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I am going to be doing my first final inspection on a new single family dwelling in a few days and was wondering if anyone on here uses any type of check list when performing inspections.
If so, what kind and where could I get one?
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my first final was sort of "anti-climactic". only took about 5 minutes. after getting "gigged" for a couple of items, on my "rough-in", when i got ready for the final, i was stressed out beyond belief. i called to make the appointment with the inspector, and waited all day for him to show up.. all the while, double-checking, triple checking, etc., while driving my crew nuts. the inspector showed up about 3:30 p.m., looked at my drawings, walked around a bit, asked me a couple of questions about my grounding system, signed off, and left....about 5 to 10 minutes at the most. as he was driving away, i thought, "is that it? thats all there is?" lol.. i only wish that some of my others had gone so quickly and smoothly... gramps
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Master66: With my AHJ hat "on": Basically, this is a resi final: Switches/lights all work, all fixtures installed. Receptacles are all "hot"; polarity & grounding are OK All plates are on; no gaps etc. Mechanical equip wired correctly Correct fuses/cb's for HVAC units Required GFI, etc in unfinished basement area Panel marked correctly Ck serviceif not done on other inspection Ck smoke/co2 detectors. Ck exterior lighting and GFI's. (All GFI devices are tested)
That should be it.
A "good rapore" with your AHJ's should be established, if you can.
PS: How was the "rough"?? Good Luck! John
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Thinkgood,
Thanks for the link. That will work well as a memory jogger.
I probably should clarify something. I AM an inspector getting ready to do my first final inspection.
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Master66,
As John said, when I do my final res. inspection, I check about80-90% of the receptacles in the house to make sure of proper polarity. You look for either a light or switched on recp. in all rooms. I check ALL GFCI's, Not every light has to be there. ( i.e. sconce lights or fancy chandilers on back order.) as long as there is a temp. light. Check for HVAC in attic (with lights and recpt.) Check the service for proper markings, HVAC outside for correct OC protection. As for a good reference guide check out Joe Tedesco's "BASIC CHECK LIST FOR BUILDING ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS." It is a very good book. I was also making out a list of the top ten violations for roughs and finals.
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Master66: A new AHJ, I apologize.... I thought you went out on your own, and had your first "final". Sorry...... I have an NFPA "Inspection List" (checklist) at the AHJ office. I'll get a source and post it Thurs/Fri if ya want. Good Luck John
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Hotline--you require CO2 detectors? My whole house is full of CO2! What should I do?
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The CO2 detectors are to prevent global warming. (My deepest apologies, John, I think I have called them CO2 detectors myself!!!)
-Virgil Residential/Commercial Inspector 5 Star Inspections Member IAEI
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Gentlemen: My apology: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, not CARBON DIOXIDE. Guess that's why I'm not a senior chemest in some lab, white coat & all that.
John PS: It's nice to know that someone reads the posts.
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