What is a rough-in inspection?

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What is a rough-in inspection?
Posted On: November 19, 2023

A rough-in inspection takes place when all branch circuit wiring and outlet boxes are installed, before the wiring is hidden by insulation, vapour barrier, drywall, etc. As a minimum, the rough-in inspection confirms:


All cables are installed, strapped and supported as required;


All required outlet boxes are installed and securely fastened;


All cables have their outer jacket removed and are terminated in outlet boxes where an outlet box is required;


All bonding connections are completed at all outlet boxes, including providing a bonding conductor for final connection where required to a wiring device, luminaire, or equipment;


Any joints or splices in the wiring at outlet boxes are completed;


Protection plates against nails/screws are installed where required; and


No wiring is concealed by insulation or floor, wall, and ceiling materials until authorized by an inspector.


For new installations, the service inspection and the rough-in inspection are usually completed at the same time. Otherwise, additional inspection fees may apply.



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What is a rough-in inspection?
Posted On: November 19, 2023

A rough-in inspection takes place when all branch circuit wiring and outlet boxes are installed, before the wiring is hidden by insulation, vapour barrier, drywall, etc. As a minimum, the rough-in inspection confirms:


All cables are installed, strapped and supported as required;


All required outlet boxes are installed and securely fastened;


All cables have their outer jacket removed and are terminated in outlet boxes where an outlet box is required;


All bonding connections are completed at all outlet boxes, including providing a bonding conductor for final connection where required to a wiring device, luminaire, or equipment;


Any joints or splices in the wiring at outlet boxes are completed;


Protection plates against nails/screws are installed where required; and


No wiring is concealed by insulation or floor, wall, and ceiling materials until authorized by an inspector.


For new installations, the service inspection and the rough-in inspection are usually completed at the same time. Otherwise, additional inspection fees may apply.



What is a rough-in inspection?

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