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What to Know About Inspections During Construction

Permit Display: Keep the permit card visible until all work is finished and approved.
Project Timing: Begin work within 180 days and complete within a year from the permit date
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Approved Plans: Keep approved plans on-site at all times.
Scheduling Inspections: Call for inspections at least 72 hours in advance. Find the inspection phone number and your inspector's name on your permit.
Building Inspections Typically Required For:
- Footers
- Foundations
- Rough framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations
- Fire stopping
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Project completion (Certificate of Occupancy)
Certificate of Occupancy: Request an inspection three weeks in advance to receive this certificate.
Specific Inspections:
- Electrical and plumbing inspections are needed before enclosing walls, floors, or ceilings. Skipping these may require reopening work for inspection.
- Heating inspections happen after completing the work.
Changing Contractors: If you switch contractors mid-project, obtain new permits from the new contractor.

Contact

Schedule Building and/or Trade Inspections

Phone

(610) 437-8792