Listed below are the standard (re: most typical) order of inspections for the trade work that Planchek oversees. Not all inspection types may apply to your project though, and there may be more, or fewer required. This is determined by the Charles County government based on the scope of your jobs' work. Your needed inspections will be listed in your permit packet provided by the Charles County government, and this can be utilized as your guide for scheduling inspections with us. 

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That said, please note the following when requesting inspections with us: 

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1. We have a cut-off time of 3:30pm each day for next-day inspections.

2. We can only schedule the inspections listed on a given permit

3. Ensure that you've confirmed what inspections you need (via your County supplied permit packet) and the order they should be requested

4. Commercial and Residential inspections require different inspection types. They also have different orders of inspections

5. If you have received certifications for any inspections, please mention these when requesting your inspection(s)

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Additionally, the inspections listed below have additional components you should be aware of:

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1. Electrical Service inspections - After approval, it may take up to 72 hours after the inspection for SMECO to set the meter. 

2. Electrical Service and Gas Pressure Test with Rough-in - Typically, these inspections are paired together for inspection, but they can separated into unique inspection visit requests. Please note that if they are separated, (i.e. - electric service from rough OR plumbing gas pressure test from rough) you will incur an additional fee for the inspection visit.​

3. ​Insulation (Energy Efficiency) inspections - These must be performed before hanging drywall/sheet rock. 

4. Pool inspections - A compliant pool barrier must be complete before the final inspection(s).

5. Framing and rough-in inspections - All related rough-in inspections that relate to the job site (i.e. - electrical, plumbing and mechanical trades) need to be performed either before the building framing or called in for inspection at the same time. 

6. Final building inspections - All other final inspections that relate to the job site (i.e. - trades, water meter, garage, deck, and pool) need to be performed either before the building final or called in for inspection at the same time. 

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​We're happy to field questions. Please call us at 301-645-3302 for any questions you might have and provide us an opportunity to meet you and discuss your project. 

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Last, the Planning and Growth Managements division of the Charles County government has provided several customer assistance guides to assist new permit holders with the overall permitting and inspection processes. We encourage you to review these in advance of making your first inspection request as well. (Please Note: you can access this portal as a "Guest" without signing in).