Building Inspections

401 E. Lincoln Avenue
Chandler, IN 47610
(812) 925-6882 | Email
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please review our Planning & Zoning page for more information and necessary forms.

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS

· SOIL & FOOTINGS

A soil evaluation may be required by the building official. Footings after forms and rebar.

· FOUNDATION WALL

After all forms or block and all rebar is in place, before pouring concrete or grout. Required for daylight and full basements before backfilling, damp proofing, and insulation.

· UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL

Insulation of all conducts is to be approved before cover, including branch circuits, feeders and service entrance cables.

· UNDERGROUND PLUMBING

All underground plumbing is to be tested and approved before cover.

· CONCRETE SLAB

After all underground electrical and plumbing under the slab have been approved, after gravel backfill is compacted, forms and all other embedded items are installed.

· ROUGH PLUMBING

After all rough interior is complete. Water supply lines shall be tested with working water pressure or 100 psi air pressure, drain waste and vent lines shall be tested by filling with water or 5 psi air pressure. Gas lines shall be tested. Gas Pressure Test Form (002)

· ROUGH-IN ELECTRICAL

After all rough-in work is complete. All metal junction boxes are to be properly grounded, and equipment grounds are mechanically fastened before inspection.

· ROUGH-IN MECHANICAL

After all rough mechanical work is complete, including ducts for supply and return air, bath fans, range hood fans, dryers and chimneys for heating appliances.

· ROUGH FRAMING

After all rough framing is complete and after the rough plumbing and mechanical works is approved. Fire stopping shall be completed including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical penetrations through the top and bottom wall plates.

· INSULATION & CAULKING

After all batt insulation and caulking top and bottom plates of exterior walls including garage and house separation fire wall. Blown in attic insulation can be verified at the final inspection.

· FINAL INSPECTION

To be made after finish grading and the building is complete and ready for occupancy. Electric meters will be inspected at this time. A FINAL INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. YOU CANNOT MOVE IN WITHOUT ONE — THAT INCLUDES BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL.