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1 Date: Permit #: [ ] Initial Inspection Lot #: Subdivision: [ ] Follow-Up / Re-Inspection Address: Contractor / Applicant: Completed By: Reference Inspection Category and Item OK A. SITE: R105.7 of Farragut Office: Community Development and Codes Dept. Fax: Municipal Center Dr. Online: Farragut, TN Last Revised: May 13, 2014 < Residential Inspection(s) - Framing, Mechanical, Plumbing, & Final > ** 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) & 2012 ICC IECC ** *** THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE *** *** TO BE USED AS A REFERENCE TO PREPARE FOR INSPECTIONS *** The of Farragut Building Inspectors do not "Officially" complete this checklist. The intent of this document is to provide Builders, Homeowners, Sub-Contractors etc. with a checklist of the most common items that are looked at during the inspection(s) process. It is the Permit Holders responsibility to ensure all items are in compliance with all current adopted codes and this document may be used as a guide to assist the permit holder with doing so. Re-inspection fee payment due prior to next inspection. Lot Number or Address is posted in a conspicuous space. All necessary sub-permits obtained (Mech, Plumb, etc.) Street is clear of debris, trash, mud, etc. Portable toilet facility is on-site Erosion Control installed and maintained Amount Due: $ R State State Construction Entrance installed and maintained Site is clear of trash, debris, unnecessary refuse, etc. Roof covering installation is complete Electrical Rough-In has been approved Electrical underground lines installation complete B. FRAMING: Construction Drawings: Approved and complete R106.4 set on-site R Mudsill plates are P.T. and installed per code R502.1 & R602.1 Lumber is identified by grade mark (dimensional load-bearing) R602.3 Lumber components fastened per code R R602.3 & R Wall Studs - Size, height and spacing per code Wall Studs - Max. allowed height is not exceeded 1 of 21 5/20/2016

2 R602.6 R602.6 Wall Studs - Bearing and/or Exterior Studs: Bored/Drilled = >40% to = <60% require doublestuds (or stud shoes) with no more than two successive double-studs bored/drilled Wall Studs - Bearing and/or Exterior Studs: Are not Notched or cut >25% of width R602.6 R602.6 Wall Studs - Non-Bearing Studs: Bored/Drilled = <60% with edge of hole no more than 5/8" to studs edge and no cut or notch Wall Studs - Non-Bearing Studs: notched = <40% of a single stud width Bearing Wall top plates that have been bored / notched >50% are properly plate strapped and contain 8-10d nails each side. Metal tie extends R min. 6" past the opening. Double top plates installed unless exception for a R single plate has been met R Top plate joints offset a min. of 24" Bottom (sole) plate support provided for bearing R wall studs Untreated lumber isolated from contact with masonry or concrete R602.7 Header spans do not exceed code Table Jack studs at bearing headers - correct number of R502.5(1) jack studs installed per code R Wall Bracing installed per code Floor Joists (including floor trusses & I-Joist) Floor Truss Engineering Drawings and Layouts on site at time of inspection. I-Joist Layouts on site at time of inspection (as required for all preengineered products) Floor Joist: Lumber Species, grade, sizing, spacing and length comply with plans / code / engineered lumber layout drawings Floor joist spans do not exceed allowable spans per code R502.7 Floor joist ends are supported laterally R502.6 & R802.6 R502.8 R Floor joists: ends meet min. bearing requirements or are supported by hangers or a ledger strip. Floor joists: cutting, notching and drilling of structural floor members meet code. Check for cuts and/or holes in webs and chords of engineered products Engineered products: squash blocking / panel blocking installed per plan and / or manufacturers instructions / specifications Floor openings framed with header and trimmer josts or per engineered drawings 1st floor layout is per the approved plans Floor / Ceiling Joists (including floor trusses & I-Joist) 2 of 21 5/20/2016

