Insulation - After the framing inspection is approved and prior to concealment.Framing - After all structural members are installed and all sub-trade rough-ins are approved, and prior to concealment by insulation or drywall.Foundation - After backfilling the crawl space and prior to placement of foundation sill plates.Footing - After the trench is dug and reinforcement is installed, and prior to placement of the footing material.

If there are any pipes wires or vents that are being installed below the slab those sub-trade inspections are to be approved and backfilled prior to the slab inspection.

Floor Slab - After the vapor barrier and perimeter insulation (if required) are installed, and prior to the placement of concrete.

Fireplace Throat - After the smoke chamber is constructed and prior to completion of the chimney above the smoke chamber.

Final Building - After all sub-trade final inspections and other required departmental inspections are approved.

Drainage and Waterproofing - Prior to backfilling the foundation.

When to Schedule a Building Permit Inspection

A demolition permit any time a structure is being razed and returned to original grade, including houses and detached garages.

Building, replacing or repairing (structurally) a retaining wall that is greater than 36 inches in height or that supports load from a structure.Installing a pool (permanent or storable), hot tub or spa that is greater than 150 square feet, 5000 gallons in capacity and greater than 24 inches deep.Changing the use of the structure (example: change from residential use to a business use requires a commercial permit).Enlarging or adding a door opening or window opening.Any damaged structural element, such as load bearing stud walls, columns, piers, footings, foundations, floor joists, rafters, beams or girders.Repairing, altering, enlarging or modifying any structural element of the house, including:.Moving, adding or removing a wall or partition.Finishing off an unfinished attic, basement or room over a garage.Building or installing a tool shed 257 square feet or larger in area.Building a porch, deck, associated steps or ramp.Converting a garage to a habitable space.Building an attached or detached garage or carport.Building, replacing, adding to and making structural repairs to a deck whether it is attached to the main structure or not.Converting an existing deck or porch to Florida room (sunroom).

Building an addition onto an existing house or attached garage.

Building permits are requited for the following projects:

Instaling House Party