Burley building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels & Tenant Improvement)

1. 1

   Footings

   Verifies footing dimensions, reinforcement, and forming before the concrete pour; listed as 'Footings' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

2. 2

   Foundation Walls

   Verifies foundation wall placement and reinforcement before backfill; listed as 'Foundation Walls' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

3. 3

   Sewer Tap Inspection

   Applies when the project includes a new sewer connection. The City's Sewer Tapping Standard Procedure requires the contractor to contact the sewer department at least three working days before the connection, and requires a City sewer inspector to inspect the sewer saddle before backfilling and to inspect the sewer line from the main to the building site before it is covered. Listed as 'Sewer - Tap Inspection' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

4. 4

   Water Tap/Backflow Inspection

   Applies when the project includes a new water connection or a backflow-prevention device. Listed as 'Water - Tap/Backflow Inspection' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal; no separate published procedure describing this inspection's steps was found, so confirm requirements with the Water Department.

5. 5

   Framing

   Verifies structural framing before it is concealed by insulation or drywall; listed as 'Framing' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

6. 6

   Fire Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Rough-In

   Applies only where the project requires a fire sprinkler or fire alarm system, per the Fire Department Plan Review Fee schedule. Listed as 'Fire Sprinkler Rough In' and 'Fire- Fire Alarm Rough' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

7. 7

   Insulation

   Verifies insulation installation before it is concealed by drywall; listed as 'Insulation' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

8. 8

   Final Inspection

   The combined final building inspection required before occupancy; listed as 'Final Inspection' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

9. 9

   Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Final

   Applies only where the project has a fire sprinkler or fire alarm system installed under Fire Department plan review. Listed as 'Fire -Sprinkler and Alarm Final' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.

10. 10

    Fire Department Certificate of Occupancy Final

    A Fire Department sign-off tied to certificate-of-occupancy issuance for commercial buildings; Municipal Code 5-14-3 bars any building from being used or changed in use until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the Building Inspector. Listed as 'Fire - Building CO Final' among the inspection types schedulable through the City's iWorQ permit portal.