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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

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New Residential Construction
285 SW RIVERSIDE AVE 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.
* Please call to schedule these inspections due to a Special Flood Harzard Area:
  -Permanent Power
  -Final
  -Masonry Wall Reinforcing
  -Monolithic Slab
  -Slab
  -Temporary Power Service
  -D.O.T Final Driveway
  -Lake City Utilities Tap Inspection
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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
Inspection was completed on 2025.07.09.
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
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
Please call to schedule these inspections due to a Flood Harzard Area.
Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing
Verifies wall sheathing, nailing, and exterior strapping per wind-load requirements. Ref: FBC 110.3, 1609
Inspection was completed on 2025.08.21.
Building - Fire Rated Wall
Confirms fire-related wall assemblies meet UL/FBC details and penetrations are properly sealed. 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)
Building - Insulation
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
Building - Lath/Stucco
Checks stucco lath, weep screeds, and moisture barriers before application. Ref: FBC 110.3
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
Please call to schedule these inspections due to a Flood Harzard Area.
Building - Monolithic Slab
Inspects reinforcement, vapor barrier, termite treatment, and plumbing prior to pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Please call to schedule these inspections due to a Flood Harzard Area.
Building - Rated Assembly Fastening
Verifies fastening and components for fire-rated walls, ceilings, or roofs. Ref: FBC 703
Building - Roof Decking
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Inspection was completed on 2025.08.19.
Mechanical - Rough In
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603
Building - Slab
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Inspection was completed on 2025.07.22.
Building - Strapping
Reviews hurricane straps, anchors, and connections, for uplift resistance. Ref: FBC 1609
Electrical - Temporary Power Service
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Inspection was completed on 2025.06.27.
Plumbing/Gas - Tub Set/Shower Pan
Verifies water-tightness and slope before tile. Ref: FBC-P 312.9
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)
Building - Window Attachment
Verifies fastening of windows/doors for impact and wind load compliance. Ref: FBCR 609
Building - Final
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5
Please call to schedule these inspections due to a Flood Harzard Area.
Electrical - Permanent Power
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Please call to schedule these inspections due to a Flood Harzard Area.