[CC 1990 §20-316; Ord. No. 341, 5-9-2001]
All construction or work for which a building permit is required
shall be subject to inspection by the Building Inspector. A survey
of the lot will be required by the Building Inspector to verify compliance
of the structure with approved plans. No work will be done on any
part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each
successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval
of the Building Inspector, which approval shall be given only after
an inspection has been made of each successive step in construction
as indicated by each of the inspections required.
[CC 1990 §20-317; Ord. No. 341, 5-9-2001]
A. Reinforcing
or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall
not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of
the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector, upon notification
from the permit holder or his/her agent, shall make the following
inspections and shall notify the permit holder or his/her agent wherein
the same fails to comply with this Chapter.
1. Foundation inspection. To be made after trenches
are excavated and forms erected and when all materials for the foundations
are delivered on the job. Where concrete from a central mixing plant
(commonly termed "transit mixed") is to be used, materials need not
be on the job.
2. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, all
framing, fire-blocking, and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys,
and vents are complete.
3. Plumbing. To be inspected in stages. No plumbing
to be concealed prior to being inspected. This includes fire sprinkler
systems.
4. Electrical. To be inspected in stages. No electrical
to be concealed prior to being inspected.
5. Gas. To be inspected in stages. No gas to be concealed
prior to being inspected.
6. Heating and air-conditioning systems. To be inspected
in stages. No heating and air-conditioning to be concealed prior to
inspection.
7. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after
all lathing and/or wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place;
but before any plastering is applied or before wallboard joints and
fasteners are taped and finished.
8. Final inspection. To be made after building is
completed and ready for occupancy.
B. As
a minimum, construction (design, materials and installation) must
meet national standards, and in some cases must meet more restrictive
State and local codes.
C. All
inspection records will be maintained in City Hall and be readily
available for review at all times. The Building Inspector will respond
as quickly as possible to all inspection requests so as not to delay
the construction effort.
[CC 1990 §20-319; Ord. No. 341, 5-9-2001]
Subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter, no change
in the use or occupancy of land, nor any change of use or occupancy
in an existing building other than for single-family dwelling purposes,
shall be made, nor shall any new building be occupied until a certificate
of occupancy has been issued by the person designated by the Mayor
to administer and enforce the regulations contained herein. Every
certificate of occupancy shall state that the new occupancy complies
with all provisions of this Chapter. No permit for excavation for,
or the erection or alteration of, any building shall be issued before
the application has been made and approved for a certificate of occupancy
and compliance, and no building or premises shall be occupied until
such certificate and permit is issued. A record of all certificates
of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the City Administrator,
and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary
or tenancy interest in land or a building affected by such certificate
of occupancy.