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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

Request to Schedule Inspections - Step 1 of 2






New Commercial Construction
8255 SW US HIGHWAY 27 FORT WHITE, FL 32038

* 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 a Surveyor letter giving the Finished Floor Elevation is provided.
Select Inspection Message
Electrical - Temporary Power Service
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Electrical - 1st Underground Rough–In
Verifies conduit, wiring, and grounding prior to backfill. Ref: NEC Art. 300.5
Plumbing/Gas - 1st Underground Rough–In
Inspects drainage and water piping before backfill. Ref: FBC-P 312
Building - Monolithic Slab
Inspects reinforcement, vapor barrier, termite treatment, and plumbing prior to pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Building - Framing
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3) 		Missing required documentation.
Building - Fire Rated Wall
Confirms fire-related wall assemblies meet UL/FBC details and penetrations are properly sealed. Ref: FBC 703 		Missing required documentation.
Fire - Fire Rated Wall
Confirms rated wall assemblies meet fire-resistance standards. Ref: FBC 703 		Missing required documentation.
Plumbing/Gas - 2nd Rough-In
Reviews piping, venting, and fixtures before wall close. Ref: FBC-P 312 		Missing required documentation.
Electrical - 2nd Rough-In
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3 		Missing required documentation.
Electrical - Above Ceiling
Inspects conduit, junctions, and wiring above ceilings before close-up. Ref: NEC Art. 300.11 		Missing required documentation.
Building - Insulation
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5 		Missing required documentation.
Engineering - D.O.T Final Driveway
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
Electrical - Permanent Power
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230 		Missing required documentation.
Building - Final
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5 		Assessment is owed.
Fire - Fire Final
Full review of fire systems before occupancy. Ref: FBC 907 		Missing required documentation.
Engineering - Zoning Final
Ensures all zoning-related site requirements (buffers, landscaping, setbacks, parking) are satisfied before CO. Columbia County LDR 		Assessment is owed.




Contacts

Building & Zoning Department
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
135 NE Hernando Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

Office Phone:
(386) 758-1008
Building & Zoning Director
Troy Crews, CBO
(386) 758-1040

Fax:
(386) 758-2160

Email:
Building Department

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