Schedule the visit at the beginning of development, when the site is staked out, to allow comparing plans to the physical layout. It is not uncommon for actual construction to be different from the site plan. Step Action Visit the project site before actual The site survey may be completed during development begins to: the permit review process to help in Determine that the site identified in the determining compliance. proposed plans is consistent with actual Assure that temporary benchmarks are ground conditions. established to prevent removal or Check setback distances and take destruction during construction. measurements, if necessary. Verify the location of floodplain and floodway boundaries, if applicable. Note inconsistencies with plans and Follow local ordinance provisions to address issues uncovered during the inspection. noncompliance with regulations. Inspection 2 of 3 Schedule residential inspections when foundation height can be changed without major difficulty. Remember, making sure a structure is properly elevated is key to the entire regulatory process. Step Action For a proposal involving an elevated Follow local ordinance provisions to address issues uncovered during the inspection. structure, ensure that: The lowest floor will be situated to the Place an elevation reference mark on a height specified in the permit application. stationary object such as a tree or telephone The type of foundation matches plan pole near the structure that marks the specifications. elevation height of the lowest floor. Floodway encroachments are noted. Use a hand to determine whether the lowest floor will reach the regulatory height given the height of the foundation and the type of floor system to be installed. For floodproofing of a nonresidential structure, Work with the engineer to develop an coordinate inspections with the jurisdiction’s inspection schedule. consulting or staff engineer. Floodproofing is a highly technical procedure. Inspection 3 of 3 Schedule inspections at or near the completion of the development. Step Action Ensure that: Follow local ordinance provisions to address issues uncovered during the inspection. Placement of fill the necessary slope and protection standards in the local regulations.
Schedule the visit at the beginning of development, when the site is staked out, to allow comparing plans to the physical layout. It is not uncommon for actual construction to be different from the site plan. Step Action Visit the project site before actual development begins to: Determine that the site identified in the proposed plans is consistent with actual ground conditions. Check setback distances and take measurements, if necessary. Verify the location of floodplain and floodway boundaries, if applicable. The site survey may be completed during the permit review process to help in determining compliance. Assure that temporary benchmarks are established to prevent removal or destruction during construction. Note inconsistencies with plans and noncompliance with regulations. Follow local ordinance provisions to address issues uncovered during the inspection. Inspection 2 of 3 Schedule residential inspections when foundation height can be changed without major difficulty. Remember, making sure a structure is properly elevated is key to the entire regulatory process. Step Action For a proposal involving an elevated structure, ensure that: The lowest floor will be situated to the height specified in the permit application. The type of foundation matches plan specifications. Floodway encroachments are noted. Follow local ordinance provisions to address issues uncovered during the inspection. Place an elevation reference mark on a stationary object such as a tree or telephone pole near the structure that marks the elevation height of the lowest floor. Use a hand to determine whether the lowest floor will reach the regulatory height given the height of the foundation and the type of floor system to be installed. For floodproofing of a nonresidential structure, coordinate inspections with the jurisdiction’s consulting or staff engineer. Floodproofing is a highly technical procedure. Work with the engineer to develop an inspection schedule. Inspection 3 of 3 Schedule inspections at or near the completion of the development. Step Action Ensure that: Placement of fill the necessary slope and protection standards in the local regulations. Follow local ordinance provisions to address issues uncovered during the inspection.
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