Chapter 1501:21-17 | Inspection by Chief

Rule 1501:21-17-01 | Inspection procedure.

• Effective: October 15, 1981
• Promulgated Under: Ch 119.

The chief may make inspections during construction as deemed necessary to insure that the structure is being built in compliance with the approved plans and specifications which serve as the basis for issuing the construction permit. However, the inspections by the chief do not relieve the owner or the registered professional engineer in charge of the responsibility of providing adequate inspection of the work.

Last updated May 22, 2023 at 12:13 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: –
Amplifies: –
Five Year Review Date:

Rule 1501:21-17-02 | Notice, order, and revocation for noncompliance.

• Effective: June 27, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

If at any time during the progress of the work, the chief finds that the work is not being performed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and changes, the chief may serve a written notice to the owner or the owner's representative by registered or certified mail or by personal service. Such notice will state the particulars in which the work has not complied with the approved plans, specifications, and changes. The chief may order the immediate compliance with the approved plans, specifications, and changes. If the owner or the owner's representative fails to comply with the legal provisions of the order, the permit under which construction is authorized may be revoked by the chief. As prescribed by rule 1501:21-23-01 of the Administrative Code, each chief's order or permit revocation will inform the affected party of the hearing and appeal provisions of Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Last updated June 27, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1521.06
Amplifies: 1521.06, 1521.061
Five Year Review Date: 3/3/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 4/15/1972, 12/9/1999

Rule 1501:21-17-03 | Approval of construction by the chief.

• Effective: June 27, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

Upon receipt of the engineer's certification as set forth in rule 1501:21-15-05 of the Administrative Code, the as-built plans and detailed final cost as set forth in rule 1501:21-15-04 of the Administrative Code, the operation, maintenance, and inspection manual as set forth in rule 1501:21-15-06 of the Administrative Code, and the emergency action plan as set forth in rule 1501:21-15-07 of the Administrative Code, the chief will within thirty days inspect the completed construction. If the chief finds that construction was completed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and changes, the chief will within fourteen days after inspection approve the construction and so notify the owner and the surety in writing. The approval date will be the date such notice is sent by the chief.

Last updated June 27, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1521.06
Amplifies: 1521.06, 1521.061
Five Year Review Date: 5/18/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 5/18/2023

Rule 1501:21-17-04 | Final inspection and approval by the chief.

• Effective: May 18, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

In the twelfth month following approval of construction by the chief under rule 1501:21-17-03 of the Administrative Code, the chief will make a final inspection of the construction. If the final inspection shows that no fact has become apparent to indicate that the construction was not performed in accordance with the terms of the permit, plans, specifications, and approved changes thereof, and that the completed construction as performed would apparently not endanger life, health, or property, the chief will give final approval of the construction and release the surety bond as prescribed in rule 1501:21-7-02 of the Administrative Code.

Last updated May 18, 2023 at 8:44 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1521.06
Amplifies: 1521.06, 1521.061
Five Year Review Date: 5/18/2028