The city requires permit holders to contact inspection staff at various times during construction to inspect certain items prior to use of or covering up of items involved.
Many items are looked at on an individual building trade area basis, such as a plumbing ground rough or an electrical service. Other types of inspections, such as electrical wall and ceiling, are made when areas of buildings are about to be covered.
Many inspections are made to verify the proper use of materials and methods while others test for tightness of pressurized or liquid-filled elements or to ensure proper interaction of elements.
Required inspections for different permit types:
Permitted projects differ greatly; therefore,
it is impossible to establish a pre-determined list of inspections
for each. All permits require that each element must be inspected
prior to being covered. All permits also require a final inspection when all
elements are completed.
| Abbr. | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CRI | Commercial Rough-in | A general rough-in type of inspection of electrical wiring, plumbing systems, mechanical work and structural items. Most common use of this inspection type is with apartments, however, it could be used on other commercial work. |
| DFT | Draftstop | Draftstop Inspection of components designed to restrict the movement of air within open spaces of concealed areas of buildings such as crawl spaces, attics, and floor/ceiling assemblies. |
| ECI | Electrical Ceiling | This inspection involves the inspection of all items located in a ceiling. The components within the ceiling assembly can be covered once this inspection is approved. |
| EGT | Electrical Generator | This inspection involves the operational testing of an on-sight emergency generator. |
| EPB | Electrical Pool Bonding | This inspection involves bonding of metallic parts such as rebar, ladders, and niche lighting. |
| EPW | Electrical Pump Wiring | Inspection of the pump and associated wiring, typically for a sewage ejection system for a private sewage disposal system. Note this inspection is performed by a building inspector and the rest of the disposal system (sewage laterals, placement of the tank, final inspection etc…) is inspected by the Health and Environmental Department with the City. |
| ERR | Electrical Residential Rough-in | Inspection of electrical wiring before concealment. This is inspection type is only used when electrical work is the only code item to look at. |
| ESB | Electrical Spa Bonding | This inspection involves bonding of all metallic parts for a Spa/hot tub. |
| ESL | Electrical Slab-Inside | The inspection of conduit and boxes that are being place in an concrete slab (floor) located within the building structure. |
| ESV | Electrical Service | The inspection of an electrical service. Upon approval of the inspection, clearance of the service is automatically forwarded to the power company. |
| EUG | Electrical Underground | The inspection of conduit being run under ground. |
| EWI | Electrical Wall | This is a rough-in inspection of wiring and other electrical components located within a wall. |
| FAT | Fire Alarm Test | The complete testing of an alarm system within a building, i.e. smoke detectors, pull stations. Typically this inspection is scheduled in conjunction with a final inspection or just prior to a final inspection. |
| FFF | Fire Protection, Fireline Flush | Inspection of the flushing of the underground fire suppression lines to insure proper debris removal prior to connecting to the inside building standpipes or sprinkler system. The installer will flush the system to the satisfaction of the inspector at the required rate of 10' per second according to NFPA Standards. |
| FGI | Fuel Gas-Inside | Inspection of all interior gas line piping and the venting of gas fired appliances. Part of the inspection includes a pressure test. After city approval is made the city will contact the proper utility company and authorize a meter. |
| FGO | Fuel Gas-Outside | The inspection of privately owned, exterior underground gas line piping. Part of the inspection includes a pressure test. |
| FHD | Fire Protection, Hood and Duct System Test | Inspection of the hood and duct system and testing of the proper operation of all associated mechanical equipment. The test is performed by the installer in accordance with the manufacturers requirements, the code requirements and in view of the inspector. The test may include electrical functioning, fuel shut off, dispersal of test gasses through the piping system etc… |
| FHI | Fire Protection, Hydrostatic Inside Sprinkler Lines | Inspection of the inside wet fire suppression system lines and the witnessing of a 200 psi. hydrostatic pressure test for a minimum of two hours. All sprinkler heads should be in place and cut sheets of special heads should be on site, i.e. quick response, extended coverage etc… The same designation is used to schedule inspections on a "dry" system but the testing is with 40 psi. air pressure for a 24 hr. period. |
| FHO | Fire Protection, Visual | The visual inspection of a wet or dry fire protection system. No type of test is performed. |
| FHT | Fire Protection, Halon Test | The inspection and witnessing of the halon system and test. This is performed by the installer and witnessed by the inspector in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations and code requirements. |
| FIN | Final | The general inspection of all completed work prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or a certificate of compliance. This inspection is a prerequisite for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. |
| FLH | Fire Line-Hydro Test | The hydrostatic testing of a fire line. |
| FLV | Fire Line-Visual | The visual inspection of piping materials, thrust protection and installation of a fire line. No hydrostatic test is performed with this inspection type. |
| FOF | Fire Protection, Outside Fire Line | Inspection of the piping materials, thrust protection, and installation prior to being covered and the witnessing of the 2-hour minimum of 200 psi. hydrostatic pressure test for fire lines serving a building or private fire hydrants. The piping is allowed to be "shaded" or weighted down to prevent movement during the test but all pipe joints shall be left exposed for the duration of the test. Visual inspections of "minor" sections of the fire line may be approved for burial where it is critical for site work and approved by the field inspector. |
| FPL | Fireplace | Inspection of the masonry firebox, hearth support, and flue lining prior to the finished face being installed. Prefabricated fireplaces and their flue systems are inspected as part of the rough-in inspection for residential projects. See "RRI" inspection. |
| FPT | Fire Protection Fire Pump | Inspection entails the complete performance testing of a fire pump. Test includes the flowing of standpipes. |
