Under Construction Phase Inspections - Revision history

Marcin: /* Complete Rough */

2022-01-11T22:06:32Z

Complete Rough

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	*Is it ok to insulate behind the stairway?		*Is it ok to insulate behind the stairway?
	*Includes caulking inspection. Caulking may mean firestop for electrical, plumbing, and other penetrations		*Includes caulking inspection. Caulking may mean firestop for electrical, plumbing, and other penetrations
	*Does it include interior doors? No, interior doors appear to be after the rough-in phase [https://www.~~buildguardian~~.com/~~blog~~/~~posts~~/~~custom-home-building-construction-phases-explained~~/]		*Does it include interior doors? No, interior doors appear to be after the rough-in phase [https://www.grantscustomhomes.com/uploads/2/5/5/7/25577419/building_process.pdf]
	*Fire blocking shall be in place. Use ASTM E136 caulk and other approved material to seal [https://www.cityofeasley.com/Rough-In%20Inspection%20Checklist.pdf]		*Fire blocking shall be in place. Use ASTM E136 caulk and other approved material to seal [https://www.cityofeasley.com/Rough-In%20Inspection%20Checklist.pdf]

Marcin: /* Complete Rough */

2022-01-11T22:05:00Z

Complete Rough

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	*Is it ok to insulate behind the stairway?		*Is it ok to insulate behind the stairway?
	*Includes caulking inspection. Caulking may mean firestop for electrical, plumbing, and other penetrations		*Includes caulking inspection. Caulking may mean firestop for electrical, plumbing, and other penetrations
	*Does it include interior doors?		*Does it include interior doors? No, interior doors appear to be after the rough-in phase [https://www.buildguardian.com/blog/posts/custom-home-building-construction-phases-explained/]
	*Fire blocking shall be in place. Use ASTM E136 caulk and other approved material to seal [https://www.cityofeasley.com/Rough-In%20Inspection%20Checklist.pdf]		*Fire blocking shall be in place. Use ASTM E136 caulk and other approved material to seal [https://www.cityofeasley.com/Rough-In%20Inspection%20Checklist.pdf]

Eric: Added a Category to the Page

2022-01-10T14:19:52Z

Added a Category to the Page

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	=Other=		=Other=
	*'''P2503.4 Building Sewer Testing''' - The building sewer shall be tested by insertion of a test plug at the point of connection with the public sewer, filling the building sewer with water and pressurizing the sewer to not less than a 10-foot (3048 mm) head of water. The test pressure shall not decrease during a period of not less than 15 minutes.		*'''P2503.4 Building Sewer Testing''' - The building sewer shall be tested by insertion of a test plug at the point of connection with the public sewer, filling the building sewer with water and pressurizing the sewer to not less than a 10-foot (3048 mm) head of water. The test pressure shall not decrease during a period of not less than 15 minutes.

			[[Category: Building Inspections]]

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T08:12:55Z

Electrical

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	*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.		*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.
	*You can run water and electric close to each other - 12" or more is recommended, though lower than this is also ok. If they touch, use tape to separate them. [https://www.cohesivehomes.com/can-you-run-plumbing-electrics-through-the-same-hole ref]		*You can run water and electric close to each other - 12" or more is recommended, though lower than this is also ok. If they touch, use tape to separate them. [https://www.cohesivehomes.com/can-you-run-plumbing-electrics-through-the-same-hole ref]
	*All bathroom receptacles are GFCI [https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/gfci-requirements-&-legislation/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901ff9a214e#:~:text=GFCI%20protection%20is%20required%20for,a%20water%20source%20is%20present.]		*All bathroom receptacles are GFCI [https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/gfci-requirements-&-legislation/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901ff9a214e#:~:text=GFCI%20protection%20is%20required%20for,a%20water%20source%20is%20present.], and keep them 6' from bathtub. [https://www.thespruce.com/easily-wire-a-bathroom-1152676]

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T08:11:10Z

Electrical

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	*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.		*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.
	*You can run water and electric close to each other - 12" or more is recommended, though lower than this is also ok. If they touch, use tape to separate them. [https://www.cohesivehomes.com/can-you-run-plumbing-electrics-through-the-same-hole ref]		*You can run water and electric close to each other - 12" or more is recommended, though lower than this is also ok. If they touch, use tape to separate them. [https://www.cohesivehomes.com/can-you-run-plumbing-electrics-through-the-same-hole ref]
			*All bathroom receptacles are GFCI [https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/gfci-requirements-&-legislation/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901ff9a214e#:~:text=GFCI%20protection%20is%20required%20for,a%20water%20source%20is%20present.]

