13-8.503 Inspections and General Requirements.

A. The above improvements shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Township Engineer or his duly authorized representative who shall be notified by registered mail by the applicant at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time of each phase of construction.

B. No underground installation shall be covered until inspected and approved.

C. Prior to requesting any inspections, the applicant shall deposit with the Township Financial Officer, a fee in the form of cash to cover the cost of construction inspection in subdivisions, site plans and infrastructure which the Township will be responsible for operation and/or maintenance.

D. No trenches shall be left open overnight without adequate protection as required buy the Township Engineer.

E. All underground improvements installed in a Township right-of-way shall be required to be permitted pursuant to Chapter 1 1.

13-8.504 Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

The issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any residence within a major subdivision shall be accompanied by a statement from the Township Engineer that all public improvements affecting the residence in question have been installed or adequately bonded pursuant to the MLUL and a statement from the Township Attorney that all required deeds of dedication have been reviewed and approved.

13-8.505 Construction Requirements.

Prior to the commencement of any construction, the applicant shall arrange for a pre-construction conference with the Township Engineer. Such conferences shall be attended by the applicant and his engineer or contractor as well as the Township Engineer.

13-8.506 Approval of Public Improvements.

When the subdivider has constructed and installed the streets, drainage facilities, curbs, sidewalks, street signs, monuments and other improvements in accordance with Township regulations, standards and specifications and desires the Township to accept said improvements, he shall, in writing, by certified mail addressed to the Township Clerk with copies thereof to the Township Engineer, request the Township Engineer to make a semifinal inspection of said improvements. Accompanying this request, the subdivider must submit a mylar and two sealed prints of the originally approved subdivision plans that have been updated to show the final as-built condition of all improvements including all subsurface utilities and drains. The Township Engineer shall inspect all improvements of which said notice has been filed and shall prepare a detailed report, in writing, with the Township Council indicating either approval partial approval or rejection of such improvements with a statement of reasons for any rejection. The cost of the improvements as approved or rejected shall be set forth.