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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

Request to Schedule Inspections - Step 1 of 2






New Residential Construction
894 NW FAIRWAY DR LAKE CITY, FL 32055

* The final inspection cannot be requested because the assessment fees are owed on this property. Other inspections can still be requested.
* Final inspection not available until the City of Lake City has passed a tap inspection for utilities.
Select Inspection Message
Electrical - Temporary Power Service
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Inspection was completed on 2025.09.11.
Engineering - Initial Driveway
Verifies location, layout, culvert size, and grade before driveway construction begins.
ROW Access/Driveway connects to county maintained road must be passed prior to scheduling.
Building - Footer
Inspects footing size, depth, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Engineering - Final Driveway
Approves finished driveway, verifying pavement, culvert, drainage, mitered ends, and safety compliance. Ref: Columbia County LDR 4.2.3
Assessment is owed.
Initial Driveway must be passed prior to scheduling.
Building - Monolithic Slab
Inspects reinforcement, vapor barrier, termite treatment, and plumbing prior to pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Inspection was completed on 2025.09.18.
Plumbing/Gas - 1st Underground Rough–In
Inspects drainage and water piping before backfill. Ref: FBC-P 312
Inspection was completed on 2025.09.16.
Electrical - 1st Underground Rough–In
Verifies conduit, wiring, and grounding prior to backfill. Ref: NEC Art. 300.5
Inspection was completed on 2025.09.16.
Building - Masonry Wall Reinforcing
Confirms vertical and horizontal reinforcing per engineered plans. Ref: FBC 2122.2
Inspection was completed on 2025.09.29.
Building - Roof Decking
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. 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 - Framing
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Building - Window Attachment
Verifies fastening of windows/doors for impact and wind load compliance. Ref: FBCR 609
Mechanical - Rough In
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603
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
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
City of Lake City Utilities - Lake City Utilities Tap Inspection
Conducted when required by the City to verify proper connection and availability of utility services. Ref: City of Lake City
Building - Final
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5
Assessment is owed.
Lake City Utilities Tap Inspection must be passed prior to scheduling.