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 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Government > City Agencies, Departments, and Offices > Departments > Department of Development and Permits > Building Permits and Inspections > Inspections > Inspections for New Commercial Building Construction

Inspections for New Commercial Building Construction


What type of inspections should I request?

Commercial building construction inspection requirements:
INSPECTION TYPE When performed Permit Required Performed by
Footing
After installation of reinforcement and before placement of concrete Building Permit
In some cases, foundation permit is required
Building
Inspector
Slab
if applicable
After approval of all subtrade ground work and after installation of reinforcement, vapor barrier and perimeter insulation (if required) and prior to placement of concrete. Building Permit Building
Inspector
Plumbing Slab
if applicable
After installation of below-slab plumbing piping and prior to covering with slab base material Plumbing Permit
for slab only
Plumbing
Inspector
Electrical Groundwork
Slab, if applicable
After installation of conduit and conductors in trenches or in slab base material and prior to backfilling trench or covering with slab base material Electrical Permit

for slab only
Electrical
Inspector
Electrical Rough-In
Wall
Prior to concealment Electrical Permit Electrical
Inspector
Electrical Rough-In
Ceiling
Prior to installation of ceiling tiles Electrical Permit Electrical
Inspector
Plumbing Rough-In
drain, waste, vent and water distribution piping
Prior to concealment Plumbing Permit Plumbing
Inspector
Water Line Prior to backfilling trench, inspect the water line from the building to the meter location Plumbing Permit Plumbing
Inspector
Sewer Line Prior to backfilling trench, inspect the sewer line from the building to the sewer lateral. Plumbing Permit Plumbing
Inspector
Gas Pressure Test Inspections are included as follows:
Gas pipe groundwork, gas product line for installations utilizing propane. Prior to concealment
Gas Permit Mechanical
Inspector
Mechanical
Rough-In
After installation of air handling duct, before placement of duct, dishwasher hood, spray paint booth and duct, walk-in cooler/freezer, and prior to concealment. Mechanical Permit Mechanical
Inspector
Framing The following inspections may be performed at the same time of framing inspections; after approval of all subtrade rough-ins and prior to concealing walls (hanging drywall) Above ceiling: after installation of ceiling grid and prior to installing dropped ceiling panels. Spray-on/Fireproofing: after installation of ceiling grid and all above ceiling equipment and prior to installation of dropped ceiling panels. Draftstopping: after installation of required draftstopping material. Firestopping: after installation of required firestopping material and prior to concealment. Building Permit Building
Inspector
Insulation After approval of all trade rough-in and framing inspections you may install insulation and call for inspection. Building Permit Building Inspector
Propane Tank Need Fire Prevention approval prior to obtaining Fire Permit Fire Permit Fire Prevention
Inspector
Storm Drains Storm Drains Permit not
required
Engineering letter
(see procedure for
on-site inspections
must be submitted prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy
Backflow Device After installation of backflow prevention devices Plumbing Permit
for backflow device
3rd party testing and inspections required
Plumbing Final After completion of all piping and installation of all plumbing fixtures, equipment and appliances and before final building inspection. Plumbing Permit Plumbing
Inspector
Electrical Final After complete installation of electrical system and prior to the final building inspection   Electrical
Inspector
Elevator
(if applicable)
  Mechanical Permit for elevator Elevator
Inspector
Mechanical Final After complete installation of all mechanical equipment and before the final building inspection.   Mechanical
Inspector
Fire Inspection Upon installation of the fire protection or hazardous materials system (See Fire Permit for list of systems) (note: pre-final hydro/air test & visual inspection required prior to covering aboveground or underground sprinkler piping & underground hazmat piping & tanks)

Also Fire Inspection required for most buildings for issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Fire Permit

(See Permit Application for Systems that require a permit prior to installation)

Submit 3 sets of plans with Fire Permit application to Fire Prevention for review & approval. Pick up approved package from Fire Prevention when notified & pay for and obtain permit from Development & Permits
Fire Prevention
Inspector from Fire Department. To request
an inspection, please call the City's Customer Contact Center at 757-382-2489; a Fire Inspector will contact you to schedule an appointment for inspection
Landscape Must submit the landscape plan to the Environmental Coordinator for approval prior to requesting a building final inspection.   Building Inspector
or Environmental Coordinator
Asbuilts Must submit an asbuilt site plan to the Department of Development & Permits, Development Construction, prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.   Department of
Development & Permits, Development Construction (757) 382-8298
Flood Certification Must submit a flood certification if the property is in the flood zone. FEMA Elevation Certificate & Instructions   Department of Development &
Permits
Special Inspections Must submit the complete Special Inspections to the Plan Examiner:

Statement of Special Inspections Form
  • 2012 Special Inspections

Special Inspections Guidelines & Procedures

  • 2012 Special Inspection Guidelines and Procedures
  Department of Development &
Permits, Plan Examiner
NOTE: Upon the completion of the above inspections and payment satisfaction of any outstanding fees, the Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.

Who should I call to request an inspection?

The City will make every effort to provide inspections on your requested date. However, please be aware the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code allows two working days from the date of request to perform the inspection.

You can request your inspections by phone or online.

  • Request by phone - Please call 382-CITY (2489) to request an inspection.
  • Request online – Online inspection requests via eBUILD.

Please provide the below information when requesting inspections:

  • Permit Number
  • Property Address
  • Type of Inspections
  • Contractor’s Name
  • Phone Number
  • Requestor Name

All requested inspections should be directed to and processed by the City’s Customer Contact Center at 757-382-CITY (2489). You may also submit your inspection request online via the City of Chesapeake Customer Contact Center or online via eBUILD.

Next-business-day inspection requests by phone, must be received by 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Any requests after 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be scheduled for Tuesday.

Request by Phone

Call the City’s Customer Contact Center at 382-CITY (2489) to request your inspections.
Operator on duty – MON - FRI, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How do I know if my inspection was approved?

  1. Inspection Results are available via eBUILD.

  2. Call 757-382-6018 for your inspections results.

  3. Normally, the Department of Development & Permits' inspectors will leave a yellow inspection card at the job site to notify the permit holder of the inspection results.
 
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