City of Grand Island, NE
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When are inspections required?
24-HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL INSPECTIONS. Call Building Services Division to schedule inspections at (308) 385-5325
FOOTINGS: When formed and ready to place concrete. Rebar must be placed and property pins identified so location of building can be verified.
FOUNDATION/BACKFILL: When water proofing is complete and ready for backfilling.
PLUMBING/MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROUGH-IN: When all plumbing, mechanical, and electrical in walls and floors has been completed prior to covering. These inspection must be complete and approved prior to requesting a framing inspection.
FRAMING: When all framing, wiring, plumbing, and venting is done and walls are ready for covering. Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical rough-in inspections must be completed and approved prior to requesting a framing inspection.
FINAL: Shall be made after all permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy. This includes all site, building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work to be fully completed.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/COMPLETION: A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or part, and change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion therefor shall not be made, until the Chief Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion. Certificates will not be issued until all inspections have been completed and passed.
Other Department Inspections Required
FIRE DEPARTMENT: On all commercial projects a separate final inspection must be scheduled with the Fire Department by calling (308) 385-5450.
PUBLIC WORKS: Items below require inspections and permits form Public Works. Call Public Works at (308) 385-5455 to schedule inspections and for permit information.
-Sidewalks, curbs, and driveway approaches -Sewer main taps and caps