Footing Inspection:
After trenches are excavated but before any concrete is poured. Trenches are to be free of all water, loose soils, roots and rock. Bulkheads, grade stakes or pins are to be in place. Rebar (when required) should be in place and tied prior to inspection. Footings are to be one continuous pour.

Temporary Service Pole Inspection:
Temporary service pole shall be 100 amps or less and have one 120V GFCI protected outlet installed on it. Any 240V outlets that are installed shall have GFCI protection also. Temporary service poles can be inspected at the same time as the footings or foundation. Overhead temporary service poles are required to be braced on (2) sides.

Foundation Inspection:
Inspection is done after the foundation is installed but before any framing is placed on the foundation. All piers and foundation walls are to be solid capped or solid filled on last course or a full width mud seal shall be used. Crawlspace shall be raked down level and all debris removed. Termite pre-treatment is expected to be done at this time. Waterproofing and foundation drainage systems when required shall be installed at this time. Do not backfill until after the inspection.

Open-Floor Inspection:
Mud seals to be anchored down with proper anchors and spacing.  Girders, floor joist or truss and outside bands in place.  No, I repeat, no floor sheeting is to be installed.

Underslab Inspection:
To be made before slab inspection. Any underslab plumbing shall be inspected to check grade, fittings and tests. All piping is to be left exposed for inspection. 10-foot head required for water test or 5 PSI of air.

Slab Inspection:
After forms are installed or soil has been prepared, reinforcement, polyethylene plastic (6mil.), perimeter insulation, expansion board and keyways are installed:  All concrete shall be inspected except driveways and walkways.  Termite treatment shall be done at this time.  Monolithic pours are when footings, column pads and the slab are all installed at one time.

Rough-In Inspection: (Framing, Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical)
When the structure is framed up and dried in with all flashing, shingles, windows and doors installed, all electrical,  mechanical, gas and plumbing system with test are roughed-in. Stairways, fireplaces, chimneys and vents, fireblocking, draft stops and insulation and baffles should be in at this time.

 

Insulation Inspection:
After all exterior wall insulation and vapor barrier is in place, ceiling batts are installed, but before any wall or ceiling coverings are applied. Floor insulation and blown in attic insulation are normally checked during the final inspection.

Final Inspection:
When building is completed and ready for occupancy. Please do not expect final approval until all construction and systems are completed. This includes all fixtures (plumbing and lighting), equipment (heating) and decks, stairs and railing. Emergency 911 address is to be posted. Where septic tank approval is applicable, no final approval will be given until our office receives the written Environmental Health Department’s Operation Permit, which you are responsible for getting to us.