§ 691-128. Inspection of construction of streets and bridges.

(a)

Execution of inspection agreement. Prior to the commencement of construction, the developer shall execute an agreement with the department of public works which will provide that:

(1)

The department of public works will employ an inspector to inspect the construction work to insure that such construction meets the requirements of the approved construction plans.

(2)

The developer will reimburse the department of public works for the cost of such inspection services which shall be determined at the time of execution of the agreement.

(3)

Upon completion of construction, the inspector so employed will certify to the department of public works and the developer as to the compliance of such construction with the requirements of the approved construction plans and/or approved change orders.

(4)

No action respecting the acceptance of the construction and release of the improvement bond pursuant to this division shall be taken until the developer has reimbursed the department of public works in full for the inspection services.

(b)

Inspection of construction.

(1)

All construction of streets and bridges shall be inspected and certified pursuant to the agreement executed under subsection (a).

(2)

The developer shall furnish the department of public works necessary copies of the approved construction plans.

(3)

If construction has already commenced on the effective date of General Ordinance 49, 1972, the developer may continue to provide his own construction inspection. The developer must then furnish, with his application for acceptance under this division, a certification by a professional engineer registered in the state that the construction has met the requirements of the approved construction plans; further, the construction will be inspected by the department of public works, and all deficiencies shall be corrected before acceptance by the board of public works.

(Code 1975, § 28-67; G.O. 15, 2001, § 129)