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Office of Building Inspections and Zoning

Inspections

The Office of Building Inspections and Zoning performs the following inspections:
  1. Building, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Inspections, Tank Removal, Fire Alarm Systems
  2. Property Maintenance Inspections
  3. Zoning Inspections

All inspection requests received prior to 8:30 a.m. will be done that day. This includes inspection requests left on our voice mail. All inspection requests received after 8:30 a.m. will be done the next working day.

The sequence of inspections for each type of inspection is listed below:

You must have the permit number and job address to request an inspection. Only the permit holder may request an inspection.

[Building Inspections] [Electrical Inspections] [Plumbing Inspections] [Mechanical Inspections]

Building Inspections:
  1. Footings- When ready for inspection-slab
  2. Foundation & Drain Tile- When ready
  3. Framing & Insulation-After Rough-in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections have been approved.
  4. Final-After Final electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections have been approved.
Electrical Inspections:
  1. Temporary Electric-When ready for inspection
  2. Rough-In- Before framing and insulation inspection
  3. Final- Before final building inspection
Plumbing Inspections:
  1. Ground Work - Before concealment
  2. Sewer & Water Lines - When ready for inspection
  3. Rough-In - Before framing and insulation inspection
  4. Final - Before final building inspection
Mechanical Inspections:
  1. Rough-In - Before framing and insulation inspection
  2. Final - Before final building inspection

Office/Voicemail No. 375-3036
Office Hours for Inspectors: Monday through Friday:
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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