Building Code Inspections (TPIP)

Building code inspections are required by law as a routine part of any construction project. Code Inspections are a series of specific codified inspections performed to verify compliance with the approved plans and permit and the building code. These inspections are normally performed by the building official’s staff. When the code official authorizes inspections by other parties, they are referred to as Third Party Code Inspections.

This inspection work should not be confused with the requirements for Special Inspections, typically found in Chapter 17 of the IBC model codes and state amended versions.

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Building code inspections are required by law as a routine part of any construction project. Code Inspections are a series of specific codified inspections performed to verify compliance with the approved plans and permit and the building code. These inspections are normally performed by the building official’s staff. When the code official authorizes inspections by other parties, they are referred to as Third Party Code Inspections.

This inspection work should not be confused with the requirements for Special Inspections, typically found in Chapter 17 of the IBC model codes and state amended versions.

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The building official may authorize third party inspections when there are holidays or if the building officials’ department is running at full capacity and inspections are delayed. The inspections can be authorized on an “as-required” basis or may be authorized to cover all inspections for the jurisdiction.

ECS is typically engaged for service by the contractor or developer under the approval of the Building official. Usually inspectors are required to be engineers familiar with the trade being inspected and, in many cases, must also have the relevant certifications from the International Code Council as well. In cases where a design professional (engineer) is not performing the inspections, the building official may authorize an ICC certified inspector.

The building official may authorize third party inspections when there are holidays or if the building officials’ department is running at full capacity and inspections are delayed. The inspections can be authorized on an “as-required” basis or may be authorized to cover all inspections for the jurisdiction.

ECS is typically engaged for service by the contractor or developer under the approval of the Building official. Usually inspectors are required to be engineers familiar with the trade being inspected and, in many cases, must also have the relevant certifications from the International Code Council as well. In cases where a design professional (engineer) is not performing the inspections, the building official may authorize an ICC certified inspector.

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Contact ECS for Building Code Inspections

Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding building code inspections.

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Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding building code inspections.

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Notable Projects

  • Verizon Small Cell Electrical Connection, Richmond, VA
  • Sykes Chapel, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
  • Harris Barrington Site, Barrington, IL
  • New Pasture Management Systems Facility, Wadesboro, NC
  • Addison Airport Hangers 360-380, Addison, TX

Notable Projects

  • Verizon Small Cell Electrical Connection, Richmond, VA
  • Sykes Chapel, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
  • Harris Barrington Site, Barrington, IL
  • New Pasture Management Systems Facility, Wadesboro, NC
  • Addison Airport Hangers 360-380, Addison, TX
three engineers looking at plan on ipad