[Amended 10-3-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
A.
All dwellings, structures and uses regulated under the Uniform Code, including but not limited to those buildings and structures for which a building permit has been obtained, shall be inspected for compliance with the building construction and fire prevention provisions of the code. All work shall remain accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the Code Enforcement Official or by an inspector authorized by the Code Enforcement Official. The Code Enforcement Official shall be notified when any element of work described in Subsection B of this section is ready for inspection.
B.
Elements of work to be inspected. The following elements of the construction
process shall be inspected made, where applicable:
(1)
Work site prior to the issuance of a building permit;
(2)
Footing and foundation;
(3)
Preparation for concrete slab;
(4)
Framing;
(5)
Building systems, including underground and rough-in;
(6)
Fire-resistant construction;
(7)
Fire-resistant penetrations;
(8)
Solid-fuel-burning heating appliances, chimneys, flues or gas vents;
(9)
Energy Code compliance; and
(10)
A final inspection after all work authorized by the building
permit has been completed.
C.
Inspection results. After inspection, the work or a portion thereof
shall be noted as satisfactory as completed, or the owner/applicant
shall be notified as to where the work fails to comply with the Uniform
Code. Work not in compliance with any applicable provision of the
Uniform Code shall remain exposed until such work shall have been
brought into compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform
Code, reinspected, and found satisfactory as completed.
D.
Fee. The fee specified by resolution of the Board of Trustees must
be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant
to this section.
Except as otherwise required by the code, no regular or periodic
inspections of occupied dwelling units shall be required. This shall
not, however, be a limitation on inspections conducted at the invitation
of the occupant or by an affected property owner where conditions
on the premises are shown to threaten or present a hazard to public
health, safety or welfare.
Access to building and premises by the Code Enforcement Official
to conduct inspections shall be made only after reasonable prior notice
has been given to the owner or his authorized representative, with
the following exceptions:
If entrance to make an inspection is refused or cannot be obtained,
the Code Enforcement Official may apply for a warrant to make an inspection
to any court of competent jurisdiction.
Upon issuance of a building permit, it shall be the responsibility
of the owner, the applicant or their authorized agent to arrange inspections
with the Code Enforcement Official.
[Amended 10-3-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
The Code Enforcement Official shall conduct required inspections
for compliance with the fire prevention provisions of the code. No
owner, tenant, occupant or agent of any property shall deny access
to the Code Enforcement Official for any required inspections.
