A. There shall be no charge for required inspections unless an inspection is necessary because of failure to comply with the terms of this chapter or any construction standards, specifications or codes of the city. For all inspections for which a charge is made, the charge shall consist of the actual cost per hour, including overhead, of sending sewer department personnel to make the inspections plus equipment rental charges, if any. In no event shall the charge be less than $10.00. Inspection of sewer main construction shall consist of the actual cost per hour, indicating overhead, of sending sewer department personnel to make the inspections, plus equipment rental charges, if any. The estimated amount of said charges plus excavation permit charges shall be deposited in advance of said inspection.

B. All inspection fees shall be paid to the city clerk-treasurer who shall issue receipts therefor. No permit shall be issued to any person who is delinquent in the payment of inspection charges. (Ord. 291, 1978; Ord. 209 § 12, 1974).