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Required Inspections
REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTIONS
To REQUEST AN INSPECTION CALL (317) 327-5525
DRIVEWAY (DRV) - All driveway permits (DRV) must be activated at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to commencing work. The activation initiates the inspection process. (Regulations for Activities in the Public Right of Way, Section 17.03)
RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) - A right of way permit (ROW) which excludes excavation must be activated by the permit holder and construction may not begin until the permit is activated. The permit must be posted on site.
The work must begin within three (3) working days of activation of permit. If, after activating the ROW permit, the work will not be started within the three (3) working days, the permit holder shall contact the inspector assigned to the township where work will be located to deactivate the permit. (Regulations for Activities in the Public Right of Way, Section 17.03) SEWER LATERAL CONNECTION (SWR) - All sewer lateral connection permits (SWR) shall be inspected. The permit must be posted on site.
A sewer lateral inspection requested prior to 1:00 p.m. on a business day will be inspected on the day of request.
A sewer lateral inspection requested after 1:00 p.m. on a business day will be inspected the next working day. Section 671-25
REQUIRED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
Construction must remain available for inspection at least 48 hours.
STRUCTURAL (STR)
FOOTER: Called after footer is formed and/or trenched.
FRAMING: Framing, all crafts and firestopping are in but prior to placing insulation and wall covering.
ELECTRICAL (ELE)
UNDER SLAB: All under slab work is completed but prior to covering is placed.
ABOVE SLAB: All electrical boxes are set and wires pulled or conduit in place.
SELF-CERTIFICATION TAG: Connection of power (Licensed Electrical Contractor)
PLUMBING (PLM)
UNDER SLAB: All or any under slab work is completed but prior to covering.
ABOVE SLAB: All above slab runs are in place but prior to covering.
HEATING/COOLING (HTG)
UNDER SLAB: All or any under slab work is completed but prior to covering.
ABOVE SLAB: All above slab runs are in place but prior to covering.
WRECKING (WRK)
OPEN HOLE: After structure with a basement is wrecked, prior to placing fill in hole and sewer line cap visible.
ROUGH GRADE: After structure without a basement is wrecked, prior to grading and sewer line cap visible. Section 536-402
PERMIT EXTENSION
A Building Construction Permit for ongoing work that is nearing expiration may be extended for 180 days by requesting a special inspection. An expired Building permit may be reinstated for a fee. Phone 327-8400. Section 536-213
PERMITS, PLANS & ADDRESS
The address and permits shall be posted on site, visible from the street. Construction plans shall be at the site. All shall be protected from damage and elements of weather. During early stages, the building permit numbers and address may be painted on a board and posted until protection can be attained.
Section 536-201 & 536-824
All work shall reflect the design as submitted to receive the permit. Any changes shall be submitted to the permitting office for further review. Section 536-217
Homeowners may request and receive an inspection of construction within 90 days of completion. Section 536-405
CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION QUESTIONS: (317) 327-8700
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