Inspections

The Pleasant Hill Building Department performs all types of residential and commercial construction inspections Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Inspections are typically scheduled a day in advance to coordinate the inspectors schedule and some inspections can be combined. For additional information or to schedule an inspection, contact the Building Department at 515-309-9461.

 What Inspections are Required for Construction on Residential Properties?

  1. New Home
  2. Residential Addition
  3. Basement Finish
  4. Interior Remodel
  5. Garage
  6. Sidewalk / Approach
  7. Accessory Structure / Shed
  8. Deck / Ramp / Covered Porch
  9. Fence
  10. Swimming Pool / Hot Tub
  11. Egress Window
New Home
Inspection Type
When to Call
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Footings
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Before concrete is poured
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Foundation
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Before concrete is poured
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Electrical Temp Pole
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Contact Mid-American Energy
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Tar/Tile/Gravel
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Before back-fill
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Water/Sewer Service
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Before covering; drainage pipe with 10’ head and gravel bed
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Ground-works
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Before covering; 10’ head, wet or 5 psi air test, gravel bed, staked down
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Shear Wall Nails
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Every 3”, #8s. including sill plate.  Straps on headers. Can inspect during framing
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Plumbing Rough-in*
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Before insulation or drywall; plumbing- wet or air test @ 5 psi (PVC), 90 psi water lines/PEX
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Water Meters
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Contact DMWW; Irrigation meters required, ‘add on’ system and set for a 1” meter
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Electrical Rough-in*
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Before insulation or drywall; ground, panel & meter box installed
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HVAC Rough-in*
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Before insulation
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Framing*
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Before insulation or drywall, after all mechanicals are roughed in
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Insulation/Energy Code
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3rd party performance test paperwork required
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Sidewalk & Approach
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Before concrete is poured, granular compacted gravel.  Stop box cap sleeved with metal
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Final Inspection**
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All work completed
* Rough-ins and Framing inspections can be combined
** Structure cannot be occupied until final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.