When You Start to Build

Be sure your building is set back from all property lines and streets the proper distance. The following inspections are required during construction:

Building:

• Footing, prior to placing concrete. Grade stakes must be in place.
• Framing, prior to interior covering. Marriage wall connections on modulars. Above ceiling on commercial.
• Note: All rough-ins must be complete before framing can be inspected.
• Note: All foundation walls, including decks, must be 10 feet from septic tank.
• Sprinkler system & related piping.
• Final, when building is complete and ready to occupy.

Plumbing: 

• Ground Work, before floor is poured.
• Rough-In, before any work is covered. Water or air test required.
• Water & sewer lines when on public utilities.
• Final when fixtures are set and connections made.

Electrical: 

• Temporary service.
• Ground work before ditch is covered or floor is poured.
• Rough-In before any work is covered. Above ceiling on commercial.
• Service before permanent elec. service is connected.
• Final when service is connected and building is complete.

Mechanical: 

• Duct work installed. Above ceiling on commercial.
• Gas Line.
• Final, when heating & air conditioning units ready for operation.
• Commercial range hoods & hood suppression systems.

Note: Inspections must be requested no later than 4:00 PM the working day before. Time of day for inspection is not guaranteed.