Design & Construction Specifications - Town of Kernersville

Sedimentation Control Act; however, he/she mayinform the contractor when in violation. If contractordoes not remedy the violation, the CSS may contactthe NCDEHNR, Land Quality Section for a formalinspection.H. Construction Inspector’s Status1. General - The Construction Inspector is the Town’s primaryresident representative and is responsible for insuring that allwork is constructed in accordance with the approvedconstruction drawings, this manual and the NCDOTSpecifications. The Inspector will insure that the above isaccomplished through visual inspections, surveys, materialstesting and communications with the developer and/orcontractor. The Inspector is also responsible for maintaininga written record of daily progress to be filed with thepermanent project records. The authorities and limitations ofthe Inspector are set forth below:2. Authoritya. The Inspector has the authority to reject materials andworkmanship that do not meet the requirements ofthis manual, NCDOT Standards (if applicable), shopdrawings, manufacturer’s specifications and theconstruction drawings. The Developer/Contractor willuncover or safe-up any item of work that the Inspectorwishes to see.b. The Inspector has the authority to maintain a writtenrecord of daily events and to photograph any item ofwork.c. The Inspector has the authority to temporarily stopconstruction for any item of work if materials testingmust be performed, an inspection conducted or if theitem does not meet the requirements of the plans andspecifications. All work may be temporarily stopped ifthe Inspector observes a life-threatening hazard tohimself, the contractor’s forces or the general public.