All Inspections:

  • Work shall not begin until permit is issued.
  • All inspections require at least one contractor or representative to be on-site.
  • When requesting an inspection, the permit number or address shall be provided.
  • All areas of the work-site and items to be inspected shall be visible and accessible to the inspector(s).

Footings:

  • Footings shall be inspected prior to pouring concrete.
  • The excavation shall be dug to the required depth and diameter or width.
  • The bottom surface shall be flat and relatively smooth with right-angled corners at the edges.
  • All debris (crumbs) shall be removed from the excavation prior to the inspection.

Foundation Wall:

  • Foundation walls shall be inspected prior to pouring concrete.
  • Forms and excavation shall be constructed to the proper width and dimensions and be free from debris.
  • Re-enforcement shall be in place.

Temporary Electrical Service:

  • If a temporary electricity pole is desired during construction, the inspector will notify the proper electricity supplier after the pole has been set and has passed inspection.
  • The inspector shall be notified as to which electric company they are to contact.

Underground Inspections:

  • All underground plumbing and piping shall be accessible for inspection prior to the concrete slab being poured.

Rough-In Inspections:

  • Framing, Electric, Plumbing and HVAC are desired to be inspected at the same time.
  • All hazardous conditions shall be eliminated and all necessary safety equipment shall be in place.
  • Truss/floor specifications and layouts shall be on site for inspection.
  • Manufacturer installation instructions shall be provided for all appliances and equipment installed.

Permanent Electric Service:

  • The electric service panel shall be inspected before the electric company will hook up the electricity.

Gas Pressure Test:

  • Any gas line shall be pressure tested with air before the gas can be hooked up. The test shall be done with a 30 psi gauge and shall maintain a minimum of 10 psi for 15 minutes.

Final Inspection:

  • The structure shall be ready for occupancy.
  • All finish grading and exterior landings shall be complete.
  • All systems shall be free from life-safety and fire hazards.

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements may result in the inspection being rescheduled. Re-inspection fees may result if applicable. An early start fee shall be assessed when construction materials are permanently placed.

Additional inspection, not specified above, may be required. Once a permit has been issued, the permit holder has 180 days to begin work; otherwise, the permit will become invalid. If at any time the work stops for a period of 180 days or more, the permit is invalid.