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Gas pipe in trench: Similar to Electrical in trench. This would be for gas piping to the house or an <br />outdoor appliance /equipment. <br />Plumbing rough -in: Staff recognizes that each trade subcontractor is independent from the other <br />trades. Offering a standalone inspection extends flexibility and efficiency to the subcontractor to <br />have the system verified when they are prepared. These further offers the ability to install partial <br />systems that may need special consideration prior to the completed installation; such as holding <br />off installing a tub or shower until bathroom nearly completed. <br />Nflechanical rough -in: Similar to Plumbing rough -in. <br />Electrical rough -in: Similar to Plumbing rough -in <br />Gas pressure test: This inspection recognizes that the installation may be done by separate <br />subcontractor from other Mechanical system and that tests of the piping system may need to be <br />delayed while the rest of the Mechanical system is ready for inspection. <br />Factory fireplace: Factory fireplaces are often installed by specialty installation technicians who <br />are independent from the mechanical contractor. This offers the ability to have these different <br />systems installed and inspected at different points of construction. <br />Modular marriage wall: This inspection is associated with multiunit modular houses. These <br />houses are built to NC residential Code in a factory and transported in sections to the job site. <br />This inspection recognizes this connection is not necessarily the only framing that will be done <br />for the completed project. <br />Brick lintel [bolted]: Installation of bolted brick lintels is per design documents and done when <br />convenient for masons to complete their cladding work. <br />Pre -brick / stone veneer: Weather proof cladding such as brick and adhered stone require <br />specific support and connection details is verified to ensure compliant installations. Staff is <br />seeking to offer flexibility and efficiency to the process by allowing this installation when <br />construction process best suits the scaffolding and equipment necessary for application. <br />Temporary electrical [saw service]: Construction sites run most efficiently when utility power is <br />provided for workers to operate their tools and equipment. Offering this inspection recognizes <br />that anyone may provide temporary electrical construction service equipment to a project, for <br />safety inspections are necessary. <br />Temporary electrical final: Construction projects can be complicated and need electrical systems <br />energized for testing or climate control to complete construction. <br />Temporary mechanical final: Combined with temporary electrical final the house systems can be <br />operated prior to Certificate of Compliance /Occupancy. <br />Building floor framing: This inspection ensures that the load transfer systems of the entire <br />building are adequately provided and that the girder systems are correctly installed when it is <br />most convenient to verify and able to be repaired or corrected without unnecessary effort or <br />expense. <br />