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1. When should I call for an inspection?

Your approved set of plans will have an attached cover letter. That cover letter is customized for your job site and lists, in detail, exactly when you should call for inspections. It also lists helpful phone numbers to call if you have any questions.

Keep in mind it is required that you keep a copy of the cover letter and approved set of plans on the job site at all times.

If you have misplaced your plans and cover letter, you can download a copy from the customer portal at the My Permit Now website.

2. What happens if I fail an inspection?

You will receive a failed inspection report with a list of items not in compliance. You job is not stopped or halted in anyway, simply fix the necessary items not in compliance and have it re-inspected.

Do not just “cover up” the items that need to be corrected until they are re-inspected. Any portion of your project not affected by the failed report can continue.

3. What do I need before I call for an inspection?

Please have your permit number, the address of your construction project, and a contact name and number for our inspector to reach you. You can find it on your permit or you can search for it using the customer portal on the My Permit Now website.

4. How far in advance should I call?

You should call as soon as you know when the work will be completed. Schedule your inspection and an inspector will be sent to your construction project at the earliest convenience.

5. Should I say that I am ready for an inspection now, when in actuality I will be ready for the inspection tomorrow thinking that by doing so it will get the inspector to my job site on time?

No. Please notify your jurisdiction of the actual date the work will be completed and when you are ready for the inspection. If you say you are ready now, they will come now.

Often if an inspector visits your construction project site for a scheduled inspection and the work is not complete, the inspection will be marked as failed.

A failed inspection may result in additional re-inspection fees.

6. What should I do if I accidentally move ahead in the construction process skipping an inspection?

Honesty is the best policy, so call right away. An inspector will see what stage your construction project is at and try to find an innovative way to find the information needed to determine if it is built to code.

Jurisdictions are not out to hurt your construction project and will do everything they can to help you gather this information without costing you additional money or time.

Do not make it worse or impossible to come up with a solution by ignoring the problem or hoping an inspector will not notice.

7. What if I skip a major inspection such as pouring a concrete slab before getting a plumbing or pre-pour inspection? What can we do to work with me on this?

In this example, you could run into a financial problem since this may require an engineer to verify that the slab is code compliant or a plumber to snake cameras down your plumbing. All of which can become expensive.

However, if you simply follow the guidelines provided on the cover letter on your approved set of plans, you will not have any of these problems.

It cannot be stressed enough to read your review letter and approved plans.

8. What are my options if I disagree with the results of an inspection? Is there an appeals process?

If you disagree with an inspection, you can request to speak to the building official about the matter. If you do not agree with the building official's explanation, you may be able to have your appeal heard by a local, regional or state code enforcement authority.