How to Request an Inspection

Inspections can be requested in the Build Henrico portal or via the Automated Phone System by dialing (804) 501-7770.  These systems are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Inspections can be requested, cancelled, or rescheduled until 7:00am on the day of the request.

The following are inspection codes to be used with the Automated Phone System:

Building – Residential

            010     Poured Wall
            025     Interior Braced Wall
            030     Firewall Framing
            040     Firewall Insulation
            095     Deck Footing
            100     Footing
            105     Slab
            110     Projection
            115     Drain tile
            116     Waterproofing
            120     Foundation
            125     Veneer
            130     Framing
            140     Insulation
            145     Fireplace Construction (Masonry)
            150     Chimney Reline (Wood Burning Only)
            190     Final Building
            195     Other Building

Building – Commercial

            800     Poured Wall
            820     Deck Footing
            825     Footing
            830     Slab
            835     Projection
            840     Draintile
            845     Waterproofing
            850     Foundation
            855     Veneer
            860     Framing
            865     Above Ceiling
            870     Insulation
            875     Fireplace
            880     Underpinning
            885     Tie Downs
            890     Final Building
            891     Final Statement of Special Inspections
            895     Other Building

Mechanical

            200     Mechanical Rough-in
            201     Duct Seal and Support
            205     Gas Piping Rough-in
            210     Tank Inspection
            211     Tank Abandonment
            215     Gas Piping Final
            220     Chimney Liner (Gas Only)
            221     Prefab Fireplace
            290     Final Mechanical
            295     Other Mechanical
            296     Duct Detector Replacement
            297     Grease Duct Light
            298     Above Ceiling – Commercial only

  Plumbing

            305     Water Service
            306     Bored Water Service
            307     Backflow
            310     Sewer Service
            315     Groundwork
            320     Gas Piping Rough-in
            325     Plumbing Rough-in
            330     Gas Piping Final
            390     Final Plumbing
            395     Other Plumbing

Electrical

            400     Rough-In
            405     Temporary Service
            410     Groundwork
            415     Above Ceiling – Commercial only
            420     Wall – Commercial only
            425     Service Change
            430     Pool Potting
            435     Pool/Spa Bonding
            445     Solar Footing
            490     Final Electrical
            495     Other Electrical

 Fire Protection

            505     Fire Alarm Rough-in
            510     Sprinkler Rough-in
            515     Sprinkler Hydro Test
            520     Fire Alarm
            525     Fire Underground Hydro
            530     Fire Pump Test
            535     Fire Underground Flush
            590     Final Fire Protection
            595     Other Fire Protection

Elevator

            690     Elevator/Lift
            695     Other Elevator

 Sign

            700     Footing
            790     Final Sign
            795     Other Sign

Amusement Device

           965    Amusement Inspection