First Inspection Stage Alternatives

VA will notify builders, lenders, and inspectors which of the following first stage inspection alternatives are to be used in specific areas:

·   Excavation complete and ready for footings and foundations usually applies in localities where it is advisable to have the bearing soil examined before construction proceeds, or

·   Foundation walls complete and ready for backfill usually applies where soil conditions are generally uniform and free of faults likely to cause foundation problems.

Completion of Excavation Alternative

For the completion of excavation alternative, VA inspects

·   display of VA Poster 26-83-1, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law

·   the nature of the bearing soil

·   form work for footings or the condition and quality of the footing trench if forms are not required, and

·   compliance with construction exhibits and VA Minimum Property Requirements regarding

-   the location of the structures on the plot, and

-   depth of excavation and its relation to street and proposed finish grades and to grades of adjoining improved properties.

Completion of Foundation Alternative

For the completion of foundation alternative, all of the above items will be observed and reported.  In addition, VA will inspect

·   the size, location, and condition of all footings, foundation walls, piers, and other supporting members, and

·   the quality of materials and workmanship of masonry, damp proofing, and foundation drainage.