NOTE: The site set of plans approved by the Building Department must be kept on the job site at all times and made available to the inspector.
Footing Inspection
Prior to pouring concrete. Reinforcing steel and forms must be installed.
Back-Fill Inspection
After foundation is parged and waterproofed, footing drains (if required) must be installed. Note: Foundation walls must be sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill.
Sheathing Inspection
Prior to installing air infiltration barrier and siding. Note: Inspection not required on projects north of Route 15 (Merritt Parkway).
Rough-All-Trades
All rough framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning must be complete, stairs (temporary or permanent) must be installed, and structure must be completely weathertight. Note: This inspection will not be scheduled by the Building Department unless all sub-contractor permits have been issued.
Insulation
Prior to installing drywalling.
Service Inspection
Electrical Service Inspection. Note: Plastic meter socket cover must be installed. Ground rods shall be visible or clearly marked.
Fireplace Inspection — Note: A Masonry Fireplace Permit is required.
- Hearth inspection - reinforcing steel must be installed.
- Throat inspection - prior to installing first flue tile.
Gas piping inspection
All gas piping must be completely installed and properly fastened, supported and nail plated. All required shut-off valves must be installed at each appliance location. An air pressure test is required - the system shall be pressurized to a minimum of 15 PSI on a 30# gauge. A tag shall be displayed at the gauge with the time, date and the set pressure.
Swimming Pool — Note: A temporary enclosure must be erected and maintained until the permanent barrier is installed.
- Reinforcing steel and electrical bonding inspection.
- Final inspection (includes fencing and gate to code.)
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy (required before actual occupancy.) Note: Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed to code. The Zoning Department must issue a Zoning Certificate of Compliance (ZCC) before the CO can be released
NOTE: For inspection results, call the Building Department at 341-5025 after 3:30 on the day of the inspection.