Make sure that your project meets the setback requirements in the municipality in which you are building. In the Town of Somerset, setbacks must be verified before a permit is issued.
2) FOOTING
Call for this inspection before cement is poured or posts are backfilled. Forms should be in place in suitable soil with required reinforcing rods, and width and depth should be correct. Bleeders may be required in wet soils.
3) FOUNDATION
For POURED foundations, call BEFORE cement is poured. For all other types of foundations (block, wood, etc.) call after waterproofing and after draintile (if required) but before backfilling.
4) ROUGH CONSTRUCTION/FRAMING
Call when basic framing of project is complete.
5) PLUMBING
Your plumber will usually call this in when they are ready with the air test. Waste and vent plumbing must hold 5 PSI of air for 15 minutes.
6) ROUGH ELECTRIC
This is done after framing but before insulation. All electrical boxes are in place, wire is pulled and stapled, wires in the boxes are stripped and tied and pigtailed as needed.
7) ROUGH HVAC
This is done after framing but before insulation. Most heat register openings and cold air return cavities are in place.
8) INSULATION
When items found in the rough-in inspections have passed, then insulation may take place. The inspection of the insulation and vapor barrier are done prior to hanging of drywall.
9) The FINAL inspection is for occupancy or project completion. A written report is made at this inspection, giving details of violations and a clearance to occupy structure if a new home.
At any time inspections may be necessary to clarify a code question or a certain problem with the project. Questions are encouraged prior to a problem which could stop the project.
