Work performed in the construction or improvement of city streets, whether by or for a private developer, by city forces, or by city contractor, shall be done to the satisfaction of the engineer and in accordance with approved plans. It is emphasized that no work may be started until such plans are approved. Any revision to such plans shall be approved by the engineer and inspectors before being implemented.
(Ord. 483 § 8.1(A), 1980)
The engineer or other designated city personnel shall have authority to enforce the standards as well as other referenced or pertinent specifications. He will appoint assistants, and inspectors as necessary to inspect the work and they will exercise such authority as the engineer may delegate. (See definition of "inspector.")
(Ord. 483 § 8.1(B), 1980)
On all street construction, inspections will be done by the engineer and/or his designated inspectors. Unless otherwise instructed by the city engineer, inspections will be made as follows:
A. 
Inspection No. 1. Prior to clearing and construction, if site has a high potential for sediment transport;
B. 
Inspection No. 2. During construction to verify proper installation and maintenance of required erosion and sediment controls in accordance with the surface water design manual adopted in Chapter 15.18 SMC;
C. 
Inspection No 3. All underground storm drains, sanitary sewers and water mains at stage that trenching and placing of pipe is in progress up to completion, but prior to cover. Inspection shall include checking for proper grade, alignment, bedding condition, testing of pipelines, connections to existing facilities, and to include proper backfill and compaction;
D. 
Inspection No. 4. General roadway, at different construction stages of drainage system, underground utilities, and roadway grading until suitable subgrade is complete, including gravel ballast if required;
E. 
Inspection No. 5. General roadway, at state that crushed gravel surfacing or base course has been placed, as well as curbing and sidewalk;
F. 
Inspection No. 6. General roadway, while paving is in progress;
G. 
Inspection No. 7. Final air testing of sewer installation in plats after all other utilities have been installed and plat improvements are complete;
H. 
Inspection No. 8. Overall roadway, final, after paving, and all necessary cleanup;
I. 
Inspection No. 9. Permanent drainage facilities, upon completion of construction and prior to final approval to ensure proper installation of permanent drainage facilities;
J. 
Structural Inspections. At critical stages of foundation, placement and assembly of components, and final completion and test, as directed by the engineer.
(Ord. 483 § 8.2, 1980; Ord. 1198 § 12, 2017)
The developer shall notify the city engineer in advance of each required inspection. Failure to comply will necessitate additional and appropriate testing and certification by a commercial materials laboratory. Costs of such testing and certification shall be borne by the developer. At the time that such action is directed by the engineer, no further work will be permitted on the development until all tests have been completed and all corrections have been made, to the satisfaction of the engineer.
(Ord. 483 § 8.3, 1980)
If the developer believes that the inspection sequence indicated in SMC § 12.16.690 does not fit the requirements of his project, he should make his request to the engineer in sufficient time to permit revision of the inspection schedule.
(Ord. 483 § 8.4, 1980)