GEManualSec2Inspections

GRADING AND EXCAVATION MANUAL 2010 Edition

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SECTION 2: INSPECTIONS

In any case where a permit is required, a final inspection by the Engineering Department will be required. There may be cases where intermediate inspections are required or desirable, for example when a driveway is proposed to be paved it is required that the Engineering Department inspect the placement of compacted base course prior to the placement of asphalt or concrete. This “pre-inspection” is needed to verify the depth and suitability of the base course, but is also an opportunity to verify the grade of the driveway to avoid costly repairs to non-compliant conditions after concrete or asphalt has been placed. Also, prior to any earth disturbing activities on any project, an erosion control inspection must be performed. In the event that an erosion control inspection is not necessary specific approval to begin excavation without the inspection must be given in writing. Failure to schedule an erosion control inspection prior to excavation shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of permits, additional inspection fees, fines, or legal action, depending on the severity and impacts of the work performed.

It is understood that some minor deviations from the approved site plan may be necessary based on site conditions that do not exactly match the survey or circumstances that were not anticipated in the planning and approval process, however at the time of the final inspection by the Engineering Department all site conditions must be in conformance with the standards established in the current edition of the Code at the time of permit approval and the standards, policies and regulations established in this Manual. The contractor shall notify the Engineering Department of any changes to an approved plan prior to final inspection of the project. Additional procedures for scheduling inspections and requirements at the time of the inspection are established in §6302.08: Inspection of Project Grading Work in the Code. Inspections requested between November 1st and April 30th may be declined due to inclement weather at the discretion of the Engineering Department. In those cases where a final inspection is requested during the winter months and the site improvements are not visible due to snow cover, final approval by the Engineering Department shall be withheld until the site is visible, or the applicant/contractor/owner shall post a financial guarantee in the form of an irrevocable Letter of Credit (LOC) or a cash bond, and execute a site plan improvements agreement. The financial guarantee shall not be released until the improvements on the site have been completed by the contractor/owner, and subsequently inspected and approved by the Engineering Department.

For more details regarding any Engineering inspections, please feel free to contact the Engineering Department directly.

GRADING AND EXCAVATION MANUAL 2010 Edition

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