Inspection Prep Checklist

Reference

Electrical

• Service grounding electrode and intersystem bonding terminal installed and visible.
• Panel labeling complete; circuit directory legible; AFCI/GFCI breakers correct per occupancy.
• All boxes accessible; covers in place at rough; receptacle and switch heights consistent.
• Conductor splices in approved boxes; wire connectors rated for material and count.
• EGC continuous and bonded at every metallic enclosure.

Plumbing

• DWV pressure or air test held per AHJ duration; gauges visible.
• Cleanouts at required intervals and orientations.
• Trap arm lengths and venting per the adopted code.
• Water supply identified, supported per spans, and protected at penetrations.
• Backflow assemblies installed at appropriate hazard level.

HVAC

• Equipment service clearance and access maintained.
• Refrigerant line set sealed and supported; condensate properly trapped and routed.
• Combustion air, venting, and flue terminations correct.
• Duct work sealed and supported; smoke / fire damper locations documented.
• Thermostat installed and labeled per zone.

Carpentry

• Framing members per plans; nail / fastener schedules visible.
• Bearing walls and connections at headers, posts, and footings.
• Wall sheathing and roof sheathing nailing pattern verified.
• Fire blocking and draft stops in place.
• Stairs, guards, and handrails per the adopted code.

Related tools

• Wire / Pipe / Gas Color Codes
• Lockout / Tagout Steps
• OSHA Top-10 Citations