INSPECTIONS:

1. GROUND PLUMBING/SEWER:

   Have approved plans on site, make sure DWV is fill with a 10’ head of water, plumbing pipes must be installed on a firm bed with no voids under the pipe and the pipe must be shade with a material that contains no rocks or irregular soil that holds anything that may rupture the pipe when backfilled, Shading must be half way up the pipe and all joints are to be exposed. ()

2. WATER SERVICE:

   Must be installed per current code, min 12” of cover, 12” horizontal and vertical separation above or next to sewer. Test shall be supply pressure or a 50 p.s.i. air test, (plastic pipe is not allowed to be air tested) PEX is ok for air test. Minimum 14 g tracer wire is to be installed in the trench and terminate above ground; tracer wire must be suitable for direct burial.

3. FOUNDATION:

   have approved plans, summary design and precise grade plan for this inspection. This will include, setbacks footings and forms, steel and hardware, conduit, ufer or ground electrode, and possibly slab grade if single pour. ALL hold downs must be in place and all anchor bolts that are less than 6’ o/c must be in place. No stab bolts if less than 6’ o/c.

4. SHEAR AND ROOF DECK: POST TENSION AND TITEN IN SHEAR WALL DEPUTY REPORTS REQUIRED

   Approved plans and approved truss calcs must be on site, THE BUILDING MUST BE CLEANED AND READY FOR INSPECTION. ALL TEMPORARY BRACING MUST BE REMOVED. All anchor bolts and hold-downs must be retightened, all shear panel must be installed per plan, all structural straps and shear transfer hardware must be in place and nailed off per plan, all structural beams, headers, framing members must be in place and installed per plan. Roof trusses must be installed and braced per plan; all trusses are to have the manufacturer identification mark on the trusses. All roof boundary and perimeter nailing must be completed, drag straps are to be marked on the roof, all ridge straps must be installed prior to allowing you to cover and load. All roof to top plate connections must be made, all wall to foundation connections must be completed. PARTIAL INSPECTIONS FOR ROOF DECK ARE NOT ALLOWED. OTHER TRADES IN THE BUILDING DURING INSPECTION, WILL BE UP TO THE FIELD INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT IS SAFE TO WALK.

5. COMBO: STRAIGHT EDGING MUST BE COMPLETED, THE BUILDING MUST BE CLEANED AND READY FOR INSPECTION.
   •  Roof deck and shear must be signed off
   • Fire must be signed off prior to this inspection.
   • Bldg. must be wrapped; all exterior lath or siding must be installed.  
   • Roof must be loaded.
   • DWV must be filled to the roof and all showers and tubs are to be filled, all rough plumbing is to be pressurized, including hot and cold water and gas system, all hot water is to be insulated.
   • All windows must be in place and have their U-factor/SHGC stickers attached.

   COMBO CONTINUED:

   • All electrical is to be made up and secured in place, grounding and bonding to gas and water   needs to be completed. 
   •  All HVAC equipment and duct work, condensate must be installed per location on plans.
   •  All appliance vents need to be in place and dams built around “B” vents entering the attic.
   • All draft stopping and fire blocking in concealed spaces must be completed, all penetrations in the top plate must be sealed with an approved fire foam (poly seal).
   • Rat proofing at exterior wall sill plates is required.
   •  All safety plates for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical must be in place.
   •  All anchor bolts, hold downs need to be re-tightened and all shear transfers need completed from shear and roof deck inspection.
   •  Baffles need to be in place where attic ventilation exists at eaves.
   • Provide attic access in California framed areas which leave an attic space of greater than 30” of head clearance.

   All structural straps must be in place for notching and boring, interior/exterior bearing walls will require structural modifications if you have notched or bored more than 40% of the stud width, 60% for interior nonbearing walls. If you have compromised a shear wall for notching and boring than a RFI from the engineer of record must be provided to the field inspector at the time of inspection.

