Inspection Request

Request to Schedule Inspections — Step 1 of 2

New Residential Construction

513 SW MEADOWLANDS DR LAKE CITY, FL 32024

* The final inspection cannot be requested because the assessment fees are owed on this property. Other inspections can still be requested.

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Select Inspection Type Notes / Requirements
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230 Inspection was completed on 2025.10.14.
Verifies location, layout, culvert size, and grade before driveway construction begins.
Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. Ref: FBC 110.3(1) Inspection was completed on 2026.03.10.
Approves finished driveway, verifying pavement, culvert, drainage, mitered ends, and safety compliance. Ref: Columbia County LDR 4.2.3 Assessment is owed.
Initial Driveway must be passed prior to scheduling.Initial Driveway must be passed on a Right-of-Way Access/Driveway prior to scheduling.
Verifies conduit, wiring, and grounding prior to backfill. Ref: NEC Art. 300.5
Inspects drainage and water piping before backfill. Ref: FBC-P 312 Inspection was completed on 2026.04.23.
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Checks filled masonry cells or columns for reinforcing and grout. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Confirms vertical and horizontal reinforcing per engineered plans. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Ensures lintel/tie beam reinforcing steel and anchorage are correct before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Reviews piping, venting, and fixtures before wall close. Ref: FBC-P 312
Verifies water-tightness and slope before tile. Ref: FBC-P 312.9
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
Checks stucco lath, weep screeds, and moisture barriers before application. Ref: FBC 110.3
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5 Assessment is owed.

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Phone: 386-758-1008
Fax: 386-758-2160

Email: bldginfo@columbiacountyfla.com

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135 NE Hernando Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055 (opens in new window)

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P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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