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• Inspections Required For Mobile Homes

Automated Building Inspection Request System (CONNECT)

Monday through Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Except Scheduled Holidays
(407) 836-2825 -Touch Tone Phones Only

CONNECT is an automated system that allows callers to use a touch tone telephone to schedule and cancel inspections.

You cannot request your inspection on the CONNECT system on the same day the permit is issued. If this is necessary, please call the regular inspection telephone line at (407) 836-5550.

Instructions For All CONNECT Functions

1. Dial (407) 836-2825 on any touch tone telephone.
2. Select one of the following options by pressing the number on the telephone keypad.
   1. Request an inspection
   2. Speed inspection scheduling
   3. Cancel an inspection
   4. Check the status of plans in the review process
   5. Request CONNECT instructions
   6. End this call
   7. If you need assistance
3. Further instructions for each process will be given by the system. Listen and follow them precisely.

Note: Always follow entries with a # (pound) sign when requested. The # key is on the bottom right of the keypad.

If at any time the automatic inspection system is inoperable, you may call the regular inspection telephone line at (407) 836-5550, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To Request an Inspection

1. Call the CONNECT system and choose option 1 after all options have been listed.
2. Enter the nine digit permit number. Start with the permit prefix letter and end with the # sign.
3. Enter the area code if not (407) and telephone number followed by # sign.
4. Enter the three digit inspection code number for type of inspection, followed by # sign.  (See list of codes at the bottom of this section.)
5. Enter the # sign if you would like the inspection on the next scheduled work date. If you would like to schedule an inspection for some future date, enter the four digit month and day, followed by the # sign.
6. Listen while CONNECT repeats your entries back to you. You will be given further instructions by the system.
7. Your request will then be approved and processed. You will be given a seven digit authorization number. Please remember your authorization number; it is needed to request information or cancel an inspection. You will be given further instructions.

Canceling an Inspection

In order to cancel through CONNECT, you must have requested the inspection through CONNECT.

The cancellation should occur prior to the day of the scheduled inspection. (However, it may be done the morning of the scheduled inspection between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. by calling the inspector in the office in order not to incur an additional inspection fee.)

1. Enter the nine digit permit number. Start with the permit prefix letter and end with the # sign.
2. Enter the area code, if not (407), and the telephone number, followed by the # sign.
3. Enter the three digit inspection code number for type of inspection, followed by the # sign.
4. Enter the authorization number, followed by the # sign.

Inspection Type Codes

Code Building Inspections

100 Site 110 Footing 120 Slab 121 Sidewalk and Driveway 130 Footing/Slab (Mono) 150 Lintel 160 Tie Beam 170 Down pour 180 Masonry wall reinforcing 188 Window/Door installation 189 Sheathing 190 Framing 191 Fire rated assembly 192 Fire wall 210 Insulation 250 Fences 260 Pool Barrier/Safety Devices 270 Landscaping final 279 Dry-In/Roof flashing 280 Roof final 290 Final 300 Use permit 310 Demolition inspection 320 Move 330 Relocate 340 Fire damage 350 Pool steel & ground 360 Mobile home tie-down 370 Tank corrosion & anchorage 380 Tank pressure 390 Tank gasoline piping pressure

Code Gas Inspections

650 Rough - Gas 660 Final - Gas

Code Electrical Inspections

400 Temporary service 405 Tug inspection 410 Underground 420 Rough in 425 Footer Steel Bonding 430 Pool Light/Potting Compound 480 Pre Power from Tug 490 Final 500 Meter reset 510 Use inspection 520 Change of service

Code Mechanical Inspections

600 Underground 610 Rough in 690 Final 700 Pipe pressure 710 Pipe insulation 720 Hood/Ventilation

Code Plumbing Inspections

800 Sewer 810 Underground 820 Irrigation 830 Rough in 880 Solar 890 Final

Inspections

For inspection questions, please contact the chief inspector of the individual trade. Contact hours are from 7:00 am until 3:30 pm.

• Chief Building Inspector - Mike Krenn - (407)836-5581
• Chief Mechanical Inspector - Gino Price - (407) 836-5557
• Chief Plumbing Inspector - John Miles - (407) 836-5559
• Chief Electrical Inspector - Ed Fox - (407) 836-5558

Permits Required For Mobile Homes

• Tie Down
• Plumbing, if on private property with new septic tank
• Electrical
• Mechanical (heating & a/c)
• Separate permit for any addition to mobile home even if it was existing prior to move.
• 1 Trailer per permit, even if several are needed on the same construction site.

Additions / Inspections

Mobile Home Roof Overs:
lst Inspection--Framing Inspection
2nd Inspection--Final Inspection

Additions - Raised Porches
1st Inspection--Footer
2nd Inspection--Slab
3rd Inspection--Framing
4th Inspection--Final

Note: Aluminum Contractor responsible for footer and slab construction.

Owner may obtain any required permit, however, they then accept full responsibility for the fees, work to be performed and being sure all work is properly inspected by Orange County.