what needs to be done for inspection?


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Old 12-05-05, 01:40 PM
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what needs to be done for inspection?

Hi - I am finishing my basement, and have a question about the plumbing for hot water radiators and for the kitchen and bathroom. I am not sure how much needs to be done for the town inspection that happens before the sheetrock goes up. I know it must vary from place to place, but just thought I would ask.

To be more specific,here is what I am wondering:

I have to hook up the heating zone after the first inspection. (since radiators go on after sheetrock) Do you think I can wait until after the inspection to hook up my hot and cold water to by bathroom and kitchen? I would run all the pipes, just not hook them into the existing plumbing. I don't want to pay a plumber twice to come and drain all the pipes and water tank, etc. I would rather just have it all hooked up at the same time.

Thanks for any advice,
Steve
 
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Old 12-05-05, 06:45 PM
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Lets see if my reply holds up to the pros...

In general, depending upon where you live, heating mods don't require inspection except for things like gas connections and supply piping. The plumbing requires a rough and final inspection.

I would guess you haven't started talking to plumbers yet or they would tell you that.

Good luck!
 
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Old 12-05-05, 07:53 PM
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you need to have the hot and cold water lines pressurized or tested to ensure there are no leaks before closing the walls (a pinhole leak will do a lot of damage by the time you even realize you have a leak).
 
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Old 12-06-05, 06:47 PM
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Sounds like you are adding or extending to your current heating system.

I doubt that you even need a permit for this work. If you were replacing the boiler than a permit would be required. Adding to extending zones are not (at least around here).

I have never come across a situation where the piping for a hot water system must be pressure tested by code.
 
 

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