Building Inspections
Effective January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building Codes are in effect. All new submittals received as of January 1, 2026, will be required to meet the 2025 California Code
The City of Tracy inspects all buildings, structures, and systems under construction or undergoing repair and alteration at the intervals prescribed by the California Code of Regulations. Listed below is a guide to inspections required for most buildings. If you have any questions about required inspections, please contact our office. All inspections are performed based upon the codes in effect at the time of permit application and the approved plans. If you are making a change in the approved plans, the change must be approved prior to requesting inspections.
Inspections are scheduled through our eTRAKiT system. All inspection requests must be submitted online no later than 5:30 am the date the inspection is desired. Inspection requests submitted after 5:30 am will be scheduled for the next business day.
- Instructions for scheduling inspections through eTRAKiT can be found in the Inspection Scheduling Guide(PDF, 129KB).
- You will be given the available dates to select from. We will not be able to guarantee specific times. Inspections take place between 8:00 am- 4:00 pm.
- It is important that the work be ready for inspection when called and work that is not ready will have to be scheduled for a subsequent inspection. Repeated requests for inspection of work that is not ready may result in re-inspection fees.
- All approved plans and inspection records must be on the job site at the time of inspection.
- It is important that the work is reviewed by the job site management to ensure it complies with approved plans and code requirements. Your efforts will assist the City in providing good and efficient service with the resources available.
- A person over 18 years of age must be on-site to provide the inspector access at the time of inspection. If a ladder is required, please have one available for the inspector to use.
Type of Inspections
Inspection requests can be made on e-TRAKiT or by calling (209) 831-6400 Monday - Thursday between 8:00am - 6:00pm and every other Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm. You will be asked to provide your building permit number or address and the type of inspection you are requesting.
Please note: Inspections left on voicemail do not guarantee an inspection is scheduled.
Below are the most common inspections, however every project is different and may require additional inspections.
Foundation Inspection
Forms in place. Property lines indicated (pins exposed, site lines drawn), site plan dimensions verified. Footings dug to plan. Reinforcing steel placed and secured. Slab-on-grade floors in dwellings, vapor barrier and reinforcing wire in place and sand, graded to proper slab thickness. Vapor barrier and reinforcing wire is also required on garage floors and patios when attached to a dwelling. Grounding electrode in footing, if applicable.
Under Floor Inspection
Drain lines, water lines, gas piping in place. Water tests on drain and water lines. Under/in-slab plumbing inspection is required prior to foundation inspection. On wood floor structures the under floor framing and under floor plumbing inspection is performed at the same time. Also, duct work or any electrical circuits or bonds must be installed if it is going under the floor. A sewer and water line inspection must be made before sewer and water lines are covered.
Roof Sheathing Inspection
Roof sheathing installed and nailed to code. Nailing and materials will be inspected prior to applying roofing covering.
Shear Inspection
Lateral load resisting elements in place. All shear panels and diaphragms installed and nailing complete. All straps and hardware installed per plans and manufacturers specifications.
Framing Inspection
Framing completed, roof on, exterior of building weather-proofed. Rough wiring installed with bonding and grounding completed. Distribution panels in place. Rough plumbing installed. Water pressure test on water lines, water test on drain line above first floor. Shower pans installed and water test on, if applicable. Roof jacks in place. Gas vents, combustion air ducts, and attic vents installed. Heating and cooling ducts installed and insulated. No wall or attic insulation installed. Infiltration control complete, i.e., sealing penetrations in plates, corner studs, around doors and windows.
Insulation Inspection
All insulation installed per energy code and plans, except blown insulation in attic.
Sheetrock Nail Inspection
Drywall (sheetrock) on walls and ceiling nailed, but not taped. Shower backing materials in and water proofed.
Gas Tests
A pressure test on gas line consisting of 10 pounds of pressure holding for a minimum of 15 minutes with no pressure drop. This test to be done after sheetrock is installed, but before final inspection.
Electrical Inspection
Fixture hung. Electric outlets in place. Meter service ready for connection. Electricity must be on prior to final inspection. Temporary electric for construction must be protected by GFCI.
Final Inspection
Building complete and ready for occupancy. Building cannot be occupied before final inspection. All electrical equipment installed. Plumbing fixtures installed. Address numbers on building. Lots graded. Gas equipment installed and vents in place. On new buildings, Engineering Department sign off required. Gas service will be approved when building is finaled. Exterior landings and stairs installed.