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New Commercial Construction

2897 SW STATE ROAD 47 LAKE CITY , FL 32025

* The final inspection cannot be requested because the assessment fees are owed on this property. Other inspections can still be requested. * Some inspections may not be available until Surveyor letter (FFE) is provided. * Final inspection not available until the City of Lake City has passed a tap inspection for utilities. * Final inspection not available until a D.O.T Final Driveway inspection has passed.

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Select Inspection Type Notes / Requirements
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230 Inspection was completed on 2026.04.10.
Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Reviews sanitary sewer piping installation. Ref: FBC-P 312 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Checks water service piping for pressure and sizing. Ref: FBC-P 312.5 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3) Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Confirms nail/screw spacing and panel installation per plans. Ref: FBC 110.3(3) Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3) Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Reviews piping, venting, and fixtures before wall close. Ref: FBC-P 312 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Verifies water-tightness and slope before tile. Ref: FBC-P 312.9 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Conducted when required by the City to verify proper connection and availability of utility services. Ref: City of Lake City
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Ensures all zoning-related site requirements (buffers, landscaping, setbacks, parking) are satisfied before CO. Columbia County LDR Assessment is owed.
Full review of fire systems before occupancy. Ref: FBC 907 Missing document Surveyor Letter Confirming Finished Floor Elevation.
Ensures driveway construction complies with Florida Department of Transportation standards when accessing a state-maintained road. Ref: FDOT Standard Index, Columbia County LDR 4.2.3
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5 Assessment is owed.
D.O.T Final Driveway must be passed prior to scheduling.

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Lake City, FL 32055 (opens in new window)

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Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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