§ 16.04.130. Construction standards.

A.

During all phases of construction and specifically upon the final inspection, all construction performed under the jurisdiction of Chapters 16.04 and 16.28 through 16.56 shall be completed to conform to first class, conventional construction standards with respect to appearance and function. Materials incorporated into construction shall conform to the material standards specified in Chapters 16.04 and 16.28 through 16.56 and shall be fabricated and installed by craftsmen proficient in such construction.

B.

General criteria which shall be required are as follows:

1.

Floors shall be level, stable and tight and porch floors designed and constructed to drain away from walls;

2.

Walls shall be plumb, square, tight and free from surface defects and undulations;

3.

Trim shall be firmly attached, mitered at joints and free from surface defects and undulations;

4.

Wall openings shall be tight, plumb, square and readily operable;

5.

Ceiling shall be tightly attached, level and free from surface defects and undulations;

6.

Roofs shall be tight and impervious to moisture;

7.

Concrete floors and slabs shall have a steel trowel finish reasonably free of cracks and depressions. Slabs on earth shall be placed over a well-tamped subgrade and at least four inches of well-tamped, crushed stone, gravel or stone of three-quarter inch to one and one-half inch in size.

(Prior code § 11-1-17.2)