15.20.160 Inspections.
A. All projects, which include clearing, grading, filling, or drainage, shall be subject to inspection by the town engineer or his designee, who shall be granted reasonable right of entry to the work site by the permittee. When required by the town engineer, special qualified professionals employed by the permittee shall perform inspection and/or testing of the grading operations. Inspections in conjunction with hydraulic permits will be performed and enforced by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
B. Each site that has approved grading, erosion and sediment control or other required plans must be inspected as necessary to ensure that the sediment control measures are installed and effectively maintained in compliance with the approved plan and permit requirements. Where applicable, the permittee must obtain inspection by the town at the following stages:
1. Following the installation of sediment control measures or practices and prior to any other land-disturbing activity;
2. During the construction of sediment basins or storm water management structures;
3. During rough grading, including hauling of imported or wasted materials;
4. Prior to the removal or modification of any sediment control measure or facility; and
5. Upon completion of final grading, including establishment of ground covers and planting, installation of all vegetative measures, and all other work in accordance with an approved plan or permit.
C. The permittee may secure the services of an engineer, subject to the approval of the town engineer, to inspect the construction of the facilities and provide the town with a fully documented certification that all construction is done in accordance with the provisions of an approved grading, erosion and sedimentation control or other required plan, applicable rules, regulations, permit conditions, and specifications. If inspection certification is provided to the town, then the normal inspections performed by the town for the permit may be waived. In these cases, the town shall be notified at the required inspection points and may make spot inspections. [Ord. 378 § 2 (Exh. 1), 1999.]