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Attachment 1 Exhibit B provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building and Safety Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. To conform with requirements in SB721, Section 20.04.350 is amended to read as follows: 20.04.350 Required building inspections. 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 R306 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. Page 11 of 64