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Commercial InspecƟon DefiniƟons Setback/BMP: InspecƟon of the extents of the structure to ensure locaƟon does not cross setback or build lines. Ensuring adequate fire separaƟon distance requirements are being met per 2018 IBC SecƟon 602. Ensure compliance with Best Management PracƟces(BMP) for soil erosion. Plumbing Underground: InspecƟon of all drainage and water service and distribuƟon piping, sleeves, and protectants that are to be covered up under the slab of the building. All parts of the piping systems must be visible and under required test pressure. See 2018 IPC with GA Amendments Electrical Underground: InspecƟon of all electrical components (boxes, conduit, direct burial wire, etc.) to be covered up under the slab of the building. See 2020 NEC with GA Amendments Mechanical Underground: InspecƟon of all mechanical ducts, gas lines, and mechanical components to be covered up under the slab of the building. See 2018 IFGC and 2018 IMC with GA Amendments FooƟng: InspecƟon of the fooƟng to include depth, bearing strength of soil, any reinforcement required, etc. Details for the fooƟngs on commercial buildings should be included in the structural drawings of the approved plan set. Monolithic Slab: InspecƟon of all parts of the foundaƟon including but not limited to soils, fooƟng depth, reinforcement requirements, slab preparaƟon, etc. Details for monolithic slabs on commercial buildings should be included in the structural drawings of the approved plan set. Slab: InspecƟon of the slab preparaƟon including fill, base, vapor retarder, reinforcement, etc. Details for slabs on commercial buildings should be included in the structural drawings of the approved plan set. FoundaƟon Wall: InspecƟon of the foundaƟon wall preparaƟon including placement, reinforcement, forms, height, etc. Details for foundaƟon walls on commercial buildings should be included in the structural drawings of the approved plan set. Rebar Ground: InspecƟon of the rebar or conductor that will make up the concrete encased electrode for the required grounding electrode system. Completed as part of the Monolithic Slab or FooƟng InspecƟons. See NEC 250.52. Mechanical Wall Cover/Ceiling Cover: InspecƟon of all parts of the mechanical, HVAC, and gas piping systems. All ducƟng, duct insulaƟon, piping, piping insulaƟon, fire-blocking, firestopping, fire-dampers, control wiring, and all other mechanical system components must be in place, completed, supported properly, with required pressure tests applied, and flues and vents are stubbed through roof and weather capped. See 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, and 2015 IECC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Electrical Wall Cover/Ceiling Cover: InspecƟon of all components of the electrical systems. All service cable, branch circuit distribuƟon wiring, and low voltage wiring should be in place and stubbed into boxes set and secured to the structure; properly bonded and grounded; required conduit is in place and fastened properly; wiring is protected from physical damage; required fire-blocking and firestopping is in place and maintained. See 2020 NEC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Plumbing Wall Cover/Ceiling Cover: InspecƟon of all components of drainage, waste, vent, and water distribuƟon piping systems. All piping should be in place, supported, and protected from physical damage; sized and installed per code and approved plans; all piping insulaƟon installed; efficiency ---PAGE BREAK--- requirements are in place per energy code and approved plans; required pressure tests are applied; all boots and flashings installed; required fire-blocking and firestopping is in place and maintained. See 2018 IPC and 2015 IECC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Framing: InspecƟon of all components of the framing, bracing, fire-blocking, firestopping, draŌ-stopping, means of egress sizing, etc. All framing should be completed and uncovered. Structure should be dried-in and weather protected. All exterior walls and gabled ends are covered with weather protecƟve barriers. Doors and windows are installed, sealed, and insulated around; all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough installs are complete. When necessary, all fire raƟng requirements are completed, all parts of air barriers and air sealing are complete. See 2018 IBC, 2018 LSC, 2015 IECC all with GA Amendments and approved plans. InsulaƟon: InspecƟon of all required insulaƟon of the building thermal envelope that will not be accessible at final inspecƟon; VerificaƟon of COM-check requirements listed in approved plans. See 2015 IECC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Temp to Perm: InspecƟon of safety requirements for energizing the building. The intent of this inspecƟon is to ensure that the building can be safely energized by the power company. Final Mechanical: InspecƟon of all completed components of the mechanical, HVAC, and gas piping systems. All public uƟliƟes are connected; all appliances are installed and in full operaƟon; hook-ups for future connecƟons are terminated in approved manner and labeled as such when required; all controls, compressors, condensate drains, insulaƟon, Ɵes and supports, and other system designed components are in place and fully connected; efficiency measures outlined in a mechanical COM-check may require a commissioning report; all final trim and required labeling is in place; installaƟon is ready for its intended use. See 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, and 2015 IECC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Final Electrical: InspecƟon of all completed components of the electrical systems and devices. All public uƟliƟes are connected; all installed electrical systems are in full operaƟon; all equipment, motors, appliances, fixtures, controls, guards and other related systems are tested and labeled; hook-ups for future connecƟons are terminated in approved manner and labeled as such when required; completed electrical installaƟon is ready for its intended use. See 2020 NEC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Final Plumbing: InspecƟon of all completed drainage, waste, vent, and water service and distribuƟon piping systems and fixtures. All plumbing fixtures are installed, operaƟonal, and in correct locaƟons with proper clearances and separaƟons; properly trapped and connected to drainage system; properly vented; all valves and back flow prevenƟons are in place connected to potable water system; water heaƟng and other plumbing devices and appliances are labeled, connected, vented, pressure protected, secured in place, supported, insulated and sealed as needed; hook-ups for future connecƟons are terminated in approved manner and labeled as such when required; completed plumbing installaƟons are ready for intended use. See 2018 IPC and 2015 IECC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Fire Wall/Barrier Inspection: Inspection of all components of required fire separations. All parts must be properly installed without defects per the tested design and approved plans. Each layer application in multilayer fire rated assemblies must be inspected and approved individually. ---PAGE BREAK--- Final Building: InspecƟon of the building or structure aŌer compleƟon and when ready for safe occupancy and use. All requirements for means of egress, safety glazing, fall protecƟon, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, energy compliance, etc.; any deck framing is completed with all connectors, supports, anchors, etc.; all weather proofing, sealing, painƟng, flashing etc. is complete; building address numbers as required are installed; building or structure is ready to be occupied and used aŌer release of CerƟficate of Occupancy or CerƟficate of CompleƟon. See 2018 IBC, 2018 LSC, 2015 IECC with GA Amendments and approved plans. Final Site: InspecƟon of the site aŌer project compleƟon for compliance of but not limited to setback compliance, ground cover, tree requirements, silt fence removal, final grade, and erosion. See Dawson County Muni-code