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Site
Improvement Inspections
Overview
Required
Inspections
Who
does the Inspections?
How
long after notification will the inspection occur?
How
will I know an Inspection result?
What
if I do not Agree?
Special
Fees.
What
is a Stop Work Order?
I
am from another state and I am used to building a certain way and with different
materials. Do I have to learn a whole new way of building?
Inspections
Overview
It
is the responsibility of the permit holder or contractor to call for inspections
at specific times during construction. Inspections are made during certain
points in the project. For example an inspection is made on reinforcing steel
size and spacing, size and depths of footings before the concrete is placed for
a concrete slab. Stickers are placed at designated locations signed by the
inspectors after an approved inspection. The project is not complete for legal
purposes until the final inspection.
Required Inspections
link
to Required Inspections
Who
Performs Inspections?
Professionally
certified Inspectors staff the Building Department. Inspectors' office hours are
from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm for Commercial / Industrial and from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
for Residential.
Inspections
Response Time
Inspections
require a 24 hour notice. The exception - Concrete, in inclement weather
requires a Two (2) Hour notice
If
you work outside our regular business hours and need special inspection times,
please let us know so that we can work to assist you in the best way possible.
Special
inspection fee will be charged
Correction
Notices or Green Tags
A
correction notice is issued whenever an inspector has made an inspection and
finds an item or items that does not meet the minimum code requirements. No
further work can be done which would cover the deficient areas until the item or
items identified have been corrected and reinspected. A signed Green Tag is left
by the Inspector for a passing inspection.
Stop
Work Order
A
Stop Work Order is issued when a valid permit for doing work at the address is
not found and a permit is required for the project or a correction notice has
been issued and corrections have not been made. Work shall not continue until a
permit has been obtained and/or the work inspected conforms to applicable codes
and ordinances. If you have any question contact our office.
Certificate
of Occupancy
A
Certificate of Occupancy (C. of O.) is required for all commercial and
residential buildings or structures prior to the occupancy or use of the
building. C. of O. will not be scheduled or issued until all electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing is finaled. C.
of O. is also required for existing buildings, check with Building Department
for requirements on existing buildings. Changes in use of an existing building
may trigger code requirements that may not have been required for the original
building. Building Department may issue Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for
occupancy or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the
entire building or structure for an additional fee.
In
new construction, renovations, and additions, a final building inspection
is required for occupancy. All electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work as well
as finish grading must be finaled before a Certificate of occupancy is given.
What
if I do not agree with the inspection result?
If
an inspector identifies an item for correction that the permit holder feels is
correctly built or installed as per code, then they may contact the supervisor.
The succession of the order for appeals is the inspector, Building
Administrator, Mayor and ultimately the City Council
or District Court. Most
issues can be clarified or a solution provided within the Building Department.
Board
of Appeals
Any
appeal of a decision of the administrator or the terms of this chapter shall be
made in writing to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals, pursuant to the
provisions of and in the manner prescribed in Chapter 150 “Zoning Code” of
the Municipal Code of the City of Auburn, and the rules and regulations
governing the operation of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Alternate
Methods of Construction
The
provisions of the Building Code are not intended to prevent the use of any
material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed
by the Building Code, provided any alternate has been demonstrated to meet the
purpose of the code.
The
building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building official
finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions
of this code and that the material method or work offered is, for the purpose
intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the code in suitability,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. The
customer is responsible to provide proper documentation and evidence of
suitability for each alternate proposed.
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