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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

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Remodel
228 SW SANTA FE DR FORT WHITE, FL 32038

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Plumbing/Gas - 1st Underground Rough–In
Inspects drainage and water piping before backfill. Ref: FBC-P 312
Plumbing/Gas - 2nd Rough-In
Reviews piping, venting, and fixtures before wall close. Ref: FBC-P 312
Electrical - 2nd Rough-In
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3
Electrical - Above Ceiling
Inspects conduit, junctions, and wiring above ceilings before close-up. Ref: NEC Art. 300.11
Fire - Aboveground Hydro - Sprinkler
Pressure test of sprinkler piping aboveground. Ref: NFPA 13 §25.2
Fire - Aboveground Sprinkler - Visual (On Site)
Visual review of aboveground sprinkler piping layout. Ref: NFPA 13 §8.6
Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing
Verifies wall sheathing, nailing, and exterior strapping per wind-load requirements. Ref: FBC 110.3, 1609
Fire - Fire Final
Full review of fire systems before occupancy. Ref: FBC 907
Building - Fire Rated Wall
Confirms fire-related wall assemblies meet UL/FBC details and penetrations are properly sealed. Ref: FBC 703
Fire - Fire Rated Wall
Confirms rated wall assemblies meet fire-resistance standards. Ref: FBC 703
Building - Footer
Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. 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)
Inspection was completed on 2025.07.08.
Mechanical - Framing/Fire Damper
Ensures dampers and duct penetrations are properly installed. Ref: FBC-M 607
Fire - Fuel Tank Installation
Inspects fire safety, anchoring, and venting of fuel tanks. Ref: NFPA 30
Fire - Hydrant Flow Test
Tests hydrant water flow and pressure. Ref: NFPA 14
Building - Insulation
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
Plumbing/Gas - Interceptor
Confirms grease/oil interceptor installation and connections. Ref: FBC-P 1003
Mechanical - Kitchen Hood
Inspects grease duct, clearances, and fire suppression tie-in. Ref: FBC-M 506
Fire - Kitchen Hood – Fire Suppression Test
Confirms hood suppression system works. Ref: NFPA 96
Building - Lath/Stucco
Checks stucco lath, weep screeds, and moisture barriers before application. Ref: FBC 110.3
Mechanical - Light Test
Confirms duct/shaft tightness by testing for air-leakage. Ref: FBC-M 603.9
Fire - Light Test
Inspects smoke/shaft tightness by light test. Ref: FBC 907.5
Building - Lintel/Tie Beam
Ensures lintel/tie beam reinforcing steel and anchorage are correct before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3
Building - Masonry Wall Reinforcing
Confirms vertical and horizontal reinforcing per engineered plans. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Plumbing/Gas - Medical Gas
Ensures medical gas piping is properly installed and tested. Ref: NFPA 99
Fire - Operational Test - Alarm System
Verifies fire alarm functionality. Ref: NFPA 72
Fire - Operational Test - Chemical/Gaseous Agent
Tests special hazard extinguishing system. Ref: NFPA 4
Fire - Operational Test - Fire Pump
Runs and verifies fire pump performance. Ref: NFPA 20
Fire - Operational Test - Sprinkler/Standpipe
Flow test for sprinkler/standpipe system. Ref: NFPA 13/14
Mechanical - Performance Test and Balance
Ensures HVAC system airflow matches design. Ref: FBC Energy C403.2
Electrical - Permanent Power
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Mechanical - Pipe Pressure Test
Verifies refrigerant and condensate piping pressure integrity. Ref: FBC-M 1108
Plumbing/Gas - Rain Leader
Checks roof drain and rain leader piping installation. Ref: FBC-P 1101
Building - Rated Assembly Fastening
Verifies fastening and components for fire-rated walls, ceilings, or roofs. Ref: FBC 703
Mechanical - Refrigeration
Inspects commercial refrigeration piping and systems. Ref: FBC-M 1108
Building - Roof Decking
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Mechanical - Rough In
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603
Plumbing/Gas - Sanitary
Reviews sanitary sewer piping installation. Ref: FBC-P 312
Building - Slab
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Fire - Sprinkler System Alteration
Inspects modified sprinkler system installation. Ref: NFPA 13 §25.2
Plumbing/Gas - Tub Set/Shower Pan
Verifies water-tightness and slope before tile. Ref: FBC-P 312.9
Fire - Underground Main - Flush
Flushes underground water main. Ref: NFPA 25
Fire - Underground Main - Hydro
Hydrostatic test of underground fire main. Ref: NFPA 25
Fire - Underground Main - Visual
Verifies underground piping installation. Ref: NFPA
Building - Vertical Cells/Columns
Checks filled masonry cells or columns for reinforcing and grout. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Building - Wall Sheathing
Confirms nail/screw spacing and panel installation per plans. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Plumbing/Gas - Water Pipe
Checks water service piping for pressure and sizing. Ref: FBC-P 312.5
Building - Window Attachment
Verifies fastening of windows/doors for impact and wind load compliance. Ref: FBCR 609
Engineering - Zoning Final
Ensures all zoning-related site requirements (buffers, landscaping, setbacks, parking) are satisfied before CO. Columbia County LDR
Building - Final
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5