Under Construction Phase Inspections

References

• Document for Alaska - [1]
• Inspection Descriptions - [2]

Site Plan

• this is the first inspection

Foundation

• Slab inspection happens before pouring
• Plumbing under-slab may be inspected prior to covering

Rough-in inspections include plumbing, electrical, and framing:

Electrical

• includes wiring and breakers
• Includes ground conductor
• Includes all enclosures - breaker boxes, outlet boxes
• Switches, receptacles and fixtures should not be installed at the rough-in.

Plumbing and Mechanical

• Prior to any enclosure, plumbing is inspected
• Includes water, drain, waste, and vents
• Includes HVAC vents; range, dryer and bathroom vents; water heater and venting; others. If water heater is not fuel-fired,

Framing

• Includes both interior and exterior walls, load bearing or not. Inspection is done after all rough-in plumbing and electrical, and ducting is in place.