Inspection Day

Today, the City Inspector was in for a few hours with me doing the comprehensive structural framing as well as the HVAC inspection.  We went room by room during each phase of the inspection, ticking off the boxes and making note of any changes needed.  It went very well, as just 2 framing items that we already have on the list are outstanding, which will be looked at again by the inspector during the insulation inspection.

Plumbing passed, brick moving along

The City was in today for the scheduled plumbing rough in.  This involves checking that the water lines can handle 100 psi of compressed air without a leak for an extended time (we've had the loaded for a week, so we're good to go!) as well as filling up the drains and vents to the roof to show that they are also water tight.  Then, we go through each plumbing zone, making sure that everything is to code, properly vented and that the ABS pipes are not going through framing they shouldn't.  Of course, with some plumbers, an inspection can be very stressful.... but not with Tony.  Passed!

Meanwhile, BHM is cooking along - in both ways.  The weather has been incredible, though quite hot on the sunny side of the house.  They have finished the 2nd third of the side, and are looking to finish the top of the wall tomorrow.  I have to say, the neighbour on this side of the house is one of the nicest guys I've worked next to!

Foundation inspection passed

The City inspector was in today, checking out the waterproofing and inspection.  He gave us the go ahead to do the backfill, so by the end of day tomorrow, we should be completely back filled up to the walls of the house, which makes me breath a little easier.  Fingers crossed, we start carpentry on Wednesday.

Footings Poured

Yes!  We got the footings poured today, which always makes me breathe a little easier.  Managing the site so far has been a challenge, but we've managed to continue to progress.

The inspector showed up as promised at 12:30 to check out the prep work by Rock Concrete.

After passing the inspection, we began the pouring process which I got some video of below.  In another week, we'll be ready to backfill the foundation walls, which I'm really looking forward to.