How many inspections are commonly required for a typical Home Owner Builder project from foundation to occupancy?

• A. It varies by jurisdiction, but typical inspections include footing/foundation, framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, insulation, drywall, final inspections, and occupancy clearance.
• B. A fixed number of inspections is mandated nationwide.
• C. Inspections are only required for the foundation and final.
• D. The number and type of inspections vary by jurisdiction; common ones include footing/foundation, framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, insulation, drywall, final inspections, and occupancy clearance.

Answer: (D)

Inspections for a Home Owner Builder project are determined by your local building department. There isn’t a nationwide fixed count; the exact number and timing depend on the jurisdiction’s codes and permit requirements. What stays consistent is that inspections occur at key milestones to ensure safety and code compliance as the project progresses. In many areas you’ll commonly see inspections at footing/foundation, framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, insulation, drywall, and a final inspection leading to occupancy clearance. Some jurisdictions may add or skip steps, but the idea that the number and types vary by jurisdiction—and that these milestones are commonly required—best reflects how this works.