Codes

So we have the inspector over, basically 12 hours before we're to start backfilling the foundation for the next phase. We have half the subfloor on. I say, "Well we don't want to violate any codes." And he says, "You already have," and chuckles.

Of course we're quietly freaking out.

Turns out that foundation inspection is supposed to be done before any framing is done. But of course we put off the damp-proofing and installing the French drain because we were too doggone busy. We figured that as long as it wasn't backfilled, we were ok.

But he was a good guy about it, and patiently schooled us in how things were to be done in a certain order. Inspection passed.