Inspection
Final Inspection
The last inspection performed before a certificate of occupancy is issued, verifying that the completed work meets all code and specification requirements.
What is a Final Inspection?
A final inspection is the last formal inspection performed before a certificate of occupancy (or completion) is issued. It verifies that the completed work meets all applicable building codes, fire codes, and contract specifications.
What is Checked
- All permit-required inspections are complete
- Building code compliance
- Fire code compliance (alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers)
- Electrical and plumbing final
- Mechanical final
- Accessibility compliance
- Site and landscaping
- Signage and addresses
- Final grading and drainage
Final Inspection vs Punch List
- **Final inspection** — regulatory (code compliance)
- **Punch list** — contractual (specification compliance)
How SpaceCapture Helps
SpaceCapture's final inspection templates ensure every required item is checked, photographed, and signed off, creating a complete record for the building department and the owner.
Related Terms
- Building Inspection
A documented check of a building's structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems to verify compliance with code and specifications.
- Punch List
A document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, typically created near the end of a project.
- Inspection Report
A written, photo-anchored record of an inspection's findings, including condition ratings, recommendations, and signatures.
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