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Ordinance No. 2241 Page 9 of 60 Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of a building or structure or any plumbing, mechanical or electrical components shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the Building and Safety Official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. The Building and Safety Official shall require notification from the permit holder in order to make the following inspections: 1. Foundation Inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. Plumbing, mechanical or electrical components are required to be in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. The foundation inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment. 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. 2. Under-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,wiring, ducting, piping accessories or other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed, or insulation and/or floor sheathing is installed, including the subfloor. 3. Floodplain Inspection, in designated flood hazard areas. Upon placement of the lowest floor and prior to further vertical construction, a registered design professional shall prepare and submit documentation to the Building and Safety Official of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, as required in Section 1612.4 of the California Building Code,or for one-and two-family dwellings, Section R322 of the California Residential Code. 4. Shear and Roof Inspection. A lateral bracing,roof framing and sheathing inspection shall be made before any weather protection covering or roofing material is installed on the walls or roof of any building. 5. Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas and Electrical Inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment,before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection. 6. Frame Inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing are approved and the structure is adequately protected from weather intrusion,all framing, fire-blocking and bracing are in place,all pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical,plumbing, heating,wiring, piping and ducts are approved. Moisture content of framing members shall be verified in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code. 7. Sprinkler System Pre-Concealment Inspection. Fire sprinklers shall be installed in all required locations, and the sprinkler piping installation shall be tested and inspected prior to the concealment of any sprinkler system piping. 8. Energy Efficiency Inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R-and U-values,fenestration U-value, duct system R-value,and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency. Wall and concealed ceiling insulation inspections are required to be made after the frame inspection is approved and before being covered.