§ 300-42. Development inspections.

(a)

Development inspections. Oral notification shall be made by the developer or contractor to the Development Inspections Section of the Department at least 24 hours prior to commencement of activity for each of the following phases as authorized by any development permit. Inspections shall be made by the Department and passed prior to continuation of further activity or proceeding into new phases.

(1)

Clearing or clearing and grubbing of the site or any portion included under the permit.

(2)

Grading and initial installation of stormwater infrastructure, detention, or other stormwater facilities.

(3)

Installation of sanitary sewer and water main extensions. This notification will be made by the approved utility contractor after obtaining a utility construction permit DeKalb County in a manner determined by DeKalb County.

(4)

Curbing of roadways. Inspection should be requested before the forms have been set (if used). Roadway width will be spot checked by string line between curb stakes.

(5)

Sub-base or subgrade of streets. After compaction, the subgrade will be string-lined for depth and crown. The subgrade shall be roll tested and shall pass with no movement, to the satisfaction of the Development Department.

(6)

Street base. The base will be string-lined for depth and crown, and shall pass a roll test with no movement to the satisfaction of the Development Department.

(7)

Paving. A Development Department inspector shall be on site during the paving process to check consistency, depth, and workmanship, as applicable. For asphalt paving, the temperature of the material will be spot-checked, and the roadways will be cored after completion to check thickness.

(8)

Stream Buffers. If applicable, see Section 310-18.

(b)

Responsibility for quality and design. The completion of inspections by authorized officials or employees and authorization for work continuation shall not transfer responsibility for the quality of the work performed or materials used from the contractor or developer, no imply or transfer acceptance of responsibility for project design or engineering from the professional corporation or individual under whose hand or supervision the plans were prepared.

(c)

Final Inspections. Final inspections are required to verify compliance with all approved plans and conditions by all personnel related to landscaping and engineering and planning requirements. All requirements shall be addressed prior to obtaining project closeout or certificates of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 743 , 12-19-17)