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SS Program - Permitting and Inspection Process Guidelines

Submitted by fsepulveda on May 23, 2024
Effective field
Identifier
IB/P/BC 2023-136
Attachment
/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/IB-P-BC-2023-136-SS-Permitting-and-Inspection-Process-2023.10.30.pdf

What are the time limits to comply?

Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.

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Within three-and-a-half (3 ½) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, obtain all permits for retrofit or demolition of the building.

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Within seven (7) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, complete construction or demolition work and finalize permits.

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What is plan check?

Plan check is a process of which the plans are reviewed for compliance to current codes. For this program, the plans will be reviewed for compliance to the mandatory retrofit ordinance 183983 and 184081. Once plans have been reviewed and approved, permit can be issued.

What is inspection?

All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection.

Work is generally inspected and approved in succession and no work may continue beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the inspector.

Common items to be inspected are foundation excavations, concrete work, wood framing, shear wall nailing, etc. When completed, there shall be a final inspection and approval of the completed project.





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