Palmdale Municipal Code Art. IV Inspections

All work done under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to inspection by and shall meet the approval of the City; provided, however, that approval by the City shall not relieve the permittee or any other person from complying with all of the applicable provisions of this title or the Palmdale plumbing code, and no provision of this title or chapter supersedes, affects or modifies in any way the provisions of said Palmdale plumbing code.

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)

The permittee shall request an inspection at least 24 hours prior to the time any inspection is to be made by the City.

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)

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

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)

No sewer or other facility constructed under the provisions of this chapter may be placed in use until the work has been approved by the City and for public sewers has been accepted for maintenance by the City Council. The City may grant exceptions to this requirement only when the work is substantially complete and has been inspected, and if the City determines that the best interests of the public are 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 collection service charge required by Chapter 13.05 PMC. The charge will be placed on the next available tax rolls for the subject properties.

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)

The developer/permittee shall cause the new mainline sewers to be air tested and video inspected 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 City prior to being placed into operation. Video requirements shall be as referenced in the latest version of the Engineering Design Guidelines prepared by the City and available in the office of the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)

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 ensure its completion within the time specified, the City 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 this chapter and no further work shall be done by the permittee until the suspension is removed either by correction of the work or after an appeal hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)

When it appears to the satisfaction of the City that all work done under the permit has been constructed according to and meets the requirements of all the applicable provisions of this title, and that all fees have been paid, the City, if requested, shall cause to be issued to the permittee constructing such work a certificate of final acceptance. The certificate shall recite that such work as is covered by the permit has been constructed according to this title and that said work is in an approved condition.

(Ord. 1376 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009)