Inspections
Inspections can be scheduled online or by phone. Inspection requests received after 7a.m. will be placed on the next business day's inspection calendar.
Scheduling An Inspection
Web: Newberg Permitting Portal
Phone: 503-554-7714
Email: Inspections are not accepted by email
Inspections
Due to the high volume of inspections received, we are unable to accommodate the following requests
Scheduling An Inspection
Web: Newberg Permitting Portal
Phone: 503-554-7714
Email: Inspections are not accepted by email
Inspections
- Inspection hours are typically from 10a.m. to 3:30p.m
- Commercial plumbing inspections are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, typically between 10a.m. to 2p.m.
- Inspection requests received after 7AM will be placed on the next business day's inspection calendar.
- Inspection results are available online through Newberg Permitting Portal
Due to the high volume of inspections received, we are unable to accommodate the following requests
- Requesting a.m. or p.m. inspection.
- Scheduling for a specific time or calling prior to arriving to the inspection site.
- Exception - concrete pours: please provide pour time
NOTE: Other inspections may be required.
| TYPE OF INSPECTION | DEFINITIONS & NOTES |
| BUILDING INSPECTIONS: | |
| FOOTING, REBAR, MONOLITHIC (MONO)-POUR | Monolithic-pour is when a foundation and footing is poured at the same time. |
| FOUNDATION, STEMWALL, WALL, REBAR | Stemwall - The cement wall poured above the footing to support the house. Rebar -A type of metal that is placed inside cement for support. |
| SLAB, SLAB ON GRADE, MAT, MESH, REBAR | Slab - Concrete flatwork like a floor. Slab on grade - Slab poured at ground level (poured on the existing ground) or grade (connecting to another building). Mat/Mesh/Rebar - Different types of metal that are placed inside cement for support. |
| UNDERFLOOR, FRAMING | Exposed floor joists or underfloor framing prior to sheathing the floor. Underfloor plumbing approval is needed prior to floor sheathing. |
| FRAMING, SHEARWALL NAILING, SHEETROCK NAILING | Correct size of wood and nails along with nailing pattern as per the plans. Cover is an inspection prior to covering the job. Sheathing is plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) sheets used for structural panels (walls). |
| INSULATION | Wall insulation prior to sheetrock |
| SHEETROCK, NAILING, WALLBOARD, LATH | Wallboard means the same as sheetrock. Lath is a type of plaster finish for a wall. |
| MASONRY, GROUT, REBAR, LIFT | Masonry is building blocks. Grout is cement poured into masonry. Rebar -A type of metal that is placed inside cement for support. |
| STAIRS, STEPS, LANDINGS, RAILINGS (hand & guard) | Rise, run, height, width, and distance between ballisters. |
| BUILDING FINAL (after plumbing, mechanical, engineering, & electrical) |
Final grade, house #’s, ceiling insulation, steps, railings, porch, and smoke detectors. |
| MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS: | |
| UNDERFLOOR | Underfloor mechanical is the vents and ducts under the floor. |
| UNIT, UNIT HEATER, ROOF UNITS, DUCTS, A/C, WATER HEATER | Location, power, fuel supply, and connections |
| GAS TEST, PRESSURE TEST, GPT, GAS LINE | Time and pressure for required type. Low = 10 lbs. @ 15 min. High = 60 lbs. @ 30 min. |
| FIREPLACE, CHIMNEY, VENT, FLUE | Construction, location, and connections. |
| WOODSTOVE, PELLET STOVE, GAS STOVE | First Street, Newberg, OR 9713 |
| MECHANICAL FINAL | Fireplace, chimney, vent, flue, woodstove, pellet stove, or gas stove. |
| PLUMBING INSPECTIONS: | |
| UNDERFLOOR, UNDER SLAB | Plumbing under a floor or slab. Slab is concrete flatwork usually a floor. |
| ROUGH IN | Plumbing above the floor. |
| PLUMBING FINAL (before building final) | Plumbing portion complete and ready for service |
| SEWER/WATER SERVICE, RAIN DRAIN, SPRINKLER, MINOR REPAIRS, BACK FLOW DEVICE | May take place at any point of construction. Minor repair is a repair/replacement of a water heater, fixtures, etc. |
| ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS: | |
| ENGINEERING FINAL | Includes sidewalks, approach, curb, & drains. |
| ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS: | |
| FOR ALL ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS |
Call Yamhill County at (503) 538-7302 or (503) 434.7516 |
Typical Inspections - Single Family Residence
NOTE: Other inspections may be required. This is the typical inspection list for a single family dwelling and therefore may not include all required inspections.
NOTE: Other inspections may be required. This is the typical inspection list for a single family dwelling and therefore may not include all required inspections.
| Footing & Set Backs | |
| Foundation | |
| Underfloor Framing, Underfloor Plumbing / Underfloor Mechanical | All 3 may be called request at the same time |
| Underfloor Insulation | Can be verified by insulation certification at final |
| Rough In Plumbing | |
| Mechanical Rough In / Gas Pressure Test | |
| Framing / Shearwall Nailing | |
| Shearwall | Can be before plumbing and mechanical |
| Wall Insulation | |
| Sheetrock Nailing | Only if used as shearwall |
| Plumbing Final | Plumbing portion complete and ready for service |
| Mechanical Final | Fireplace / chimney / vent / flue / woodstove / pellet stove / gas stove / fans / HVAC / air conditioner / water heater |
| Electrical Final | Contact Yamhill County for inspections - 503-538-7302 or 503-434-7516. Must be approved prior to building final. |
| Engineering Final | Sidewalk / approach / curb / drains |
| Planning | Landscape |
| Building Final | Final grade / house numbers / insulation certification / steps / railings / porch / smoke detectors |
