Building Inspections

The City of Cleveland adheres to the following building codes. (Effective June 24, 2009)

2005 National Electric Code

2006 International Building Code

2006 International Residential Code

2006 International Plumbing Code

2006 International Fuel Gas Code

2006 International Mechanical Code

2006 International Fire Code

2006 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.