INSPECTIONS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
NOTE – for ALL inspections:
- Building Permit(s) shall be posted in plain sight (to include all trades permits)
- the property address &/or lot number shall be posted in plain sight
- approved plans shall be on site & available for review
- all required Erosion & Sediment Controls shall be installed & maintained
- ALL work shall be approved before proceeding to the next inspection.
1st Footing
Performed prior to placing concrete. Footing excavations dug and free of loose dirt with bottom reasonably level. Grade stakes and step down bulkheads installed. Property lines shall be marked.
2nd Projection (extra fee if not combined with the box/foundation)
Performed when a minimum of two (2) courses of masonry is complete and the top of the footing is clean of all debris and anchor straps installed if applicable.
3rd Foundation/Box (could be Slab)
Performed prior to installing subfloor. Blockwork complete with crawl space graded and free from all vegetation. First floor framing installed and anchored.
4th Sheathing
Performed after ALL exterior wall sheathing is installed. All braced wall blocking, hold-downs or other anchors installed.
5th Window & Door Flashing (extra fee if not combined with the rough-in)
Performed after sheathing; may be performed with rough-in inspection; windows & doors shall be “flashed” in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6th Rough–in
Performed prior to installing insulation. Rough framing complete with windows and exterior doors set. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough–in work complete with required pressure test on plumbing and gas piping. (If any fireplaces, installation manual must be on the job site for this inspection). Duct Blast test is required at this inspection if building under the 2015 Code.
7th Insulation
Performed prior to installation of wallboard or other finishes.
8th Final
All work complete with structure ready for final occupancy and use. Final grading and landscaping complete and, where applicable, best management practices as required by the Chesapeake Bay Act in place and approved. Floor finishes may be waived by the Director of Inspections. As Built Survey is required on site for this inspection.
OPTIONAL TRIP FEES: (Requires an additional $75.00 fee per inspection)
Projection – Performed when a minimum of two (2) courses of masonry is complete and footing clean of all debris and anchor straps installed if applicable. Unless requested, this work will be inspected as part of the box/foundation inspection without additional charge. Permit posted on site with Erosion and Sediment controls in place and maintained with a copy of approved construction documents on site.
Flashing – Performed after sheathing; may be performed with rough-in inspection; windows & doors shall be “flashed” in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Permit posted on site with Erosion and Sediment controls in place and maintained with a copy of approved construction documents on site.
Fireplace — Performed prior to installation of profile. Brick and blockwork complete from foundation through setting of first flue tile. Dampet shall be installed and throat of chimney parged. Unless requested this work will be inspected as part of the rough-in inspection without additional charge. Permit posted on site with Erosion and Sediment controls in place and maintained with a copy of approved construction documents on site.
NOTE: All work for each stage of construction shall be completed prior to making inspection requests. A trip fee of seventy five dollars ($75.00), shall be charged for extra inspection trips and one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) for re-inspections due to situations as prescribed in Section 4-8.M of the County Code.