Required Inspections
The field inspectors are responsible for inspecting all the various systems and phases of the construction project.
The builder is required to call for the following mandatory inspections:
| Inspection Type | Inspection Agency | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Survey | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Footing (before placing concrete) | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Wall Foundation | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Ground Plumbing | Hamilton Co. Health Dept | (513)946-7852 |
| Ground Electric | IBI | (513) 381-6080 |
| Foundation waterproofing (after waterproofing and drain tile are installed) |
FP Building Dept | (513)595-5264 |
| Slab (after ground plumbing & electric inspection, before plumbing) |
FP Building Dept | (513)595-5264 |
| Rough Plumbing | Hamilton Co. Health Dept | (513) 946-7852 |
| Rough Electric | IBI | (513) 381-6080 |
| Framing (after rough electric and plumbing | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Masonry (call at start of masonry construction for schedule of intermediate inspections) |
FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Rough HVAC (before insulation installed) | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| All roofing/re-roofing, roof sheathing (nailing inspection before applying roofing) except second layer on existing single family homes |
FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Fire Assembly Penetrations | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Insulation (before applying drywall) | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Drywall nailing (before taping) | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Final Plumbing | Hamilton Co. Health Dept | (513) 946-7852 |
| Final Electric | IBI | (513) 381-6080 |
| Final HVAC | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Final building (after or concurrent with other finals) NO OCUPANCY PRIOR TO THIS INSPECTION |
FP Buliding Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Fences (when completed) | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Signs (footings and when complete) | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Gutters & Downspouts | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Exterior Finish | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Deck Footing, Framing, Final | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Industrial Unit Inspection | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Foundation Structural Repair | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Hot Watr Heater Replacement | Hamilton Co. Health Dept | (513) 946-7852 |
| New or replacement furnaces, air conditioners. New or replacement building mechanical services equipment |
FP Building Dept and IBI |
(513) 595-5264 (513) 381-6080 |
| New or alterations to slab, steps, sidewalk, driveway, and driveway extentions |
FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Tents | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |
| Special Inspections per Schedule of Special Inspections | FP Building Dept | (513) 595-5264 |