R277-471-5. School Construction Inspections

  A. Before any school construction project begins, the SDBO or CSBBO shall obtain a construction project number from the USOE by completing and submitting construction project identification forms provided by the USOE and other required submittals for all projects consistent with Title 53E, Chapter 3, Part 7 and the Resource Manual.

  B. The appropriate currently certified plans examiner shall approve all LEA school plans and specifications before any LEA construction project begins.

  C. If an LEA is unable to provide appropriate and proper school construction inspection and plan review services, the Superintendent may procure inspection services and charge the LEA for those services. The approved inspector shall establish fees in advance of inspection services.

  D. LEA construction projects shall comply with Title 53E, Chapter 3, Part 7 and the Resource Manual to:

  (1) ensure that each inspector is adequately and appropriately credentialed;

  (2) identify and provide to the USOE and local government entity building official reports of all inspections with the name, state license number, and disciplines of each inspector performing the project inspections;

  (3) submit inspection certificates and all related submittals to the USOE and appropriate local government entity building official;

  (4) submit inspection summary reports monthly to the appropriate local government entity building official and the USOE;

  (5) sign the final certificate of inspection and verification form, certifying all inspections were completed in compliance with all applicable laws and rules, and the Resource Manual to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of occupants;

  (6) send the final inspection certification, inspection verification, and provide all other related project closeout submittals to the USOE and to the appropriate local government entity building official upon completion of the project; and

  (7) maintain all submitted documentation at a designated LEA location for auditing or monitoring.

  E. The SDBO/CSBBO may submit paper or electronic reports to satisfy this section.