Inspections
Once a permit is obtained construction may proceed. Contractors who begin work without a permit will be subject to double permit fees if discovered and if construction has not proceeded past the point where necessary inspections can be conducted. If work has passed the point at which a satisfactory inspection can be conducted, the construction may be required to be removed and the property owner or contractor may be subject to fines.
Once construction is underway, periodic inspections by our office are required.
The following is a guide of required inspections for residential:
- Temporary power poles
- Plumbing/setbacks
- Slab or floor
- Building sewer or yard line
- Curb-break/driveway
- Rough electrical framing, plumbing, air conditioning, gas
PERMITS NRC:
Building Inspections:
- Foundation
- Framing
- Insulation
- Infiltration
- Nail Pattern
- Driveway (If Applicable)
- Final
Electrical Inspections:
- Rough In
- Working Clearance
- Final
Mechanical Inspections:
- Rough In
- Vent
- Final
Plumbing Inspections:
- Underground Rough
- DWV Rough
- Final
The following is a guide of required inspections for commercial:
- All inspections listed above under residential plus
- Tenant separation
- Fire wall
- Sprinkler
- Grease-trap (if commercial food equipment is present, i.e. schools, restaurants)
- Re-energize electricity
- Parking, including handicapped spaces and ramps
- Landscaping
Contact Us
The City of Mercedes
400 S. Ohio Ave.
Tel: 956-565-3114
Fax: 956-565-8592
info@cityofmercedes.com
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