3 Floor Truss Engineering Drawings and Layouts on site at time of inspection. I-Joist Layouts on site at time of inspection (as required for all preengineered products) Floor / Ceiling Joist: Lumber Species, grade, sizing, spacing and length comply with plans / code / engineered lumber layout drawings Floor / Ceiling joist spans do not exceed allowable spans per code R502.7 Floor / Ceiling joist ends are supported laterally Floor / Ceiling joists: ends meet min. bearing requirements or are supported by hangers or a R502.6 ledger strip. R502.8 R R802.1 R R802.6 R R802.1 R802.6 R R802.3 Floor / Ceiling joists: cutting, notching and drilling of structural floor members meet code. Check for cuts and/or holes in webs and chords of engineered products Engineered products: squash blocking / panel blocking installed per plan and / or manufacturers instructions / specifications Floor openings framed with header and trimmer josts or per engineered drawings 2nd floor layout is per the approved plans Ceiling Joists: Ceiling Joist: Lumber Species, grade, sizing, spacing and length comply with plans / code / engineered lumber layout drawings Ceiling joist spans do not exceed allowable spans per code Ceiling Joists: ends that are lapped or butted comply with code Ceiling Joists: Ends meet min. bearing requirements or are supported by hangers or ledger strip Ceiling joists: cutting, notching and drilling of structural floor members meet code. Check for cuts and/or holes in webs and chords of engineered products Ceiling Joists: tapered cuts at the end of the ceiling joist do not exceed 1/4 the depth of the member Rafters: Rafters: Lumber Species, grade, sizing, spacing and length comply with plans / code / engineered lumber layout drawings Rafter spans do not exceed allowable spans per code Rafter ends (lower) meet min. bearing requirements Rafters connected to top wall plates provide uplift resistance (Unless the Exception is met) Ridge boards, hip main rafters, valley main rafters shall not be less in depth than the cut end of the rafters 3 of 21 5/20/2016

4 R802.3 R R Main Roof Framing Components supported to bearing. Roof bracing exceeding 8 feet in length requires "Tee" Brace Collar Ties at rafters: min. of 1"x4" and spaced =<4' O.C. Purlins are sized no less than the rafter they support; are continuous and supported by 2" x 4" braceing installed to bearing walls at a slope not less than 45 degrees; supported at 48" max. O.C.; and, bracing >8 feet in length are constructed as "Tee" Brace Double Rafters at Dormers, Skylights, etc. R802.9 R802.1 R R802.7 Openings in roofs and ceilings: must be framed with header and trimmer joists. Headers to be supported by hangers or ledger strip Ends of mid-ridge rafters are supported with hangers or ledger strip Masonry Veneer steel angle installed and fastened; Triple rafter support for brick load is braced to bearing Roof Trusses: Roof Truss Engineering Drawings and Layouts are on site at time of inspection Lumber Species, grade, sizing, spacing and length comply with plans / code / engineered lumber layout drawings Roof Trusses connected to wall top plates (uplift resistance unless exemption has been met) Roof Truss system bracing installed per truss manufacturers requirements and layouts Structural Roof members are not cut, bored or notched in excess of code allowances. Nor are any trusses damaged or broken R802.6 All Structural point loads are fully transferred to bearing from the roof to the foundation Hangers are missing at joists / beams / trusses / other Hangers are packed-out at joists / trusses / beams / other Hangers are the correct size / type for the/each application Hanger fasteners appear to be of correct type and size Hanger fasteners appear to be of the correct quantity All Trusses, Beams, Hangers, etc. appear to be installed per the manufacturers requirements / specifications and approved enginering drawings and/or layouts Dimensional Lumber: ends of rafters, ceiling joists, floor/ceiling joists, beams, girders, etc. meet min. bearing requirements 4 of 21 5/20/2016

