Clinton County Permit Holder Responsibilities To request inspections please call: (989) 224-5183 N o t e : T h e i n s p e c t i o n l i n e i s o n l y f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f s c h e d u l i n g i n s p e c t i o n s , a l l q u e s t i o n s s h o u l d b e d i r e c t e d t o w a r d B u i l d i n g D e p a r t m e n t P e r s o n n e l l i s t e d a t t h e e n d o f t h i s d o c u m e n t . *Please note: Inspections left on any other line, will not be scheduled.

Inspection Location: 1: The permit must be posted and visible from the road. 2: The location must be identified by street/road numbers per the 911 ordinance or a sign indicating the owner’s or contractor’s name. (Hand painted signs are allowed.)

Inspections: There are a number of inspections required in each of the four codes/permits. (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing); Therefore, you must call us when you are ready for each type of inpsection. An inspection approval sticker must be posted before continuing work on the project.

B u i l d i n g :

F o o t i n g : When forms are set or a trench is dug but before any concrete is poured.

B a c k f i l l : Foundation walls must be damp proofed or waterproofed. An approved drainage system must be installed: The tile must be protected with a filter membrane with 2” of pea stone below and not less than 6” above. If sock tile is used, two areas must be left exposed for an inspection. Foam must be installed below grade at walk out areas.

R o u g h F r a m e : ( B e f o r e i n s u l a t i n g o r d r y w a l l ) All wood, steel, masonry and roofing members must be installed. Exterior windows and doors must be installed as well as house wrap. The electrical, plumbing and mechanical rough inspections must all be approved first.

Insulation: Insulation must conform with the 2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code and must be inspected before covering up.

F i n a l : When the project is complete and ready for a Certificate of Occupancy. T h e e l e c t r i c a l , p l u m b i n g a n d m e c h a n i c a l f i n a l i n s p e c t i o n s m u s t a l l b e a p p r o v e d f i r s t .

E l e c t r i c a l :

Temporary Or Permanent Service: When service is complete and ready for hookup. It must have two ground rods spaced more than 6 foot apart and a ground fault outlet. A r e q u e s t n u m b e r i s r e q u i r e d f o r C o n s u m e r s E n e r g y S e r v i c e .

R o u g h - I n : When wire is drawn and boxes made up (no fixtures installed) and service is ready to be released to Consumers Energy. This inspection must be done before insulation or drywall. All boreholes through top and bottom plates or into cold air runs must be caulked. F i n a l : When all fixtures are set, cover plates are on and the building is ready for occupancy. M e c h a n i c a l :

U n d e r g r o u n d : Required if anything will be covered by dirt or concrete.

R o u g h - I n : When all mechanical exhaust fans are installed, all cutting, framing and required vents are installed, but before insulating or installing.

F i n a l : W h e n t h e f u r n a c e a n d / o r a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g i s c o m p l e t e a n d o p e r a t i n g p r o p e r l y . A l l e x t e r i o r g a s p i p e i s p a i n t e d , a n d t h e b u i l d i n g i s r e a d y f o r o c c u p a n c y .

P l u m b i n g :

U n d e r g r o u n d : W h e n a l l d r a i n l i n e s a n d w a t e r l i n e s a r e i n s t a l l e d t h a t w i l l b e c o v e r e d , b u t b e f o r e f i l l o r c o n c r e t e i s i n s t a l l e d . An air test is required- 5 psi for drains and 100 psi for waterlines.

R o u g h : W h e n a l l w a t e r l i n e s , d r a i n l i n e s a n d v e n t s a r e i n s t a l l e d a n d p r o p e r l y s u p p o r t e d b u t b e f o r e a n y i n s u l a t i o n o r w a l l c o v e r i n g i s i n s t a l l e d . An air test is required- 5 psi for drains and 100 psi for waterlines.

F i n a l : W h e n a l l f i x t u r e s a r e c o m p l e t e a n d o p e r a t i n g p r o p e r l y a n d t h e b u i l d i n g i s r e a d y f o r o c c u p a n c y .

P l e a s e r e m e m b e r e a c h j o b i s d i f f e r e n t a n d g o e s a t a d i f f e r e n t p a c e . T h e r e f o r e , w e d o n o t k n o w w h e n y o u w i l l b e r e a d y f o r a n i n s p e c t i o n . W h e n y o u a r e r e a d y f o r a n i n s p e c t i o n , i t i s y o u r r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o c a l l a n d s c h e d u l e a n i n s p e c t i o n . I f a n y i n s p e c t i o n i s c a l l e d i n a n d i s n o t r e a d y o r t h e b u i l d i n g i s l o c k e d , a r e - i n s p e c t i o n f e e w i l l b e c h a r g e d .

W h e n c a l l i n g f o r a n i n s p e c t i o n b e s u r e t o h a v e t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n r e a d y : 1. P e r m i t N u m b e r 2. Complete address of the inspection site 3. H o m e o w n e r a n d c o n t r a c t o r n a m e 4. Type of construction (New home, addition, commercial, etc.) 5. T y p e o f i n s p e c t i o n r e q u e s t e d 6. If the building is open or if there is a key for the inspector 7. A p h o n e n u m b e r w h e r e y o u c a n b e r e a c h e d . P l e a s e d o n ’ t h e s i t a t e t o c o n t a c t u s ! W e a r e h e r e t o h e l p y o u t h r o u g h y o u r e n t i r e p r o j e c t !

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