Victorville Municipal Code Art. VI Inspections and Maintenance

All work done under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to inspection by and shall meet the approval of the city engineer; provided, however, that approval by the city engineer shall not relieve the permittee or any other person from complying with all of the applicable provisions of the city's Plumbing Code, and no provision of this chapter supersedes, affects or modifies in any way the provisions of said Code. After the fee required by Sections 10.03.340 and 9.04.080 has been paid and the permit issued, the city engineer shall inspect the construction for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

The permittee shall request an inspection at least twenty-four hours prior to the time any inspection is to be made by the city.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

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. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

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 with respect to any public sewer, the work has further 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 city sewer system subject to the sewer service user rates and fees required by Chapter 10.01 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

The developer/permittee shall cause the new mainline sewers to be air tested and inspected by CCTV 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. CCTV requirements shall be as referenced in the latest version of the City of Victorville Standard Specifications for Public Improvements prepared by the city and available in the office of the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

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 city may issue a stop work order and require the work to be done properly and in accordance with all the provisions of this chapter and this Code. Following issuance of a stop work order, work may recommence only upon issuance by the city of a notice to proceed, or upon the successful appeal of the stop work order by permittee.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

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 chapter and this Code, 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 chapter and this Code and that said work is in an approved condition.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

No person, other than authorized employees of the city or the VWD, or persons contracted to do work for the city or the VWD, shall remove or cause to be removed, damage, impair, destroy or misuse or cause to be damaged, impaired, destroyed or misused, any portion of the city's sewer system, the IWWTP plant, or any appurtenances thereto.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)

No person, other than authorized employees of the city or the VWD, or persons contracted to do work for the city or the VWD, shall open or enter, damage, impair, destroy or misuse, or cause to be opened or entered, damaged, impaired, destroyed or misused for any purpose whatsoever, any manhole in any public sewer over which the city and the VWD have jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2363, § 3, 3-21-17)