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.