Inspections - What inspections are typically required for new construction or renovation projects?

Inspecting the construction, renovation or remodeling of your property assures compliance to the minimum standards as adopted by the City. The typical required City building inspections include, at a minimum, the following, each of which must be called in to the Community Development Department, Building & Inspections Division (618)624-4500 x 4, by the permit holder or his designee:

Footing Inspections
Footing Inspections: Commonly made before poles or piers are set, or after trenches or basement areas are excavated and forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place, and prior to the placing of concrete.  All property corners must be located and clearly marked for this inspection.  This is required to ensure all zoning setback requirements are met.

Foundation or Basement Wall Inspections
Made after footing and drain tile system (when required) are in place and when foundation or basement wall forms are in place.  All reinforcing steel and any designed structural elements must be in place.  This inspection must be made before any concrete placement.

Framing & Masonry Inspections
Made after the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, and bracing are in place and all electrical, plumbing, heat ducts, vents, chimneys, and other equipment are installed, complete, or roughed in, and prior to concealment.

Rough Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Inspections
Usually made at the same stage of construction completion as the framing and masonry inspection, made prior to the concealment of the electrical, plumbing, ducts, vents, chimneys, and other equipment by insulation and drywall and before the fixtures are set.

Lath or Wallboard Inspections (Drywall or Gypsum Board)
Made after all lathing or wallboarding of the interior is in place, but before any plastering is applied or before the wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

Public Pre-Sidewalk Inspection
Made after excavation, placement of forms and base preparation, and prior to placing of concrete. Call the Engineering Department at (618) 624-4500 ext. 3 to schedule an inspection. Not less than twenty-four (24) hours notice must be given by the owner or builder when requestiing an inspection and allow at least until the end of the following work day for any required inspection(s).

Final Inspection: Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Infrastructure
Final Inspection: Made after the building is completed and ready for occupancy, but before occupancy. House numbers attached, sidewalks, and final yard grading must be completed prior to occupancy.