The
permit holder shall call 803-222-9495 x204 to request periodic
inspections of the work as it progresses. 24 hours notice
should be provided prior to each inspection.
Work
shall not progress beyond the point indicated in each successive
inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building
Official. (Certain inspections can be simultaneously, however.)
Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and shall not
be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
The following is an
outline of the different types of inspections the Town of Clover
provides and a schedule of when they are to be performed
throughout the construction process as required by the
International Residential Code.
1.
Footing Inspection
To be made after the trenches are excavated, all grade stakes
are installed, all reinforcing steel and supports are in place and
appropriately tied, all necessary forms are in place and braced
and before any concrete is placed.
2.
Foundation Inspection
To be made after all foundation supports are installed. This
inspection is to check foundation supports, crawl space leveling,
ground clearances, and positive drainage, where required.
3. Open
Floor Frame Inspection
To be performed after the foundation walls are up, the girders
and bands are in place, the bolting/strapping is attached, and
prior to installing floor decking. Any drainage system to be
installed in the crawl space shall be present at this time.
4.
Wall Sheathing Inspection
To be made after the wall sheathing is installed, but before
any vapor barrier is installed.
5.
Moisture Barrier Inspection
To be made after the wall sheathing moisture barrier is
installed, but before any siding is installed.
6.
Rough-In Inspection
To be made after the roof, wall, ceiling, and floor framing are
complete with appropriate blocking, bracing and fire stopping in
place. To be made after all parts of the electrical, plumbing,
heating/ventilation, or cooling system that will be hidden from
view in the finished building are in place, but before any
wall, ceiling finish, or building insulation is installed. The
following items should be in place and visible for inspection:
a.
Pipes (waste pipes filled with water to a height of 10' or filled to the
highest fixture / supply pipes pressurized)
b. Wiring
c.
Chimneys and vents
d.
Flashing for roofs, chimneys and wall openings
e. Insulation baffles
f. Bathroom vent ducts
Note: Gas systems to be tested at 10 psi.
7.
Insulation Inspection
To be made after an approved building framing and rough-in
inspection, with all insulation and vapor retarders in place,
but before any wall or ceiling covering is applied.
8.
Permanent Power Inspection
When all circuits have been completed, electric panel(s)
completed, circuit breakers installed, lighting fixtures
installed, receptacles and covers in place. Disconnects, HVAC
equipment (can be delayed), etc. are installed and the house is
ready for a power connection at the meter.
9.
Final Inspection
To be made when construction is essentially complete. When all
appliances and plumbing fixtures are installed and HVAC systems
are operable.
10.
Other Inspections
·
If the plumbing service and waste line connections
were not made initially, they shall be left uncovered and
inspected prior to the CO.
·
The code enforcement officer may make or require any
other inspections to ascertain compliance with the Building Code
and other laws of the Town of Clover.
