RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

(This checklist shall serve as a tool for inspectors to utilize during

inspection and is not inclusive of all building codes. This checklist
is not intended as direction or instruction for meeting building
codes. 2018 IRC codes shall be followed.

Site Staking/BMP Plumbing Underground

[ ] Permit card posted [ ] DWV system test(either 10’ water head or 5psi
[ ] Structure location staked air for 15 minutes)
[ ] Structure within set-backs [ ] Material and size
[ ] BMPs installed correctly [ ] Pipe slope
[ ] Box Check if applicable [ ] Pipe depth
[ ] Pipe protection
T-Pole
[ ] Require third-party inspection
[ ] Meter base installed with weather head if
needed Framing Rough
[ ] Grounding electrode attached and accessible [ ] Anchor bolts
[ ] Header straps
Footing
[ ] Lateral Support-Hurricane ties or listed equivalent
[ ] Continuous footing and/or pier size/depth
[ ] Fire blocking
[ ] Horizontal & vertical steel reinforcing
[ ] Fire caulking
[ ] Grade
[ ] Floor, roof, and wall framing
[ ] Compaction Test
[ ] Roof and floor nail
[ ] UFER ground
[ ] Header/beam size and support
[ ] Require third-party inspection
[ ] Rafter and joist spans and support
[ ] Truss placement and support
Slab
[ ] Roof ventilation
[ ] Horizontal & vertical steel reinforcing
[ ] Insulation baffles installed at eave vents
[ ] Grade
[ ] Exterior and interior shear walls and nailing
[ ] Vapor barrier
[ ] Nail plates
[ ] Compaction Test
[ ] Egress windows
[ ] Require third-party inspection
[ ] Safety glazing
[ ] House-wrap
Monolithic Slab
[ ] Stairs rise and run
[ ] Continuous footing and/or pier size/depth
[ ] Stair’s stringers
[ ] Horizontal & vertical steel reinforcing
[ ] Ceiling height and Stair’s headroom
[ ] Grade
[ ] Vapor barrier Mechanical Rough
[ ] Compaction Test [ ] Duct support & insulation
[ ] UFER ground [ ] Furnace installation
[ ] Require third-party inspection [ ] Access
[ ] Drain pan
Foundation Wall [ ] Shut off device
[ ] Horizontal & vertical steel reinforcing [ ] Condensation line
[ ] Grade [ ] A/C lines insulated
[ ] Compaction Test [ ] Flex duct support and sealed and taped
[ ] Require third-party inspection
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Plumbing Rough Final Mechanical

[ ] Water line pressure test(50psi for 15min.) [ ] Combustion air vents installed as required
[ ] Piping materials [ ] Condensation drains installed
[ ] Piping support [ ] Mechanical ventilation where required
[ ] Pipe slope [ ] Thermostat installed
[ ] Nail guards [ ] HVAC system operable
[ ] Vent and trap installation [ ] Gas appliances installed
[ ] Gas line air test(10psi for 10min.)
Final Plumbing
[ ] Gas Shut Off Valve location (6’ from appliances
[ ] Water pressure on the system
and outside)
[ ] Water closets operable
[ ] Electrical wiring isolated from gas piping
[ ] Water closets clear width(30”)
Electrical Rough [ ] Water closet distance from the wall(15”)
[ ] Grounding electrode(UFER or 2 electrodes 6’ [ ] Water closets front clear space (21”)
apart) [ ] Shower installed and headroom correct(6’8”)
[ ] Wire size and length [ ] Sink operable
[ ] Nail guards [ ] Water heater and expansion tank installed and
[ ] Outlet spacing locations operable
[ ] Lighting control locations
Final Electrical
[ ] Smoke and CO2 detector locations
[ ] GFCI outlets in required locations
[ ] Attic light switch and outlet location
[ ] ARC fault outlets in required locations
[ ] Exhaust fans and ducts
[ ] Smoke and CO2 detectors in required locations
[ ] Breaker panel location
[ ] Lighting control devices in required locations
[ ] Kitchen circuits
[ ] All lighting control and outlet covers installed
[ ] Meter base installed
[ ] Lighting and all fixtures installed
Final Building [ ] Exhaust fans operable
[ ] Siding [ ] Correct circuit breakers installed in panel
[ ] Drip-edge [ ] GFCI and Arc fault breakers where required
[ ] Roof flashing [ ] Panel labeled and complete with no un-used
[ ] Roofing complete with approved roof covering openings
[ ] Garage door and sensors operable [ ] Grounding electrode accessible(UFER or GND
[ ] Solid core entry door from garage to house rods)
[ ] Gypsum wallboard installed per location [ ] Emergency disconnect installed and labeled
requirements [ ] Type 1/2 surge protection installed
[ ] Fall protection -guardrails/handrails
[ ] Exterior door landings Temp to Perm
[ ] Safety glazing [ ] Disconnect installed
[ ] Attic insulation [ ] Grounding electrode accessible(UFER or GND
[ ] Street Address Visible rods)
[ ] Insulation affidavit [ ] One complete GFCI circuit
[ ] GA Energy Code Compliance Certificate
[ ] Any other paperwork required by the inspector