Building Department

Instructions

• Inspection Information Scheduling and Required Inspections (PDF)

Scheduling

• No inspections will be scheduled unless permit(s) have been issued
• 48 Hours' notice is required for all inspections performed after 1 pm.
• Stamped, approved plans must be on-site at the time of inspection
• A $25 re-inspection fee may be imposed at the discretion of the Building Official

List of Required Inspections

• The footing site was excavated, forms in place, and rebar (if required).
• Footing Drain and Waterproofing - Walls w/p with continuous membrane per code, drains in place with stone and fabric in place.
• Slab Pre-Pour - All concrete flatwork shall be inspected prior to the placement of concrete.
• Framing - The building shall be weather-tight and stairs installed. Approved framing plans must be on site or no inspection will be made.
• Rough Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical - All permits issued, all fire stopping and fire caulking completed. Pressure tests for all piping shall be witnessed and approved by the Building Inspector.
• Electric Service and Trench - Inspections are performed separately from "building rough inspections". A CRS# is required for electric service (new and upgraded).
• Insulation - Prior to sheetrock.
• Hearth/Smoke Shelf (Chamber) - Hearth Inspection shall be made with steel in place prior to placement of concrete.
• Final - Must be performed in order to issue a Certificate of Occupancy/Use. A "CO" shall be obtained prior to occupancy of a structure. At the time of final inspection
  • All finished electricity shall be complete.
  • All handrails and guardrails were installed.
  • All health and safety requirements are in compliance.