A Guide to Inspections

Inspections are performed based upon the details of the construction requirements contained within the approved plans. If the building complies, this process leads to a final approval; and, a Certificate of Occupancy when required.

Inspections include structural, concrete, electric, mechanical, plumbing, energy, building, and drainage. Buildings are inspected for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy and zoning codes. Fire and health codes are administered by the Kenosha Fire Department and Kenosha County Health Department.

Types of Inspections:

The following list identifies the types of inspections that may be required. Inspection requests require a forty-eight (48) hour advance notice. These requests can be made by calling (262) 653-4263.

Structural:

• Footings (after forms are placed, and prior to pouring cement)
• Foundation (after drain tile is placed, and prior to backfill)

Electric:

• Electric service (prior to energizing) Rough-in (prior to closing walls)
• Final

Mechanical:

• Rough-in
• Final

Plumbing:

• Sewer and water laterals (prior to backfilling)
• Basement underfloor rough-in (prior to pouring cement)
• Rough-in
• Final

Energy:

• Foundation insulation (prior to backfilling)
• Basement floor (prior to pouring cement)
• Interior insulation (prior to covering walls)
• Final

After issuance of a building permit, inspections will be performed based upon the details of the construction requirements. Some inspections are prerequisite to others. It is the responsibility of the owner or general contractor to ensure the proper sequence of inspections. Electric, plumbing, and mechanical inspections may be requested only by the permitted contractor to perform the work. Completion of the inspection phase leads to a Certificate of Occupancy.

Notification:

Inspectors leave correction notices on the building site when an inspection fails.