Final Inspection Requirements as applicable to your project
General
- Street sign in place (check with public works for requirements)
- House # in Place – must be able to be seen from street
- Smoke detectors installed and working
- Guards, Railings and Stairs (must meet code requirements, even if temporary)
- One working bathroom
- A working kitchen (appliances are not required)
- One side hinged exit door measuring 3’-0”X 6’-8” min (Not through a garage, lighting is required)
- Interior lighting or switched outlets as required
- Plumbing complete
- Septic complete with any required filters in place
- Access to under roof area (access panel is ok)
- Furnace complete and working
- Chimney/fireplace complete with required clearances and fire stopping
Kitchen
- Two GFI circuits
- Peninsula/Island (needs outlet on end)
- Garbage disposal (if septic system, must be noted on design if installed)
Bathroom
- GFI protection where required
- An exhaust fan or operable window
- Tempered glass if in a tub or shower area
Basement
- GFI outlet
- Second means of escape if finished space. Cannot be through a garage
Garage
- GFI outlet
- Fire separation as required
Outside
- Grade must pitch away from foundation and all disturbed ground needs to be stabilized
Electrical
- Complete with no open boxes (blank plates may be installed if no fixture)
- Arc fault circuits for bedrooms
- Electrical panel labeling
Misc
- Compliance with PB/ZBA Notices/Approvals
- Completion of prior notices of correction
For questions on requirements involving plumbing & electric work – see sub contractors.