Basically after the window installation, we were ready for some inspections. For whatever reason, we forgot to pull a permit for the plumbing that we did, so that will need to be done still, however we scheduled some rough inspections to keep moving forward.
So when it came down to inspections, I figured I wouldnt need to handle this and all the subs would be able to answer questions during the inspections. WRONG. I ended up being the one that had to be onsite during the inspections and decided to pretend I knew what the heck I was talking about. Its good I was paying attention and learning along the way with our build out, otherwise I would not have been able to speak the language the inspector does. Though not complicated items, knowing what we were doing, why we were doing and how we were doing things helped. "Sounding" knowledgable definitely helped and the inspector signed us off on a few items with extras and praised the work that has been done this far.
Mechanical Inspection (HVAC) - Passed
*One minor fix in piping that feeds two rooms. Simple fix, not enough to flag.
Electrical Rough - Passed
*Minor fixes needed, some of which we wouldnt have known anyways because of some amendments the city has made for their code. Specific to Oakland I believe and was not a big deal. This one was a tricky one, but we got through it and I was able to answer all Electrical questions asked and was able to talk the talk when we were going through items....even pointing out things to the inspector to allow him to pass us.
The inspector also saw a few items that we had not pulled permits for yet, but said we would likely pass anyways, just needed to get the paperwork out of the way. Very comforting that things are being done right and rarely do people pass inspections on the first pass...we did for these items...good sign for now.
Here are a few pics of whats been going down lately. Not posting it all, but some just to show progress.
- Stucco Prep done around the windows after windows were installed
- More shelves mounted and more to come....just wanted to get stuff off the floor before they get damaged.
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed - Sealed a Living Room Side Window |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed |
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| Water Proofing and Stucco Prep completed - New kitchen door from yard. |
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| Looks much like another picture I posted in an earlier post, only the opposite side. Adding a deeper longer shelf on the bottom. That explains the emptiness down there... |
Thats all for now folks...staying busy and will keep you all posted. We're getting close to being able to seal the walls inside. Next up is Insulation, Sheet Rock, more Electrical updates and Smoothing out existing walls so there is no texture and finally Stucco around all windows!
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