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Mecklenburg County > Code Enforcement > Defect Code List > Building Defect Codes

Building Defect Codes

Footings (FT), Foundations (FD), Framing(FR), Slab (SL), Insulation (IN), Final (FI), Common Codes

Footings ( FT):

01	Passed	15	Engineered Design Footing
02	Failed	16	Footing width incorrect
03	Inaccessible	17	Rebar missing/required
04	Not ready for inspection	18	Rebar contact w/ground/form
05	Call clerk for descriptions	19	Need caisson/footing eng. rept.
06	No address posted	20	Dowels need set/tied
07	Building unsafe	88	Approved plan error
08	Need soil/compaction test	89	Previous inspection error
09	Need stepped footings/bulkheads	90	Work may progress
10	Footing depth incorrect	93	Notice of Violations given
11	Clean out footings	94	Stop work order posted
12	Need survey to verify setbacks	95	Previous list incomplete
13	Unsuitable soil conditions	96	Not per design
14	Pier footing missing	97	Other defects listed on job
		98	No plans/permits on site

Foundations (FD):

01	Passed	19	Missing piers
02	Failed	20	Piers exceed max. height
03	Inaccessible	21	Excessive backfill
04	Not ready for inspection	22	Waterproofing/damproofing
05	Call clerk for descriptions	23	Engineered Found. Design
06	No address posted	24	Inadequate cover all steel
07	Building unsafe	25	Form retainers not removed/grouted
08	Need soil/compaction test	26	Base plate not grouted
09	Bonding	27	Key ways omitted
10	Projections of Footings	88	Approved plan error
11	Full head/bed joints	89	Previous inspection error
12	Need survey to verify setbacks	90	Work may progress
13	Foundation anchors	93	Notice of Violations given
14	Need 4" or 8" solid cap	94	Stop work order posted
15	Foundation venting	95	Previous list incomplete
16	Grade Fndtn/Fndtn drain	96	Not per design
17	Crawl space door too small	97	Other defects listed on job
18	Organic material in crawl	98	No plans/permit on site

Framing (FR):

01	Passed	43	Rafter bearing
02	Failed	44	Collar ties missing
03	Inaccessible	45	Valley blocking
04	Not ready for inspection	46	Treated plates/sleepers
05	Call clerk for descriptions	47	Stud size/spacing
06	No address posted	48	Knee wall construction
07	Energy Calc/MEC check	49	Ext. wall wind load design
08	Wall bracing	50	Studs for beam support
09	Notched plate	51	Blocking at wall sheet
10	Stud cut, notched, bored	52	Girder cut, notched, bored
11	Firestop/Draftstop	53	Girder bearing on piers
12	Fireplace/Chimney clearance	54	Joist bearing
13	Header size/support	55	Joist span/support
14	Garage header bearing	56	Lintel not correctly installed
15	Flashing brick veneer	57	No chimney
16	Felt backing for brick veneer	58	Truss drawings not on site
17	Hook up bath fans	59	House not dried
18	Girder span/support	60	Top plate (602.3.2)
19	Joist lateral support bridge	61	Fire rated penetrations
20	Joist cut, notched, or bored	62	No UL rating listed
21	Engineered floor installation or repairs	63	Sprayed fireproofing
22	Opening in floor system, double header/trimmer	64	Rated wall to deck
23	Stair construction	65	Townhouse roof sheathing
24	Stair headroom	66	Tenant Separation Req.'s
25	Safety glazing required	67	Townhouse wall clips missing
26	Window egress	68	Perimeter fire stopping
27	Hip/Valley Down bracing	69	Welds/bolting
28	Rafter span/down bracing	70	Improper bolts/bolting/test
29	Rafter cut, notched, bored	71	Penetrations at rated assembly
31	Engineered roof design, installation or repairs	72	Rated walls not stenciled
32	Attic ventilation	73	Required dampers missing
33	Attic access	74	Changes require resubmittal
34	Felt under asphalt shingles	88	Approved plan error
35	Flashing	89	Previous inspection error
36	Ledgers/hangers	90	Work may progress
37	Trade roughs incomplete	93	Notice of violations given
38	Foundation anchors missing	94	Stop Work order posted
39	Improper nailing	95	Previous list incomplete
40	Openings not doubled	96	Not per design
41	Okay to insulate	97	Other defects listed on job
42	Rafter bracing incomplete	98	No plans/permit on site

Slab (SL):

01	Passed	16	Decking not welded/attached
02	Failed	17	Exp. joints not installed
03	Inaccessible	18	Control joints required
04	Not ready for Inspection	19	Steel not properly installed
05	Call clerk for descriptions	20	Testing required at anchors
06	No address posted	88	Approved plan error
07	Energy Calc/MEC check	89	Previous inspection error
08	Need soil/compaction	90	Work may progress
09	Foundation anchors	93	Notice of violations given
10	Thickened slab/bearing	94	Stop work order posted
11	Termite treatment	95	Previous list incomplete
12	Need survey to verify setbacks	96	Not per design
13	Unsuitable sub-base	97	Other defects listed on job
14	Vapor barrier/insulation	98	No plans/permit on site
15	Wire mesh missing or not correct

Insulation (IN):

01	Passed	17	Insulation missing
02	Failed	18	Vapor barrier missing
03	Inaccessible	19	Insulation batts stapled
04	Not ready for inspection	20	Insulation in gas appliance rm
05	Call clerk for descriptions	21	Hook up bath fans
06	No address posted	22	Top plates not packed
07	Energy calc/MEC check	23	Insulation wet
08	Wall R-Values	88	Approved plan error
09	Ceiling R-Values	89	Previous inspection error
10	Floor R-Values	90	Work may progress
11	Insulation baffles 1" air space	93	Notice of violations given
12	Insulation-doors, windows, fireplace openings	94	Stop work order posted
13	Insulation behind tubs	95	Previous list incomplete
14	Firestop draftstop	96	Not per design
15	Energy caulking	97	Other defects listed on job
16	Water line to heated side	98	No plans/permits on site

Final (FI):

01	Passed	41	Skylight screens required
02	Failed	42	Carpet runners not down
03	Inaccessible	43	Install garage doors
04	Not ready for inspection	44	Siding missing/incomplete
05	Call clerk for description	45	Pulldown stair installation
06	No address posted	46	Found. vents below grade
07	Energy calc/MEC check	47	Glazing/windows missing
08	Chimney height	48	Travel distance (max. dead-end)
09	Garage separation	49	Bath ventilation
10	Under stair protection	51	Fire Alarm
11	Insulation missing/exposed	52	Emergency lighting
12	Exterior deck attach., frame, rails	53	Sprinkler/certification
13	Safety glazing req'd.	54	Safety to life
14	Flashing/caulking	55	Exit door hardware
15	Weep holes in brick veneer	56	Flame spread rating
16	Crawl cleaning/drainage	57	Rated wall sign
17	Stucco Certification letter	58	Soffit vent protection
18	Handrail construction	59	Exit sign
19	Guardrail construction	60	H/C drain line protect.
20	Missing/Incomplete insul. certif.	61	H/C door hardware
21	Window egress	62	H/C mirrors/dispensers
22	Appliance venting	63	H/C grab bars
23	Exterior grading	65	H/C handrail extension
24	Foundation repairs	66	H/C parking/sign
25	Mantel clearance/hearth extensions	67	H/C ramp
26	Stair headroom	68	H/C interior signage
27	Weather stripping	69	Add/move sprinkler heads
28	Stair construction incomplete	70	Aisle width
29	Chimney damper	88	Approved plan error
30	Cricket on chimney	89	Previous inspection error
31	Deck lateral bracing	90	Work may progress
32	Stair landings required	91	Safety to life certifications
33	Hallway/stair clearance	93	Notice of violations given
34	Attic access	94	Stop work order posted
35	Roof vents	95	Previous list incomplete
36	Rated wall caulking	96	Not per design
37	Penetration in rated wall	97	Other defects listed on job
38	Rated wall incomplete	98	No plans/permit on site
39	Energy caulking
40	Foam plastics exposed

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Common Codes

01	Passed	89	Previous inspection error
02	Failed	90	Work may progress
03	Inaccessible	93	Notice of violations given
04	Not ready for inspection	94	Stop work order posted
05	Call clerk for description	95	Previous list incomplete
06	No address posted	96	Not per design
07	Building unsafe	97	Other defects listed on job
88	Approved plan error	98	No plans/permit on site

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