5 Engineered Lumber: ends of rafters, ceiling joists, floor/ceiling joists, beams, girders, etc. meet min. bearing requirements Ends of multi-ply structural members (e.g. beams, girders, I-Joist's, LVL's, etc.) are supported for the full thickness to bearing Ledger Strips - min. number of fasteners and size are provided per code LVL's nailed / bolted per manufacturers instructions Layout of all rooms and other spaces comply with the approved plans / drawings. No changes or additional rooms / spaces added Roof framing members, including trusses, unless noted otherwise; there is no evident damage. C. FIREBLOCKING / FIRESTOPPING / DRAFTSTOPPING: R302.5 Garage / carport separation properly maintained from habitable spaces (openings / penetrations) The following are fireblocked with approved materials: chases, fireplace chases, voids, walls at drop ceilings, walls at 10' height intervals, walls at ceiling height, gap between top plate at side-byside walls Walls at stair stringers and stair landings are fireblocked, parallel w/stair stringers and all penetrations are sealed with approved materials Roof Offset(s): walls are fireblocked parallel with rafter(s) and all penetrations through fireblocking are sealed with approved materials Top and bottom wall plates: penetrations sealed with approved materials Penetrations through fireblocking sealed with approved materials Tub / Shower: DWV & supply piping through the subfloor are fireblocked / firestopped with approved materials Basement - gap at stud wall top plate and concrete foundation wall (running parallel to one another) fireblocked with penetrations firestopped 5 of 21 5/20/2016

6 R Draftstopping is installed so that areas of the concealed spaces do not exceed 1,000 sq. ft. Draftstopping has divided the concealed space into approximately equal areas. Where the assembly is enclosed by a floor membrane above and a ceiling membrane below, draftstopping is provided in floor ceiling assemblies under the following circumstances: 1) Ceiling is suspended under the floor framing 2) Floor framing is constructed of truss-type open web or perforated members Draftstopping consist of the material and thickness per code and is properly installed Fireplace chase-flue within the attic space shall be draftstopped. Draftstopping materials shall not be less than 1/2" gypsum board, 3/8" wood structural panels, or other materials approved by the building inspector and shall be adequately supported. Penetrations through draftstopping materials shall be supported and sealed with approved materials to maintain the integrity of the assembly. Attic Ventilation: All attics are properly vented per code requirements. Openings in the roof sheathing meet code requirements. Where Ridge Vents are installed, roof sheathing has been cut back per ridge vent installation instructions. Verify again at final inspection D. PLUMBING: Water Supply Piping P P P P Water supply pressure test: guage to read 100 p.s.i. exactly Replace defective test guage Pressure Reducing Valve installed Water supply piping is supported at max. distances of: 6' O.C. 32" O.C. 36" O.C. Shower valve bodies and heads supported Primer evident on all joints (Purple Primer) Shutoff valves for main service and water heater installed DMV Piping (Drain, Waste, Vent) Plumbing drain test: water test, 10' head test above highest fitting section in that section or to the highest point of the completed system or by air 5psi 6 of 21 5/20/2016

7 P Bathtubs filled with water above overflow with plugs removed Shower liner test (Min. 2" water depth) DWV piping 4' O.C. max. horizontally DWV piping =<2" dia. Is supported midway in wall (vertical runs) DWV piping sized and sloped properly in the correct direction DWV cleanouts provided and accessible w/min. clearances Primer is evident on joints (purple primer) Slab Openings around bathtubs, showers, piping, etc. sealed Water Supply Piping & DMV Piping (Drain, Waste, Vent) Water supply piping less than 1-1/2" to the edge of studs, joists, rafters is protected against physical damage by steel shield plates extending not less than 2" above sole plates and below top plates P P P & R307 P M P M M M P DWV piping less than 1-1/2" to the edge of studs, joists, rafters is protected against physical damage by steel shield plates extending not less than 2" above sole plates and below top plates Bathtubs equipped with circulation pumps shall be provided with an access opening per manufacturers installation specs or per code for pump removal (12" x 12" min. or 18" x 18" when pump is >2' from access panel) Bath, toilet and shower spaces: rough-ins for fixtures are spaced in accordance with code Piping subject to freezing is not installed at exterior walls, attics or crawl spaces unless adequate provisions taken to protect from freezing Water Heater: Fuel-fired water heater is not enclosed in a storage closet and where ever it is installed it is provided with combustion air Water Heater: For fuel-fired water heaters the ignition source is elevated a min. of 18" above floor level Water heaters installed in an attic or crawl space have proper illumination and access passageway per code Where water leakage or damage could occur an approved pan must be installed under the water heater 7 of 21 5/20/2016

