Building Standards & Safety

Inspections During Construction

The permit card should be prominently displayed until all work is completed and approved.
The work must be started within 180 days from the date of the permit and completed within one year of the date of the permit.
Approved plans should be on the job site at all times.
When inspections are required, please call seventy-two hours in advance. The inspection phone number is on your permit.
Building inspections are required for:

Footers
Foundations
Rough framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical
Fire stopping
Insulation
Drywall
Project completion (Certificate of Occupancy)

To receive a Certificate of Occupancy, please make an inspection request three weeks in advance
Electrical and plumbing inspections are required for rough-in (before wall, floor, ceiling, closure)
Heating inspections are required after the work is finished

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