Millcreek building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Forms, rebar, and grade complete before concrete poured. Footings for new homes require an elevation certificate to verify height.

2. 2

   Foundation

   Forms, rebar, and grade complete before concrete poured.

3. 3

   Four-Way (Framing / Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing)

   Rough framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing all complete before insulation or drywall. Millcreek requires a combined four-way inspection for projects with any MEP work — separate trade inspections will NOT be scheduled.

4. 4

   Insulation

   Insulation, vapor barrier, windows, baffles, depth markers, and supports complete; all penetrations sealed. Prescriptive requirements or REScheck required to verify R-values and U-factors.

5. 5

   Final

   All permitted work complete.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Fire-Rated Assembly

   Wall construction, fire-rated assemblies, and seismic bracing for suspended ceilings verified before close-in, per the Commercial Alteration Building Permit Requirements checklist.

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in — including grease interceptor and gas line diagram verification for food service tenants.

3. 3

   Fire Sprinkler / Alarm

   Coordinated with Unified Fire Authority approval, per the checklist.

4. 4

   Final

   All permitted work complete.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Electrical Rough-In (part of Four-Way inspection for MEP projects)

   Wiring, boxes, panels, and supports complete before drywall or insulation. Millcreek requires a combined four-way inspection for projects with any MEP work — separate trade inspections are not scheduled.

2. 2

   Power to Panel

   Panel, wiring, bonding, and UFER ground complete. Load calculations required to verify panel size.

3. 3

   Final

   All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled.

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Device and wiring placement verified against approved plans before wall cover, including notification appliance (horn/strobe) locations.

2. 2

   Battery / Standby Power Test

   Battery calculations and standby power supply verified per submitted plans.

3. 3

   Final Acceptance Test / Record of Completion

   Full functional test of devices and notification appliances, remote annunciator check, and — for Institutional, Hazardous, Large Shopping Mall, and High-Rise occupancies — verification of the required Knox brand 1300 series cabinet with building floor plans and utility shut-off information.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1. 1

   Underground Piping Test

   Material and Test Certificate — Underground Piping documenting flush and pressure testing prior to connection, per UFA's published completion form.

2. 2

   Aboveground Piping Rough-In / Hydrostatic Test

   Material and Test Certificate — Aboveground Piping documenting hydrostatic testing before concealment, per UFA's published completion form.

3. 3

   Final Acceptance Test

   Full system flow/alarm test; verification of remote monitoring connection (systems with 20+ heads), Knox brand locking FDC caps, supervised/locked post indicator valves, and the required 'RISER ROOM' sign.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Plumbing Rough-In (part of Four-Way inspection for MEP projects)

   Distribution piping, drain waste vent piping, traps, manifolds, backwater valves, and supports complete and under test before insulation or drywall. Millcreek requires a combined four-way inspection for projects with any MEP work.

2. 2

   Gas Line

   Piping, supports, drip legs, and test tees complete and under test before connecting to meters, appliances, or regulators. A gas line diagram is required to verify pipe sizing.

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified. Shower pans do not require a separate inspection per Millcreek's Required Inspections guide.

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Utility disconnections verified and any required asbestos clearance obtained before work begins.

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped per approved plan.

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Power to Panel

   Panel, wiring, bonding, and UFER ground complete. Load calculations required to verify panel size.

2. 2

   Final

   All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Mechanical Rough-In (part of Four-Way inspection for MEP projects)

   Supply ducts, return air plenums, boots, duct and plenum sealing, transfer air grills, and supports complete. Manual J/D/S may be required to verify equipment sizing. Millcreek requires a combined four-way inspection for projects with any MEP work.

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional.

Final inspection only: Roofing Permit, Solar Panel Permit, Water Heater Permit, Window and Door Replacement Permit