8 P Water heater pan is drained by an indirect waste pipe, not less than 3/4" diameter of an approved material. Must terminate over an indirect waster receptor or shall extend to the buildings exterior between 6" - 24" above the adjacent ground surface A pressure/temperature (P/T) relief valve has been installed and the release mechanism is not obstructed The P/T relief valve discharge pipe is not directly connected to the draiage system Fuel-fired water heater has the required combustion air supply provided or the appliance is listed as Direct Vent P A readily accessible full-open valve is installed in the cold-water supply pipe of the hot water heater. Appliances located in the garage have Impact Protection as required by code. Appliances are not located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets, or in a space that opens only into such rooms or spaces, except where compliance with code exceptions have been met. There are no openings from the garage directly into a room used for sleeping E. MECHANICAL: M Table M Gas supply line system test: Replace defective / inaccurate gas test guage Gas gauge face type is max #30 Fuel gas piping is properly supported and/or strapped Piping unions are not located in concealed spaces / area(s). All unions shall have an access panel Clothes Dryer vent piping length does not exceed 35' in length. See table for duct fitting equivalent length Clothes Dryer vent piping is rigid metal duct, assembled without screws and supported at 12' max. intervals Clothes Dryer vent does not terminate less than 3' from openings into the building Bath and/or toilet rooms: an operable window and/or exhaust fan has been provided Exhaust fan hoses are securely attached to exhaust fan housing and routed to eave / exterior wall / roof cap / etc. Gas shut-off valves are accessible Gas shut off valves are accessible if located in concealed areas / spaces 8 of 21 5/20/2016

9 Appliances are accessible for service, repair and replacement Appliance connections and proper veting installed properly and securely fastened Clearances from "Type-B" vent piping and any/all other combustible materials Gas vent piping has a min. 1/4" / per foot upward slope Gas vent piping is properly supported Gas vent termination - min. height from roof to lowest discharge opening - min. clearances for all other per manufacturers specifications. Have installation instructions and manuals on site at time of inspections. Auxilliary drain pan and condensate discharge installed Auxillary drain pan is working properly, clean of debris, etc. M M1701 Condensation drain lines supported and sloped Return Air: outdoor and return air is not taken from prohibited sources Combustion Air requirements are in compliance with code HVAC duct located in the garage that penetrates the garage separation barrier shall be a min. 26ga steel IECC403.2 IECC IECC IECC403.3 HVAC supply ducts located in attic areas are R-8 insulated. All other ducts R-6. No insulation required if ducts are located completely inside the building thermal envelope. All ducts, air handlers, filter boxes and building cavities used as ducts shall be sealed. Building framing cavities (rough-framed cavities) are not used as supply ducts Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105 degrees F or below 55 degrees F are insulated to a minimum R-3 Isolate direct contact of dissimilar metals (i.e. copper - steel) Fireplaces: Factory and masonry fireplaces: clearances from combustibles comply with product installation instructions/code New wood-burning fireplaces provided with gasketed doors and combustion air supplied from outdoor Gas shut-off valve for the fireplace is outside of the fire box but is within 6 feet of the fireplace / firebox assembly Gas supply piping penetration into fireplace chase is fire-caulked 9 of 21 5/20/2016

10 Fireplace flue piping strapping has been installed per manufacturer's installation instructions Fuel gas appliances not installed in prohibited locations. See code exceptions R R A cricket or saddle is installed on the ridge side of any chimney or penetration more than 30 inches wide as measured perpendicular to the slope. Chimney shall extend 2 feet higher than any portion of the building within 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet above the highest point when passing through the roof Insulation requirements per IECC are met for walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, etc. Appliances installed in outdoor locations are either listed for outdoor installation or provided with protection from outdoor environmental factors that influence the operability and / or durability and / or safety of the appliance F. FENESTRATION / GLAZING AT HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS: Windows, doors and skylights, located in the building thermal envelope, are NFRC labeled. Note the U-factor. Verify that windows, skylights, and sliding glass doors have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm per square foot. Swinging doors have an air leakage rate of no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot U-Factor =. R308 & R308.4 Safety glazing installed and labeled at hazardous locations such as: Glazing in doors; adjacent to doors; in windows; in guards and railings; at wet surfaces; adjacent to stairs and ramps; etc. G. BUILDING ENVELOPE: All joints, seams, penetrations, openings, cracks, etc. through exterior wall sheathing and floors have been sealed to limit air and moisture infiltration All recesssed luminaries, located within the thermal building envelope, are listed as IC-rated and labeled as meeting ASTM E 283. Duct tightness testing verified via rough-in test via 3rd party. Documentation received (test exempt if air handler and all ducts are located within the conditioned space) 10 of 21 5/20/2016

