REQUIRED
INSPECTIONS WHEN BUILDING…
*ASK
YOUR CONTRACTOR WHO WILL MAKE THE CALLS*
1) SETBACK
INSPECTION
Make
sure that your project meets the setback requirements in the
municipality in which you are building.
In the Town of Somerset, setbacks must be verified before a
permit is issued.
2) FOOTING
Call
for this inspection before cement is poured or posts are
backfilled. Forms
should be in place in suitable soil with required reinforcing
rods, and width and depth should be correct.
Bleeders may be required in wet soils.
3) FOUNDATION
For
POURED foundations, call BEFORE cement is poured.
For all other types of foundations (block, wood, etc.) call
after waterproofing and after draintile (if required) but before
backfilling.
4) ROUGH
CONSTRUCTION/FRAMING
Call when basic framing of
project is complete.
5) PLUMBING
Your
plumber will usually call this in when they are ready with the air
test. Waste and vent
plumbing must hold 5 PSI of air for 15 minutes.
6) ELECTRICAL SERVICE INSPECTION
This
is done after framing but before insulation.
All electrical boxes are in place, wire is pulled and
stapled, wires in the boxes are stripped and tied and pigtailed as
needed. The service must be inspected before the power company will hook up the power.
7) ROUGH HVAC
This
is done after framing but before insulation.
Most heat register openings and cold air return cavities
are in place.
8) INSULATION
When
items found in the rough-in inspections have passed, then
insulation may take place. The inspection of the insulation and
vapor barrier are done prior to hanging of drywall.
9) The FINAL
inspection is for occupancy or project completion.
A written report is made at this inspection, giving details
of violations and a clearance to occupy structure if a new home.
At any
time inspections may be necessary to clarify a code question or a
certain problem with the project. Questions are encouraged prior to a problem which could stop
the project.
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