8 CCR 1507-31, art. 7 - CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

7.1 Building Code Inspections Conducted by the Division

7.1.1 Construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to inspection by the Division or a Third-Party Inspector hired by the Business Entity. Such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Neither the Division nor a Third-Party Inspector contracted by the Business Entity is liable for expenses incurred in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

7.1.2 The Division may contract with Third-Party Inspectors who are qualified in accordance with Article 10 of these rules to perform inspections. A Health Facility may hire and compensate Third-Party Inspectors under contract with the Division or hire and compensate other Third-Party Inspectors who are qualified in accordance with Article 10 of these rules to perform inspections.

A) Prior to commencement of construction on projects requiring third-party inspections, the Business Entity shall notify the Division of the designated Third-Party Inspector for the permitted project. The notification shall be made in writing using a form provided by the Division. The Division may request a preconstruction meeting with the Business Entity, the contractor hired to perform the work, and the qualified Third-Party Inspector.

B) Third-Party Inspectors shall include their printed name and state certification number in the appropriate location on the inspection report or card.

C) The Division will require a sufficient number of third-party inspection reports to be submitted by the inspector based upon the scope and cost of the project to ensure quality inspections are performed. Concurrent with the permit approval, the Division will issue an Inspection Card specifying the applicable required inspections as set forth in Chapter 1 of the Building Code or as determined by the Division. The inspection card shall be on site throughout the duration of the project.

D) If the Division finds that inspections are not completed satisfactorily, or that all violations are not corrected, the Division will take enforcement action against the appropriate Business Entity pursuant to Article 11. In such case the Division may also require that all inspections for the next project undertaken by the Business Entity be conducted by the Division's inspectors.

7.1.3 For permits issued by the Division, the final inspection will be conducted only by the Division after all work required by the building permit is completed. Mid-construction inspections may be performed to observe progress and verify compliance with third-party inspection requirements as deemed necessary by the Division.

7.2 Fire and Life Safety Code Inspections

7.2.1 Project sites shall be inspected by the Fire and Life Safety Code Officials to verify compliance with the Fire and Life Safety Codes and approved construction documents. Construction inspections shall be conducted by a person certified as Fire Inspector II or Fire Inspector III- Plans Examiner. Third-party inspection provisions do not apply to the required Fire and Life Safety Code inspections. Either the Division or the Qualified Fire Department shall perform fire inspections.

7.2.2 Results of all inspections shall be documented on the job site inspection card and in the official records of the inspecting entity, and shall include type of inspection, date of inspection, identification of the responsible individual doing the inspection, and comments regarding approval or disapproval of the inspection. Inspection records shall be retained by the inspecting entity for three years after the Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

7.2.3 Certified Fire Inspectors shall include their printed name and state fire inspector certification number in the appropriate locations on the inspection report or card.

7.3 Inspection Request Notification to the Division.

7.3.1 The Division shall be provided with notification in writing no later than noon of the Thursday in the week preceding the requested inspection. The Division will make reasonable efforts to provide the inspection on the requested day or time, provided an inspector is available. If the inspection schedule is full, an alternate day and time will be proposed for the inspection to be completed within the next 30 days, unless otherwise negotiated.

7.3.2 It is the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by the inspector.

7.3.3 Work will not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval from the appropriate inspection entity. The inspector, upon notification, will perform the requested inspections. In the case that the Division cannot complete the inspection within the timeframe requested, the Business Entity may elect to hire a Third-Party Inspector to conduct that inspection at their own expense. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector will either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or their Designated Representative of any deficiencies. Any portions of the construction that do not comply with the codes adopted in these rules shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the appropriate inspection entity. The re-inspection shall be requested in accordance with Article 7.3.1.

7.4 Stop Work Orders Issued by the Division.

7.4.1 If the Division finds any work regulated by these rules being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of these rules or dangerous or unsafe, the Division is authorized to issue a stop work order.

7.4.2 The stop work order will be in writing and will be given to the Business Entity, the Designated Representative, or the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work must immediately cease. The stop work order will state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.

7.4.3 Any person who continues any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, will be subject to penalties as prescribed by these rules.

Notes

8 CCR 1507-31, art. 7

40 CR 04, February 25, 2017, effective 3/17/2017 42 CR 05, March 10, 2019, effective 3/30/2019 43 CR 14, July 25, 2020, effective 8/14/2020 44 CR 22, November 25, 2021, effective 12/15/2021