11 R314 & R315 Duct tightness testing to be verified via postconstruction test via 3rd party. Documentation Pending. (test exempt if air handler and all ducts are located within the conditioned space) Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide boxes are at required locations and identified with red/orange paint or red-colored boxes Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings: Required for basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room. Minimum 5.0 Sq.Ft. for grade floor openings Minimum 5.7 Sq.Ft. for all other Minimum 24" net clear height opening Minimum 20" net clear width opening Maximum 44" sill height R312.2 R R R R303.7 Where an opening of an operable window is located more than 72" above the finished grade or surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be a min. of 24" above the finished floor. Where openings of operable sections of windows are less than 24" of the finished floor, window openings do not allow passage of a 4" diameter sphere or are equipped with window opening control devices, listed in compliance with ASTM F2090. When located at emergency egress and rescue openings, the window control device, after operation to release the control device allowing the widnow to fully open, shall not reduce the minimum net clear opening area of the window unit to less than the area required by code Means of Egress: Minimum of 1 egress door a minimum of 32" clear width (single leaf side hinged) Stairways have a minimum headroom clearance of 6'-8" (spirals 6'-6") and a 36" minimum clear width Stairways, ramps, landings, winders, risers, treads, and tread nosings are required to be code compliant. E.g max. riser height 7-3/4"; min. tread depth 10"; can not vary more than 3/8" in run; etc. Will vary at inspection Stair Landings are structurally supported Stair Stringers are structurally supported Flight of stairs do not have a vertical rise greater than 12 feet between floor levels and/or landings Stair landing at either side of all exterior doors Stairs and/or Landings located inside and/or outside are provided with proper means of illumination 11 of 21 5/20/2016

12 Temporary safety rails at stairs, landings, crossovers and walkovers exceeding 30" to grade or floor below are in installed and must be maintained during constructuion H. RADON: Radon piping installed in slabs (as required), attics, crawl spaces, basements. Properly identified in exposed and visible locations (typically spray painted orange) with a label; "Radon Reduction System" Radon piping has a 110-volt electrical outlet located within 6 feet of the Radon Piping and has a 24" access walkway to the outlet and radon piping I. CRAWL SPACE: R408.1 M All construction material debris, vegetation and organic matter have been removed from the crawl space area Crawl ventilation vents are installed at locations and in the amount per code unless meeting unvented requirements HVAC and appliances installed in crawl spaces are capable of being removed through an adequate access opening. Travel path from access opening to appliance does not exceed 20 feet and the travel path is illuminated. If no appliance equipment exist, then the min. access opening is 16" x 24" J. ATTIC ACCESS: R807.1 & M Access to attic spaces must be provided through permanent stationary stairs from the floor below, pull-down attic stair, or attic access panel (scuttle hole). Ceiling and wall access openings must be a min. of 22" x 30" and have an unobstructed head clearance of 30" min. If an appliance and/or equipment is installed the attic area it shall be provided with an opening and a clear unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The appliance may not be located more than 20' from the access opening to the appliance. Passageways shall have continuous solid flooring and be a min. of 24" in width. A 30" x 30" level service area must be provided along all sides of the appliance where access is required. A luminaire controlled by a switch near the access opening and a receptacle near the appliance shall be provided in the attic space. 12 of 21 5/20/2016

