2 KiB
2 KiB
Inspections and Testing Requirements
Construction or work requiring a permit must remain accessible and exposed for inspection until it has been approved by the building official. Required testing and inspections include, but are not limited to, the following:
Foundation Inspection
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Timing: After excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place.
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Concrete Foundations:
- Required forms must be in place prior to inspection.
- Materials for the foundation must be on-site, except when using ready-mixed concrete in accordance with ASTM C94, which does not need to be on-site.
Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection
- Timing: After placement of in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel, building service equipment, conduit, piping, accessories, and other ancillary items—but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing/subfloor installed.
Framing Inspection
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Timing: After the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fireblocking, and bracing are in place.
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Additional Requirements:
- All pipes, chimneys, and vents to be concealed must be complete.
- Rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes, and ducts must be installed and approved.
Special Inspections
- Refer to the Statement of Special Inspection for required structural special inspections.
Additional Inspections
- Any additional inspections required by the structural engineer are referenced in the project specifications.