Inspections

INSPECTION PROCESS

inspections can be requested/scheduled in three different ways:

VRU: Inspections may be requested by phone via the automated VRU (Voice Response Unit). The permit holder enters the confirmation number which is located on the second line of the permit and enters the respective codes that are on the back of the instruction sheet. The VRU is available to schedule inspections or make queries on the results of inspections 21 hours a day.

FAX: Inspection requests may be faxed in using an approved form, which can be faxed to you, upon request.

PHONE: Inspections can be requested by calling the Division and scheduling an inspection. Customers must have their permit number, and they must know the type of inspection they want. Upon receipt of an inspection request, inspections are scheduled the following workday. Phone call-ins and faxes requesting inspections are accepted until 3:00 P.M.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.) PROCESS

C.O.s for properties are issued by the Building Official, after all final inspections with appropriate approvals have been completed, and all holds from other agencies have been released. Once these actions are completed, and all fees concerning your permits have been paid, your project will be issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Small projects such as air conditioning and hot water tank change-outs/replacements, electrical service upgrades, modifications and repairs, burglar alarm installations, storage sheds, etc., do not require a C.O.