The following inspections MUST BE CALLED FOR and approved by the inspector
before proceeding to the next phase. No partial inspections or "Phased"
projects will be allowed without prior written approval from the Building
Official.
FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATION INSPECTION. To be made after trenches and pier footings are excavated and forms erected with reinforcing steel in place. No reinforcing steel should be covered or concealed in any manner
without first obtaining approval from the Building Inspector. Trenches are
to be clean and free of loose dirt and debris with no standing water.
Holdown bolts and anchor bolts, when part of the design, shall be in place
at the time of inspection. On slabs, the plumbing will be in place, wrapped
and under test at this time. Caisson holes shall be clean and reinforcing
steel in place. The soils engineer shall have reviewed and approved in
writing any caisson holes prior to the County inspection. In some cases the
inspector may require the permit holder to provide an on-site inspector or
engineer during the concrete pour. A survey will be required if the property
line locations are questionable, or if there is a potential for the finished
structure being over height.
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TEMPORARY POWER POLE INSPECTION. The temporary power pole shall be
installed as per N.E.C. and P.G. & E. guidelines. The inspection will
include the panel and conductor sizes and types, weather tightness, GFI
protection and grounding. The use of a permanent power panel for temporary
power is NOT permitted without a signed agreement and approval from
the Building Official.
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UNDERFLOOR INSPECTION. On stemwall construction the inspection will
include the anchor bolt and holdown placement, mudsill, framing members and
connections, ventilation, underfloor duct work and a complete testing,
sizing and check for appropriate fittings and materials in the drain/waste,
water supply and gas supply systems. All plumbing must be under proper
pressure. No underfloor insulation or subflooring is to be installed at this
time without prior WRITTEN permission from the inspector.
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UNDERFLOOR INSULATION. To be checked before the subfloor is
applied.
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SHEAR NAIL INSPECTION. All nailing on wall and floor sheathing must
be inspected prior to application of siding or roofing material.
IF FIRE SPRINKLERS ARE REQUIRED, THE REVIEWING AGENCY SHALL INSPECT AND APPROVE
THEM PRIOR TO THE ROUGH FRAME INSPECTION.
ROUGH FRAME INSPECTION. To be made after all framing is complete.
The structure shall be completely weatherized with all roofing, siding,
windows, exterior doors and trim im place. On structures with exterior
stucco, the two layers of class "D" paper, flashing, weep screed
and lathing shall be in place at this time.
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ROUGH ELECTRIC INSPECTION. All rough wiring will be in place with
grounds, subpanels and main service made up. Do not install fixtures at this
point.
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ROUGH PLUMBING INSPECTION. All rough drain-waste and water lines shall
be in place, capped and under test. Gas lines shall be completely stubbed out
and under a minimum test of ten (10) psi of AIR ONLY.
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ROUGH MECHANICAL INSPECTION. All dust work, plenums and vents will be
in place. Some appliances may be in place such as attic furnaces and
underfloor equipment.
NO WALL SHEATHING, GYPSUM BOARD, INSULATION, LATHING OR ANY OTHER COVERING
MATERIAL THAT MIGHT CONCEAL ANY PART OF THE FRAME WORK, ROUGH WIRING, PLUMBING
OR MECHANICAL IS TO BE INSTALLED UNTIL ALL THE ABOVE INSPECTIONS HAVE BEEN
APPROVED AND SIGNED OFF BY AN INSPECTOR.
INSULATION INSPECTION. All insulation is to be in place at this
time unless designed to be installed after gypsum board is in place.
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GYPSUM BOARD (SHEETROCK) INSPECTION. To be made after gypsum board
is nailed in place and before ANY tape or texture is applied.
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FINAL INSPECTION. When the building is ready to occupy. Obtain our
separate "minimum requirements for final inspection" to assist you
here.
NO BUILDING SHALL BE OCCUPIED WITHOUT FINAL INSPECTION APPROVAL AND THE
REMOVAL OF ALL AGENCY HOLDS. A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH
INSPECTION. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED TYPICAL INSPECTIONS, OTHER
PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE INSPECTIONS INCLUDE;
DEMOLITION WORK - SPECIAL INSPECTION TO DETERMINE IF IT CAN BE MOVED
REQUIRED BEFORE ANY DEMOLITION IS STARTED. FINAL DEMOLITION INSPECTION AFTER
DEMOLITION WORK IS COMPLETED
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MOVING A STRUCTURE - BEFORE MOVE.
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DAMAGE ASSESSMENT - (FIRE, FLOOR EARTHQUAKE)
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CHIMNEY REPAIR - FIRST INSPECTION AFTER ALL DAMAGED MATERIAL HAS BEEN
REMOVED.
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STUCCO LATHING - AT OR PRIOR TO THE ROUGH FRAME INSPECTION.
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STUCCO SCRATCH COAT - AFTER IT HAS SET UP.
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DECKS - FOUNDATION, FRAMING, STAIRS, RAILINGS.
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POOLS - FIRST INSPECTION; STEEL AND ELECTRICAL BONDING, PREPLASTER FENCE,
FINAL
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UPGRADES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL OR SEISMIC BRACING - CALL
INSPECTOR FOR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.
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REROOFING OF MORE THAN 25% OF ROOF - AT TEAR-OFF OR BEFORE OVERLAY, NEW
SHEATHING, FINAL.
All Zoning, Planning, Environmental Health, Public Works, Erosion
Control/Grading and Fire District requirements shall be met (if required), and
their HOLDS shall be removed as part of the final inspection requirements. Any
departmental HOLDS are listed on your building permit along with the name and
telephone number of the appropriate staff member.
Permanent power from PG&E will be cleared when the final building
inspection has been approved and all holds have been removed. |
