Residential Inspection Guidelines

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Denton County Fresh Water Supply
District 1-A
Residential
Inspection
Guidelines
Denton County F.W.S.D. No. 1-A
2540 King Arthur Blvd., Suite 220
Lewisville, Texas 75056
Phone: 972-899-4000
Fax: 972-899-9336
www.dentoncountyfwsd.com
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide assistance to the District Building Inspectors as they
perform various inspections. The Inspection Guidelines contain some items of District requirements along with
some code reminders.
The Inspection Guidelines is not intended to replace any of the code books, but to be used in conjunction
with them. Please contact the Building Department Supervisor for the most current codes. The District also
adheres to the following:
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Denton County F.W.S.D. 1-A Rules & Regulations
Castle Hills Single Family Design Guidelines
1996 City of Lewisville General Development Ordinance
Table R 301.2(1)
Climatic and Geographical Design Criteria
RIG2013
Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 1-A
Updated 08/13/2014
ITEMS REQUIRED AT EACH INSPECTION:

Site must be ready for inspection

Address must be posted in clear view
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Electrical safety violations will not be tolerated. Only licensed electricians are to perform any electrical
work. There must be a minimum of one journeyman/residential wireman per job site. Anyone performing
unauthorized electrical work shall be removed from job site and reported to TDLR.

Trash bin not overflowing, construction fence installed, erosion control installed and in good condition.
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A copy of the building permit shall be on the job site at foundation through final.

Street, alley, property, and adjacent lots must be clean of all construction debris.

T-pole must remain in “green tag” condition throughout all inspections or until removed.
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Water meter must be maintained to District Standards at all times.
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T-Pole: (Temporary Power)
1.
2.
Must be adequately braced.
Must have address on one brace. (Face alley if located at rear of the property. Facing Street if at front of the
property.)
3.
Must be grounded.
4.
GFCI protection is required for all 125-V and 220-V, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30- amp
receptacle outlets.
5.
Must remain in “Green Tag” condition throughout all inspections or until removed.
II
Plumbing Rough and Sewer: (PR/S)
1.
Forms survey must be turned in to the District with approved elevations prior to scheduling an
inspection.
2.
Hydrostatic test is allowable (a max of 5psi on PVC for 15 min) Plumbing must be filled with
10' head of water to check for leaks.
3.
No partial inspections -- if one inspection fails, both inspections fail. If problem exists outside
form-boards (i.e. city clean out needs repair), permission may be granted by Inspector to work inside
forms (OTWIF).
4.
City Clean Out & Test “T” must be capped. If the City Clean Out is builder installed the test "T"
must be after the City Clean Out but before the sewer is tied into the city sewer system.
5.
The sanitary sewer clean out and the building sewer PVC ditch shall be bedded with ¾" utility
grade rock or cushion sand. See Figure DS001 on following page.
6.
All copper and PEX piping must be in a trench and
bedded with cushion sand.
7.
No water line splicing in foundation area allowed.
(Only for repairs after foundation poured. Repairs must be made with
15% silfos and pressure tested at 60 psi).
8.
No water line splicing from meter to house shut-off
valve.
9.
No open excavations. City clean-out area must be
completely fenced if excavated.
10.
Any plumbing repairs/additions made prior to foundation inspection must be tested and
inspected.
11.
Water lines and drainage lines through or under walls, floors or cold formed steel must be
sleeved in 2x diameter pipe and sealed with approved sealant.
12.
Gas & water service line must be in a minimum 18" trench with tracer wire for gas.
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13.
Unstable soil shall be over excavated by 2 or more pipe diameters &
brought to the proper grade with cushion sand.
14.
A pressure-reducing valve shall be installed at the house shut off if the
water pressure exceeds 80 psi.
15.
Sewer cleanout is to be properly compacted when backfilling. District
recommends using water when compacting backfill.
16.
Screw in test-t at sewer tap.
Figure DS001
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III
Foundation:
1.
Plumbing rough and sewer must be cleared.
2.
A copy of the permit package and plans must be on the job
site.
3.
Pier and foundation inspection letters and foundation field
inspection must be in file by final.
4.
Check sheathing exposure at live-end Maximum 2” of
exposed cable.
5.
Check anchoring of live and dead-ends. Must be nailed to
form-board or supported with rebar stakes.
6.
Check for cuts in cable sheathing.
7.
Check for exposed copper. (Duct tape is not an approved
method for wrapping copper).
8.
Check piers if applicable, piers must be flush with bottom of beam and free of debris.
9.
Sleeve all piping (pex, pvc, copper) through beam walls two-pipe sizes greater with armor flex.
10.
If using PEX piping, a #4 ground rod 20-feet long with ground wire and clamps must be
installed in slab.
11.
Check cable and rebar placement, beam depth and width against foundation plans.
12.
No screws in cook-top exhaust duct. Cook-top exhaust installed after plumbing rough/sewer
must be inspected before foundation is poured and have 2-inches of concrete around it.
13.
Two unlike metals should not be placed touching one another. Nails should not touch copper;
copper should not touch rebar to avoid electrolysis.
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IV
Flatwork:
1.
Water meters shall not be in flatwork. Call the District requesting meter to be moved.
2.
Ensure placement of sidewalk is according to the Design Guidelines for the phase work is being
performed.
3.
Sidewalk must be 5’ in width and run from property line to property line.
4.
One-half inch red wood expansion joints are required.
5.
Expansion joints must have #3 smooth dowels and spaced 18" on center.
6.
The smooth dowels shall be 2' in length and set to 12" into the existing sidewalk or street.
7.
The smooth dowels must be capped a minimum one side.
8.
Expansion joints are required at jump walk/curb, 20’ on center, driveway and at easement
property line.
9.
If city clean out is in flatwork, cleanout must be cast iron and be installed level with flatwork
with correct cap installed. If city clean-out location is unknown, no pour allowed until city clean out is
located.
10.
Number three (#3) rebar on 18” centers. No wire mesh allowed in city sidewalks.
11.
Rebar must set on chairs.
12.
Rebar and smooth dowels must be tied.
13.
Cushion sand must be 2” - 4" in depth, as specified by the Phase paving plans.
14.
Sidewalk repairs must be permitted and inspected. If repair is made while house permit still
open, no permit is required. Flatwork repairs that are made after house final passes inspection need to
be permitted.
15.
Rebar must be 3" from outside edge of concrete.
16.
If sidewalk is next to a retaining wall or columns there must be an expansion joint in place.
17.
Refer to Figure DS002.
18.
Lead walk cannot be installed using pavers or stones.
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Figure DS002
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V
2nds: (Attic access required)
A.
Frame:
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Adjacent vacant lots must be clear of all construction debris and dirt.
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Construction fence must be in place on both sides of the property being inspected and if property is
along golf course then the rear must have fencing up.
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Erosion control must be in place and maintained at all times.
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The property must be clear of all trash, used construction material, and trash bin must not be
overflowing.
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The city water meter must be accessible and maintained to District specifications at all times.
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The street & alley must be clear of construction material, trash, dirt and mud.
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No Address = No Inspection.
1.
Check floor-plate nailing (shot, not hammered). 18” on center for load-bearing walls, 36” on
center for non load-bearing walls. This is to be used if anchor bolts are not used.
2.
Any joist over 48” length connected to header must have hanger(s).
3.
Landing joists must have hangers regardless of length.
4.
Joists not secured to rafter or stud must be bridge-blocked; bridge blocking must be full width,
full depth.
5.
All ridges must be braced at each end and between ends depending on span. Bracing must rest
on top-plate or minimum doubled joist, depending on span, 1 ½” minimum bearing surface.
6.
Sheathing must be sealed.
7.
Corners must be wind-braced; either with wind braces, plywood or construction grade sheathing.
Plywood or sheathing used for wind bracing must extend full wall height including two stories.
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8.
If electrical fed from detached garage
through breezeway, both ends of breezeway
must be sealed.
9.
Sub-floor penetrations (two-story
ductwork, electrical and any other
penetrations and plumbing must be sealed.
10.
Top-plate penetrations must be sealed.
11.
Check bedroom egress: window(s),
maximum sill height 44”. Minimum 5.7 sq. ft.
opening. One window or outside opening
door required per bedroom.
12.
Joists must have minimum 1½”
resting on top-plate.
13.
Load bearing stud may not be bored
more than 40% of width (holes no closer than
5/8” to face of stud).
14.
Non load stud may not be bored more than 60% of width (holes no closer than 5/8” to face of
stud).
15.
Headers above doorways need to be 2 x 12 @ roof bracing or move roof bracing.
16.
Load-bearing stud may not be notched more than 25% of width.
17.
Non load-bearing stud may not be notched more
than 40% of width. (Studs notched or bored beyond
allowable specifications must be repaired with stud-shoes
or other approved method).
18.
Joist boring, 1/3 of depth maximum, holes must
be minimum 2” from top or bottom.
19.
Notch at end of joist ¼ of depth maximum.
20.
No notching in middle 1/3 of joist.
21.
Check for soffit vents. (Ensure grill installed in proper
direction)
22.
In buildings with combustible ceiling or roof
construction, an attic access opening shall be provided to
attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical
height of 30" shall have a minimum attic access of 22” x
30”.
23.
Structural roof members shall not be cut, bored or
notched in excess of its limitations.
24.
Purlins:
(a)
Purlins shall be sized no less than the required size of the rafters they support.
(b)
Purlins shall be continuous and shall be supported by 2x4 braces installed to bearing
walls at a slope not less than 45° from horizontal.
(c)
Braces shall be spaced not more than 4’ on center and the un-braced length of spans shall
not exceed 8’.
25.
Windows:
(a)
Must meet Chapter 11 energy efficiency requirements.
(b)
NCTCOG amendments in effect: Windows must have low-e certificate attached;
indicated on plans by architect or certified by third party inspection.
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B.
Electrical: (safety violations will not be tolerated)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Kitchen Counter:
(a)
GFCI protection required on all
countertop receptacles (includes island).
(b)
Counter top, minimum 2 smallappliance circuits.
(c)
No lighting on small-appliance
circuits.
(d)
No point along counter > 24” from
small-appliance receptacle.
(e)
Island must have at least one GFCI
with a long dimension of 24" and a short
dimension of 12", unless portable.
(f)
Countertop spaces separated by
range tops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be
considered as separate countertop spaces.
(g)
No receptacles flat on surface.
(h)
Maximum 12” below counter.
(i)
Maximum 6” overhang on counter
tops.
Bathroom:
(a)
All bathroom receptacles must be
GFCI.
(b)
Receptacle required within 3’ of
basin flood rim (GFCI).
(c)
Separate 20 AMP circuit required for receptacle(s), no lights on GFCI circuits.
Hydro Massage Bathtub:
(a)
Hydro massage tub must be GFCI.
(b)
Motor shall be accessible without damaging the building structure or finish.
(c)
All associated electrical components within 5-ft of the inside walls shall be GFCI.
(d)
All metal piping systems shall be bonded together using a copper jumper no smaller than
No. 8 solid.
(e)
No chandeliers or paddle fans are to be installed above any bathtub.
(f)
Any fixture within 5' of the Hydro massage tub must be GFCI protected.
Utility Room:
(a)
No lights on small appliance circuit.
(b)
Outlets must be within 6’ of equipment.
(c)
An outlet receptacle within 6' of the utility sink must be GFCI protected.
Appliances:
(a)
Electric range, minimum 40 AMP (#8 copper, no aluminum).
(b)
Disposal cord >18” but <36”.
(c)
Dishwasher cord 3’ to 4’.
(d)
Romex not approved as flexible cord/extension cord.
Smoke Alarms:
(a)
One per bedroom and adjoining hall.
(b)
Hard-wired.
(c)
At top of stairs.
(d)
In bedroom closet or storage room with attic access (may be located in attic within 3’ of door).
AFI:
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8.
C.
D.
(a)
All bedrooms shall have AFI protection.
(b)
½ hot(s) shall be AFI protected.
(c)
Smoke detectors shall be on a dedicated AFI circuit.
General Purpose:
(a)
Six-foot cord may be plugged in anywhere along wall
(6’ and 12’ rule).
(b)
Any wall > 2’ wide requires receptacle.
(c)
Hallway >10’ wide requires receptacle.
(d)
Closet - no exposed incandescent bulb(s).
(e)
Meter disconnect required if breaker panel(s) located
>3’ from electric meter.
(f)
Where a receptacle is located within 6' of the outside
edge of a wet bar, utility, or a laundry basin it shall be GFCI
protected.
(g)
One waterproof GFCI receptacle required front and
back of house exterior.
(h)
Garage - minimum 1 lighting and 1 GFCI receptacle.
(i)
A 125-volt, single-phase, 15 or 20 ampere-rated receptacle shall be installed within 25-ft
of the equipment to be serviced.
Stairway:
1.
The control for activation of the required interior
stairway lighting shall be accessible at the top and bottom
of each stair without traversing any step of the stair.
2.
All interior and exterior stairways shall have
illumination.
3.
Stairways shall not be less than 36" in clear width
at all points above the permitted handrail height and below
the required headroom height.
4.
Handrails adjacent to a wall shall have a space of
not less than 1 ½" between the wall and rail.
5.
Treads and risers - maximum tread depth 10",
maximum riser height 7 ¾".
6.
Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more than
30" shall have guards not less than 34".
7.
The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway
shall not be less than 6'-8" measured vertically from the
sloped plane adjoining the tread nosing or from the floor
surface of the landing or platform.
Top-Out:
1.
All shower-pans must have water in them unless custom built or sunken. Shower pan must have
a separate inspection.
2.
2nd floor tubs must have water in them with drains open.
3.
All roof penetrations (flues, vents and chimneys) must have flashing. Flues must have stormcollars and caps.
4.
All plumbing penetrating studs, joists and top-plates must have nail-guards that hang 2” below
the top plates and 2” above the bottom plates.
5.
If top plate is over bored a minimum of 3-#16d nails per each end of the structural strap.
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6.
All flue pipe and vent stacks must
be run.
7.
Caulk or use exterior tape to seal
storm-collar.
8.
Washers installed on second floor
must be plumbed for drain-pan and a floor
drain with a trap-primer installed.
9.
Water closet flange must be
installed and tested.
10.
A 10' head of water must be tested
on all PVC fittings.
11.
At the test location the PVC must be
supported by any means so as to hold the
PVC in the upright position for the duration
of the test.
E.
Gas Test:
F.
Water Heater:
1.
Gas line must hold minimum 15 PSIG for
minimum 15 minutes.
2.
Gas line must be buried minimum 18” and bedded
with 2" of compacted cushion sand.
3.
Gas line must have tracer wire.
4.
If flex gas line used, need gauge between main line
and regulator inlet and regulator outlet and house system.
All valves on manifold must be open, valves on either side
of regulator closed.
5.
No thread compound on lapped union threads or
sealing surface. [Manufacture].
1.
Must have dielectric connectors. (union or flex).
2.
Must have T&P valve discharge to exterior (CPVC
or copper) 6” minimum above grade.
3.
Must have minimum 30” working clearance in attic. 6” space between gas valve and door if
installed in closet.
4.
Gas fired water heaters must be vented. No screws in double-wall. If single wall is used then a
min of 3 sheet metal screws evenly spaced must be used.
5.
If located in garage closet, must have source of ignition minimum 18” above lowest point in
floor.
6.
If located in garage, must be installed so as to avoid vehicular damage.
7.
If in hall or garage closet, must have high and low combustion air. If located inside habitable
space, cannot draw high/low combustion air through door.
8.
If in an enclosed room with 1 or more sides adjacent to habitable space it must have 5/8" type X
gypsum board and fire sealed.
9.
Cannot be located in sleeping area.
10.
Check flue clearance at any penetrations, 1” minimum clearance from combustibles.
[Manufactures Requirements; check flue pipe markings].
11.
Draft-diverter must set properly. Use screw holes if provided.
12.
Flex gas lines maximum 3’, no thread compound on flare threads or sealing surface.
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[Manufactures Requirements].
13.
Flex gas lines may not be coupled together.
14.
Expansion tank installed where PRV is installed.
G.
Mechanical:
1.
Furnace must have minimum 30” front working clearance.
2.
Condensate waste and drain lines size shall not be less than ¾” per unit.
3.
Condensate lines subject to “sweating” must be insulated.
4.
Condensate lines must have correct fall: 1/8 slope.
5.
Condensate lines must terminate in lavatory or utility room sink above P-trap.
6.
Armor flex ¾” minimum thickness.
7.
Armor flex must not be torn, repair tears with “181A-P” tape, ran around armor flex, not
parallel.
8.
Armor flex must be taped at joints with “181A-P” tape.
9.
Refrigerant lines through notched top-plates must have nail-guards. If top-plate bored or notched
more than 50% of its width the plate shall be reinforced with 16-gage steel angle spanning the distance
between the adjacent studs, min. 3#16d nails per each end of the strap. Nail guards hang 2” below top
plate and 2” above bottom plates.
10.
Check refrigerant line location. Units cannot set on property line, sidewalk, retaining wall, or
against fence.
11.
Dryer vent or cook-top vent must not discharge into condensing unit(s).
12.
Emergency drain-pan must tilt toward drain side.
13.
Up-flow drain connections must be plugged (not taped) when evaporator used in horizontal
position.
14.
If high primary drain isn’t L’d into emergency drain pan, plug.
15.
Check flue clearance at roof penetration, 1” minimum clearance. No screws in double-wall.
16.
No gas lines, electrical, condensate lines, bracing or other obstruction in front of furnace service
panels. Maintain minimum 30” clearance.
17.
Emergency drain-pan line must terminate at a conspicuous location.
H.
Rough Duct:
1.
All supply boots must be in place.
2.
All ducts must be run and connected.
3.
Check for tears in vapor-barrier. (repair with “181A-P tape or other approved methods)
4.
No duct on top of horizontal furnace; minimum 1” clearance.
5.
Water lines are not allowed in supply or return airs.
6.
No plumbing vents, lights, or gas lines in supply or return air.
7.
Electrical in supply or return air must be in conduit (metal).
8.
Seal electrical return-air conduit at all penetrations.
9.
Wood may not be used as part of any supply-air system.
10.
If wood is used as part of return-air system, it must be minimum 2” thickness, and seal all seams
on the inside or outside of the return air.
11.
No return-air from bathrooms, kitchen, closet or garage.
12.
Return air source must be > 10’ from fireplace. (open areas; areas that may be isolated, i.e.
bedrooms, cannot be in the same space).
13.
Duct insulation shall be minimum R-6.
14.
Closure systems (tape) shall be marked “181A-P” for pressure-sensitive, “181A-M” for mastic
or “181A-H” for heat sensitive.
15.
Joints of duct systems shall be made substantially airtight by means of tapes, mastics, gasketing
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or other approved closure systems.
16.
When strapping duct to start-collars, double strap duct; one strap on inner liner and one strap on
insulation and vapor-barrier.
17.
Wall stud return air shall not pull from more than one floor level.
18.
Where mechanical or plumbing system components require preventive maintenance for efficient
operation, regular maintenance requirements shall be clearly stated and affixed to the component or the
source for such information shall be shown on a label attached to the component.
19.
Sheet metal must be insulated.
I.
Dryer Vent & Kitchen Exhaust:
1.
No screws in duct.
2.
Use high temp tape on joints.
3.
Not to discharge into conditioned unit(s).
4.
Use flat vent at top-plate when top-plate width too narrow
for round duct.
5.
Dryer vents need booster fan if it exceeds 25 ft. 90 degree
elbows are counted as 5’.
J.
Appliances in Attics:
K.
Fireplace:
1.
The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid
flooring not less than 30" wide.
2.
Equipment decking and walkway must be ¾” minimum
thickness.
3.
A level service space at least 30" deep and 30" wide shall be
present along all sides of the appliance where access is required.
4.
The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20"
by 30” or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow
removal of largest appliance.
1.
Check manufacturer’s label for minimum firebox clearance.
2.
Check flue pipe clearance: [Check Manufacturer label on flue].
(a)
1” minimum for gas log.
(b)
2” minimum for wood burning.
3.
Gas log fireplace dampers must have safety interlock or damper stop.
4.
Wood burning fireplaces that are to be converted to gas log must have damper stop.
5.
Chimneys shall extend at least 2’ higher than any portion of a building within 10’ but shall not
be less than 3’ above the point where the chimney passes through the roof.
6.
Chimneys shall be provided with crickets when the dimension parallel to the ridgeline is greater
than 30” and does not intersect the ridgeline.
7.
Wood burning fireplaces require glass doors. (Insert and masonry).
8.
Check for damaged flue pipe.
9.
Masonry fireplaces require 100% outside combustion-air.
10.
All spaces between chimneys and floor/ceiling assemblies through which the flue passes shall be
fire blocked and sealed.
11.
See Figure DS003 & Figure DS004 for details.
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Figure DS003
TABLE R1003.1
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS
ITEM
LETTER
REQUIREMENTS
Hearth slab thickness
A
4"
Heath extension
(each side of opening)
8" fireplace opening < 6 sq. ft.
opening >= 6 sq. ft.
12" fireplace
B
Heath extension
(Front of opening)
16" fireplace opening < 6 sq. ft.
opening >= 6 sq. ft.
20" fireplace
C
Hearth slab reinforcing
D
reinforced to carry its own weight & all imposed loads
Thickness of wall of firebox
E
10" solid brick or 8" where a firebrick lining is used. Joints in firebrick 1/4" max.
Distance from top of opening to throat
F
8"
Smoke chamber wall thickness unlined
walls
G
6"
Chimney Vertical reinforcing b
H
Four #4 full-length bars for chimney up to 40". Add two #4 bars for each additional 40" or
fractional of width or additional flue
Horizontal reinforcing
J
1/4" ties at 18" & two ties at each bend in vertical steel
Bond beams
K
No specified requirement
Fireplace lintel
L
Noncombustible material
Chimney walls with flue lining
M
Solid masonry units or hollow masonry units grouted solid with at least 4" nominal thickness.
Distances between adjacent flues
N
See section R1001.10
Effective flue area(based on area of
fireplace opening)
P
See section R1001.12
See sections R1001.15, R1003.12, & R1001.13
roofline and 2' at 10'
3' at
R
Two
4 joist
S
3/16" x 1"
12" hooked around outer bar with 6" extension
Two 1/2"
diameter
T
12" min.
fireplace wall
Clearances:
Combustible material
Mantel & Trim above roof
Anchorage b
Strap
Number
Embedment into chimney
Fasten to
Bolts
Footing
Width
Thickness
8"
6" each side of
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Figure DS004
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VI
Brick Tie:
1.
When ties are placed on studs 16" o.c., they shall be spaced no further apart than 29" vertically
starting approximately 15" from the foundation.
2.
When ties are placed on studs 24" o.c., they shall be spaced no further apart than 19" vertically
starting approximately 10" from the foundation.
3.
Ties must be as high as person of average height can reach for inspection and then be added as
brick progresses up wall.
4.
Ties must be under windows.
5.
Ties must be on dropped brick-ledge when ledge wall is 2’ or greater.
6.
Bolt on all angle irons over garage and all windows and doors over 6’.
VII Insulation:
1.
On July 1, 2006, the District started requiring third-party energy inspections performed by an
International Code Council certified energy inspector. The REScheck Compliance Certificate is
required with the permit application package. Copies of third-party inspection tickets are required from
the energy inspection performed after insulation and before sheetrock—the ticket needs to be submitted
to the District prior to calling for a sheetrock inspection; and from the energy final inspection—required
prior to calling for the building final.
VIII
Sheet Rock/Gypsum Board:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Green-board not to be used directly behind glued tile.
All green-board edges must be sealed with water resistant sealant.
Green-board may not be used on ceilings with > 12” on center framing.
Cement board suitable for glue-on tile.
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5.
All cement board joints must be covered with water-resistant sealant.
6.
Green-board and cement-board must extend minimum 72” above drain in showers.
7.
Sheetrock must be minimum 5/8” fire-rated under stairs, attached garage, and detached garage <
10’ from house.
8.
Showers and tubs must be wrapped in greenrock or equivalent.
9.
Excessive holes and gaps must be filled (not with tape and mastic).
10.
Check for bulging sheetrock.
11.
Check for electrical boxes to be flush with edge of sheetrock/gypsum board.
12.
Check nail spacing: ['03 IRC Table R702.3.5]
IX
Meter Release:
1.
Sheetrock must be cleared.
2.
Meter-base must be completed.
3.
Hot-wiring of meter-base is not allowed.
4.
Switches and receptacles must be in boxes, wiring
capped or switches & receptacles taped so that there is no
bare wire, this includes ceiling fans.. If there are floor plugs
they must have nuts and blanks.
5.
Cover(s) must be on breaker panel(s).
6.
If an egress issue exists, no meter release until corrected.
7.
Check earth ground at meter-base or a Ufer ground may be installed at foundation before the
concrete is poured. Must be notified by the builder of this type of grounding before plumbing rough is
completed.
8.
Must have address block. No address no inspection.
9.
Check breaker sub-panels for separation of ground and neutral.
10.
Check neutral terminals for single connections.
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X
Final:
1.
All previous inspections and outstanding balances owed to the District must be cleared before a
C/O is scheduled.
2.
All required documents must be in file. (Final drainage survey, City clean out letter, Foundation
field inspection, Foundation Engineer inspection letter, pier inspection letter if applicable, double check
certificate, retaining wall inspection letter if applicable, form board survey, both energy inspection
letters)
3.
No electric or gas meter, no inspection.
4.
Must have address block installed.
5.
ARC issues must be corrected. [Castle
Hills Guidelines]
(a)
Roof penetrations painted to
match roof.
(b)
If sidewalk damages, repairs must
be made prior to issuance of final.
(c)
Landscaping (30-day grace
period).
(d)
Must have approved mailbox.
6.
Drainage issues must be corrected.
7.
Check all receptacles for proper wiring.
8.
There must be a GFCI receptacle within 25' of the A/C.
9.
Check all GFCI-AFI receptacles for operation & correct wiring (GFI separated from light
circuits).
10.
Caulk all exterior electrical devices if exposed to weather.
11.
Check equipment service clearance (30” minimum), deck and walkway thickness (3/4”),
walkway width minimum 30”.
12.
Check equipment lighting.
13.
All equipment must have adequate lighting.
14.
All lighting installed above head level attic.
15.
If a crawl space that is 30" in height the lighting
fixture must be over that 30" of clearance.
16.
Check flue pipes for evidence of water leakage
through storm-collars.
17.
Check all emergency drain-pans for trash.
18.
Check water heater(s) for dielectric connectors.
19.
Check for grounding of gas line at water heater(s) to
cold water line or other suitable locations.
20.
Check for cold-water ground at water heater(s); if not
grounded at water heater(s), check breaker panel(s) for location of cold-water ground.
21.
Check flue pipe clearance from combustibles.
(a)
1” minimum for furnaces, water heaters and gas-log fireplace.
(b)
2” minimum for wood-burning fireplace.
22.
Smoke detector location.
23.
Exterior receptacles minimum 36” from hose bibs or sprinkler heads.
24.
Exterior hose bibs must have backflow preventers.
25.
Check disposal operation.
26.
Dishwasher must have backflow preventer on sink and opening facing sink or siphon loop.
Siphon loop must extend to flood-rim of sink and be secured.
27.
Must have rear address.
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28.
Must have trash-pad level with curb if used in
rear entry driveways and do not attach pad to street curb.
The pad must be a maximum of 3' x 5' in size. [Castle
Hills Guidelines].
29.
Check armor flex for tears and joint taping.
30.
Check gas log fireplaces for damper interlock or
damper block and glass doors (check masonry fireplace
requirements).
31.
Log-liter gas line must be sealed.
32.
Check for flue pipe damage on fireplace.
33.
All adjacent vacant lots must be clear of all
construction debris and have proper erosion control put
into place. (Dirt, trash, etc)
34.
All adjacent easements must be repaired along
the alley or street.
35.
Bring double-check to TCEQ specs.
36.
City Sewer Clean-Out (CCO) cap must be
installed to the Districts specs. Refer to Figure DS001.
If in flatwork, city clean out needs to be cast iron.
37.
Where mechanical or plumbing system
components require preventive maintenance for efficient operation, regular maintenance requirements
shall be clearly stated and affixed to the component or the source for such information shall be shown
on a label attached to the component.
38.
Check irrigation system for rain/freeze sensor.
39.
Check breaker panel(s) for circuit labeling, ground location.
40.
No steps or other obstructions in alley easement.
41.
No commercial cooking equipment.
42.
A gas breaker is required on the main gas line entering the house or at every appliance, except
pool heaters. Pool heaters should be piped in before the gas breaker.
43.
Repair sidewalk, ADA ramp and approach if needed.
A.
Guards:
B.
Handrails:
1.
Walking surfaces located more than 30” above
floor shall have guards minimum 36” in height.
2.
Guards shall not be constructed with horizontal
rails or other patterns that result in a ladder effect.
3.
Openings shall not allow passage of a sphere 4”
in diameter.
1.
Minimum height 34”.
2.
Maximum height 38”.
3.
Continuous the full length of the stairs.
4.
Handrail grip size minimum 1 ¼”, maximum 2
5/8”.
5.
The control for activation of the required interior
stairway lighting shall be accessible at the top and
bottom of each stair without traversing any step of the
stair.
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6.
All interior and exterior stairways shall have illumination.
7.
Stairways shall not be less than 36" in clear width at all points above the permitted handrail
height and below the required headroom height.
8.
Handrails adjacent to a wall shall have a space of not less than 1 ½" between wall and rail.
9.
Treads and risers - maximum tread depth 10", maximum riser height 7 ¾".
10.
The minimum headroom in the stairway shall not be less than 6'-8" measured vertically from the
sloped plane adjoining the tread nosing or from the floor surface of the landing or platform.
C.
