This table lists the inspections required for the various types of certification sought by builder/remodeler/developer clients for National Green Building Certification.
| Certification to the National Green Building Standard |
| Type of Construction |
Rough Inspection |
Final Inspection |
Notes |
| Single Family New Construction |
X |
X |
|
| Multi-Family New Construction |
X |
X |
|
| Addition to a Single Family Home |
X |
X |
|
| Building Renovation |
X |
X |
|
| Single Family Renovation plus Addition |
X |
X |
|
| Remodel of pre-1980 building using Green Remodel Path |
X |
X |
|
| Land Development Certification to the Standard |
| Completed Land Development |
|
X |
Includes document review of design/plans |
| New Land Development for Letter of Approval |
|
|
Only document review of design/plans |
| New phase of previously certified land development |
|
X |
|
| Certification to the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines |
| Single Family New Construction |
X |
X |
|
| Single Family New Construction - Energy Star Certified |
|
X |
Option for only final inspection if enough points can be verified at final. |