Electrical Inspection

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Felipe A

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Hello,

I'm seeking for advice in "how to schedule and when an electrical inspection for an existing building" we're adding new offices space for clients we have prints, the framers are building walls, and soon we're relocating some electrical boxes, but also wall ruff/conduit outta walls.
Soon after ruff in is done do I or PM call for inspection?
Is inspection done under existing premises??
I'm a bit confused in 1st steps I should take...
I'm located in TX
 
Usually when you pull the permit, it lists the various stages at which inspections will be made and how to call for them. I’ve never done work in Texas, are they more loosey-goosey about that?
 
Felipe A said:
Hello,

I'm seeking for advice in "how to schedule and when an electrical inspection for an existing building" we're adding new offices space for clients we have prints, the framers are building walls, and soon we're relocating some electrical boxes, but also wall ruff/conduit outta walls.
Soon after ruff in is done do I or PM call for inspection?
Is inspection done under existing premises??
I'm a bit confused in 1st steps I should take...
I'm located in TX
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What kinda question should I ask my PM about the permit?
 
Probably gonna depend on the municipality.

A few places here have separate inspections for each trade, but mostly a wall rough inspection of all trades, just before drywall.

Usually the GC calls for all inspections, because even if separate permits are pulled for each trade, they're joined to the GC's building permit.

Above ceiling and final inspections are separate a lot of times, but on small jobs they could be done together.

I'd just ask GC/PM about scheduling
 
Felipe A said:
Hello,

I'm seeking for advice in "how to schedule and when an electrical inspection for an existing building" we're adding new offices space for clients we have prints, the framers are building walls, and soon we're relocating some electrical boxes, but also wall ruff/conduit outta walls.
Soon after ruff in is done do I or PM call for inspection?
Is inspection done under existing premises??
I'm a bit confused in 1st steps I should take...
I'm located in TX
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Around here that type job would usually be rough in wall 1st inspection, then above ceiling and then final. Like James said above ceiling and final could be together.
 
Sorry to be blunt, but are you qualified to do this work? If so this is information I think that you should have learned when you became qualified.

By qualified I mean not just knowing codes and theory, but also the rules and regulations of any licensing authority where you intend to do work.

Who files permits and requests inspections or even what requires permits or inspections can vary from place to place.

If you working in a place you not familiar with you probably need to find out who the AHJ is and at least ask some questions before taking on a project in their area.
 
"Qualified"..sorry thats funny.
Just seeking for advice not discouraged comments...
But thanks for motivation to further my growth..
 
Felipe A said:
"Qualified"..sorry thats funny.
Just seeking for advice not discouraged comments...
But thanks for motivation to further my growth..
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This site is supposed to be for those involved in the electrical industry.

You asking questions someone doing contracting activities should know about in most any jurisdiction they have contacting license to do business in before they would even be issued a contactor license.

Questions about kind of topics you asking about were on my contractors exam. I knew the answers that apply at my location as a first year apprentice and so did many apprentices.

Maybe rules are different where you are and you are "qualified", but the answer is still "contact the AHJ" for what the rules are in that location.
 
You may be qualified at your Jurisdiction,
But behavior is still apprentice like...just saying..
Have a nice day..
 
I did apologize up front, I don't know your situation, but not knowing what rules of the AHJ are at the project location is usually a red flag before any other details even are mentioned.

If I go to another jurisdiction to do a project I am certainly going to find out what rules they may have that are different from what I am used to.

But it is somewhat universal that either you, the GC or the owner will be filing permits, and one of those three also will be contacting AHJ for inspections, usually at least a rough-in if there is work that will be covered then a final when work is completed. Even non electricians often know this much.
 
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