Contractor Documents, Forms, and Information

City Inspection Requirements:


Building Inspections (Residential and Commercial):

  • Footing – open for inspection before concrete is placed

  • Pier (if applicable) – holes need to be open to inspection before concrete can be placed

  • Foundation – prior to pouring any concrete and form survey has been submitted

  • Framing – inspected after all framing is complete and before insulation is installed. All plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough in work must be completed prior to framing inspection. Required for all load bearing walls as well as non-load bearing walls containing electrical or plumbing

  • Insulation – after insulation is installed and before covering walls and ceilings

  • Masonry – all angle is in palace and prior to loading of masonry or pouring of vertical or horizontal cells

  • Final – after building construction is complete

Electrical Inspections:

  • Temporary Pole – temporary connection for construction use only

  • Rough-In – after all wiring is in place and prior to covering with insulation and sheetrock

  • Service – prior to services being released to appropriate provider

  • Final – after all plumbing is complete and ready for occupancy

Plumbing Inspections:

  • Ground – prior to foundation being poured

  • Top Out – after all plumbing is in place and prior to covering with insulation or sheetrock

  • Water line – after connection is made to City system and prior to covering ditch

  • Sewer line – after connection is made to City system and prior to covering ditch

  • Gas test (if applicable) – gas line pressure test for release of service

  • Final – after all plumbing is complete and ready for occupancy

Mechanical Inspections:

  • Duct – after mechanical equipment is installed and prior to covering any ducts with insulation or sheetrock

  • Final – all equipment is installed and building is ready for occupancy


Note: Additional types of inspections may be required depending on the project construction.


Contractor Documents:


General Inspection


New Backflow Device Registration


Procedures for Submitting Backflow Test Reports


Backflow Tester Registration


General & Trade Contractor Registration Form