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Columbia County, FL | Building and Zoning

Request to Schedule Inspections - Step 1 of 2






New Commercial Construction
2897 SW STATE ROAD 47 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 Surveyor letter (FFE) is provided.
* Final inspection not available until the City of Lake City has passed a tap inspection for utilities.
* Final inspection not available until a D.O.T Final Driveway inspection has passed.
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 - Sanitary
Reviews sanitary sewer piping installation. Ref: FBC-P 312
Missing required documentation.
Plumbing/Gas - Water Pipe
Checks water service piping for pressure and sizing. Ref: FBC-P 312.5
Missing required documentation.
Building - Slab
Ensures proper base, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and termite treatment before pour. Ref: FBC 110.3(1)
Building - Roof Decking
Checks roof sheathing attachment and fastener pattern per FBC wind zones. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Missing required documentation.
Building - Wall Sheathing
Confirms nail/screw spacing and panel installation per plans. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Missing required documentation.
Building - Framing
Reviews structural framing, load paths, fire blocking, and MEP rough-ins prior to insulation. Ref: FBC 110.3(3)
Missing required documentation.
Electrical - 2nd Rough-In
Checks wiring, panel placement, and boxes before cover-up. Ref: NEC Art. 110.3
Missing required documentation.
Mechanical - Rough In
Checks ductwork, equipment location, and condensate before covering. Ref: FBC-M 603
Missing required documentation.
Plumbing/Gas - 2nd Rough-In
Reviews piping, venting, and fixtures before wall close. Ref: FBC-P 312
Missing required documentation.
Plumbing/Gas - Tub Set/Shower Pan
Verifies water-tightness and slope before tile. Ref: FBC-P 312.9
Missing required documentation.
Building - Insulation
Verifies insulation type, R-value, and installation before drywall. Ref: FBC Energy C101.5
Missing required documentation.
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
Electrical - Permanent Power
Releases power once service equipment is complete and safe. Ref: NEC Art. 230
Missing required documentation.
Engineering - Zoning Final
Ensures all zoning-related site requirements (buffers, landscaping, setbacks, parking) are satisfied before CO. Columbia County LDR
Assessment is owed.
Fire - Fire Final
Full review of fire systems before occupancy. Ref: FBC 907
Missing required documentation.
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
Building - Final
Ensures structure is complete, safe, and code-compliant before Certificate of Occupancy. Ref: FBC 110.5
Assessment is owed.
D.O.T Final Driveway must be passed prior to scheduling.