Required Inspections for Homes and Additions
- Footing Inspection
- Footing drain inspection, waterproofing and backfill
- Framing (includes roofing)
- Siding (includes windows)
- Chimney/masonry or metal
- Electrical service and utility trench if applicable
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Insulation
- Pre- final inspection
- Final inspection
- Special inspections as required , for example:
- Stucco siding systems/ “cultured stone” systems
- Photo voltaic systems
- Propane tanks and related systems
- Retaining walls (load bearing)
- All utility trenches
Common Residential Code Problems
- “Res Check” not submitted with plans for homes and additions
- Improper hand rails on stairs
- Cathedral ceilings without a design plan that prevents building “spread”
- Open risers on stairs prohibited
- Odd stair design and lay out
- Improper flashing methods
- Lack of safety glazing when required
- Improper fire blocking
- Not following manufacturers installation requirements for a product
- Problems with structural connections
- Lack of bonding on corrugated stainless steel gas piping
- Improper safe guards and wiring on swimming pools
- Retaining walls without design consideration
- Concrete foundations lacking a “design” when needed
- Improper fire separation from garage to dwelling
- Improper piers for decks
- Improper connection of deck to dwelling
- Improper placement of vapor barriers for insulation
- Incorrect fasteners in many applications
- Improper footing drains and improper grading
