Quality & Inspection~14 min
Inspection Checklists by Job Type
Overview
This card provides the pre-inspection checklists for common Spartan installation job types that require permits and inspections. A job that fails inspection costs Spartan time, money, and reputation. Use this checklist before calling for inspection.
Who This Applies To
Install technicians on all permitted jobs.
Water Heater Installation — Pre-Inspection Checklist
- [ ] Permit posted at job site
- [ ] Expansion tank installed (required on closed-loop systems — confirm with local jurisdiction)
- [ ] T&P relief valve properly installed with full-size drain line to within 6" of floor
- [ ] Correct venting type and size (Category I, III, or direct vent per manufacturer)
- [ ] Vent connectors properly supported with no sag
- [ ] Gas connection leak-tested (no bubbles)
- [ ] CO test completed and documented — readings in ServiceTitan
- [ ] Seismic strapping (if required by local code)
- [ ] Before and after photos uploaded to ServiceTitan
Sewer Line Replacement — Pre-Inspection Checklist
- [ ] Permit posted at job site
- [ ] Trench open for inspection (do NOT backfill before inspection)
- [ ] Correct pipe material (confirm local code — PVC SDR-35 most common in Dayton area)
- [ ] Correct slope: minimum 1/4" per foot
- [ ] Proper cleanout access installed per code
- [ ] All joints visible and accessible for inspector
- [ ] Photos of installed pipe before backfill uploaded to ServiceTitan
Repiping — Pre-Inspection Checklist
- [ ] Permit posted at job site
- [ ] All new pipe visible (access panels open or walls open where required)
- [ ] Correct pipe materials used (copper or PEX per Spartan standards)
- [ ] Correct strapping intervals
- [ ] Pressure test performed (document result)
- [ ] No cross-connections between hot and cold
- [ ] Photos of all rough-in work uploaded to ServiceTitan
Gas Line Work — Pre-Inspection Checklist
- [ ] Permit posted at job site
- [ ] Pressure test with manometer performed and documented
- [ ] All gas connections leak-tested with approved solution (no bubbles)
- [ ] CSST properly bonded (if applicable)
- [ ] CO test for any gas appliance connection
- [ ] Photos uploaded to ServiceTitan
Failed Inspection
If the inspection fails:
Related SOPs
- Permit Application & Requirements
- Photo Documentation Requirements (Install)
- CO Testing After Water Heater Install