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New Commercial Construction

1855 NW COUNTY ROAD 25A LAKE CITY, FL 32055

* Some inspections may not be available until Surveyor letter (FFE) is provided.

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Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Checks water service piping for pressure and sizing. Ref: FBC-P 312.5
Reviews sanitary sewer piping installation. Ref: FBC-P 312
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Inspects reinforcement, vapor barrier, termite treatment, and plumbing prior to pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Full review of fire systems before occupancy. Ref: FBC 907
Confirms vertical and horizontal reinforcing per engineered plans. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
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)
Confirms rated wall assemblies meet fire-resistance standards. Ref: FBC 703
Ensures dampers and duct penetrations are properly installed. Ref: FBC-M 607
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
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
Flow test for sprinkler/standpipe system. Ref: NFPA 13/14
Flushes underground water main. Ref: NFPA 25
Hydrostatic test of underground fire main. Ref: NFPA 25
Verifies underground piping installation. Ref: NFPA
Checks filled masonry cells or columns for reinforcing and grout. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Conducted when required by the City to verify proper connection and availability of utility services. Ref: City of Lake City
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Ensures all zoning-related site requirements (buffers, landscaping, setbacks, parking) are satisfied before CO. Columbia County LDR

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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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Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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