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Phase 6 · Energize and occupy · Step 6.1

Final inspections (all disciplines)

Every discipline that did rough-in returns for final. All have to pass before the certificate of occupancy issues.

Who
General contractor, PP&D
How long
1-3 weeks (calendar)
Cost
Included in permit fee
You end up with
All final inspections signed off

What happens

Final inspections happen after all visible work is complete. Each discipline that did a rough-in comes back:

  • Building final (PP&D) — verifies finished work matches plans
  • Plumbing final — fixture installation, water heater, pressure
  • Electrical final — devices installed, GFCI/AFCI verified, grounding bonded
  • Mechanical final — heat pump operational, ventilation working
  • BES final — stormwater facility built and connected
  • Urban Forestry final (if mitigation plantings were required) — verifies trees planted

How to schedule

  • Try to schedule all the trade finals within the same week — each one needs the GC or sub on site.
  • Schedule the building final last; it depends on the others passing.
  • Each inspection is a separate DevHub request or call to PP&D's inspection line, 24-48 hours ahead.

What gets caught at final

  • Missing GFCI in a wet location
  • Smoke and CO detector placement
  • Bath fan ventilation rate
  • Handrail heights
  • Egress dimensions on bedroom windows
  • Hose bib backflow preventers

All easy to fix, but you don't want to find out at final. A GC pre-final walk-through usually catches them.

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