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R-83-506 - 3/10/1983AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT made this /et' day of MA/LC N , 19 L , between the City of Round Rock, a Texas municipal corpora- tion, hereinafter referred to as "City" and William B. La Londe, Inc., a Texas corporation, hereinafter referred to as "La Londe ". Recitals The City has adopted the Southern Standard Building Code (Code) and pursuant to said Code has the responsibility and authority to inspect all construction in the City to insure compliance with the Code. The City desires to engage the services of La Londe to assist in the required building inspection and to render its services on the terms and conditions provided in this agreement. La Londe is engaged in the business of providing professional inspection services, and desires to render its professional services for the City as provided herein. THEREFORE, the City hereby engages the services of La Londe, and in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the parties agree as follows: Term 1. The agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, commencing on March 10, 1983, and may be terminated by either party by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. Services 2. La Londe agrees to perform all building inspections required by the Code for new construction of single - family homes, duplexes, tri- plexes, and four - plexes. The inspections to be performed are as follows: 1st Inspection - Temporary Loop to be called in by the electrician. Items to be checked include: 1. Bracing of pole 2. Grounding 3. Outlet and wire size, breaker size 4. GFCI protection 5. Missing knockouts, weatherproof outlets 2nd Inspection - Plumbing Rough called by the plumber and layout inspection called by the builder. Items to be checked include: 1. Leaks - water test of draws and vents 2. Proper venting 3. Type and size of pipe 4. Proper grade, bedding and backfill 5. Location of building on lot 3rd Inspection - Copper Inspection called by plumber to be combined with foundation inspection or Plumbing Rough whenever possible. Items to be checked include: 1. Pipe size and type 2. Proper bends 3. Joints above grade 4. Visible damage 5. Isolation from dissimilar metals 4th Inspection - Foundation inspection called by Building Superintendent. Items to be checked include: 1. Correct beam depth and width 2. Correct size and spacing of steel 3. Proper bracing of forms 4. Proper lapping of steel 5. Continuous vapor barrier 6. Copper separation from steel 5th Inspection - To be called by Building Superin- tendent prior to insulation to include framing, electrical plumbing and mechanical. Also gas and water test and sewer tap to be done at the same time if possible. Framing Inspection to include: 1. Nailing requirements for siding, sheathing and roof decking. 2. Bracing of walls gables, etc. . . . 3. Scuttle hole size and location 4. Thirty pound plate felt between bottom plate and concrete 5. Proper grading of lumber and plywood 6. Proper spans and bracing of rafters, joists and beams - 2 - 7. Correct window size in bedrooms 8. Proper fireplace installation and clearance 9. Proper header size 10. Sheetrock nailers 11. Fireblocking at furrdowns, etc. . . . Electrical Inspection to include 1. Check number of outlets and spacing of outlets 2. Check for GFCI circuit, bathrooms, garage and W/P outlets 3. Number of outlets in relation to wire size 4. Laundry outlet 5. Correct type of feeder wire 6. Garage outlets and outside outlets as required 7. No wiring across scuttle hole 8. Check proper installation of sub -panel box Plumbing Topout Inspection to include: 1. Check gas pipe installation and pressure test if ready 2. Check tubs set and connected and shower stalls installation 3. Inspection shower pan 4. Check for proper strapping of pipe 5. Separation of copper and dissimilar metals 6. Check for required cleanouts 7. Proper venting and flashing 8. Check air chambers where required Mechanical Inspection to include: 1. Proper installation of Ducts 2. Proper outlets, size, material fastening and lapping of joints 3. Proper insulation of ducts 4. Access and work space to attic unit 5. Proper size clearance of flue vents from combustibles 6th Inspection - Insulation called by Building Superintendent. Inspection to include the following: 1. Check to see if insulation installed properly 2. Check for proper "R" valves at ceilings and exterior walls 7th Inspection - Final to be called by Building Superintendent. Items to be checked include: 1. Check finished yard for proper drainage, minimum slab height above finished ground level 2. Check A/C for above grade level 3. Check water meter box for proper height and clearance 4. Inspect for vaccum breaker. Installation on all hose bibbs 5. Check outside weather proof outlets for seal 6. Check for maximum of six disconnects at electrical panel 7. Check for GFCI installation - 3 - 8. Check attic insulation 9. Inspect proper bonding or service equipment 10. Check site for removal of construction debris 11. Check for smoke detectors at proper locations 12. Check for required combustion air for gas appliances 13. Check fireplace and hearth for compliance with code 14. Check for A/C disconnects where required. Switch at furnace. 15. Check caulking of bathroom fixtures Sewer Tap and Gas test will be combined with other inspections whenever possible. If La Londe is unable to complete these in combination with other inspections they will be made without charge. The foregoing inspections will be combined whenever possible. The items inspected may be amended from time to time by the Southern Building Code Congress or by ordinance adopted by the City Council. La Londe agrees to make all inspections in a prompt manner. All inspections requested by 10:00 o'clock a.m. will be performed the same day. Inspections called in after 10:00 o'clock a.m. will be done the same day if the work load permits. La Londe will provide the City with direct communica- tion capability with the inspector(s) through the use of mobile radio or other means. Fees 3. For services to be rendered under this contract, La Londe shall be entitled to a fee of $20.00 for each inspection performed up to 200 inspections per month. For inspections from 201 to 400, the fee shall be $15.00 per inspection. For inspections 401 and greater, the fee shall be $10.00 per inspection. Re- inspection fees at a rate of $10.00 per inspection shall be collected by La Londe from the respective builder. Sewer tap and gas test inspections will be made at no additional charge. La Londe will bill the City on or before the last day of each month and payment will be made by the fifteenth of the following month. - 4 - Insurance 4. La Londe shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City under this agreement and shall maintain a policy of liability insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000.00 for property damage and $500,000.00 for bodily injury, to cover any claims arising out of the performance of its services under this agreement. Indemnity 5. La Londe agrees and undertakes to indemnify the City from any and all liability, loss, or damage the City may suffer as a result of claims, demands, costs, attorney's fees, or judgments against it arising out of the performance of its services under this agreement. Entire Agreement 6. This agreement supersedes any and all other agree- ments, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement, statement, or promise relating to the subject matter of this agreement which is not contained herein shall be valid or binding. Assignment 7. Neither this agreement nor any duties or obligations hereunder shall be assignable by La Londe without the prior written consent of the City. In the event of an assignment by La Londe to which the City has consented, the assignee or his legal representative shall agree in writing with the City to personally assume, perform, and be bound by the covenants, obligations, and agreements contained herein. Successors and Assigns 8. Subject to the provision regarding assignment, this agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the respective parties. - 5 - Attorney's Fees 9. If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled. Governing Law 10. The validity of this agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations created hereunder are perform- able in Williamson County, Texas. Amendment 11. This agreement may be amended by the mutual agreement of the parties hereto in a writing to be attached to and incorporated into this agreement. Legal Construction 12. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. EXECUTED at Round Rock, Texas, on the day and year first above written. ATTEST: 4110i14/4! _A./4 NE LAND, C ty Secretary By - 6 - WILLIAM B. LA LONDE, INC. President WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has for the past year contracted with William B. LaLonde, Inc. to provide profes- sional building inspector services for the City, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to renew the contract with William B. LaLonde, Inc., for an additional year, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, THAT The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City a contract to provide residential building inspection services with William B. LaLonde, Inc., a copy of said contract being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. RESOLVED this 10th day of March, 1983. ATTEST: JO NE LAND, City Secretary RESOLUTION NO. .57kok OMMIE LA'Tr L. ONN, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas