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, FOOTER, 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. |
| POST AND BEAM (P&B), UNDERFLOOR, FLOOR FRAMING | P &B building is the wood planks/strips under the floor that support the floor. Plumbing P&B must occur before P&B building and mechanical. |
| FRAMING, COVER, SHEERWALL NAILING, ROOF NAILING, SHEETROCK NAILING, ROOF SHEATHING | 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 (roofs or walls). |
| INSULATION, UNDERFLOOR INSULATION, COVER | Insulation underfloor, in walls, or in the ceiling. |
| 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, heating equipment, fireplace or stove, steps, railings, fans, porch, and smoke detectors. |
| MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS: | |
| POST & BEAM (P&B), UNDERFLOOR, DUCTS | P&B mechanical is the vents and ducts under the floor. P&B plumbing must occur before P&B mechanical or building. |
| 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: | |
| POST AND BEAM (P&B), UNDERFLOOR, UNDER SLAB | |
| TOP OUT | |
| ROUGH IN | |
| PLUMBING FINAL (before building final) | |
| SEWER/WATER SERVICE, RAIN DRAIN, SPRINKLER, MINOR REPAIRS, BACK FLOW DEVICE | |
| 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 | |
| Post and Beam (P&B) / Underfloor Plumbing / Underfloor Mechanical / Underfloor Framing | Underfloor mechanical and framing may be called for 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 / Roof Sheating Nailing | |
| Shearwall | Can be before plumbing and mechanical |
| Wall Insulation | |
| Heating Unit / Air Conditioner / Water Heater | At final |
| Sheetrock Nailing | Only commercial / or garage ceiling |
| Plumbing Final | Plumbing portion complete and ready for service |
| Mechanical Final | Fireplace / chimney / vent / flue / woodstove / pellet stove / gas stove / fans |
| Electrical Final | Contact Yamhill County for inspections - 503-538-7302 or 503-434-7516 |
| Engineering Final | Sidewalk / approach / curb / drains |
| Planning | Landscape |
| Building Final | Final grade / house numbers / ceiling insulation certification / heating equipment / fireplace or stove / steps / railings / porch / smoke detectors |
