Town of Pinetop/Lakeside - Building Inpections

Building Inpections

All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official. A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to be accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

INSPECTION REQUESTS
It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official requires that every request for inspection be filed at least 24 (twenty-four) hours before such inspection is desired. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspection required by this code to provide access to and means for proper inspection of such work.

INSPECTION RECORD CARD
Work requiring a permit shall not commence until the permit holder or his agent shall have posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in such position as to allow the building official conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. The permit holder shall maintain this card in such position until final approval has been granted by the building official.

APPROVAL REQUIRED
No work shall be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. Such approval shall be given only after an inspection shall have been made of each successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the inspection and approval on all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy.

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make the following inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent wherein the same fails to comply.

Following are the required inspections for the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside

Foundation Inspectio To be made after trenches are excavated and forms erected and when all materials for the foundation are delivered on the job. Where concrete from central mixing plant (commonly termed "transit mixed") is to be used materials need not be on the job.

Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspectio To be made after all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is poured or floor sheathing installed, including the sub floor.

Frame Inspectio To be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys, and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved.

Lath and/or Gypsum Board Inspectio To be made after all lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

Final Inspection To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.

Other Inspections
In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws, which are enforced by the code enforcement agency.

Re-inspections
A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work which inspection is called is not completed or when corrections called for are not made.

Request for inspections can be made by calling (928)368-8883