R109.1 Types of inspections. For on-site construction,
from time to time the building official, upon notification from the
permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary
inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction
as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent
wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
109.1.1 Pre-permit inspection. An inspection of
the property shall be conducted prior to the issuance of a permit.
Exception: Interior work and work deemed to be
minor in nature.
R109.1.2 Foundation inspection. Inspection of the
foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches
or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and
any required reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to
the placing of concrete. The foundation inspection shall include excavations
for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions,
structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood
foundations.
R109.1.3 Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems
inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and
electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment,
before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing
inspection.
Exception: Back-filling of ground-source heat pump
loop systems tested in accordance with Section M2105. 1 prior to inspection
shall be permitted.
R109.1.4 Floodplain inspections. For construction
in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon
placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further
vertical construction, the building official shall require submission
of documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design professional,
of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, required
in Section R322.
R109.1.5 Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection
of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof,
masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping and bracing are
in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections
are approved.
R109.1.6 Other inspections. In addition to the
called inspections above, the building official may make or require
any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other
laws enforced by the building official.
R109.1.6.1 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling
units or due to location on property, the building official shall
require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or
wallboard is in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before
wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
R109.1.7 Final inspection. Final inspection shall
be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.