Concrete Pre-Pour Inspection

Framing Inspection Protocol — What Inspectors Actually Check

Inspector verifies: correct lumber grades, nailing schedule per plans, holdown/strap installation, fire blocking, shear wall nailing, header sizes, bearing points, bracing. Most common fails: missing holdowns, wrong nailing.

Rough Electrical Inspection — What Inspectors Actually Check

Inspector verifies: wire sizing per circuit, GFCI/AFCI locations, box fill calculations, grounding/bonding, nail plates, smoke detector wiring. Must pass before insulation. Common fails: missing GFCI, wrong wire gauge.

Foundation Inspection

Pre-pour inspection verifying footing dimensions, rebar placement, form alignment, soil bearing, and drainage.

Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

Final inspection before building occupancy. All systems operational, life-safety features verified.

Underground/Slab Plumbing Inspection

Pre-slab inspection of below-grade plumbing: building drain, waste, vent stubs, cleanouts, test.

MEP Rough-In Inspection

Multi-trade inspection after rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC but before insulation/drywall.