8 CCR 1507-57, art. 7 - CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
7.1
Building Code Inspections Conducted by the Division
7.1.1 When the Division is functioning as the
Building Code Official, Construction or work for which a permit is required is
subject to inspection by the Division. Such construction or work shall remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. The Division is
not 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 these rules to perform inspections.
7.2 Fire and Life Safety Code Inspections
7.2.1 Construction projects shall be
inspected by the Fire Code Official to verify compliance with the Fire Code 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 Code
inspections. Either the Division or the Qualified Fire Department shall perform
fire code inspections.
7.2.2 A
Certified Fire Inspector shall perform inspections of fire suppression systems
in accordance with 8 CCR 1507-11- Colorado Fire Suppression Program.
A) A Certified Fire Inspector II or Fire
Inspector III- Plans Examiner may perform both inspections (fire suppression
system and Fire Code construction).
B) If the Fire Code Official does not employ
a Certified Fire Inspector II or Fire Inspector III- Plans Examiner, the Fire
Code Official shall obtain the services of a Certified Fire Inspector to
perform the suppression system inspections.
7.2.3 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 a minimum of two years after the
Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
7.2.4 Certified Fire Inspectors shall include
their printed name and 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 the manner as prescribed by the Division 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.
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.
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