Building Inspections

• Please have the Permit # or job address
• Request 24-48 hours in advance
• Building Permit and approved plans must be on jobsite for inspection
• Work must be complete prior to inspection
• Clinton County contracts with Warren County Building Department for all building inspections

Building Inspections

• Footer/Foundation: Inspection of excavation with concrete grade set and rebar in place. 
• Slab: If required, after plumbing inspection is approved with wire mesh and vapor barrier in place. 
• Bonding: Mechanical connections of all metal parts within five (5) foot of pool. 
• Crawl Space: After beams and joist are set prior to flooring being applied. 
• Demolition: After structure has been removed, utilities disconnected and lot graded, a final inspection is required. 
• Temporary Pole: This is an optional inspection, meter base and service panel must be set with one (1) GFI outlet. 
• Consultation: Set by contractor. 
• Rough Building/Electric: Includes rough HVAC. After rough plumbing inspection. 
• Insulation: After insulation is completed and any outstanding uncompleted framing and electric items are done. 
• Temporary Service Release: Optional; meter base and service panel must be set with one (1) GFI outlet.
• Fireplace: Masonry - at first flue liner. Metal fireplace - once set and flue completed. 
• Commercial Fire: Fire suppression, alarm, sprinkler, hood, exits, etc.
• HVAC: All duct work and cold air returns must be completed. 
• Gas Line: By power company - outside; by Building Department - inside.
• Final Building/Electric: When house or structure is completed including final plumbing inspection.
• Final Plumbing: Obtain from the Clinton County Combined Health District.
• Trench: CG&E area only. 24" deep trench, red electric line tape pinned to side of trench, 12" above wire.