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Construction
Inspection
Building
Inspections
All construction or work for which a permit is required shall
be subject to inspection and all such construction or work
shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.
Building inspections may include the following categories:
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A.
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General
Inspection - Reinforcing steel or structural framework
of any part of any building or structure before any work
is covered. |
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B.
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Foundation
Inspection - Inspection made after excavations for
footings is complete and required reinforcing steel is
in place. |
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C.
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Concrete
Slab or under floor inspection - Inspection of in-slab
or under floor building service equipment, conduit, piping
accessories and other ancillary equipment items are installed,
but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed. |
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D.
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Framing
Inspection - Inspection should be made after the roof,
all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and
all conduits, plumbing pipes, chimneys and vents are complete
and the rough electrical, plumbing and hearing wire, conduit,
plumbing pipes are approved. |
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E.
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Reinforced
Masonry - In grouted masonry when vertical reinforcing
steel is in place and other reinforcing steel distributed
and ready for placing, but before any units are laid up.
Deputy or Specialized inspectors may be required. |
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F.
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Reinforced
Concrete - When forms and reinforming steel are in
place ready for concrete. Deputy or Specialized inspectors
may be required. |
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G.
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Structural
Steel - When structural steel members are in place
and required connections are complete, but before concealing
any members or connections. Deputy or Specialized inspectors
may be required. |
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H.
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Thermal
insulation - When all internal insulation is installed
in required wall and attic spaces, but before any of this
work is covered. |
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I.
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Plaster
- When the backing and lath is in place ready for plaster
or stucco. For gypsum wallboard (drywall), when the nailing
has been completed but before the joints have been covered. |
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Final
- When the construction or work is completed and the structure
is ready for occupancy, but before being occupied. All
fixtures and fixed appliances must be installed. The Department
may also make any other inspections to assure compliance
with any laws enforced by the Department. |
Grading
Inspections
A grading inspection/permit is required when more than 50
cubic yards of earth are moved or hillside slopes are cut
greater than five feet high and steeper than 1:2, or an excavation
exceeds two feet in depth.
Earthquake
Inspections
The inspection and enforcement of unreinforced masonry and
tilt up concrete buildings which are required to meet minimum
earthquake standards.
Swimming
Pool and Spa Inspections
Installations of bodies of water over 24" deep or with
a surface area greater than 250 square feet require an inspection/permit.
Special
Inspections
The inspection of temporary structures, buildings or facilities
such as tents or outdoor stages.
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