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subsurface conditions such as the stratification and faulting of rock and the nature and type of soil or rock. (b) Failure of the director of public works to observe or recognize hazardous conditions or the director's failure to deny the grading, grubbing or stockpiling permit shall not relieve the permittee or the permittee's agent from being responsible, or cause the County, its officers or agents, to' be held responsible for the conditions or damages resulting therefrom. Section 10-15. Suspension or revocation. (a) The director of public works may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter whenever: (1) The permit has been issued on the basis of incorrect or insufficient information supplied by the permittee; (2) The grading, grubbing, or stockpiling is not being performed in accordance with the terms and provisions of the permit; or (3) The grading, grubbing, or stockpiling discloses objectionable or unsafe conditions. (b) When a permit has been suspended or revoked, the pennittee shall submit detailed plans and proposals for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and for correcting the objectionable or unsafe conditions. Upon approval of such plans and proposals by the director of public works, the director may authorize the permittee in writing, to proceed with the work. Section 10-16. Construction prohibited prior to grading. Whenever a grading permit is required by this chapter, construction of any structure within the graded area shall not commence until a grading permit has been issued in accordance with this chapter or the director of public works has otherwise authorized portions of construction to proceed. Section 10-17. Inspections. (a) Each permit issued under this chapter shall be deemed to include the right of the director of public works or the director's authorized representatives to enter upon and to inspect the grading, grubbing, or stockpiling operations. (b) The permittee shall notify the ;director of public works at least two working days before the pennittee or the permittee's agent begins any grading, grubbing or stockpiling. A copy of the permit, approved plans and specifications for grading, grubbing, or stockpiling shall be maintained at the site during the progress of any work. Where it is found by inspection that the soil or other conditions are not the same as stated or shown in the application for grading, grubbing, or stockpiling permit, the director of public works may stop the grading, grubbing, or stockpiling until revised plans; based upon the existing conditions, are submitted by the permittee and approved by the director of public works. Approval or disapproval of applicant's revised plan shall be made within fourteen days from the date of receipt by the director of public works. (c) If the director of public works or the director's representative finds that the work is not being done in conformance with this chapter or the plans and specifications approved by the director of public works, the director shall immediately notify the person in charge of -12-