§ 10-74. Required inspections.

(a)

Generally. The building official upon notification from the permit holder or his agent shall make the inspections set forth in subsection (b) of this section and such other inspections as necessary, and shall either release that portion of the construction or shall notify the permit holder or his agent of any violations which must be corrected in order to comply with the technical code. He may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection services provided that after investigation he is satisfied as to their qualifications and reliability. A certificate called for by any provision of the state minimum standard codes shall not be based on such reports unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such service, except that no inspection of water, gas and sewer line connections may be made by anyone other than an official with the city or the city's designee.

(b)

Typical order of inspections.

(1)

Building.

a.

Foundation inspection: To be made after trenches are excavated and forms erected.

b.

Rough-in/frame inspection: To be made after the roof, all framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place, all concealing wiring, and all pipes, chimneys, ducts and vents are complete.

c.

Insulation inspection: To be made after the rough-in approval of the framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections, prior to the installation of the interior wall covering.

d.

Final inspection: To be made after the building is completed and ready for occupancy.

(2)

Electrical.

a.

Temporary construction pole inspection: Where applicable.

b.

Rough-in inspection: To be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling insulation (i.e., prior to insulation inspection).

c.

Temporary power release: To be made after the electrical service is made ready for the power to be turned on. At least one breaker and one receptacle protected by the breaker must be installed.

d.

Final inspection: To be made after the building is complete, all required electrical fixtures are in place and properly connected or protected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.

(3)

Plumbing.

a.

Underground inspection: To be made after trenches or ditches are excavated, piping installed, and before any backfill is put in place. An affidavit from a state licensed plumber confirming compliance can be accepted in lieu of the underground inspection. The affidavit must be from the licensed plumber that installed the plumbing.

b.

Rough-in inspection: To be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and all soil, waste and vent piping is complete, and prior to this installation of wall or ceiling membranes and prior to insulation inspection.

c.

Final inspection: To be made after the building is complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place and properly connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.

d.

Note: See the standard plumbing code for required tests.

(4)

Mechanical.

a.

Underground inspection: To be made after trenches or ditches are excavated, underground duct and fuel piping installed, and before any backfill is put in place.

b.

Rough-in inspection: To be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and all ducting, and other concealed components are complete, and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes, and prior to insulation inspection.

c.

Final inspection: To be made after the building is complete, the mechanical system is in place and properly connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.

(5)

Gas.

a.

Rough piping inspection: To be made after all new piping authorized by the permit has been installed, and before any such piping has been covered or concealed or any fixtures or gas appliances have been connected and prior to the insulation inspection.

b.

Final piping inspection: To be made after all piping authorized by the permit has been installed and after all portions which are to be concealed by plastering or otherwise have been so concealed, and before any fixtures or gas appliances have been connected. This inspection shall include a pressure test.

c.

Final inspection: To be made on all new gas work authorized by the permit and such portions of existing systems as may be affected by new work or any changes, to ensure compliance with all the requirements of this code and to ensure that the installation and construction of the gas system is in accordance with reviewed plans.

(c)

Special inspections for buildings 10,000 square feet or greater. For buildings 10,000 square feet or larger, special or additional inspections may be required to be performed by qualified and licensed professionals at the expense of the developer.

(Ord. of 8-11-2016, § 1.56)