The following is a list of the most frequent reasons why inspections are rejected Most Frequent Reasons Why Inspections Are Rejected


The following is a list of the most frequent reasons why inspections are rejected. By far, the most
common reasons for rejection, which apply to all inspections, are:

Not ready for inspection. Please do not call for an inspection just because it is on the
schedule. Make sure the job is ready in order not to waste our time, your time, and
possibly incur a re-inspection fee which must be paid prior to calling for another
inspection.

No approved plans on the job. Approved plans must be readily available at the jobsite.

Not constructed per approved plans. If you deviate from the approved plans, you must
have approval from the inspector or an inspection supervisor, and may be required to
submit revisions to the approved plans.

No access, or no permission to enter, if required. This is most often encountered in
residential situations, such as pools, patio covers, etc., when no one is at home.
101. FOOTING, LAYOUT, REBAR, ZONING

Size and depth of footing incorrect.

Ufer ground not installed.

Pad certification from engineer required.

Setback incorrect.

Placement and size of rebar, not supported.

Dirt and debris.

No string lines.

Footing poured before inspection.
103. STEM WALL-FORM & REBAR

Reinforcing steel placement incorrect.

Form oil over-spray on steel.
105. PRE-SLAB

Reinforcing steel or post tension cables wrong.

Wire mesh in PT cables not properly spaced off ground.

Hold down bolts incorrectly installed.

Underground plumbing and electrical not signed off.

Improper depth of slab preparation not in accord with approved plans.

Improper backfill.

Interior footings improper.

Missing or broken dowels (or C or Z Bars).
107. ROOF SHEATHING

Approved Truss Calcs not available or incorrect.

Improper installation of wood connectors and/or fasteners.

Roof sheathing not properly nailed.

Beams, headers, and supporting elements not per plan.

Trusses, broken or cut chords. Lateral bracing missing or incorrectly installed.

Truss blocking / boundary nailing not correct. 109. SHEAR

Anchor bolts or hold-down straps-bolts not correct.

Shear material is incorrect.

Framing members are incorrect.

Shear transfer is not complete or incorrect.

Improper installation of wood connector and/or fasteners.

Special inspection is required for epoxy bolt replacements.
120. FRAMING

Finished floor elevation certificate is not available.

Damage to framing members during installation of plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
systems.

Draft stops and fire blocks not installed or incorrect.

Rough plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections not approved.

Framing lumber is incorrect grade.
123. INSULATION

MEC Calcs not available.

Required insulation not installed.

Insulation (fiberglass batts) is compressed when installed.

Voids in area insulated.

Insulation Certificate not available (final inspection).
125. DRYWALL NAILING

Nails or screw sizes not to code or plans.

Shear wall fasteners not per spacing per plans.

Fasteners too close to drywall edges or overdriven thru drywall.

Wrong type of drywall used, not to plan, or fire assembly.

Drywall taped before inspection.

Firewall joints not overlapped per listed details.

Green board not to be on ceiling, unless 12 o.c. joist spacing.

Brown soffit board required for exterior applications.
126. HOOD SHAFT

Shaft does not extend through roof 6 min all sides (inside and exterior drywall).

Shaft must be independent of building structure.

Shaft must be supported properly.

3 min clearance to duct.

Max 12 clearance shaft to duct.

Drywall type does not match listed assembly.

Drywall does not meet or overlap in corners.

Improper lap in joints of drywall.

No trusses or beams, or wood through shaft.

All penetrations must be fire-stopped with listed assemblies.

Shaft detail must be approved listed, tested assembly.
127. CEILING GRID
Not approved support wires or fasteners.

Wire supports not spaced properly, or not plumb.

Wrong type of grid (light, intermediate or heavy duty).

Two sides must be secured to wall angle - opposite sides must have spreader bars
between grid.

Seismic wires not installed or improperly spaced.

Lights and mechanical ducts not supported and not attached to grid.

Mechanical and electrical inspections above grid not passed.

Fire rated tile not installed when required tile installed before inspections.
129. EXTERIOR LATH / STUCCO

Improper nailing.

Failure to follow ICBO Report, 1 coat system.

High Rib improperly installed.

No caulk at penetrations.

Improperly lapped window flashings.
131. WALL GROUT & STEEL

No rebar ventricles.

Retaining not properly water proofed (or incomplete).

