The building official, upon notification from the permittee, shall make the inspections set forth in sections 28.09.082 through 28.09.091 below.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.1; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.2; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in article 30.03 of the Code of Ordinances shall be submitted to the building official. Where necessary to determine that the finished floor elevation is in compliance with other provisions of this code, the building official is authorized to require that an elevation certificate be prepared by a registered professional land surveyor or a licensed professional engineer prior to authorizing further vertical construction.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.3; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.4; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.5; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.6; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the adopted energy conservation code and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.7; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.8; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
For special inspections, see section 1704 of the International Building Code.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.9; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80NN.10; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)