Sec. 110.02.110. - Inspections.

(a)

General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and such construction or work shall visible and remain accessed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of the Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the owner or the owner's authorized agent to cause the work to remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes. Neither the Building Official nor the City shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

(b)

Preliminary Inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.

(c)

Required Inspections. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth herein.

(1)

Footing and Foundation Inspection. 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 shalt 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.

(2)

Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection. Concrete stab 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.

(3)

Lowest Floor Elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in California Building Code Section 1612.5 or California Residential Code Section R322 shall be submitted to the Building Official.

(4)

Frame Inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fireblocking 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.

(5)

Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspections. Rough inspections of Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set to be installed, and prior to inspection.

(6)

Lath, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Panel Product Inspection. Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

(7)

Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain or irrigation, and structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.

(8)

Fire- and Smoke-Resistant Penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

(9)

Energy Efficiency Inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with California Energy 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.

(10)

Other Inspections. 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 the Codes listed in Section 101.02.010.D and other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety.

(11)

Special Inspections. For special inspections, see California Building Code Chapter 17.

(12)

Final Inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.

i.

Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor as required in California Building Code section 1612.4 or California Residential Code Section R322 shall be submitted to the building official prior to final inspection.

(d)

Reinspection. A reinspection fee prescribed as below may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

(1)

This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this title but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

(2)

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not otherwise available on the work site; the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

(3)

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee in accordance with the City of Eastvale Schedule of Fees.

(4)

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.

(e)

Inspection Agencies. The Building Official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

(f)

Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the Building Official at least one (1) working day before such inspection is desired and work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their duly authorized agent to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed in writing, by telephone or by building division web site at the option of the Building Official.

(g)

Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 2, 1-11-2023)

Sec. 110.02.120. - Certificate of occupancy.

(a)

Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.

Exception:

(1)

Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under section 110.02.050 B.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures classified as U occupancy.

(3)

All R-3 occupancies.

(b)

Certificate Issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

(12)

The building permit number.

(2)

The address of the structure.

(3)

The name and address of the owner.

(4)

A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

(5)

A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

(6)

The name of the Building Official.

(7)

The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

(8)

The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of California Building Code Chapter 3.

(9)

The type of construction as defined in California Building Code Chapter 6.

(10)

The design occupant load.

(11)

If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

(12)

Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

(c)

Temporary Occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit; provided, that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. A fee for processing and tracking the temporary certificate of occupancy shall be paid by the building owner or the owner's authorized agent before the temporary certificate of occupancy is issued.

(d)

Revocation. The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the codes.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 2, 1-11-2023)

Sec. 110.02.130. - Service utilities.

(a)

Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until released by the Building Official.

(b)

Temporary Connection. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power.

(c)

Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in section 110.02.010.D in case of emergency, where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such utility connection has been made without the approval required by section 110.02.130. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system, of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 2, 1-11-2023)