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Code Enforcement

440 Third Street • Room 302 • Columbus, IN 47201
Phone 812-379-1535 • Fax 812-379-1765

Inspection Instructions

  • All inspections require 24-hour advance scheduling. All inspections scheduling must be made through our computerized inspection phone line: 372-7370. Inspections may be phoned in until midnight the day before the inspection is needed. Please call 379-1535 with any problems or questions.
  • Authorization Number: The computerized inspection system will generate an authorization number during your scheduling. Keep this number.
  • Footing Inspections are required before concrete is poured. Footing Inspections must be scheduled through the computerized inspection line the day before. At that time you will be given an authorization number. Then on the morning of the inspection, phone the inspectors 379-1535 between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM to schedule a time for the inspector to inspect the footing that day (between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM). You will need to provide the permit number, location, authorization number and time you wish the inspection.
  • Under-slab Inspections are required before placing fill. All mechanicals must be exposed.
  • Basement Foundation Inspection is required before backfill. The drainage tile, gravel, insulation and damp-proofing must be in place.
  • Crawl-Space Foundation Inspection is required before backfill. The drainage tile, gravel, insulation, anchor bolts, grading and sump pit must be in place.
  • Rough-In Inspection includes frames, firestop, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, completed roof, and manufactured fireplaces. Electrical service should be ready for meter installation.
  • Final Inspections: All fees and fines must be paid before final inspection will be scheduled. Do not occupy before this inspection!

Inspectors have all day to make requested inspections, but will try to accommodate specific circumstances if possible.

Inspection Type List
104 Footer
108

Footer Pole Barn

110 Foundation
130 Framing Only
150 Fireplace / Flues
160 Roof
170 Siding
199 Final Building
210 Temporary Electrical Service
220 Electrical Underground Only
230 Electrical Rough Only
250 Electrical Service Change
270 Electrical Mobile Home
280 Swimming Pool/Hot Tub
299 Final Electric
310 Plumbing Under Slab Only
320 Plumbing Rough Only
399 Final Plumbing
410 Heating Rough Only
420 Heating Underslab Only
430 Air Conditioning Rough Only
499 Final Mechanical
500 Sprinkler Rough Only
599 Sprinkler Final
700 Sign
900 Underslab
910 Rough All Trades
950 Above Ceiling
999 Final Inspection

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