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What about inspections?
It is your responsibility to call us for inspections at specific times during construction. You may have your contractor make the call, but it is still your responsibility, as the property owner, to make sure the inspections are made. Inspections are made during certain points in the project, depending on the work that’s being performed.
What paperwork am I required to leave on the job site for the inspector?
The Building Inspector will need to have your Permit Inspection Card as well as the Approved Plans on the job site in order to perform the inspection. The Approved Plans are the plans that the City’s Building and Safety Division stamped "APPROVED".
What does the Inspector need to inspect?
Generally, the building inspector will need to inspect all aspects of the work before it is covered or concealed from view. These inspections are done to assure that the work has been done to a minimum safety standard and that it complies with the Approved plans for the project.
Foundation
Framing
Slab
Insulation
Drywall
Roof
Fireplace
Underground Plumbing and Electrical
Does someone need to be at the job site for the inspection?
On small residential projects, such as patio, decks, pools and re-roofs, where the work can be inspected without entering the occupied portion of the house or garage, the inspections can be performed without the owner or contractor present.
How can I find out if an inspection was approved?
There are a few different ways that you can find out if an inspection was approved by the Building Inspector. One way is to visit the job site and look at the Permit Inspection Card. If the inspection was approved, then the Inspector will sign their initials and date that specific inspection entry on the card.
What is a Special Inspector?
In addition to the inspections provided by the regular City Building Inspectors, the Uniform Building Code mandates that the owner or the engineer or architect acting on behalf of the owner employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction on certain types of critical structural elements.
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