Inspection Request

Request to Schedule Inspections — Step 1 of 2

New Residential Construction

7449 SW COUNTY ROAD 240 LAKE CITY, FL 32024

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Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Inspects drainage and water piping before backfill. Ref: FBC-P 312
Verifies conduit, wiring, and grounding prior to backfill. Ref: NEC Art. 300.5
Inspects reinforcement, vapor barrier, termite treatment, and plumbing prior to pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Confirms nail/screw spacing and panel installation per plans. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Verifies wall sheathing, nailing, and exterior strapping per wind-load requirements. Ref: FBC 110.3, 1609
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3
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
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
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

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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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