When to Call for a Building Inspection

Building Inspections

The following inspections must be requested according to the given instructions:

Grounding
- When rebar is present in footings it shall be used as the grounding electrode. See NEC 250.52 (A)(3)
Footing
- After excavation and reinforcing steel is in place
- Before the pouring of concrete
- When rebar is present in footings it shall be used as the grounding electrode. See NEC 250.52 (A)(3)
Setbacks
- (stringline required on property line)
Foundation
- After all walls and pier forms are in place
- Before any framing placed on foundation (crawl space)
Building Slab
- After all compaction of any fill, pre-treatment, grade beams, wire mesh, and installation of vapor barrier
- Before the placement of concrete
Framing
- After the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and all concealed wiring, pipes, chimneys, ducts, and vents are complete
Final
- After the building is complete and ready for occupancy

For more information, please contact the License and Inspection Department between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at: