Town of Beacon Falls Building Department
10 Maple Avenue, Beacon Falls, CT 06403 Tel: 203-729-4216 Email: dcolter@townofbeaconfalls.com
Required Inspections, Residential
The Building Permit must be issued by the Building Official, not simply applied for, and
payment to the Town must have cleared the bank prior to work commencing. If payment is
not made, the permit is cancelled retroactively and work must stop until payment is made.
A set of approved plans marked “site set” by the Building Official must be kept on the job site
at all times and made available to the inspector.
State Law places the responsibility upon the permit holder for notifying the Building Official of
required inspections . Although the Town of Beacon Falls will make every effort to
accommodate your schedule, please keep in mind the Building Official is part time.
Inspections should be planned and scheduled several days in advance. Typical inspection days
and hours are Tues, Wed, and Thurs between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, and other times by
appointment.
Inspection results will be E-mailed to you. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, call
the Building Department at 203-729-4216 for the results.
The Building Official may not enter the premises if only minor children are present. Please
arrange for an adult to be present.
As a general rule, no element subject to inspection may be concealed prior to inspection.
Residences undergoing alterations with inhabitants present: State Law
requires Smoke and CO detectors to be installed and functional
throughout the Construction process.
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Footing and Wall Inspection Prior to pouring any concrete. All forms and reinforcing steel
must be in place prior to the inspection. Trenches must be safe, with ladder access.
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Back-Fill Inspection After foundation is parged and waterproofed, footing drains must be
installed. Note: Foundation walls must be sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the
backfill process. Additional cure time, 3rd party concrete testing results or special
inspections may be required.
Sub Slab Inspection After insulation, reinforcing steel, vapor barrier, and any sub-slab trade
work is installed, but before concrete is poured.
New Foundations: An A-2 Survey showing that the AS-BUILT location of the installed
foundation complies with Town Zoning Regulations must be submitted prior to start of
framing.
Sheathing inspection After wind anchoring, membrane air barrier, Deck Ledger, Door and
Window flashing, but before siding. Discuss phased work with the Building Official.
Roof Covering Inspection: After sheathing and Ice and Water Shield are installed, prior to
roofing. Discuss phased work with the Building Official. Submit Roofing Shingle
Manufacturer’s installation instructions for review. (Reference 100 MPH Wind Zone,
Exposure B nailing requirements)
Rough-All-Trades Prior to any insulation, after air sealing and fire caulking/air sealing of
trade penetrations. All rough framing, electrical, low voltage, plumbing, heating, and air
conditioning must be complete, stairs (temporary or permanent) must be installed, and
structure must be completely weather-tight. Note: This inspection will not be scheduled by
the Building Department unless all sub-contractor permits have been issued.
Air Barrier and Insulation The Building Official may require this inspection to be done by a
qualified 3rd party inspector, at the applicant’s expense. Prior to installing drywall. Note:
Jobsite must be broom clean and insulation dust must settle at least 24 hours prior to
inspection for safe air quality. Call for special instructions on spray foam or blown in loose
fill insulation depth gauges and installation process. (Note, if you are enrolled in an energy
efficiency program that will be performing air leakage testing, such tests may be accepted as
an alternative path to Energy Code compliance.)
Fenestration Inspection: After Doors and Windows are installed, flashed, and air sealed,
but before trim, siding, and drywall is installed. Energy compliance stickers and labels, must
be visible on the glazing units. Manufacturer’s installation instructions must be available on
site for the inspector.
Duct Inspections: This is a required 3rd party test. Refer to 2009 International Energy
Conservation Code portion of the 2005 State Building Code, as amended, section 403.2.
Service Inspection Electrical Service Inspection. Note: Plastic meter socket cover must be
installed. Ground rods (plural) shall be visible or clearly marked. Trenches shall be
inspected at the time of the service inspection. All other electrical trenches shall be
inspected prior to backfilling. Electrician must be present for Main Disconnect inspection.
Fireplace Inspections Note: A Masonry Fireplace Permit is required.
o Hearth inspection - reinforcing steel must be installed.
o -Throat inspection – at installation of first flue tile.
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Manufactured fire places that burn other than solid fuel must be installed by a
Licensed Gas, Heating, or Hearth Products Contractor, including the flue.
Gas piping inspection All gas piping must be completely installed and properly fastened,
supported and nail protection plates installed. All required shut-off valves must be installed
at each appliance location. A pressure test is required - the system shall be pressurized to a
minimum of 15 PSI on a 30# gauge. A tag shall be displayed at the gauge with the time, date
and the set pressure. Exterior tanks shall be inspected prior to backfill - cathodic protection
shall be installed and suitable backfill shall be stockpiled at the site.
Swimming Pool Note: A temporary enclosure must be erected and maintained until the
permanent fence is installed.
o Reinforcing steel and electrical bonding inspection.
o Rough and plumbing and Electric prior to concealment
o Final inspection (includes fencing and gate to code.)
Certificate of Occupancy Final inspection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use and
Occupancy (required before actual occupancy.) Note: Make sure smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors are installed to code. The Zoning Department must issue a Zoning
Certificate of Compliance (ZCC) before the CO can be released.
Other Inspections: Other inspections as the Building Official or job conditions/process may
require.