| Below is a list of typical Inspections that may be required for your building
(This list is not exhaustive)
1- Construction Power Inspection
Pedestal or meter base shall be installed with weather proof GFCI outlets in place and ready to be energized.
2- Footing/Setback Inspection
ALL Property corners shall be correctly marked with a lath and ribbon and shall be visible.
3- Lowest Floor Elevation (flood areas)
In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to future vertical construction, the elevation certification shall be submitted to the Building Official verifying final elevation of the floor.
4- Foundation Inspection
*Manufactured homes in parks require a tie down inspection after footing foundation or stand systems are in place and home is set. Double wide homes will include a marriage line lag inspection as well.
5- Weather-proofing Basement Walls
Weather-proofing shall be applied on the exterior of the foundation wall from top of footing to top of grade.
6- Concrete Slab and Under-floor Inspection
Concrete slab and under-floor inspection shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheeting installed, including sub-floor.
7- Roof Inspection
Roof decking nailed off with roof underlayment/flashing and ice shield in place, prior to the installation of shingles.
8- Exterior sheeting/ sheer Inspection
Exterior sheeting nailing inspection required prior to covering with any exterior weather barriers or systems
9- Weather barrier, lath or brick flashing Inspection
Stucco requires a lath inspection & brick requires a flashing inspection prior to covering. All other exterior covering require a exterior weather resistive barrier inspection prior to covering.
10- Frame/ 4-way Inspection
Framing/4-way inspection shall be made after the roof deck or sheeting, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing tested, heating ducts, gas pipes are tested and approved. The home shall be completely dried in from the weather and all exterior weather barriers installed flashed and sealed per manufactures installation requirements for the products being used.
11- Energy Efficiency Inspections (insulation)
Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the IRC Chapter 11 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U value, duct system R value, HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency. A ladder shall be provided for inspection of the attic.
12- Drywall Inspection
Prior to taping of drywall, the nailing/screw pattern, and type of drywall shall be verified and approved by the Building Inspector when there is living space above the garage or there are required fire separations in townhomes and/or two family dwellings.
13- Final Inspection
The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the Building Permit is completed. You will be required to provide the inspector with a ladder for attic access where applicable.
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