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T07:22:37Z

Electrical

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	**Countertops can serve a 'toaster with 2' cord'		**Countertops can serve a 'toaster with 2' cord'
	*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.		*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.
			*You can run water and electric close to each other - 12" or more is recommended, though lower than this is also ok. If they touch, use tape to separate them. [https://www.cohesivehomes.com/can-you-run-plumbing-electrics-through-the-same-hole ref]

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T07:05:06Z

Electrical

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	*A minimum two 20-amp circuits are required in the kitchen, one in the laundry and one for the bathrooms. All must be wired with 12-gauge wire size. (E3603)		*A minimum two 20-amp circuits are required in the kitchen, one in the laundry and one for the bathrooms. All must be wired with 12-gauge wire size. (E3603)
	**Countertops can serve a 'toaster with 2' cord'		**Countertops can serve a 'toaster with 2' cord'
			*Smoke detector wiring must be installed. One is required inside each sleeping room, immediately outside the sleeping room and each floor level of habitable spaces.

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T07:03:10Z

Electrical

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	*A four wire service is required for stoves and dryers. - what if we have a small dryer?		*A four wire service is required for stoves and dryers. - what if we have a small dryer?
	*Receptacle spacing on walls shall be: not more than 12 feet apart; within 6 feet of a door. Any wall greater than 2 feet in length needs a receptacle. (E3801.2.1)		*Receptacle spacing on walls shall be: not more than 12 feet apart; within 6 feet of a door. Any wall greater than 2 feet in length needs a receptacle. (E3801.2.1)
	*A minimum two 20-amp circuits are required in the kitchen, one in the laundry and one for the bathrooms. All must		*A minimum two 20-amp circuits are required in the kitchen, one in the laundry and one for the bathrooms. All must be wired with 12-gauge wire size. (E3603)
	be wired with 12-gauge wire size. (E3603)		**Countertops can serve a 'toaster with 2' cord'

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T06:58:45Z

Electrical

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	*A four wire service is required for stoves and dryers. - what if we have a small dryer?		*A four wire service is required for stoves and dryers. - what if we have a small dryer?
	*Receptacle spacing on walls shall be: not more than 12 feet apart; within 6 feet of a door. Any wall greater than 2 feet in length needs a receptacle. (E3801.2.1)		*Receptacle spacing on walls shall be: not more than 12 feet apart; within 6 feet of a door. Any wall greater than 2 feet in length needs a receptacle. (E3801.2.1)
			*A minimum two 20-amp circuits are required in the kitchen, one in the laundry and one for the bathrooms. All must
			be wired with 12-gauge wire size. (E3603)

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==

Marcin: /* Electrical */

2022-01-10T06:58:03Z

Electrical

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	**Note distinction between service disconnect and meter disconnect. Service disconnect is main breaker on breaker box. Meter disconnect is before the meter. The meter is before the house breaker panel.		**Note distinction between service disconnect and meter disconnect. Service disconnect is main breaker on breaker box. Meter disconnect is before the meter. The meter is before the house breaker panel.
	*A four wire service is required for stoves and dryers. - what if we have a small dryer?		*A four wire service is required for stoves and dryers. - what if we have a small dryer?
	*Receptacle spacing on walls shall not be more than 12 feet apart, within 6 feet of a door ~~and on any~~ wall ~~over~~ 2 feet in		*Receptacle spacing on walls shall be: not more than 12 feet apart; within 6 feet of a door. Any wall greater than 2 feet in length needs a receptacle. (E3801.2.1)
	length. (E3801.2.1)

	==Plumbing and Mechanical==		==Plumbing and Mechanical==