Inspections

Overview

This page will go over how to schedule an inspection using our IVR line

How to Access the IVR System

The inspection line is 402-441-5999. The IVR system is available 24 hours a day. If for any reason the IVR can’t complete your requested transaction, you may press 0 to be forwarded to a staff person during business hours.

What Information to Have before Scheduling an Inspection

To schedule an inspection, you need the following:
  • A Permit Number
  • The IVR Inspection Code for the Requested Inspection Type
  • Pen and paper to write down your confirmation number

Where To find Inspection Codes

To hear a list of inspection codes through the IVR press the * key when prompted. You can also view them on this page.

Inspection Codes

Residential
100 Final
105 Partial Final
110 Firewall/DraftStop
120 Foundation/Footing
130 Foundation/Wall
140 Framing/Structural
150 Insulation
160 Sidewalk Inspection
 
Commercial
200
Building Final
220
Firewall/Draft Stop
230
Foundation/Footing  
240
Foundation/Wall  
250
Fire Prevention Final  
260
Framing/Structural
270
Insulation
295
Partial Final  
290
Temp Occupancy  
 
Approach Cut / Residential & Commercial Sidewalk
400
Approach & Curb Cut Inspection
410
Sidewalk Forms
420
Sidewalk Final
 
Demolition
550
Excavation/Hole
560
Fence
570
Final
 
Sign
600
Sign Footing
610
Sign Final
 
Fire Sprinkler
700
Sprinkler & Standpipe
710
Reinspection
 
Fire Alarm
730
Alarm System
 
Fire Extinguishing
750
Extinguishing System
760
Reinspection
 
Plumbing
1025
Gas Test
1045
Partial Final
1000
Rough In
1010
Ground Work
1020
Gas Piping
1030
Sewer/ Water Mains
1040
Final
1050
Hydronic Rough In
1060
Hydronic Final
 
Mechanical
1100
Rough In
1110
Ground Work
1130
Duct/Flue
1120
Gas Piping
1150
Final
1140
Mech/Elec Final
1125
Gas Test
1155
Partial Final
 
Electrical
1295
Partial Final
1240
Temporary
1220
Rough In
1230
Service
1200
Final

Deadline for Requesting an Inspection

The IVR is available 24 hours a day. To obtain an inspection for the same day, you must complete the inspection request prior to 7:30 AM.

Deadline for rescheduling or canceling an Inspection

To reschedule or cancel a same-day inspection you must complete your request no later than 7:30 AM.

When will an Inspection be halted

  • You can't schedule an inspection on your permit unless it has been issued.
  • If your permit has any unpaid fees, no inspections can be requested until those fees are paid.
  • Limited status permits will not allow inspections to be scheduled until it is in an Issued status.
  • If the requested inspection has already been approved you cannot request additional inspections of the same inspection type.

Scheduling with the IVR line

  1. Dial the inspection line: 402-441-5999.
  2. The initial greeting and main menu will play.
  3. Select 1 to schedule an inspection
  4. Enter the digits corresponding with the letters and Numbers of your permit number followed by the # key. (For assistance press the * key.) Example: B1700000 would be 21700000#
  5. Enter your IVR inspection code followed by the # key
  6. Select a day for your inspection (use 1-5 to choose one of the next five working days)
  7. Select a time of day for your inspection (1=anytime, 2=A.M., 3=P.M.)
  8. Leave a message for the inspector if you need to convey more information than you already entered (1=leave a message; 2=don’t leave a message)
  9. To hear your confirmation number and hang up, press 1; to schedule another inspection on the same permit, press 2; to schedule an inspection on a different permit, press 3.

Other Scheduling Options

You can also schedule an inspection with SelecTXT  by Texting "Hello" to 888-405-9508 or visit Citizen Access.

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