First Foundation Inspection

When building your own home, it is important to know that you need to have the foundation inspection called in to the applicable inspectors with sufficient lead times to ensure availability of the inspectors. The foundation inspection should not be called in, however, until you have had sufficient time yourself to thoroughly inspect the slab for obvious code violations as found in numerous checklists available at this site. When you call in the foundation for inspection, it should be ready for concrete placement.

Within city limits, the inspector may ask for a set of approved plans and/or elevation certifications (low lying areas). It is important to know the requirements in your community and have the necessary paperwork available for the inspector. When possible, meet the inspector at the job site. Any corrective action specified by the inspector shall be corrected prior to slab placement. Keep the copy of the inspection form in the house folder.

Checklist for Foundation Inspection

• Verify that all items in checklists of the foundation section of this website have been completed
• Verify that thge address is clearly visible from the street
• Have all applicable and required paperwork available at the jobsite
• Ensure that the Make-up contractor leaves a grade string secured at opposing form boards to verify slab depth
• Check for the required drainage trench from the form to the curb
• Ensure any standing water in the beams has been removed
• Check the job site for neatness. All construction waste and debris is in one pile at the front.
• Reconfirm all previous work is complete prior to requesting the foundation inspection