Residential Building Inspections

Residential Construction

In order to best serve our customers, Building Inspectors perform inspections Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The following residential inspections are required:

  • Footing
  • Foundation
  • Backfill
  • Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Underslabs
  • Garage Floor Slabs
  • Basement Floor Slabs
  • Fireplace (masonry only)
  • Sewer Service Line–From Building to Main Tap (Call Utilities: 971-9311)
  • Electrical (Temporary Service for Construction Trailer/Site) – separate application of the building permit – misc electrical application needed.
  • Complete Gas Pressure
  • Rough-In (All framing, concealed plumbing, electrical, HVAC)
  • Nail pattern prior to stucco application
  • Firewall separation – nail patterns
  • Portal Garage – nail patterns
  • Final Approvals – Required of both building inspector and residential project inspector to obtain Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Special inspections or after-hours third party inspections are acceptable. Check with staff on specific allowable categories.

*If you have questions about which inspection is needed, please call (913) 971-9874 during regular business hours. 

Scheduling Inspections

Guidelines for scheduling (notice requirements, timelines, contact info, etc.) can be found here.

Please call (913) 971-9874 to schedule building inspections.

Please call (913) 971-9045 to schedule an Engineering project inspection.

What is needed for a Residential Building Permit?