For the protection of the Town and future residents of the subdivision,
a series of inspections during the course of construction are required
to ensure compliance with the approved definitive plan and the Board's
rules and regulations.
A. Inspection requests. Inspections shall be requested by the subdivider
at least four full working days in advance by written notice to the
Board and its duly authorized representative.
B. Inspections required. The subdivider shall contact the Planning Board
and its duly authorized representative for inspections regarding the
following aspects of the subdivision, at the specified times:
(1) Roadbeds: following excavation of the roadbed, but prior to any backfilling.
(2) Drainage system: following installation of drain pipe, culverts,
catch basins, and all related construction, but prior to any backfilling.
(3) Underground utilities: following laying of electric, telephone, and
fire alarm cable in roadway and to individual dwellings, but prior
to any backfilling.
(4) Finished gravel foundation: following application, grading, and compaction
of gravel foundation.
(5) Pavement: notice shall be given so that inspection may be conducted
during and upon completion of paving.
(6) Final inspection: following completion of roadways, permanent bench
marks, curbing, berming, walkways, grading, seeding, and cleanup.
C. Backfilling. No water main, storm drain, catch basin, utility installation,
road subgrade or foundation, or any other item of work designated
for inspection shall be backfilled or paved over until inspected and
approved by the Board or its duly authorized representative.
For matters not covered by these rules and regulations, reference
is made to G.L. c. 41, §§ 81K through 81GG, inclusive,
as amended.
If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or provision of
these rules and regulations shall be adjudged invalid, the adjudication
shall apply only to the material so adjudged, and the remainder of
these rules and regulations shall be deemed to remain valid and effective.
These rules and regulations or any portion thereof may be amended,
supplemented, or repealed from time to time by the Board, after a
public hearing, on its own motion or by petition.