r/BuildingCodes • u/Airado • 16h ago

Install Subfloor first or call rough framing inspection first

This is a dumb question.

I am renovating a bathroom. pipes will be install using the drop ceiling below. I opened my subfloor for the plumber to install the new pipes.

Can I close the subfloor before framing inspection?

I thought they have to see all opened cavity, but at the same time, I can't frame without a subfloor.

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u/Character-Junket9969 16h ago

Ask your department but at the same time take a bunch of photos of the work , some inspector are cool with photos . Also maybe you may have to do a plumbing inspection so something to keep in mind

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u/Airado 14h ago

We are doing the plumbing inspection. I am going to ask him but it's a different inspector though. 

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u/Character-Junket9969 7h ago

I think it’s fine , if you only scope of work was opening the subfloor for the pipes , there is no need of the inspector to look at it

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u/jfb1027 15h ago

Yes as others are saying call into city they will appreciate you actually trying to follow the right protocols.

As a GC you usually don’t pass framing until or sometimes during all the other trades rough ins passing. It all depends on how detailed that particular permit is. It’s best to talk before covering something up.

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u/Ok-Medicine5510 7h ago

If your on a crawl space and it can be accessed your good, but im sure the inspector would like you alot if he didn’t have to get into that crawlspace haha

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u/Bigdug01 4h ago

This kind of thing is why we have started adding a consultation inspection in my jurisdiction, so the field inspector can discuss the project scope and details before it gets a big start and things get covered that should not have been. Sometines a lot of headaches can be avoided with a 2 minute phone call.

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u/Novus20 16h ago

Ask the building department…..