§ 111-18. Inspections.

A. 

Work for which a building permit has been issued under this code shall be inspected for approval by the Building Official or his representative prior to enclosing or covering any portion thereof and upon completion of each stage of construction. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, applicant or his agent to inform the Building Official that the work is ready for inspection and to schedule such inspection. Inspection shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) 

Soil and form. A soil and form inspection shall be performed after the footings are excavated and the forms placed.

(2) 

Footing and foundation. A footing and foundation inspection shall be performed after the forms are stripped, the footings and foundation in place and prior to backfilling.

(3) 

Structural elements, frame and masonry. A structural element inspection shall be performed after the erection of the structural elements of the structure are in place and secured, after all firestopping, pipes, ducts and wiring are in place and prior to lathing and plastering or the installation of drywalls, paneling and wall insulation.

(4) 

Additional inspections. Those structures requiring continuous inspection where various stages in their construction advance in successive stages are further subject to the following inspection:

(a) 

No reinforcing nor structural steel nor any part of any wall, building or structure shall be covered or concealed in any manner whatsoever without first being inspected and approved by the Bureau of Buildings.

(b) 

No mechanical installation in any building or structure shall be covered or concealed in any manner whatsoever without first being inspected and approved by the Bureau of Buildings and any other department or agency having jurisdiction.

(5) 

Energy code inspection. All structures and buildings and additions thereto and all new equipment requiring compliance with the New York State Energy Conservation Code shall be inspected and approved during the course of construction and upon completion.

(6) 

Inspections by other agencies. Where the performance of work as stated in a building permit requires inspections and approvals of other City agencies or agencies of the county, state or federal government, it is the obligation of the owner of the premises to have such inspections performed and copies thereof submitted to the Bureau of Buildings. Such inspections and approvals will be required whether or not they are expressly required on the permit issued by the Bureau of Buildings.

(7) 

Final inspection. A final inspection is to be performed upon completion of work for which a permit has been issued and before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance. After such inspection all deviations from the approved plans and permit shall be noted, if any, and the holder of the permit notified in writing. No certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance may be issued until all required inspections are performed and approval obtained.

B. 

Elevators.

[Amended 11-19-2002 by Ord. No. 206-2002; 1-15-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-1]

(1) 

Frequency of inspections. All passenger elevators shall be inspected at least once a year, and every freight elevator, escalator, dumbwaiter, chairlift and amusement device shall be inspected at least once a year. All such inspections shall be performed by qualified elevator inspectors (QEI) approved by the Building Official. Certificates of all such inspections shall be submitted within 15 days of performance thereof and a certificate of elevator or lift compliance shall be issued by the Building Official if the results of the inspections are satisfactory. The provisions of this section shall not apply to elevators, dumbwaiters and amusement devices that are inspected and approved at least once a year by any other department or agency of the county, state or federal government.

(2) 

Acceptance tests. All new, relocated and altered elevators, dumbwaiters, moving stairways, amusement devices and special hoisting and conveying equipment shall undergo acceptance tests and inspections by qualified elevator inspectors (QEI) approved by the Building Official, all at the expense and responsibility of the owner. Certificates of such tests and inspections shall be submitted to the Building Official within 15 days of performance thereof.

(3) 

Safety tests. When requested by the Building Official, safety tests shall be performed on elevators, dumbwaiters, moving stairways, amusement devices and special hoisting and conveying equipment by qualified elevator inspections (QEI) approved by the Building Official, all at the expense and responsibility of the owner.

(4) 

Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection B(2) above shall not apply to elevators, dumbwaiters and amusement devices on which maintenance tests are regularly conducted by any department or agency of the county, state or federal government.

C. 

Required electrical certification. Upon completion of an electrical installation which has been authorized by permit, the electrical contractor shall submit a certification of satisfactory completion as issued by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters or any other electrical inspection agency duly authorized by the New Rochelle Board of Electrical Examiners and City Council to perform electrical inspections in the City of New Rochelle. All procedures for inspection prior to completion shall be as prescribed by the aforementioned Board.

[Amended 5-21-1996 by Ord. No. 107-1996]

D. 

Plant inspection. Unless otherwise provided by an agency of the state or federal government, materials or assemblies shall be inspected at the point of manufacture or fabrication.

E. 

Inspection reports. All inspection reports shall be in writing and shall be certified by the licensed individual or licensed authority or responsible officer of the service or the individual when expert inspection services are accepted. A label or mark of approval permanently fixed to the product indicating that the factory inspection has been performed shall be accepted in lieu of the aforesaid report in writing.

F. 

Complaints. Upon notification of a bona fide complaint within his jurisdiction, the Building Official shall cause the premises to be inspected by the Bureau of Buildings. Upon finding conditions or activities allegedly failing to comply with the provisions of this code, the Building Official shall initiate appropriate action. The Building Official shall maintain all pertinent records relative to action taken under the provisions of this section.