Building Permit Glossary
Rough-In Inspection
An inspection of concealed work such as wiring, plumbing, ducts, or framing before walls and ceilings are closed.
InspectionsConstruction types
Applies to
Electrical · Plumbing · Mechanical · HVAC · Remodeling
Project example
A basement remodel can schedule electrical and plumbing rough-ins before drywall hides the new circuits and drain lines.
Also called
rough inspectionpre-cover inspection
Where this term shows up in permit work and how it affects the project
Closing work before the rough-in is approved can force destructive rework, delay the schedule, and create a failed final inspection.
If this term appears in a form, plan comment, or local ordinance, start with the building permit guide, compare it against the zoning permit guide, then use the permit guide directory to find the right local path.