Framing and Masonry - Residential Building Inspection

Framing and Masonry Inspection will inspect the following code:

2021 IBC [A] 110.3.4 Framing Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire-blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.

2021 IRC R109.1.4 Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, framing, firestopping, draft stopping and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.

2021 IEBC [A]109.3.4 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.

2021 IRC R507 Deck Framing Inspection will verify all deck framing has been constructed in accordance with adopted codes. Inspection shall be conducted before any decking material is installed. Verify all deck materials, posts, beams, joists have been installed in accordance with adopted codes, manufacturer’s instructions and approved plans and specifications.

Roof Replacement/Overlay Pre-Roof/Roof Nailing Roof replacement involves completely removing the existing roof down to the decking and installing a new roofing system. A roof overlay is when roofing material is installed over existing roofing. A roof overlay inspection will verify the new roofing does not exceed the code limit of only two layers of roofing material, any visible damaged wood, damaged or missing flashing has been replaced. A roof replacement inspection is performed before any building paper or roof underlayment is installed. Inspection will verify roof sheathing is sound and all damaged areas are replaced, and roof sheathing nailing requirements are met. Verify clearances of sheathing to all mechanical vents. Check all roof jacks at plumbing vents and electrical riser for rust or damage. Check that all required attic ventilation is or will be installed.