13 K. OTHER: R Drip Edge is provided at eaves and gables of shingle roofs R Lintels: See the code regarding min. / max. height of masonry veneer above openings and allowable spans for lintels supporting masonry veneer Structural support posts are mechanically connected at top (structure) and bottom (slab / grade beam) Remove wood from brick ledge at foundation Porch pit(s): all wood and other biodegradable items have been removed Provide product information and/or specifications / installation instructions as requested for the following items: Provide an Engineering Report from a Licensed Registered Professional for the following items: BEGIN FINAL INSPECTION ITEMS: L. PRE-INSPECTION ITEMS: Re-inspection fee payment due prior to next inspection. State All necessary sub-permits obtained (Mech, Plumb, etc.) All Engineer's inspections / letters / layouts / etc. have been received Electrical Final has been approved by State Amount Due: $ M. SITE & HOUSE EXTERIOR: R106.4 Site is identified by a house numbered mailbox; numbered signage attached to the house; or, a large placard displayed from inside the front door or a window and is visible from the street Street is clear of debris, trash, mud, etc. Site is clear of trash, debris, unnecessary refuse, etc. An approved, complete set of construction drawings are on-site Electrical meter has been set Water meter has been set Gas meter has been set Penetrations through exterior wall coverings, brick veneer, stone veneer, etc. and foundation walls are sealed and sleeved, where required Condensate drain lines terminate a min. of 18" away from the foundation wall 13 of 21 5/20/2016

14 R Weepholes in masonry walls are spaced 33" max. O.C.; are a min. of 3/16" in diameter; and located immediately above the flashing Yard is seeded and strawed with the proper erosion control measures being maintained and/or the yard is completely/partially sodded. The entire site must be stabilized. Grade around perimeter of structure is sloped away from the foundation a min. of 6 inches in 10 feet R311.2 Egress Door: At least one, single panel, side hinged egress door with a min. clear width of 32 inches as measured from the face of the door to the stop when the door is open at a 90 degree angle and a min. clear height of 78 inches and is readily operable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key, special knowledge or effort R311.3 & R Egress Door - landing or floor: a landing or floor is on each side of the egress door and has a width not less than the egress door. The lanidng or floor has a min. dimension of 36" measured in the direction of travel. On the exterior side, the landing or floor is not more than 7-3/4" below the top of the threshold provided the door does not swing over the landing or floor. If the exterior landing or floor is not at grade, a ramp or stair provides access to grade from the laning or floor. R311.2 & R311.3 R R Exterior Doors: a landing or floor is on each side of the exterior door. The width of each landing is not less than the door served. Every landing has a min. dimension of 36" measured in the direction of travel. On the exterior side, the landing or floor is not more than 7-3/4" below the top of the threshold provided the door does not swing over the landing or floor. Exterior Stairways: Stairways, ramps, landings, winders, risers, treads and tread nosings, handrails, guardrails, minimum head clearance, etc. are code compliant, including a net clear width of 36" Exterior flights of stairs do not have a vertical rise greater than 12 feet between levels and/or landings R & R303.7 Exterior stairways - illumination: exterior stairways are provided with illumination of the stairs, including the landings and treads. An artificial light source is located in the immediate vicinity of the top landing of the stairway. Exterior stairways providing access to a basement from the outside grade level are provided with an artificial light sourcelocated in the immediate vicinity of the bottom landing of the stairway. 14 of 21 5/20/2016

15 R507.1 Decks: Where supported by attachment to an exterior wall, decks are positively anchored to the primary structure. Such attachment is not by use of toe nails or mails, due to being subject to withdrawl. If a positive connection can not be verified during inspection, the deck is required to be self-supporting. Decks with cantilevered framing members, shall be designed and constructed to resist uplift from the full live load acting on the cantilevered portion of the deck. R R507.3 P & P R R R R AF103.6 Deck ledgers and band joist connections: Deck band joist attached to the primary structure shall be connected using 1/2" diameter lag bolts or screws with washers and nuts and O.C. spacing as required per code. Ledger boards must be nominal 2"x2" min. and connected to band joist with a min. of 3 each joist as required by code. All nails, screws, bolts, etc. in P.T. lumber must be hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel as required by code. Deck lateral load connection is per code Deck post footings have been inspected prior to concrete placement Deck framing is per approved drawings Deck framing includes the necessary joist hangers, ledger strips, 1/2" bolting of main framing bands and stair stringers to support posts, etc. per code Deck wood/plastic composites bear a label indicating the required performance levels and demonstrating compliance with the provisions of ASTM D 7032 Deck wood/plastic composites appear to have been installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Hose Bibbs are protected from freezing and have an approved vacuum breaker installed Drip Edge is provided at eaves and gables of shingle roofs Fireplace Chimney: a cricket or saddle is installed on the ridge side of any chimney or penetration more than 30" wide as measured perpendicular to the slope Chimney shall extend 2' higher than any portion of the building within 10', but not less than 3' above the highest point when passing through the roof Chimney caps: masonry chimneys have concrete, metal or stone cap, sloped to shed water, a drip edge and a spark arrestor Radon piping is terminated a min. of 12" above the roof in a location at least 10' away from any window or other opening into the conditioned spaces of the building that is less than 2' below the exhaust point 15 of 21 5/20/2016

