Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon receipt of an inspection request, shall make the following inspections:
(A) Foundation Inspection. To be performed after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel, structural embeds, grounding electrodes, piping and other equipment required by plans or code are in place before concrete is placed. When required, a pad certification report shall be accepted by the building official prior to performance of this inspection.
(B) Framing Inspection. When inspection or testing is specified on an inspection agreement, an area acceptance report shall be provided and accepted prior to inspection by the county inspector.
(1) For Wood and Light Gauge Metal Construction. To be performed after the roof sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections are approved.
(2) For Concrete, Steel and Masonry Construction. To be performed after all structural elements required by the approved construction documents and technical codes are in place and structural connections completed. This is to include reinforcing steel, structural steel, concrete, masonry, grout, mortar, and all structural connections.
(C) Lath and/or Wall Board Inspection. To be performed after all lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before any plastering is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
(D) Final Inspection. To be performed after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
Issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy fulfills the one hundred eighty day permit expiration requirement for final inspection. (Ord. 3618 § 2 (part), 2008)