Slab Inspection Guide
Here's what we need for your slab inspection. Follow these 7 simple steps and make sure everything is still exposed.
Here's What We Need.
Clear photos and slow videos are best. Make sure measurements are easy to read and documents are clear.
Show us the whole slab area.
Take a slow video showing the entire slab area from beginning to end.
Make sure we can see:
- The full slab area
- Edges and corners
- Any thickened areas or changes
- The surrounding work area
Show us the slab preparation.
Give us clear photos or a slow video of the prepared area before concrete is placed.
Make sure we can see:
- The prepared base
- Vapor barrier, if installed
- Seams and edges of the vapor barrier
- Any areas that look different from the rest
Show us the reinforcement.
Take clear photos or a slow video showing the slab reinforcement.
Make sure we can see:
- Reinforcement throughout the slab
- Supports or chairs, where applicable
- Overlaps and connections
- Additional reinforcement at openings or special areas
Show us the slab dimensions.
Use a tape measure where needed and make sure we can clearly read the measurements.
Show any thickened areas, turned-down edges or other slab dimensions shown on your plans.
Show us the pipes, conduits and openings.
Show anything coming through or located within the slab area before it gets covered.
Make sure we can see:
- Plumbing penetrations
- Electrical conduits, where applicable
- Sleeves and openings
- Other items that will be covered by concrete
Include the termite treatment certificate.
If termite treatment is required for your project, include a clear copy of the treatment certificate with your inspection.
Make sure we can read:
- Property or project information
- Treatment information
- Date of treatment
- Applicator or company information
Show us anything different.
If something is unusual or different from the rest of the slab, make sure we can see it clearly.
- Steps or elevation changes
- Thickened areas
- Special reinforcement
- Unusual penetrations or openings
- Anything else you think the inspector should see
Before You Submit
Take 30 seconds and check your photos, videos and documents.
- Can we clearly see the entire slab area?
- Can we see the base and vapor barrier?
- Can we clearly see the reinforcement?
- Can we read any measurements you included?
- Did you show the pipes, conduits and openings?
- Did you include the termite treatment certificate, if required?
- Is everything still exposed?
That's It.
Submit your photos, videos, measurements and required documents through Permit Rockstar. Your inspector will review the approved plans and compare them with the evidence you submitted.
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