Avoiding Reinspection Fees

• Make sure to have your permit(s) and approved plans onsite.
• Residential permits must be visible from the street.
• Make sure you have provided access to the area to be inspected.
• Inspectors only carry one-story ladders. You must provide a ladder set-up capable of reaching any roof point over one-story.
• Have someone onsite to meet the inspector if there are gates/fences that could be locked or if inside access is required and the structure is occupied.
• Make sure the job is complete and ready for inspection.
• Ensure that subcontractors are all properly licensed.
• Completed work must match the approved plans/drawings.
• The work area must be safe, with no debris or other hazards.
• Work cannot start until you have obtained permit(s).
• The inspector must be able to locate the work site - make sure you have provided a correct address and unit number and that these items are posted at the site.
• Have handrails on stairs - inspectors will not go upstairs if there are no handrails present.

• Make sure all other required inspections are completed prior to final building inspection (frame/final).
• Make sure fire walls are installed correctly/screw spacing/sealing of fire joints (frame/fire wall inspection/final).
• Check that draft stops are installed and sealed properly (frame/final).
• Check that fire sealing of all penetrations in a rated assembly is complete (frame/final).
• Post permanent address/unit number (final).
• Check that self-closing devices on fire-rated doors operate properly (final).
• Check that guardrails/handrails meet code requirements for height/rise/run (final).

Rough – In Inspection

• At the time you call for your rough – in inspection, you should have all your wire pulled, supported  properly, and all splices made up and ready to accept devices and fixtures.
• Do not install devices or fixtures or cover any wiring with insulation, wall covering, drywall or paneling. All wire splices and equipment grounding conductor make-up shall be completed prior to the rough inspection.
• Check all light fixtures before installation to ensure disconnects are installed per factory requirements.

Final Inspection

• The electrical installation should be complete at the time of the request. All devices and fixtures installed, service equipment complete and labeled properly.
• All wiring shall be free from short circuits, ground faults and open circuits.
• All light fixtures, switches and receptacles are required to be grounded.

 What to avoid . . .

• Improper system grounding connections (rough/final)
• The bonding of metal water piping in the vicinity of separately derived systems (rough/final)
• The improper installation and securing of expansion fittings
• Use of electrical equipment without following the manufacturer’s instructions (rough/final)
• The non-bonding of service raceways and equipment (rough/final)

• Use of ventless gas appliances is not allowed.
• Check that fire smoke dampers are properly supported or framed (rough).
• Make sure condensate drains are properly installed (rough).
• Duct work must be properly fastened (rough/final).

• Check that foundations are backfilled (under slab).
• Make sure there are no undersized vent lines (under slab/rough).
• Confirm water/pressure test of piping (under slab/rough). 
• Check locations of sprinkler heads (rough/final) - often missing or incorrect locations.
• Check for sprinkler heads painted or protection tape not removed (final).