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Interior Floors: Acid Stained Concrete; Interior Concrete Floors; Concrete Overlays; Basement Floors; Concrete Polishing; Decorative Engraving; Concrete Dyes; Stenciling Interior Floors; Concrete Resurfacing; Radiant Floor Heating; Garage Floor Coatings
Interior Concrete: Concrete Countertops; Concrete Fireplace Surrounds; Faux Wall Coverings; Concrete Furniture; Sinks and Vessels
Outdoor Concrete: Concrete Patios; Stamped Concrete; Concrete Driveways; Concrete Pool Decks; Concrete Countertops; Outdoor Living Rooms; Concrete Walkways; Concrete Resurfacing; Acid Stained Concrete; Colored Concrete; Exposed Aggregate; Rock Salt Finish; Stenciled Concrete; Decorative Engraving; Pavers; Faux Wall Coverings
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing: Foundation Repair; Concrete Crack Repair; Foundation Waterproofing; Basement Wall Repair
Building with Concrete: Concrete Homes; Finished Basements; Decorative Concrete; Concrete Basements; Pervious Concrete; Green Building
Maintaining Concrete: Clean and Seal; Make Existing Concrete Better
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Sample Inspection Checklist

NOTE: The following information is supplied as a guideline of what MAY BE ENCOUNTERED as far as an inspection checklist is concerned. It is meant as a GUIDELINE ONLY. The actual process may vary greatly depending upon region, state and city..

TYPE OF INSPECTION	INSPECTION PERFORMED BY	WORK TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO INSPECTION REQUEST	APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH
Plumbing/Gas Close-In Inspection	Residential Inspector	All vents, gas piping, sewer pipe and water pipe that will be enclosed in a wall must be installed and pressure tested.	Calling for framing inspection.
Electrical Close-in Inspection	Residential Inspector	All initial wiring must be complete. No switches, receptacles or devices are to be placed before the electrical consealment inspection.	Calling for framing inspection.
Framing Inspection	Residential Inspector	All plates must be installed and secured to the foundation. Duct work must be installed. Construction must comply with sound attenuation proffers, if applicable. All concealed wall cavities must be separated from concealed ceiling cavities by an approved fire stopping method. Electrical and plumbing close-in inspections must have been approved or all must be scheduled concurrently with the framing inspection.	Installing insulation or installing drywall if no new insulation is provided.
Insulation Inspection	Residential Inspector	If new insulation is to be provided, installation must be complete.	Installing drywall.
Final Electrical Inspection	Residential Inspector	All appliances, fixtures, outlets, panels, switches, etc. must be installed. All electrical wiring must be complete. The panel index must be complete (i.e., the legend located on the electrical panel door that shows which overcurrent device controls the specific appliances or lighting circuits).	Using any equipment, appliance outlets, panel switches, etc.
Final Plumbing/Gas Inspection	Residential Inspector	All related walls and floors must be complete. All plumbing fixtures and piping must be complete and operating properly. All roughed-in plumbing fixtures must be capped. Applicable approvals must be secured from the Health Department for well and septic systems. The meter must be set.	Using the plumbing system. Electrical, mechanical, building and plumbing finals may be done in any order.
Final Building Inspection	Residential Inspector	All work on the approved plans must be complete. All floor covering must be installed. Final electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections must be approved.