Inspections

A. General Information

The inspection process is critical to the construction process and is performed to verify that construction is completed in accordance with state and local building codes and ordinances.

It is the permit holder's responsibility to request all required inspections. It is unlawful to not request a required inspection or to cover up a failed inspection.

Prior to any inspection being performed, the permit and the filed Notice of Commencement (NOC) must be posted on the job site. Construction documents must be available on the job site and maintained in a weatherproof container and must be legible.

In addition, a copy of the filed NOC (with permit number indicated) must be submitted to the Building Inspection Division prior to requesting any inspections. A filed copy of a NOC may also be faxed to (904) 255-8553.

If you fail an inspection, a $45 reinspection fee must be paid at the Building Inspection Division. All fees must be paid prior to the request for a final inspection and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion.
 

B. Requesting an Inspection

By Phone: Call the regular inspection telephone number at (904) 255-8500 option 4 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

C. Internet Access

The general public and licensed contractors have access to permit and inspection information. Anyone can inquire on permits through JAXEPICS.coj.net​ Licensed contractors must request a user name and password, to utilize permitting over the Internet, which will allow them to pay for permits and reinspection fees without having to come into the office. Instructions for obtaining that authority are contained within this Web site.

Scheduled inspections can also be tracked over the Internet. Go to JAXEPICS.coj.net​ and search by either permit number, confirmation number or address. You will be able to verify inspection results as they occur thanks to the hand held mobile units that are now being used in the field by our inspectors, or determine approximately when your inspection should occur, if not already completed.

D. Required Inspections

Required inspections will be determined at the time the permit application is reviewed. The permit holder will receive a listing (see attached) of required inspections at the time the permit is issued.

NOTE: It is the permit applicant's responsibility to obtain all inspections required by law. If the city fails to list all inspections required by law, this does not relieve you of your responsibility.

To offer you an idea of the types of required inspections that may be required, the following matrix was developed. Each will be different according to the scope of the work to be performed.