Section R109.1 of the IRC is amended as follows:

R109.1 Types of inspections. For onsite construction, from time to time the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his or her agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.

R109.1.1 Footing and foundation Inspections. Inspection of the footings and foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or casement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and prior to the placing of concrete. The footing and foundation inspections shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations.

R109.1.2 Concrete slab or 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, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items and all floor framing, blocking anchor bolts and ancillary items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the sub-floor.

R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to flooding as established table R301.2(1), upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the building official shall require the submission of documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, required in Section R323.

R109.1.4 Roof and wall sheathing. Roof and wall sheathing inspections shall be made prior to the installation of any interior or exterior roof and wall coverings.

R109.1.5 Plumbing, mechanical, and gas system inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, and gas systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.

Exception: Ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with Section M2105.1 shall be permitted to be backfilled prior to inspection.

R109.1.6 Energy efficiency inspection. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the currently adopted Washington State Energy Code; and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U values, fenestration U value, duct system R value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.

R109.1.7 Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping, and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough inspections are approved.

R109.1.8 Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections above, the building official may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the building official.

R109.1.8.1 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wall board is in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

R109.1.8.2 Erosion control inspections. Where projects create exposed earth subject to erosion and siltation of adjoining properties or storm water management structures or facilities, a temporary erosion control inspection shall be conducted upon installation of silt fence, matting, straw, or any other approved temporary erosion control measures and prior to beginning building construction. A final erosion control inspection shall be conducted prior to final approval of the project to verify that site conditions will not result in erosion or siltation of adjoining properties or storm water management structures or facilities. Final erosion control measures shall be maintained indefinitely.

R109.1.8.3 Final inspections. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.

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R109.5 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when the work for which the inspection is requested is not complete or when corrections noted on previous inspections are not made.

This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with code requirements, but rather that fees are intended as a means of controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the inspection record card is not available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access for the inspection or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with the City’s fee resolution.