WAC 51-11-1143   Inspections.  


1143.1 General: All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. No work shall be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official.


1143.2 Required Inspections: The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspection required in this Section, in addition to or as part of those inspections required in Section 109.3 of the International Building Code. Inspections may be conducted by special inspection pursuant to Section 1704 of the International Building Code. Where applicable, inspections shall include at least:


1143.2.1 Envelope

     a. Wall Insulation Inspection: To be made after all wall insulation and air vapor retarder sheet or film materials are in place, but before any wall covering is placed.

     b. Glazing Inspection: To be made after glazing materials are installed in the building.

     c. Exterior Roofing Insulation: To be made after the installation of the roof insulation, but before concealment.

     d. Slab/Floor Insulation: To be made after the installation of the slab/floor insulation, but before concealment.


1143.2.2 Mechanical

     a. Mechanical Equipment Efficiency and Economizer: To be made after all equipment and controls required by this Code are installed and prior to the concealment of such equipment or controls.

     b. Mechanical Pipe and Duct Insulation: To be made after all pipe and duct insulation is in place, but before concealment.


1143.2.3 Lighting and Motors

     a. Lighting Equipment and Controls: To be made after the installation of all lighting equipment and controls required by this Code, but before concealment of the lighting equipment.

     b. Motor Inspections: To be made after installation of all equipment covered by this Code, but before concealment.


1143.3 Reinspection: The building official may require a structure to be reinspected. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045. 04-01-106, § 51-11-1143, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04. Statutory Authority: Chapters 19.27 and 19.27A RCW and 1994 c 226. 95-01-126, § 51-11-1143, filed 12/21/94, effective 6/30/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.025. 93-21-052, § 51-11-1143, filed 10/18/93, effective 4/1/94.]