contractors and their agents to ensure that their requests for building and electrical inspections be made before they start building.

Officials said inspectors visit sites and ensure that construction meets the building code requirements.

As a consequence, inspections made after work has been completed usually end up being denied a completion certificate, because the inspector is unable to assess whether it has met all the requirements set out in the code.

If there are any queries regarding building codes, interested parties are asked to call building control officer Mr. Richard Krolack or building inspector Mr. Gerald Tuzo.

Twenty four hours advanced notice is also required, although callers may use the hot line at 297-7828 or the regular number which is 295-5151 extension 1364 or 1568.