Inspection Requirements

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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