§ 18-91.5. Work starting before permit issuance.  


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  • Upon approval of the building official and after the issuance of a permit, the certain site development work or foundation work as delineated in the building permit application and plans may be started prior to the final approval and issuance of the general project permit provided any work completed is entirely at risk of the permit applicant, and the work does not proceed past the first required inspection. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the building official's approval or the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of triple the basic permit fee. This provision does not apply if the building official determines that due to emergency work a delay would clearly have placed life or property in imminent danger the payment of a triple fee shall not preclude or be deemed a substitute for prosecution for commencing work without first obtaining a permit. The building official may grant extensions of time or waive fees when justifiable cause has been demonstrated in writing.

(Ord. No. 02-04, § 2, 3-28-02)