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Inspections During Construction
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Inspections During Construction
What do I need to know once my project is in process or ready for inspection?
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 and the name of your inspector will be found 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). Note: work done without a permit or that fails to call for a rough-in inspection may require the work to be reopened to complete this inspection.
Heating inspections are required after the work is finished
If you change contractors during the course of your project, new permits must be obtained by the new contractor.
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