   All these items need to be completed for us to allow them to insulate, if the inspection has not been canceled by 2pm the day before and they are not ready, we will walk the combo and leave a correction. This way we can keep our appointments for the people who are ready.

6.   INSULATION:

   The building needs to be cleaned and swept and ready for inspection

   At this point the building should be ready to close up, install all insulation per the approved plan, correct any deficiencies’ left from the COMBO inspection, seal the rest of the building with an approved material, sealing should be completed in the following areas, all top plate penetration’s, seal all exterior walls at the top and sill plate, seal around all door and window jambs, seal all king studs from top to bottom plate and anywhere else that air might be able to enter the building. Install insulation in all exterior wall stud bay walls and in the ceiling around attic access and other areas that would be un accessible after the drywall is installed. If you are using batted insulation for the ceiling, then this will need to be in place at insulation inspection. If you are using blown insulation, this will need to be in place at utility release inspection.

7. DRYWALL AND EXTERIOR LATH:

   The building needs to be cleaned and swept and ready for inspection. All DRYWALL will need to be installed at this inspection. Screw and nails must be of the proper length and type for each application and must be spaced per code, certain areas may require longer. fasteners if there are structural panels or plywood located behind the drywall, make sure these fasteners can penetrate the framing member a minimum of 5/8”. All drywall sizes must be per plan and per code.

   EXTERIOR LATH: This material should have already been installed for the COMBO inspection, you will need to install the corner aide and make sure all your materials meet minimum code requirements. 2 layers of felt are required over plywood or shear wall locations, fasteners need to meet requirements for outdoor use and if using staples, you must penetrate framing member a min of 5/8”. (Corrosion resistant). Lath must be installed to meet size and horizontal and vertical overlap requirements. Corner aide must be installed.

8. BUILDING GAS TEST:

   This needs to be completed after drywall and lath have been approved and you have installed all your cabinets.The test shall be a minimum of 10 p.s.i. for 15 minutes. The test gauge can be no larger than twice the size of the test.

9. OPTIONAL SELF CERTIFICATION FOR DRYWALL/LATH AND GAS TEST:
   Tracts that have a resident inspector do not qualify for this program.
   
   This is a secondary option that is used when tract development is compromised by inspection backlog. This may be terminated if the County deems that it is not necessary.
   
   For more information on this option please visit us at: Online services @ Rctlma.org
   
   Building and Safety Miscellaneous Applications: Form 284-237 Tract self-certification

10. Gas and Electric utility release prior to final:

    This inspection is allowed after gas test has been approved and all inspections prior to gas test have been approved, you will be required to have the following items in place and the project ready for inspection: please have a ladder ready and all electrical exposed for inspection at all main and sub panels, ufer, disconnect boxes and any item not mentioned on this list.

    All GFCI & AFCI breakers and receptacles need to be in place. All electrical conductors must be terminated, no open conductors are allowed. Water heater needs to be installed and gas connected; plastic “B” vent must have primer and glue

    (No exceptions)

    Unit in attic must 100% completed and connected to gas if applicable; plastic “B” vent must have primer and glue (No exceptions) If condenser is not installed, then the disconnect box is not allowed to have any openings, if the unit is in place, then it must be installed per code.Laundry room, gas to dryer must have a shut off valve and cap.Kitchen stove top must have a shut off valve and cap.This shutoff must be accessible and not located behind the stove, this is not accessible. You will need to schedule the following: Gas utility release, water heater, heating and air, mechanical vent. Electrical utility release, grounding and bonding, service panel. Blown insulation, Attic ventilation if not already approved.

11. FINAL INSPECTION:

    Schedule Final, smoke detectors, blown insulation and attic ventilation. Please have a ladder, we will be looking in the attic. Have approved solar plans on site and provide the following: Pictures of solar panel identification placard and “J” box rough electrical. (NO RIVOTS). HERS test Pex flush test cert (must be signed by a licensed contractor with his name and contractor’s license #)                                                                  ​​​​​​​(QII report is due now) Check energy package and consult HERS rater for this item.