AIRS Sequence Chart
(Automated Inspection Request System)

Electrical Inspections - The inspection of all low and high voltage systems including conduit and wiring before any part of the work is concealed. This includes heating cable installations.

Public Safety Inspections - The inspection of required fire alarm, emergency lighting and power acceptance tests for new and replacement systems.

Special Equipment and Movie Shoot Inspections - The inspection of unique or one of a kind machine tools and other electronic equipment which have no test standards available or UL acceptance.

Plumbing Inspections - The inspection of plumbing piping before any work is concealed. The water piping must be under normal operating pressure. The drainage system must be filled with water to ten feet above the highest point during the inspection.

Fire Sprinkler Inspections - The inspection of all distribution piping to be installed.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Inspections - The inspection of rough heating and refrigeration including ductwork and ventilation systems for bathrooms or clothes dryers before any part of the work is concealed.

Seismic Gas Shutoff Valves - An inspection is required when a seismic gas shut-off valve is installed on the customer's house piping. If the valve is installed on Gas Company piping, there is no permit or inspection required. If the valve is installed on the owner's piping, both a permit and inspection are required.

Elevator Inspections - Inspections are required for the installation or alteration of any elevator, moving walk, escalator or dumbwaiter. In addition, annual inspections of said equipment are required to verify with provisions of the building code and other laws enforced by the Department.

Pressure Vessel Inspection - Inspections are required for the construction of boilers and pressure vessels and the installation thereof to conform to minimum requirements for safety from structural and mechanical failure and excessive pressures. In addition, annual inspections of said equipment are required to verify with provisions of the building code and other laws enforced by the Department.