§ 16.32.010. Required when—Authority of director.

A.

Before issuing a permit required by Sections 2.80.010 through 2.80.110 and Chapters 16.04, 16.08, 16.28 and 16.36 through 16.56, the director of codes administration may examine or cause to be examined any building for which an application has been received for permit to enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy thereof. He shall inspect all buildings and structures, from time to time, during and upon completion of the work for which a permit was issued. He shall make a record of every such examination and inspection and of all violations of Sections 2.80.010 through 2.80.110 and Chapters 16.04, 16.08, 16.28 and 16.36 through 16.56.

B.

When deemed necessary by the director of codes administration, he shall make an inspection of materials or assemblies at the point of manufacture or fabrication. He shall make a record of every such examination and inspection and of all violations of abovementioned sections and chapters.

C.

The director of codes administration may make or cause to be made the inspections called for by Sections 2.80.010 through 2.80.110 and Chapters 16.04, 16.08, 16.28 and 16.36 through 16.56. He may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection services; provided, that after investigation he is satisfied as to their qualifications and reliability. No certificate called for by any provision of Sections 2.80.010 through 2.80.110 or Chapters 16.04, 16.08, 16.28 and 16.36 through 16.56 shall be based on such reports unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such service.

(Prior code § 11-1-53)