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The municipal inspection process involves contacting the responsible inspector for the area, preferably 48 hours in advance of the inspection. The inspection times for most communities can be set for A.M. or P.M. and varies in length depending on the particular inspection and multiple inspections can be ordered at one time. In order for the inspection process to be valid, work must be left uncovered and accessible. Charges may be assessed for re-inspection so it is important that the work be complete and if the contractor is uncertain as to compliance: call the inspector.
Inspection Notice. The applicant or an authorized representative shall, in writing or orally, request inspections of the department or the municipality administering and enforcing this code. The department, or the municipality administering and enforcing this code, shall perform the requested inspection within two business days after notification, except the final inspection. Construction shall not proceed beyond the point of inspection until the inspection has been completed. Construction may proceed if the inspection has not taken place within two business days of the notification, except if otherwise agreed between the applicant and the department or municipality administering and enforcing the code.
Typical inspections for both commercial and residential will include the following, and upon approval, a green approval sticker will be left at the site. Red stickers or violation notices will require corrections. A call to the inspector can be made for clarification.
- Initial erosion control, thereafter each site visit;
- Driveway inspection for most towns and rural areas;
- Sewer lateral for cities and villages, septic inspections for rural areas are generally handled by the county agency;
- Footings before the concrete is placed;
- Foundation before concrete is placed and exterior drain tile;
- Under floor plumbing, HVAC under floor, interior drain tile;
- Rough construction;
- Rough plumbing under test;
- Rough electrical;
- Rough HVAC;
- Insulation; and
- Final or sometimes called an occupancy inspection where it is controlled by local ordinance
