Scotts Valley Municipal Code Ch. 16.50 Construction Inspection

The contractor shall designate, in writing, before starting work, an authorized representative who shall have complete authority to represent and act for the contractor. The authorized representative or his agent shall be present at the site of the work at all times while the work is actually in progress. During periods when work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the director of public works shall be made for any emergency work which may be required.

(Ord. 64 § 3 (part), 1975)

The director of public works shall, at all times, have access to the work site during construction, and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for ascertaining that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with the requirements and intentions of the approved improvement plans, and approved special provisions which may be a part of the project. All work done and all materials furnished shall be subject to his inspection and approval. The inspection of the work or materials shall not relieve the contractor of any of his obligations to fulfill the work as prescribed. Work and materials not meeting such requirements may be rejected, notwithstanding that such work or materials have been previously inspected by the director of public works. Any superintendent, foreman, laborer, or other person employed on the work by the contractor, who performs his work in an unsatisfactory manner, or who is disorderly, intemperate, or incompetent, shall, upon request of the director of public works, be removed from the site immediately, and such person shall not again be employed on the job.

(Ord. 64 § 3 (part), 1975)

The director of public works shall make such inspections as he deems necessary and shall be notified twenty-four hours in advance of any required inspection. Minimum inspection requirements follow:

A. The inspection of clearing and grubbing work before grading operations are started in any cut or fill area;

B. The inspection and compaction testing of subgrade before the placing of sub-base, base, and surfacing;

C. The inspection of storm drain and sewer pipe installation and backfill, including compaction testing;

D. The inspection and compaction testing of sub-base and base prior to paving;

E. The inspection of all penetration treatment, seal coat, and paving while the work is in progress.

F. The inspection of concrete forms.

G. The inspection of concrete while being placed.

H. Final inspection.

(Ord. 64 § 3 (part), 1975)