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Final Inspection Checklist
   
ITEM
NC BUILDING CODE
REFERENCE
Handrails, guardrails, interior & exterior spacing
R315.1, R315.2 PG 49
Interior steps, rise, width, winder, headroom
R314.2, R314.4, R314.3 PG 48
Smoke detectors
R317.1 PG 49
Bath fans vented to outside
R303.3 PG 43
Showers & tubs sealed
PLUMBING
Dryer vent installed to outside
MECHANICAL
Range hood, vent clearance
MECHANICAL
Proper size hearth
R1003.10 PG 268
Damper operable, smoke chamber smooth
Clearance of combustibles from fireplace
R1003.12 PG 268
Attic access insulated, attics accessible
R807.1
Attic insulated & ticket affixed
N1101.3.1 PG 271
Attic foam plastic protected w/fixed stairs
All roof systems ventilated
806.1, 806.2, 806.3 PG 249
Sheetrock, garage side
309.2 PG 47
1 3/8” solid wood or 20 minute door at garage
309.1 PG 46
Exterior doors weather-stripped
Shingles
R703.5 PG 204
Firewall, less 5’/10’
Chimney correct height, cricket
1001.6 PG 261, 1002.1 PG 265
Wood shingles – spark arrestor
Proper roof flashing
903.2 PG 251
Flashing let-in at masonry
703.7.5 PG 208
Clearance of wood from ground & drainage
R323.1 PG 52
Exterior steps, rise, width, landing
Weep holes, brick veneer, corbelling
703.7.6, 703.7.7
Foundation vents, vapor retarder (if required)
Caulking & weather-stripping
Crawl space/porches clean, smooth
Crawl space same as outside grade or drainage system
Foundation penetrations sealed
Floor/foundation insulation
Access & ventilation for porches
Deck requirements
APP M
ALL OTHER FINALS COMPLETE


Assistant City Manager/
Director of Planning & Building Standards

Wayne Herron, AICP
P. O. Box 69
Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Phone: 704-282-4523
Fax: 704-283-9098

Building Standards
Tom Brown
P. O. Box 69
Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Phone: 704-282-4560
Fax: 704-282-4591

Location:
300 West Crowell St.

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