"The Inspections Division shall be charged with the responsibility of making inspections on new construction, additions and alterations of buildings."

The plumbing, electrical, building, gas and heating & air aspects of jobs will be inspected, whichever, is applicable. The Inspections Division also inspects buildings where new businesses are opening or moving to another location. These inspections are made to ensure the public safety and well being of the general public.

If plumbing work exceeds job cost of $10,000.00 or more, than plumber must also provide a Louisiana state plumbing license.

Inspections Procedure Policy

It is the responsibility of the owner and/or contractor to see that at minimum the following inspections are called for, and at the time indicated. Further, the owner and/or contractor must insure that the various inspections are made by a representative fot the City of Monroe, Building Inspection Department. Work shall not proceed until each division (building, plumbing, electrical, etc.) has approved the various stages of construction.

The following are the four (4) minimum called inspections required for all building construction:

1. Grass Removal - Prior to any foundation construction
2. Foundations or Footings - Prior to pouring of any concrete
3. Framing - Prior to covering structural members
4. Final Inspections for Compliance - Prior to Occupancy