The permit holder shall call 803-222-9495 x204 to request periodic inspections of the work as it progresses. 24 hours notice should be provided prior to each inspection.
Work shall not progress beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
The following is an outline of the different types of inspections the Town of Clover provides and a schedule of when they are to be performed throughout the construction process as required by the International Residential Code.
1. Under Slab Inspection
To be made after all forms have been placed, all electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment is installed and before any concrete is placed. The plumbing and sewer service, and distribution lines and drains shall be left uncovered and ready for leak inspection. Drain lines must be filled with a 10' column of water.
2. Slab Inspection
To be made after all footings are ready, forms have been placed, all crushed stone, and all reinforcing steel with supports are tied and/or all welded wire fabric is installed, when required, and before any concrete is placed. The vapor retarder shall be installed prior to the inspection.
Exception: An inspection is not required for driveway slabs, at-grade patio slabs, walks, etc. which are considered non-habitable spaces.
3. Sheathing Inspection
To be made after the wall & roof sheathing is installed, but before any vapor barrier is installed.
4. Moisture Barrier Inspection
To be made after the wall moisture barrier is installed, but before any siding is installed.
5. Rough-In Inspection
To be made after the roof, wall, ceiling, and floor framing are complete with appropriate blocking, bracing and fire stopping in place. To be made after all parts of the electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation, or cooling system that will be hidden from view in the finished building are in place, but before any wall, ceiling finish, or building insulation is installed. Material storage shall not inhibit an inspection of all walls. The following items should be in place and visible for inspection:
a. Pipes (waste pipes filled with water to a height of 10' or filled to the highest fixture / supply pipes pressurized)
b. Wiring
c. Chimneys and vents
d. Flashing for roofs, chimneys and wall openings
e. Insulation baffles
f. Bathroom vent ducts
Note: Gas systems to be tested at 10 psi.
6. Insulation Inspection
To be made after an approved building framing and rough-in inspection, with all insulation and vapor retarders in place, but before any wall or ceiling covering is applied.
7. Permanent Power Inspection
When 80% of all circuits have been completed, electric panel(s) completed, circuit breakers installed, lighting fixtures installed, receptacles and covers in place. Disconnects, HVAC equipment (can be delayed), etc. are installed and the house is ready for a power connection at the meter.
8. Final Inspection
To be made when construction is essentially complete. When all appliances and plumbing fixtures are installed and HVAC systems are operable.
9. Other Inspections
- If the plumbing service and waste line connections were not made initially, they shall be left uncovered and inspected prior to the CO.
- The Building Official may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with the Building Code and other laws of the Town of Clover.
Note: concealment of systems or components prior to being inspected will result in extra costs to the contractor in removing the materials or hiring of specialty firms, such as engineers, to otherwise demonstrate compliance.