Livingston building inspections

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit

1. 1

   Footing/Foundation

   Required before concrete pour for additions, deck posts, or foundation work

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing and connections to the existing structure verified before walls are closed

3. 3

   Final

   Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1. 1

   Footing/Foundation

   Required before concrete pour; verified against the approved foundation plan per the adopted 2021 IBC/IRC. A list of required inspections is provided to the permit holder at issuance per the City's FAQ.

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing verified against approved plans before walls are closed

3. 3

   Final

   Completed work verified against approved plans prior to occupancy

Applies to: Electrical Permit (State-Issued)

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed

2. 2

   Final

   Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2020 NEC

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Underground

   Underground and rough-in sprinkler piping or fire alarm wiring verified before concealment, consistent with the NFPA 13/NFPA 72 provisions incorporated by reference into the locally adopted 2021 IBC Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems)

2. 2

   Final Acceptance Test

   Final witnessed acceptance test of the installed fire suppression and/or fire alarm system performed by Livingston Fire & Rescue prior to occupancy; billed per the Additional Occupancy Inspection Fees table (Fire Sprinkler Systems $30 + $10/floor; Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Systems $30 + $10/floor; Standpipe Systems $30/standpipe; Fire Pumps $30/fire pump)

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit (State-Issued)

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed; gas piping pressure test before concealment

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational; combustion air and clearances verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit (State-Issued, including Water Heater)

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   All fixtures connected, water heater T&P and expansion tank verified, cleanouts exposed, no leaks

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Final (Building)

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, and roof penetration sealing verified by the City of Livingston Building Division

2. 2

   Rough/Final (Electrical)

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement, and interconnection point verified by the state Building Codes Bureau

Final inspection only: Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy, Demolition Permit, EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Re-Roofing Permit, Sign Permit