Lancaster Municipal Code Art. 4 Inspection

All material used in any work done under provisions of this chapter shall be new, first-class material and shall conform to, and the manner of construction shall meet all the requirements prescribed by this chapter, by the standard specifications for public works construction, and by special provisions and standard plans on file in the office of the director. All such work shall be approved by the director before a certificate of final inspection will be issued.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)

A. All work done under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to inspection by and shall meet the approval of the director; provided, however, that approval by the director shall not relieve the permittee or any other person from complying with all of the applicable provisions of the Plumbing Code set out at Chapter 15.20 et seq. of this code, and no provision of this chapter supersedes, affects or modifies in any way the provisions of said Plumbing Code.

B. After the fee required by Section 13.08.065 has been paid and the permit issued, the director shall inspect the construction for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)

The permittee shall notify the director at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time any inspection is to be made.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)

At the time of the inspection the permittee shall have all work uncovered and convenient, and shall give the director every facility to make a thorough inspection.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)

No sewer or other facility constructed under the provisions of this chapter shall be placed in use until the work has been approved by the director and has been accepted for maintenance by the city council. Exceptions to this requirement may be made only when the work is substantially complete and has been inspected, and if the director determines that the best interests of the public will be served by permitting such use prior to completion of the work. Such approval, prior to completion, shall make the properties being served by the sewer subject to the sewer service charge required by Chapter 13.09. The charge will be placed on the next available tax rolls for the subject properties.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)

All new main line sewers shall be video inspected by the contractor to the requirements of the city prior to being placed into operation or accepted for maintenance. Videos will clearly show the quality of work and cleanliness of the pipe. Pipe that is determined to have defective joints or cracked, broken, dirty or otherwise be unacceptable shall be repaired and or cleaned to the satisfaction of the director prior to being placed into operation. Video requirements shall be as referenced in the latest version of the engineering design guidelines prepared by the director.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)

If the construction does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, or if the permittee fails to prosecute the work with such diligence to insure its completion within the time specified, the director shall notify the permittee, in writing, to comply. If the permittee fails to comply within five business days after the written notice, the permit shall be suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 13.08.600, 13.08.605, 13.08.610 and 13.08.625 and no further work shall be done by the permittee until the suspension is removed either by correction of the work or after appeal and public hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 13.08.620.

(Ord. No. 910, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-13-09)