Inspection FAQs / What to Expect After a Permit is Issued
Inspections for OTHER Project Types
Inspections are required for all permitted projects in Baldwin County.
Every permit requires at least an approved final inspection. Smaller, single-trade projects (such as electrical upgrades or mechanical/HVAC change-outs) require only a final inspection when the work is complete. Larger projects (such as new construction, additions, and alterations/repairs) require multiple inspections at different stages of construction.
Note: It is the permit holder's responsibility to schedule all required inspections.
MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS
- Foundation Inspection – This inspection is required only for projects within a Flood Zone/Special Flood Hazard Area.
NOTE: An Under Construction Elevation Certificate may be required prior to approval of this inspection.
- Site - Site/BMP/Residential – Refer to the Site Inspection section above for details.
- Site - Final/Residential – Refer to the Site Inspection section above for details.
- Manufactured Home - Final – This inspection is required after the manufactured home has been installed and tied down, but before skirting is installed. During this inspection, the inspector will verify the following:
- Tie-downs are installed.
- Service connections (including electrical, sewer, and water) are in place.
- Proper egress steps or stairs are installed with required landings, handrails, and guardrails.
- All egress doors must have a minimum thirty-six (36) inch landing, with stairs that are not attached to the unit, and must meet all applicable requirements of the adopted International Residential Code (IRC).
- The AMHC Installation Certification Decal must be affixed to the unit, include the installer number, and be signed and dated by the certified installer.
- A Finished Construction Elevation Certificate must be provided and approved prior to the final inspection.
Note: This document is required only if installed within a Flood Zone/Special Flood Hazard Area.
PARK MODEL INSTALLATIONS
- Site - Site/BMP/Residential – Refer to the Site Inspection section above for details.
- Site - Final/Residential – Refer to the Site Inspection section above for details.
- Park Model - Final – This inspection is required once the park model installation is complete.
DEMOLITION
- Demolition - Final – This inspection is required once demolition has been completed and all debris has been removed from the site.
SWIMMING POOLS/SPAS
- Electrical - Swimming Pool Bonding – This inspection is required for pool walls and decks. All equipment and devices must be GFCI protected.
NOTE: For commercial pools, a copy of the Health Department Approval must be provided before the final inspection can be approved.
RE-ROOFING
ELECTRICAL TRADE PERMITS
- Electrical - Temp Power Pole – This inspection may be scheduled once the temporary power pole has been installed and all electrical components are in place. It must be scheduled before the meter is installed.
- Electrical - Rough-In – For new residential construction and additions, this inspection is completed as part of the 4-Way inspection and does not need to be scheduled separately. For other project types, this inspection may be scheduled once all electrical components have been completed.
- Electrical - Final – For new residential construction and additions, this inspection is completed as part of the Building – Final inspection and does not need to be scheduled separately. For other project types, this inspection may be scheduled once all electrical components have been completed.
MECHANICAL TRADE PERMITS
- Mechanical - Change-Out* – A final inspection is required. Gas units require an on-site,
in-person inspection. Virtual inspections are encouraged for electric
units. Photos must be taken throughout the change-out process. Click here for additional details on required photos.
- Mechanical - Rough-In
– For new residential construction and additions, this inspection is completed as part of the 4-Way inspection and does not need to be scheduled separately. For other project types, this inspection may be scheduled once all mechanical components have been completed.
PLUMBING TRADE PERMITS
- Plumbing - Rough-In
– For new residential construction and additions, this inspection is completed as part of the 4-Way inspection and does not need to be scheduled separately. For other project types, this inspection may be scheduled once all plumbing components have been completed.
- Plumbing - Final
– For new residential construction and additions, this inspection is completed as part of the Building – Final inspection and does not need to be scheduled separately. For other project types, this inspection may be scheduled once all plumbing components have been completed.
- Plumbing - Final
– Also for Water Heater Change-Outs*
– Gas units require an on-site, in-person inspection.
Virtual inspections are encouraged for electric
units.
CELL TOWERS
- Cell Tower - Co-Locate/Final – All work must be completed and ready for inspection. PMI report or detailed photos of all equipment is required prior to inspection.
- Cell Tower - Slab – All reinforcement for cell tower foundation is in place and ready for inspection.
- Cell Tower - Final – All work must be completed and ready for inspection. Provide approval from engineer of record on all structural components.
* Some inspections may be performed virtually (at the inspector’s discretion) using photos uploaded into the portal.