drains, and utilities before pipes are covered by backfill.
(4) Street subgrade when completed, but before the start of installation of curbs or base course.
(5) Stormwater recharge facilities after excavation and again before backfilling over stone or pipe storage areas.
(6) Curbs and/or sidewalks, when crushed stone or gravel base is in place, and during the subsequent concrete pours.
(7) Crushed aggregate base course, during its installation.
(8) Bituminous surface binder course, during its installation.
(9) Bituminous surface wearing course, during its installation.
(10) Final inspection.
(Ord. 961, § 702. Passed 8-13-01.)