| FRC | Fire Resistive Ceiling | Inspection of either a floor/ceiling assembly or a roof/ceiling assembly required to have a fire rating. Among other things the inspector will look at the nail or screw pattern. |
| FSF | Fire Protection, Standpipe Flow Test | Inspection to witness the flowing of the standpipes to verify the proper rate of the flow and pressure as required by the Building code for the particular building involved. The test is performed by the installer and witnessed by the Building Inspector and the Overland Park Fire Department personnel. Standpipes are to be installed during construction on buildings requiring them at the time the height of the building becomes 40' above the lowest level of fire department vehicular access. |
| FST | Firestop | Inspection of the firestopping materials installation prior to being covered. Often on commercial projects the methods to be used are specified by the architect. It is important to make certain that materials being used are part of a UL or other approved testing laboratory system and are being installed according to the "listing" of the product and system.Firestopping on most residential projects are performed as part of the "RRI" inspection. |
| FTG | Footing | Inspection of the forms, trenches and all reinforcing steel prior to concrete being poured. Footings for "deck" only structures are not inspected by the city but must be installed per the code and to a minimum depth of 36" below finished grade to be below frost level. Footings, piers and grade beams on commercial projects are not inspected by the city when it is required to have an approved third party inspection agency performing this function. Contact the plans examiner on the particular project to register that special inspections will be performed and by whom. |
| FUG | Fuel-Underground Electrical | Involves the inspection of conduit(s) within a fuel dispensing area which would typically be classified as a class 1, division 1 area. |
| FWL | Fire Resistive Wall | Inspection of fire rated assemblies including rated walls, ceilings, columns, floors etc… for proper materials and installation. If the assembly is to use drywall materials the inspection must be made before mudding and taping. If multiple layers are involved each layer must be inspected prior to proceeding to additional layers or application of finish materials being applied. |
| MCI | Mechanical, Ceiling Inspection | The inspection of duct work, plenums and associated mechanical equipment located in a ceiling. |
| MDT | Mechanical-Duct Detector Test | Involves the performance testing of the smoke detector(s) located within the air handling unit. |
| MIG | Mechanical-Inside Gas | Inspection of all interior gas line piping and the venting of appliances (furnace, water heater, etc…). The gas line must pass a pressure test prior to the utility service connection and meter being set by the gas company. After the City approval is made the City will contact the proper Utility Company with the information but the company will not complete the installation until the proper scheduling is made by the contractor. |
| MGD | Mechanical Gasoline Dispensers | Inspection of the product dispenser installation including the anchorage and shear valves. |
| MGL | Mechanical Gasoline Lines | Inspection of the product lines and witnessing of an air/soap test prior to being covered. |
| MGT | Mechanical Gasoline Tanks | Inspection and air/soap test of the tanks prior to setting in the ground. There may also be an inspection of the tank pad prior to pouring concrete ("FTG") or anchoring of the tank after installation for proper support and corrosion protection ("MGT"). |
| MOG | Mechanical-Outside Gas | Inspection of the privately owned outside under-ground gas lines and the depth of the trench. The line must be tested at some point in time, but often is tested along with the inside lines. |
| MRI | Mechanical Rough-in | The inspection of the mechanical equipment and duct work prior to being concealed. |
| PGR | Plumbing Ground Rough | Inspection of the under slab plumbing lines prior to the slab being poured. An air or water test is required on commercial projects. |
| PRS | Pier Inspection | The inspection of the size and dept of pier holes. Also, would include the inspection of reinforcing steel if required. |
| PSD | Plumbing Storm Drain | The inspection of plumbing lines for the storm drains either under slab inside the building or underground outside the building. The lines inside the building must have an air or water test. |
| PSW | Public Sidewalk | The final inspection of the installation of a sidewalk, made after the concrete has been poured and all forms removed. This inspection is only used on residential projects. |
| PTR | Plumbing Top Rough | Inspection of all plumbing lines located in the walls or ceiling prior to covering with drywall or ceiling finish materials. Drainage and vent lines are required to be air or water tested. |
| PUB | Engineering Services Site Grade | The inspection of swales, berms and other drainage components. Inspection is made by engineering service inspectors. |
| RRI | Residential Rough In | General inspection of structural, electrical wiring, plumbing lines (drainage and water), and mechanical work when the house is still in the rough-in stage prior to the installation of insulation and drywall. |
| SCL | Structural Column | Inspection of the installation and proper size of the reinforcing steel in concrete columns prior to pouring concrete. |
| SIT | Site | Inspection to verify the conditions of an existing structure and to identify any foreseeable problems before construction starts. Inspection is made before construction of decks, room additions, pools, etc. |
| SSL | Structural Slab | Inspection of the installation and proper size of the reinforcing steel in concrete floors prior to pouring the concrete. |
| SWL | Structural Wall Inspection | Inspection of the installation and proper size of the reinforcing steel in concrete walls prior to pouring concrete. |
| TCO | Expired Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | Inspection to verify if all the items listed on the TCO sheet have been completed. If they have, the project is ready to be given a permanent Certificate of Occupancy. This inspection is computer-generated when the TCO expires. |
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Miscellaneous |
Inspection of a nonstandard item; usually a description is entered in the remarks area on the inspection form. |
Coordination with other divisions or agencies:
Related agencies and activities may include:
- City Clerk's Office for liquor licensing requirements.
- Environmental Health Division for food service and private sewage disposal systems.
- Fire Department for fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, marking of fire lanes, etc.
- State boiler inspectors for the approval of boilers of a minimum size.
- Johnson County Wastewater District for the use of grease interceptors.
- Johnson County Water District No. 1 for the use and approval of backflow protection devices.