Second Inspection Stage

During the second inspection stage VA inspects

·   all construction below the superstructure not installed or which was installed but not inspected or reported upon at the first inspection stage, including footings, foundations, piers, columns, waterproofing and drainage provisions

·   construction of the superstructure, including quality of materials and workmanship, details of construction, and the suitability of arrangement of all items for subsequent installation of equipment and of interior and exterior finishing materials

·   plan of the dwelling, including the arrangement of partitions and the sizes and placement of all openings

·   roughing-in of mechanical work, including plumbing, heating, and electric installations with respect to

-   providing for the correct installation of fixtures, equipment, and accessories

-   avoiding impairment of the strength of structural members, and

-   proper operation of the completed systems.

Note:  No second stage inspection of the dwelling is required for modular construction since the unit is fabricated in a factory and must be inspected to state standards.