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305A.7 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the Building and Safety Official may make or require other inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code the technical codes and other laws which are enforced by the City of Pleasanton. 305A.8 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when inspections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the technical codes, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection. Re-inspection fees mad be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building and Safety Official. To obtain a re-inspection. the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with the Fees and Charge as set forth in the Pleasanton Municipal Code. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid. SECTION 306A -SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 306A.1 General. In addition to the inspections required by Section 305A.5, the owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction as detailed in Section 1704 of the building code. EXCEPTION: The Building and Safety Official may waive the requirement or the employment of a special inspector if the construction is of a minor nature. SECTION 307A -STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION Structural observation shall be provided when so designated by the architect or engineer of record, or when such observation is specifically required by the Building and Safety Official. The owner shall employ the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, or another engineer or architect designated by the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, to perform structural observation as defined in this section. Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the owner's representative, special inspector, contractor and the Building and Safety Official. The structural observer shall submit to the Building and Safety Official a written statement that the site visits have 31