16 No Structure is outside of the building envelope Retaining walls: Location(s) per approved drawings; engineers inspection reports have been received; guardrails have been installed, where required N. GARAGE AND GARAGE SEPARATION: R302.6 & Table Garage separation from the residence and attics is via 1/2" thick gypsum board or equivalent; separation from the habitable rooms above is via 5/8" thick type "X" gypsum board or equivalent; structures supporting floor/ceiling assemblies used for separation by code via 1/2" thick gypsum board or equivalent. R & M Ducts in the garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings between the dwelling and the garage shall be constructed of a min. 26 gage steel or other approved material and have no openings into the garage. Ducts and other penetrations through the separation have their openings sealed with an approved material to resist the free passage of flame and products of combustion. Openings between the garage and residence are equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1-3/8" thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 1-3/8" thick, or 20-minute firerated doors, equipped with a self-closing device. Garage Stairs: treads, tread nosings and risers meet code. Where guardrail is required, the min. height is 36". Where 4 or more stair risers exists, a code complying handrail is installed 34"-38" above tread nosing with a min. 1-1/2" clearance, when mounted to the wall. Guard on open side of stairs doen not allow passage of a sphere 4" in diameter. O. KITCHEN: R306.2 Every Kitchen area is provided with a sink No water leaks noted under kitchen sink P Potable water valves serving individual fixtures, appliances, risers and branches are provided with access. An individual shut-off valve is installed on every water supply pipe serving every fixture. 16 of 21 5/20/2016

17 P3114 The dishwasher waste line rises and is securely fastened to the underside of the counter before connecting to the sink tailpiece No S-trap has been created in the DWV piping under the kitchen sink Air-Admitttance valve, where provided, has been installed per code. Fuel Fired appliances have a gas shut-off valve within 6 feet of the appliance, and is installed upstream of the union, connector or quick disconnect device it serves. Each shut-off valve is provided with access Penetrations thrugh Kitchen base cabinets have been sealed P. BATH: No water leaks noted under kitchen sink P P3114 Potable water valves serving individual fixtures, appliances, risers and branches are provided with access. An individual shut-off valve is installed on every water supply pipe serving every fixture. No S-trap has been created in the DWV piping under the sink(s) Air-Admitttance valve, where provided, has been installed per code. P Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms are provided with with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3 sq. ft., one-half of which is openable, or have been provided with artificial light and a local exhaust system capable of 50 cfm intermittent or 20 cfm continuous. Exhaust air from these spaces have been exhausted directly to the outdoors. Bathtubs equipped with circulation pumps shall be provided with an access opening per manufacturers specifications or per code for pump removal (12" x 12" or 18" x 18" when >2' from the access panel. R Safety Glazing has been installed in walls or enclosures containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs and showers etc. Where the exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60" measured vertically above any standing or walking surface it shall be considered a hazardous location. Exception: Glazing that is more than 60" measured horizontally and in a straight line from the waters edge of a bathtub, hot tub, spa, sauna, shower, swimming pool, etc. 17 of 21 5/20/2016

