Alhambra Municipal Code Ch. 17.20 Inspections

(A) Work subject to inspection. All work done under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to inspection by and shall meet the approval of the City Engineer and Superintendent of Building.

(B) When single inspection sufficient. If the Superintendent of Building files with the City Engineer a statement that he has inspected a structure and that it complies with plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer for such structure, the City Engineer may accept such statement and may not inspect construction of such structure, but shall issue a certificate of final inspection, as provided in this chapter.

(C) Arrangements for inspections. Whenever work is done on property or easements of the county flood control district or any other public agency, the applicant shall make proper arrangements with such agency or district for such inspection of facilities as may be required.

('86 Code, § 17.20.010) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3026, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

Unless the Superintendent of Building files a statement with the City Engineer that he will inspect a structure as to compliance with plans and specifica-tions approved by the City Engineer, inspection of the construction of facilities installed in accordance with provisions of this chapter shall be made by the City Engineer who shall determine the character and amount of such inspection required and shall secure a deposit to cover the estimated cost thereof, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The permittee shall be advised in writing as to the nature, time and extent of inspection which will be required. On construction projects of more than ordinary difficulty, the City Engineer may require that an inspector be assigned to the work at all times. In all other cases the permittee shall request inspection by the City Engineer at least 24 hours before the inspection is to be made.

('86 Code, § 17.20.020) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3206, passed - - )

At the time of the inspection, the permittee shall have all work uncovered and convenient for the examination of the City Engineer and Superintendent of Building and shall give the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Building every facility to make a thorough examination and to apply tests as herein provided.

('86 Code, § 17.20.030) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3026, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

If any portion of the structure being inspected is covered in any way which would tend to obstruct a thorough inspection of the structure and the City Engineer notifies the permittee to remove such obstructions. The City Engineer and the Super-intendent of Building need not inspect the work until such obstructions are removed.

('86 Code, § 17.20.040) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3026, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

Within 30 days after the City Engineer notifies the permittee that any work is defective, either in the construction or materials, the permittee shall reconstruct or remove such work and make it conform to the provisions of this chapter.

('86 Code, § 17.20.050) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ) Penalty, see 1.12.010

The permittee shall furnish all labor, tools and materials necessary for all tests.

('86 Code, § 17.20.060) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

All forms for concrete work shall be inspected by the Superintendent of Building before the pouring of concrete. The permittee shall notify the Superintendent of Building at least 24 hours in advance of the time at which inspection of forms is desired.

('86 Code, § 17.20.070) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3026, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

(A) When the City Engineer finds that all work done under the permit has been constructed according to, and meets the requirements of this code and that all fees and deposits have been paid, the City Engineer shall cause to be issued to the permittee constructing such work a certificate of final inspection. Such certificate shall recite that such work covered by the permit has been constructed according to this code and that such work is in an approved condition.

(B) The certificate of final inspection shall be the sole authority to use any treatment plant works, device or facility constructed pursuant to this code.

('86 Code, § 17.20.080) (Ord. 2503, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3026, passed - - )