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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

Request to Schedule Inspections - Step 1 of 2






New Residential Construction
6788 SW STATE ROAD 247 LAKE CITY, FL 32024

* The final inspection cannot be requested because the assessment fees are owed on this property. Other inspections can still be requested.
Select Inspection Message
Electrical - Temporary Power Service
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Building - Footer
Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Plumbing/Gas - 1st Underground Rough–In
Inspects drainage and water piping before backfill. Ref: FBC-P 312
Electrical - 1st Underground Rough–In
Verifies conduit, wiring, and grounding prior to backfill. Ref: NEC Art. 300.5
Building - Monolithic Slab
Inspects reinforcement, vapor barrier, termite treatment, and plumbing prior to pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Building - Slab
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Building - Wall Sheathing
Confirms nail/screw spacing and panel installation per plans. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing
Verifies wall sheathing, nailing, and exterior strapping per wind-load requirements. Ref: FBC 110.3, 1609
Building - Roof Decking
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Building - Framing
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Plumbing/Gas - 2nd Rough-In
Reviews piping, venting, and fixtures before wall close. Ref: FBC-P 312
Plumbing/Gas - Tub Set/Shower Pan
Verifies water-tightness and slope before tile. Ref: FBC-P 312.9
Electrical - 2nd Rough-In
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3
Mechanical - Rough In
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603
Building - Insulation
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
Electrical - Permanent Power
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Building - Final
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5 		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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