Ordinances-2013-322

Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job. 110.3.2 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor. 110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the building official. 110.3.4 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved. 110.3.5 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. 110.3.6 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety. 110.3.7 Special inspections. For special inspections, see Section 1704. 110.3.8 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed. 2. Delete the following Section from Chapter Five of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 501.2 Address numbers. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all buildings in accordance with the fire code. 3. Amend Sections 1011 from Chapter Ten of the IBC and insert in lieu the following: 1011.1.1 Additional Exit Signs. Exit signs may be required at the discretion of the code official to clarify an exit or exit access. 1011.5.2 Exit Sign Illumination. In new construction, or if an exit sign is replaced, exit signs shall use an LED lighting system and be illuminated internally. Exit signs shall have a battery backup unless an