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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

Request to Schedule Inspections - Step 1 of 2






New Commercial Construction
129 SW CHAD PL LAKE CITY, FL 32025

* 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.
* Final inspection not available until the City of Lake City has passed a tap inspection for utilities.
Select Inspection Message
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 2025.11.18.
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 - 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
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)
Inspection was completed on 2025.11.14.
Building - Framing
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Mechanical - Framing/Fire Damper
Ensures dampers and duct penetrations are properly installed. Ref: FBC-M 607
Building - Insulation
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
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 - 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
Fire - Operational Test - Alarm System
Verifies fire alarm functionality. Ref: NFPA 72
Fire - Operational Test - Sprinkler/Standpipe
Flow test for sprinkler/standpipe system. Ref: NFPA 13/14
Electrical - Permanent Power
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
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
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
Building - Slab
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Electrical - Temporary Power Service
Allows temporary power for construction use. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Inspection was completed on 2025.10.15.
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
Engineering - Zoning Final
Ensures all zoning-related site requirements (buffers, landscaping, setbacks, parking) are satisfied before CO. Columbia County LDR
Assessment is owed.