The framing inspection is one of the most critical and most commonly failed inspections in residential construction. What inspectors check: (1) Grade stamps visible on all structural lumber, (2) Stud spacing matches plans (16 or 24 OC), (3) Nailing schedule per shear wall schedule and structural plans — inspectors count nails and check spacing, (4) Holdown bolts and straps installed per structural engineer drawings — THIS IS THE #1 FAIL ITEM, (5) Fire blocking installed at all floor/ceiling intersections, stair stringers, soffits, and concealed spaces per IBC 718, (6) Headers properly sized per span tables or engineering, (7) Proper bearing at load transfer points, (8) Let-in bracing or structural sheathing per bracing requirements, (9) Notching and boring of studs within code limits (max 25% for bearing, 40% for non-bearing per IBC 2308.9.10), (10) Proper connection of top plate to rafters/trusses. Common fail reasons: missing holdowns (50% of failures), incorrect nailing pattern on shear walls, fire blocking gaps, unauthorized field modifications. Tip: have approved plans and structural drawings on site. Allow 3-5 business days for scheduling.