§ 24.02.250. Special inspection and observation program.

A.

When special inspection is required by CBC Chapter 17, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted to the building official for approval prior to issuance of the permit.

B.

The inspection program shall designate the portions of the work to have special inspection, the name or names of the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspections and indicate the duties of the special inspectors.

C.

The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engineer or architect of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work.

D.

When structural observation is required by CBC Chapter 17, the inspection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur.

E.

The inspection program shall include samples of inspection reports and provide time limits for submission of reports.

(Ords. 28166, 29806.)