The building inspector shall inspect all work for which a permit is required under this article. Certain types of construction, as specified in this division, shall be subject to continuous inspection by special inspectors.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
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The building inspector, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent and payment by the permit holder or his agent of the inspection fees set by the City Council, shall make the following inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent how the construction, structure, or building fails to comply with this code:
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Foundation inspection. Shall be made after the trenches are excavated, forms erected, all materials for the foundation delivered, and all of the steel installed. When concrete from a central mixing plant is to be used, materials are not required to be on the job.
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Framing inspection. Shall be made after the roof, all framing, fire-blocking, and bracing are in place, and all pipes, chimneys, and vents are complete.
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Plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning inspection. Shall be made after all pipes are in place, supports connected, meter located, and vent takeoff, water heater location, and trap arms are complete. The mechanical inspection shall be done when all ductwork and vents are in place and furnace closets and/or attic platforms and catwalks are completed.
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Final inspection. Shall be made after the building or structure is completed and ready for occupancy, all valves and fixtures are installed, and vents are in place, and when all equipment has been installed and ready for use, including dryer vents, stove hoods, furnace vents, and all supply and return air grills.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
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In addition to the required inspections provided for in this division, the building inspector shall make or require to be made any other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this article, this code, and other city laws.
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Special inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the building code in effect.
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The permit holder or his or her agent shall pay the inspection fees set by the City Council for all other inspections.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
Changes in the character or use of a building or structure shall not be made except as specified in the codes.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
The building inspector may require the permit holder to conduct a survey of the lot to verify the conformity of the building or structure to approved plans and specifications.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
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Required. No person shall occupy, and the city shall not make any change in the existing occupancy classification of, any building or structure or portion thereof until the building inspector has issued a certificate of occupancy for the building or structure or portion thereof.
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Conditions for issuance.
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The building inspector shall not issue a permanent certificate of occupancy unless the improvements shown on the site plan have been installed, constructed, or created and erosion has been effectively controlled.
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The building inspector shall not issue a permanent certificate of occupancy for commercial buildings or multiple-dwelling units until he or she has approved the plans for the adequacy, location, and accessibility of solid waste containerization and storage facilities.
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The building inspector shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for nonresidential buildings or structures until he or she determines that the smoke detectors were installed within twelve inches (12") of the ceiling and tests them for proper operation.
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The building inspector shall not issue a permanent certificate of occupancy until the city inspector makes a final inspection of the private sewage facility after construction is complete, but before the facility is buried, and finds that the facility complies with the sewage facility regulations, Article 13.03, Division 2.
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Contents. After the building inspector has conducted a final inspection and he or she has determined that the building or structure complies with the provisions of this article and code, the building inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following information:
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A statement of the use and occupancy for which the certificate is issued;
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A certification that the building or structure complies with the provisions of this article and code;
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The permit number of the building or structure;
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The address of the building or structure;
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The name and address of the owner of the building or structure;
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A description of the portion of the building or structure for which the certificate is issued;
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A statement that the described portion of the building or structure complies with the requirements of this article and code for group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified; and
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The name of the building inspector.
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Temporary certificate. The building inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)