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Required Inspections Summary

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 Rough inspection only needed to verify 903.4.1(1) (no mold). No rough report required; all requirements listed on final report.
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.
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