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Inspections


Inspection Request Line: (361) 485-3333

Inspections are conducted to ensure commercial buildings and residential homes comply with recognized standards.  Cross-trained inspectors verify compliance with applicable codes as well as state and federal laws.

Types of inspections required:

  • Underground plumbing and electrical raceways – prior to the covering of an electrical raceway, such as those contained in a buried ditch or beneath a concrete slab-on-grade foundation
  • Foundation – prior to pouring concrete with reinforcement in place
  • Framing/ Rough-In/ Top out – prior to covering plumbing, wiring, electrical raceways within a wall, floor or ceiling spaces
  • Insulation – prior to drywall (as required by the International Energy Conservation Code)
  • Final Inspection at completion of construction (before electrical turn on)
  • Reinspection – As needed.
  • Temporary power – prior to connecting any electrical system to an energizing source, such as a utility provider or individual electrical generating system.

To request an inspection once a project is ready, call our 24-hour Inspection Request Line at (361) 485-3333.   Inspections requested prior to 8:30am Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) will generally be performed the same morning.  Inspections requested prior to 12:30pm will generally be performed the same afternoon.

 

 

 


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