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Property Code Section 401.003 defines a builder/remodeler as any person who, for a fixed price, commission, fee, wage, or other compensation, sells, constructs, or supervises or manages the construction of, or contracts for the construction of or the supervision or management of the construction of: a new home; a material improvement that either increases or decreases the home's total square footage of living space and also modifies the home's foundation, perimeter walls or roof; or an interior remodeling/renovation project that exceeds $10,000.

These provisions are to be followed whenever applicable, but are limited to visible and accessible areas at the time of the inspection.

The inspector will certify that the subject property passed the inspection.

Foundation

Certify by physically and visually inspecting the foundation and verify compliance with the engineered drawings, the proper placement, support, sizing and spacing of graded rebar and that it is supported, as well as ensuring proper beam depth, width and placement. Vapor/moisture barrier placement should be checked. If applicable, cable ends are to be anchored and the cable tendons properly placed and supported. If the drawings are not sealed by an engineer, then the foundation must comply with the building code applicable to the property.

Framing, Mechanical and Delivery Systems

Certify that the framing, mechanical and delivery systems have passed inspection, by physically and visually verifying compliance with the applicable building code or, if applicable, an engineered design. Specifically it is important to ensure proper door and window egress placement, framing members should be properly attached, spaced, graded and aligned, and that joints are not stressed and are fastened with the proper materials. The load bearing infrastructure should show no signs of distress. Materials should not be decayed or otherwise have their structural integrity compromised. All spliced materials shall comply with the applicable building code. Additionally, each of the major mechanical delivery systems needs to be reviewed:

• Electrical Systems should be checked to ensure the system is properly grounded, all connections are made in junction boxes, proper gauge wiring is installed, outlets are properly spaced, working clearances are provided where required and wires are properly protected by nail plates in appropriate locations.

 

• Adequate access to the machinery should be provided. Duct work should not be encumbered by other building materials, punctured, crimped, curshed or otherwise compromised. Ducts are installed per the applicable building code. Return air grills are in the locations required by the plans.

 

• The roof is appropriately supported and sloped.

 

• Plumbing System should be reviewed to ensure all connections, bends and joints are appropriately fitted and sealed. All pipes must be properly protected by nail plates in appropriate locations. Materials installed should be used for their manufactured purposes and be of appropriate size and condition, as well as being appropriately supported and anchored.

   

Final

Certify that the construction has passed the final inspection by visually and physically verifying compliance with the applicable building code. Review and ensure that:

• The grading of the yard surrounding the home appropriately allows water to flow away from the home and to comply with the TRCC performance standard;