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1. Foundation Inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after
<br />excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place.
<br />Plumbing, mechanical or electrical components are required to be in place. For concrete
<br />foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. The foundation inspection
<br />shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls,
<br />partitions, structural supports, or equipment. Materials for the foundation shall be on the
<br />job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete
<br />need not be on the job.
<br />2. Under -slab and Under -floor Inspection. Concrete slab and under -floor inspections shall
<br />be made after in -slab or under -floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment,
<br />conduit, wiring, ducting, piping accessories or other ancillary equipment items are in place,
<br />but before any concrete is placed, or insulation and/or floor sheathing is installed, including
<br />the subfloor.
<br />3. Floodplain Inspection, in designated flood hazard areas. Upon placement of the lowest
<br />floor and prior to further vertical construction, a registered design professional shall
<br />prepare and submit documentation to the Building and Safety Official of the elevation of
<br />the lowest floor, including basement, as required in Section 1612.5 of the California
<br />Building Code, or for one -and two-family dwellings, Section R322 of the California
<br />Residential Code.
<br />4. Shear and Roof Inspection. A lateral bracing, roof framing and sheathing inspection shall
<br />be made before any weather protection covering or roofing material is installed on the
<br />walls or roof of any building.
<br />5. Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas and Electrical Inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing,
<br />mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment,
<br />before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.
<br />6. Frame Inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing are
<br />approved and the structure is adequately protected from weather intrusion, all framing,
<br />fire -blocking and bracing are in place, all pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are
<br />complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating, wiring, piping and ducts are
<br />approved. Moisture content of framing members shall be verified in accordance with the
<br />California Green Building Standards Code.
<br />7. Sprinkler System Pre -Concealment Inspection. Fire sprinklers shall be installed in all
<br />required locations, and the sprinkler piping installation shall be tested and inspected prior
<br />to the concealment of any sprinkler system piping.
<br />8. Energy Efficiency Inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with
<br />the California Energy Code ,Title 24, Part 6 and shall include, but not be limited to,
<br />inspections for: envelope insulation R- and U -values, fenestration U -value, duct system
<br />R -value, and HVAC and water -heating equipment efficiency. Wall and concealed ceiling
<br />insulation inspections are required to be made after the frame inspection is approved and
<br />before being covered.
<br />9. Lath and/or wallboard Inspection. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made
<br />after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering
<br />is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
<br />EXCEPTION: Gypsum board that is not part of afire -resistance -rated assembly.
<br />10. Fire -resistance -rated Construction Inspection. Wherever fire -resistance -rated
<br />construction is required, the Building and Safety Official shall require an inspection of such
<br />construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is in place, but before any plaster is applied,
<br />or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished. Protection of joints and
<br />penetrations in fire -resistance -rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions
<br />shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
<br />11. Weather -exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where balconies or other
<br />elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, snow or
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