Inspection Schedule

Falmouth Building Inspection Schedule & Permit Requirements
 
Additional local permits required:
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Heating
  • Fireplace or chimney
  • Street Entrance
Please Note:  
Electricians and Plumbers must show current licenses AND have the Map/Lot and Address for property.
 
 

Please contact the Code Office to schedule an inspection – (207) 699-5310.
Allow 2 business days (48 HOURS) advance notice
Have your map & lot and address ready (give this information to sub-contractors)

  • Erosion and sedimentation control measures
  • Footing (after forms are in, before footings are poured). This is to check soil conditions, rebar, etc.
  • Foundation (after forms are removed, dam proof, drains, silt protection in place & before backfilling)
  • Septic (scarification)
  • Septic (leech bed)
  • Plumbing (sub-surface)
  • Framing (AFTER plumbing & electrical are complete with required test on AND after all framing, fire-stopping, draft-stopping, and bracing are in place)
  • Insulation and vapor barrier prior to covering
  • Fire separation in garage (required only if materials cannot be verified at final)
  • Electrical Temporary Service (one ground rod minimum)
  • Electrical Permanent Service (two ground rods in place and parcel is bonded)
  • Final (This inspection must be passed & a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion issued before occupying the space.  This is the official end of the building process).
  • Phosphorus Control (after phosphorus/erosion control measures have been installed) applies to Highland Lake Overlay District only.

Permit Card must be displayed in a prominent location on the property.

 Plans must be kept on site and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his/her authorized.