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Hold Point Inspection (Defined)

1. A defined step during construction processing is when work must stop momentarily so anauthorized inspection can be conducted and the work approved and released for further

progress. This means a holding point marked on the building inspection card during or

after a certain activity at which an examination or investigation is required before furtherprocessing is possible.

2. Holding points must be confirmed by the signature of the person authorized or a designeefor that inspection.

3. The project team should identify the specific mandatory inspection hold points within theappropriate documents. Inspection hold points may be determined by the Building

Official and/or Engineer of Record.

4. The project team should notify the responsible inspector when an inspection hold point isreached beyond which work cannot proceed without the specific consent of the inspector.

5. The authorized inspector will conduct the inspection to accept the work before resumingwork and document the results of the inspection and sign the appropriate document and

notify the appropriate personnel (if necessary) so work may resume.

6. Do not allow anyone to waive a hold point except the organization responsible forestablishing the hold point. Document the hold point waiver. Notify the responsibleBuilding Official, Technical Representative and Engineer of Record when a waiver is

requested.

7. Typical Hold Points are:a. Temporary Power: After temporary power pedestal has been placed and an 8 foot

rod has been driven into the ground.

b. Underground Plumbing: After all piping has been installed, system is beingtested and before backfilling.

c. Underground Storm Drains: After all piping has been installed, system is beingtested and before backfilling.

d. Underground Sewer Lateral: After sewer lateral has been installed, pipe beddedand test set on system.

e. Footings and Slabs or Grade: After footings have been dug or formed and re-barhas been placed.

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f. Other Foundation Elements, e.g. walls, piers, caissons, steel pilings, etc.: Afterforms have been set and re-bar and embeds have been placed.

g. Prior to insulation (M-E-P-F-S Inspections):i. Rough Interior Mechanical: After vents, chimneys, heat ducts and

combustion air ducts that will not be exposed for final inspection havebeen installed.

ii. Rough Interior Electrical: After wire has been run and boxes (includingbreaker panel) have been made up.

iii. Rough Interior Plumbing: After all drains, vents and water piping havebeen installed and are being tested.

iv. Framing: After framing is complete, including the installation of doorsand windows.

v. Structural: After framing, ensure all structural items and hardware areattached properly.

h. Insulation prior to drywall: After Insulation (except blown in attic) has beeninstalled and foam has been applied around windows, doors, floor and ceilingpenetrations, etc.

i. Post-Drywall: After drywall has been nailed/screwed, before taping.j. Prior to final exterior skin placement: Before starting curtain wall, brick, stone,

stucco, siding or insulation, check for secondary air, vapor, and water mitigation

assemblies, all weather barriers, flashing and wire has been installed and before

stucco brown coat has been applied.

k. Prior to final roof membrane placement: For secondary air and water mitigationassemblies.