Building Inspections

The City of Cleveland adheres to the following building codes.

2002 National Electric Code

2003 International Building Code

2003 International Residential Code

2003 International Plumbing Code

2003 Fuel & Gas Code

2003 International Mechanical Code

2003 International Fire Code

2003 International Energy Conservation Code

To schedule an inspection, contact the city Inspections Office at (281) 659-0240

A minimum of 24 hour notice is required for all inspection requests.

Inspections Required During Construction

Form Inspection:  Building set back line and slab elevations.

Ground Plumbing:  Water, sewer under slab, etc.

Foundation: Rebar, concrete.

Frame:  Studs, rafters, and joists in place and dried in.

Plumbing Top Out:  Waste and vent lines.

Electrical Rough:  Electrical boxes and wire run.

HVAC Rough:  Duct and unit set.

Water & Sewer Outside Structure:  Pipes in ground and to grade

Plumbing Final Including Gas Test:  Fixtures set and gas valves on with mercury gauge.

Electrical Final:  Switched and plugged and service built.

HVAC Final:  Grills and outside units set.

Grading & Landscape:  Swales and drainage.

Building Final:  Smoke detectors and all interior complete.

*This is a list of minimum inspections required for standard construction.  Multi-family, residential, commercial, or industrial construction may require additional or different inspections.  The contractor must arrange for such special inspections with the Building Inspections office.