The Registered Inspector is a specific role defined in the 1935-miami-dade-building-code (Sec. 204, p. 26). This individual is required for the erection of Type I buildings or structures with complicated designs, unless the building-inspector determines special supervision is unnecessary (p. 27).
Key requirements and duties include:
- Qualifications: Must be thoroughly qualified by knowledge and experience in design and construction, and familiar with the Code (p. 27).
- Registration: Must obtain a Certificate of Registration from the building-inspector for a fee of $1.00 (p. 27).
- Bonding: Must deposit a surety bond of $5,000.00 with the building-inspector, payable to the city-of-miami, valid for one year (p. 27).
- Duties: Must remain constantly on the work during construction, inspect all materials, and report progress, defects, and conditions affecting structural safety (p. 27). They are responsible for enforcing the Code and notifying the Inspector of any attempts to conceal defects (p. 28).
- Authority: Has the authority to compel the removal of defective materials or stop work pending rulings from the building-inspector (p. 28).
- Termination: Duties terminate only when a Certificate of Compliance is issued (p. 28).
The Registered Inspector plays a critical role in the building-inspection-protocol for high-risk or complex structures.