Proper rebar placement at retainers.

Improper rebar lab at bond beams.

Not ready.
139. TEMP POWER / TAG / TEMP BUILDING FINAL. See 140 Inspection.
140. BUILDING FINAL

GFCI or other electrical problem.

Improper grade.

Debris in yard, roof, etc.

Secondary locks at patio doors.

Paperwork - drainage compliance report, post tension certification, insulation card.
150. OTHER

Typically used for HD and strap retro-fit repairs.

Wrong materials.

No engineering.

Improper equipment.
201. UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL

Plastic 90 when rigid 90s are specified.

Rigid 90s not wrapped properly.

Floor boxes missing, if required.
203. UFER GROUND
Concrete poured without inspection.
220. ROUGH ELECTRICAL

Not properly supported.

Material substituted.

Improper fittings used.

Over-fill in boxes.

Improper grounding.

Use of improper crimping tool for ground wires.

Short wires at boxes, not 6 of conductor.
225. SIGN INSPECTION

Not properly supported.

Not U.L. Listed.
231. SERVICE CHANGE

Grounding means missing.

Too many grounds under one screw.

Termination of ground wrong places.

Mixing elect brands of breakers.

Not properly supported.

Wire mis-sized.

No anti-oxidation compound on aluminum wire.

Dead fronts missing.
235. EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL TEST

Lacking emergency lights or exit signs.

Longer than 10 second delay for emergency lights to light.
239. TEMP ELEC / POLE / CONST POWER

Beat-up equipment.

Not properly grounded.

No GFCI receptacles.

Improper wire types.

Clearance problems with overhead wires.

Dead fronts missing or too many Knock Outs.
240. FINAL ELECTRIC

Beat-up equipment.

Not properly grounded.

No GFCI receptacles.

Improper wire types.

Clearance problems with overhead wires.

Dead fronts missing or too many Knock Outs. 305. HOOD

Improper welds.

Unlisted hood with holes everywhere.

Not enough room for ducts and grease shaft.

Not following CLV duct/shaft detail.

Improper support.
320. ROUGH MECHANICAL

No access to units in attic.

Duct crushed.

Improper support (duct and/or units).

Improper clearance to units.

Using R-4 instead of R-6 insulated flex duct.

Not using the right tape for joining ducts (181-UL).

Improper installation of condensate lines.

B-vents installed wrong.
323. MECHANICAL GAS LINE

Improper sizing of gas line.

No support.

Air Test failure.
340. FINAL MECHANICAL

Condensate drains going to wrong place (over public way).

Improper clearance for service.
401. ON SITE SEWER, MAIN

Improper backfill.

Not sized correctly.
403. ON SITE WATER

Improper backfill.

Not sized correctly.
405. BUILDING SEWER (YARD LINES)

Too many changes in direction (over 135°).

No water test.
407. UNDERSLAB PLUMBING

Pipe laying on or in rocks.

No water test.

Improper fittings.

No wrap around pipe going through footing.
No journeyman on job.

No backfill on site.

Improper backfill (Type II or better).

Copper piping not sleeved.
420. TOP-OUT-WATER, GAS, WASTE

Improper support.

No protection of pipe.

Using improper fittings.

No water test.
423. FINAL GAS TEST

Gauge not reading 10#.

Improper sizing on gas lines.

Improper support.

Improper combustion air.

Improper venting.

Appliances installed improperly.
440. FINAL PLUMBING

Water pressure too high (over 80#).

No anti-siphon on hose-bib.

Missing fixtures.
441. IRRIGATION

Use of wrong type of backflow prevention device.
501. UNDER/ABOVE GROUND TANK

Failure to obtain necessary inspections.

Failure to provide tank protection, if required.

Failure to provide an emergency shut off within the required distances.

Failure to comply with applicable codes for installation.

General contractor calling in for inspections for under/aboveground contractor.
503. HOOD SYSTEM

Failure to provide Nevada Certificate of Registration holder for inspection.

Failure to provide manufacturers installation manual on site.

Failure to install equipment in accordance with approved plans.

Failure to provide proper nozzles/fusible links over appliances.

Failure to have gas/electric hooked up to appliances.

Failure to have gas/electric shut off on activation of system.

Failure to provide copy of maintenance/hood cleaning contract.

Failure to comply with applicable codes/manufacturers requirements.

General contractor calling in for inspections for ho