Construction Inspections
About Construction Inspections
Construction Inspections is responsible for performing structural, life safety, mechanical and demolition inspections.
It is comprised of a select group of 19 inspectors and 2 supervisors, all possessing multiple Ohio Board of Building Standards and International Code Council certifications.
Construction Inspections is organized in teams so as to be homogenous, self-sufficient and capable of performing all of the required inspections on any construction project, with the exception of trade specific inspections, such as electrical, plumbing and elevator inspections.
Minimum Required Inspections
The following is a list of state-required inspections that apply to all new and additions to commercial and residential construction projects.
Existing residential and commercial renovations will require some, if not all of the required inspections.
Soil Inspection
Where a declaration of contract with a geotechnical engineer is not required, contact the Construction inspector to schedule the inspection.
Electrical inspection for grounding should be scheduled at this time; the Inspection Bureau Inc. phone number is 513-381-6080.
Foundation Inspection
When reinforcing steel is listed on the approved plan as required, an inspection shall be performed to verify its placement. Contact the Construction inspector to schedule the inspection.
Basement Slab Inspection
Prior to placing concrete in the lowest level of the structure, it will be necessary to call for a sub-grade and vapor barrier inspection.
Contact the Construction inspector to schedule the inspection.
Plumbing Inspection and test of the under-slab piping is required prior to slab placement.
Contact the Plumbing inspector between 7 and 8:30 a.m. for same-day inspection.
Framing Inspection and Initial Fire Stop Inspection
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical rough inspections are required prior to scheduling the framing inspection. Please contact the appropriate section to schedule these inspections.
A framing inspection shall be performed after the rough mechanical, plumbing and electrical inspections have been approved.
Contact the Construction inspector to schedule the inspection.
Insulation Inspection and Balance of Fire Stop Inspection
Inspection shall be performed just prior to drywall installation.
Contact the Construction inspector to schedule the inspection.
Final Inspection
Final inspection will consist of final inspection approval from the following sections: Plumbing, Electric (Inspection Bureau Inc.) and Mechanical.
In addition to those final approvals, the Construction inspector will verify that substantial compliance with the approved building permit plan has been achieved.
Exterior site conditions will also be verified at this time.