Mechanical Inspections
Inspection Request Line 509 574-2370
Request for inspection shall be made at least one working day before such inspection is desired. A specific time cannot be scheduled due to the inspectors workload.
Before calling for an inspection, please have the following information available:
Permit Number
Owners name
Address of job site
Contact person phone number
Type of inspection you are requesting for example, air conditioner, duct work, fireplace or insert, furnace, gas piping, kitchen range hood, vents, wood stove / pellet stove.
Several types of inspections may be performed during one inspection.
Appliances / Equipment: Manufacturers installation instructions shall be made available to the building inspector at time of inspection.
Pressure Test:
Gas and/or water pressure test card shall be completed and made available to the building inspector..
Gas piping:
All portions of the gas piping from the meter to all of the appliances must be tested and inspected prior to cover by construction materials or earth.
Furnace / Hot Water Tank Location:
To be made after the appliance has been placed with all venting, duct work and gas lines attached and before the gas is turned on.
Venting:
To be made after the appliances are installed in their permanent location and all of the appliance venting is finished.
Combustion Air:
To be made after all appliances are installed in their permanent location provided with combustion air in compliance with the mechanical code or to the manufacturer's listing.
Duct work:
To be made after all return and supply air ducts have been sized properly and installed in compliance with the mechanical code or to the manufacturer's listing.
Fire Dampers:
To be made after all required fire dampers are installed and visible for inspection.
Final Inspection:
To be made after the mechanical system is completed and ready for use.