Masonry Fireplace:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
D.
Hearth slab must be distinguishable from surrounding floor.
Opening < 6 sq. ft., hearth depth must be 16” with 8” on each side.
Opening > 6 sq. ft., hearth depth must be 20” with 12” on each side.
All combustion air from outside.
Glass doors required (all wood burning fireplaces).
Water Meter Specifications: [District Requirement][See Figure DS004]
1.
Meter box must be 2" above finish grade. If in front, needs to be to grade.
2.
There must be a minimum 4" cleared space below the meter.
3.
Meter stop must be accessible at all times.
4.
Meter must be visible for any delivery driver to see when backing onto the construction site.
5.
Meter box must be cleared of all construction debris such as: trash, mud, wood, etc. The meter
must be accessible at all times.
6.
No equipment placed on the meter box. No construction material is to be placed on the meter
box.
Figure DS005
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XI
A.
Fence: (set on side property line)
Post Set:
1.
Post must be cemented in place.
2.
Post must be set so completed fence is no less than minimum requirement off curb edge.
3.
If rear entry driveway, post must be set for 7 ½’ view-clip.
4.
If the property is a corner lot then there must be a 15' view clip at the alley to street corner and
must be finished side out to public view.
5.
It is recommended with 8' 0" fence spacing between posts be cut down from 8' 0" to 6' 0" and
that every third post depth should be 32" deep or greater.
6.
All fence construction must conform to the following chart:
Height of fence
6' 0"
8' 0"
> 8' 0"
B.
Post spacing
6' 0" to 8' 0"
8' 0" to 10' 0"
6' 0" to 8' 0"
8' 0"
Depth of footing
18" or >
24" or >
24" or >
32" or >
Fence Final: (Inspected at house final)
1.
Finished fence must set no less than minimum requirement from curb edge.
2.
All fences must be finished (smooth) side towards public view.
3.
Check 7 1/2’ view-clip on rear entry driveways.
4.
If this is a corner lot then check to see if there is a 15' view clip at alley to street intersection.
See figure DS006.
5.
Corner lots must have columns on street side before fence is installed.
XII Electric Gates:
1.
A separate permit is required from the fence permit.
2.
Must have ARC approval.
3.
Electric gates are required to have "CAUTION LOW VISIBILITY DRIVE" signs on both sides
of the gate, visible to oncoming traffic.
4.
The lettering for the signs shall not be less than 2" in height and of a legible font.
5.
Check to see if equipment is grounded.
6.
Check to see if motor is bonded to any metal on the fence.
7.
Check on depth of electrical lines to equipment.
8.
Gate cannot slide on outside of fence within the Right-of-way.
XIII Retaining Walls: [Castle Hills & District Requirements]
1.
Must be ARC approved.
2.
Must be permitted.
3.
Must be engineered regardless of height.
4.
Must be inspected by designing engineer or representative.
5.
Must have engineer’s inspection letter.
6.
All walls must be 1’ off the property line.
7.
4’ max. height in front.
8.
Observe view-clip requirements.
9.
If wall impedes alley access from rear of property, masonry or stone steps must be constructed if
wall exceeds 5’. Steps must run from wall into rear yard. No steps in easement.
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10.
All walls at rear of property must be no less than minimum required setback.
11.
When a wall is installed on a corner property a 45' view clip shall be installed. See Figure
DS006.
XIV Column: [Castle Hills Guidelines]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Corner lots must have columns on street side before fence is installed.
Columns must be constructed of same brick as house or approved stone.
Spacing at a minimum 8’; maximum of 12’ on center.
Must be inspected by a registered engineer.
The engineering letter must be in the office before final is scheduled.
Check view clip at alley to street intersection, must be a 15' view clip. See Figure DS006.
Figure DS006
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DENTON COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 1-A
CONTACT INFORMATION
General Manager
J. Philip Brosseau
972-899-9746
[email protected]
Director of Public Works
Charles Brewer
972-899-9752
[email protected]
Building Services Clerk
972-899-4000
[email protected]
Building Inspector I
Michael Koehler
469-628-8163
[email protected]
Building Inspector II
James Chumley
214-475-7721
[email protected]
Plan Review / Supervisor
Terry Williams
469-628-3707
[email protected]
Castle Hills Development – Architectural Review Committee
Sarah Smith
972-410-6526
[email protected]
Water meter requests
972-899-4000

Residential Inspection Guidelines

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