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20.04.330 (Pleasanton Supp. No. 29, 1-23) 778 The Building and Safety Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination or inspection time has been ex- pended. The Building and Safety Official shall not author- ize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. (Ord. 2153 § 2, 2016) 20.04.330 Inspections. Construction or work for which a permit is re- quired shall be subject to inspection by the Building and Safety Official and the construction or work shall re- main accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. In addition, certain types of construction shall have continuous inspection as specified in Section 20.04.380. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code, the technical codes or of other ordinances of the City of Pleasanton. Inspections pre- suming to give authority to violate or cancel the provi- sions of this code, the technical codes or of other ordi- nances of the City of Pleasanton shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspec- tion purposes. Neither the Building and Safety Official nor the City of Pleasanton shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection. A survey of the lot may be required by the Build- ing and Safety Official to verify that the structure is lo- cated in accordance with the approved plans. Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Building and Safety Official that such work is ready for inspection. The Building and Safety Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be made electronically, in writing or by telephone at the option of the Building and Safety Offi- cial. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required either by this code or the technical codes to provide access to and means for inspection of the work. In addition to scheduled inspections required herein, the Building and Safety Official may inspect any existing building or structure for cause within the City or when requested to do so by an owner or person acting under authority of the owner. Such request shall be made in writing by the property owner, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority. A statement of all findings shall be sent to the owner and a record shall be kept on file in the office of the Building and Safety Official. Applications shall be accompanied by an inspection fee established by resolution. Inspection Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building and Safety Official. The Building and Safety Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until au- thorized by the Building and Safety Official. There shall be a final inspection and approval by the Building and Safety Official of all buildings, struc- tures, plumbing, mechanical and or electrical and on-site permits when completed and ready for occupancy and use. Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a per- mit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the agent of the permit holder shall have posted or oth- erwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the Building and Safety Official conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the Building and Safety Official. (Ord. 2153 § 2, 2016) 20.04.340 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building and Safety Official is authorized to examine or cause to be exam- ined buildings, structures and sites for which an applica- tion has been filed. (Ord. 2153 § 2, 2016) 20.04.350 Required building inspections. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of a building or structure or any plumbing, me- chanical 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 con- cealed 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: