Which inspection is NOT typically required for residential construction under NC building codes?
Correct Answer
D) Landscaping inspection
Landscaping inspection is not a required building code inspection in NC. Foundation, framing, and final inspections are mandatory.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Landscaping is not a structural or safety concern governed by the NC State Building Code. The code regulates structural integrity, fire safety, and habitability — none of which include landscaping. No permit or inspection is required for ornamental or grading work under the residential building code.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Foundation inspection
Foundation inspections ARE required. The inspector verifies that the foundation meets code requirements for soil bearing, depth, and construction before backfilling.
Option B: Framing inspection
Framing inspections ARE required. The inspector checks structural framing, stud spacing, headers, and rough mechanical/electrical/plumbing before walls are closed.
Option C: Final inspection
Final inspections ARE required. This is the last mandatory check confirming all work is complete and the structure is safe for occupancy — a Certificate of Occupancy is issued only after passing.
Memory Technique
Think 'S.F.F.' — Soil (foundation), Frame, Final. These three are the core inspection sequence. Landscaping falls outside this sequence entirely.
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