§ 22-704. Inspection of Work and Materials.  


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  • 1. 
    Notice. The developer shall notify the Borough Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of commencement of any construction operations requiring inspection.
    2. 
    Inspection Reports. A daily inspection report shall be filed with the Borough Inspections Department for each day of construction activity within landfill area when activity involves curbing, road and streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewers, water mains and building foundations. Inspections are to be performed by the Borough Engineer, Borough-approved site engineers or independent testing laboratory. The cost of inspections shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer.
    3. 
    The construction or installation of all improvements shall at all times be subject to inspection by representatives of the Borough of Phoenixville. If such inspection reveals that work is not in accordance with approved plans and specifications, that construction is not being done in a workmanlike manner, or that erosion and sediment controls are failing to prevent accelerated erosion or waterborne sediment from leaving the site of construction, the said representative is empowered to require corrections to be made and/or the suspension of subdivision approval, and to issue a cease-and-desist order which may include any or all of the following sanctions:
    A. 
    No lot in the subdivision shall be conveyed or placed under agreement of sale.
    B. 
    All construction on any lots for which a building permit has been issued shall cease.
    C. 
    No further building permits for any lots shall be issued.
    4. 
    The said cease-and-desist order shall be terminated upon determination by the Borough that the said defects or deviations from plan requirements have been corrected.
    5. 
    No underground pipes, structures, subgrades or base course shall be covered until inspected and approved by the Borough Engineer or other qualified Borough representative. These inspections shall be effected in accordance with Subsection 3 above and shall occur at the following intervals:
    A. 
    Prior to clearing and rough grading.
    B. 
    Upon completion of rough grading, but prior to placing topsoil, installing permanent drainage or other site improvements or establishing covers.
    C. 
    Upon excavation and completion of subgrade.
    D. 
    Upon excavation, installation and completion of drainage structures, community sewage systems or water supply systems.
    E. 
    Before placing the stone base course, or before the initial layer of screening.
    F. 
    Before placement of the binder course.
    G. 
    Before placement of the wearing course.
    H. 
    Upon completion.
    6. 
    Improvement Specifications. All required road improvements should be constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of PennDOT Form 408, current edition, including the latest revisions, and other applicable regulations. All other required improvements shall be constructed in accordance with approved specifications found in the Borough's Engineering Standards.
    A. 
    Specifications. The specifications will be furnished to the applicant by the Borough. If any of the specifications are unavailable at the Borough Office, the Borough Engineer shall provide the applicable specifications.
    B. 
    Sample of Materials. During or after construction of any required improvement, if the Borough requires a sample of materials, said sample shall be furnished by the appropriate contractor, in a form specified by the Borough Engineer.
    7. 
    Delivery Slips. Copies of all delivery slips for materials used in the construction of any storm sewers, sanitary sewers, roads, curbs, sidewalks, or any other facility within a Borough right-of-way or easement shall be supplied to the Borough.
Ord. 2016-2267, 10/11/2016