Do you have to have your footings inspected before pouring the mud? Do you need a permit to build in your area? I've never seen a foundation that could pass an inspection without the inspector being able to see into the hole. Some will actually measure how deep and wide it is, but most just look and say that's fine.
Eddie
Oh yeah, a building permit and footer inspection was routine. It was an extraordinarily relaxed and low-tech procedure for both, but I'm accustomed the working with Cook county(Chicago). The difference in pressure and requirements is night and day.