18 Q. R311.6 R R STAIRWAYS AND HALLWAYS - INDOORS: The minimum width of any hallway is a 36" clear passageway. Indoor Stairways: stairways, ramps, landings, winders, risers, treads and tread nosings, handrails, guardrails, etc, are code compliant. Stairways have a minimum headroom clearance of 6'-8" (6'-6" for spiral stairways) and 36" minimum clear width. R R303.7 R. R310 Flight of stairs do not have a vertical rise greater than 12 feet between floor levels and/or landings. Starways are provided with light source per code and switches at each level per code. EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS: Emergency escape and resuce openings: basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency egress and rescue openings have been provided for each sleeping room. R310 Emergency escape and resuce openings: Minumum opening areas required for basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room. Minimum 5.0 sq. ft. for grade floor openings Minimum 5.7 sq. ft. for all other openings Minimum opening height = 24" net clear Minumum opening width = 20" net clear Maximum sill height = 44" R312.2 Where the opening of an operable window is located more than 72" above the finished grade or surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window is a minimum of 24" above the finished floor. Where openings of operable sections of windows are less than 24" above the finished floor, the window openings do not allow the passage of a 4" diameter sphere or are equipped with window opening control devices, listed in compliance with ASTM F When located at emergency egress and rescue openings, the window opening control device, after operation to release the control device allowing the window to fully open, does not reduce the minimum net clear opening area of the window unit to less than the area required by code. 18 of 21 5/20/2016

19 S. SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS: Smoke alarms are installed in ech sleeping room; outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms; on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics; receive their primary power from the building wiring; and are equipped with battery back-up power. Must be tested both, with a live power source and on battery back-up power only. Smoke alarms have been tested in the presence of the Code Official. The activation of any alarm in the system automatically activated all alarms in the dwelling. Carbon Monoxide Alarms: a carbon monoxide alarm is installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Carbon Monoxide detection systems : Carbon monoxide detection systems that include carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances, installed and maintained in accordance with this section for carbon monoxide alarms and NFPA 720, is permitted. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as complying with UL T. ENERGY CONSERVATION: Blower Door test passed and 3rd party testing certification received R403.1 At least one programmable thermostat has been provided for each separate forced-air heating and cooling system. The thermostat is capable of maintaining the HVAC system on a daily schedule and at different times of the day. Supply Ducts are insulated to a minimum of R-6, unless ducts are installed on the inside of the building thermal envelope The HVAC unit(s) complies with the minimum efficiency indicated in the approved construction documents or per code minimum. 19 of 21 5/20/2016

20 R401.3 A permanent certificate shall be completed and posted on or in the electrical distribution panel by the builder or registered design professional. The certificate shall list the predominant R- values of insulation installed in or on ceilings / roofs, walls, foundation (slab, basement wall, crawlspace wall and / or floor) and ducts outside the conditioned spaces: U-factors for fenestration and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of fenestration, and the results from any required duct system and building envelope air leakage testing done on the building. Where there is more than one value for each component, the certificate shall list the value of the largest area. The certificate shall list the types and efficiencies of heating, cooling and service water heating equipment. Where a "gasfired unvented room heater", "electric furnace", or "baseboard electric heater" is installed in the residence, the certificate shall list them as appropriate but not list their efficiency. A minimum of 50% of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures are high-efficiency lamps. U. ATTIC AREAS: Pull Down Stair or attic access (scuttle) hole is insulated and weather stripped. Attic insulation is R49. R-38 shall be demmed to satisfy the requirement for R-49 where ever the full height of uncompressed R-38 insulation extends over the top plate at the eaves If spray foam is utilized, submit product and installation specifications to Inspector Eave baffles are installed at the eaves and as required in other locations to prevent insulation from falling or wind-washing into the eaves and other spaces. The thickness of blown-in or sprayed roof / ceiling insulation (fiberglass or cellulose) is written in inches on markers that are installed at/for every 300 sq. ft. of area through out the attic space. The markers shall be affixed to the trusses or joists and marked with the minimum initial installed thickness with numbers a minimum of 1" in height. Each marker shall face the attic opening. Spray foam thickness and the installed R- value shall be listed on the certification provided by the insulation installer. Attic Ventilation: Openings in sheathing meet code requirements. Where ridge vents are installed, roof sheathing has been cut back per ridge vent installation instructions HVAC ducts in the Attic 20 of 21 5/20/2016

21 V. NOTE: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS / NOTES: To request a re-inspection, please call Please do not forget to pay any reinspection fees associated with this project Inspectors Signature: Date: 21 of 21 5/20/2016

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