full inspection by public authority
A professional on-site review of an entire structure or construction site by a government representative.
A full inspection by a public authority is a professional on-site review of an entire structure or construction site by a representative of a governmental agency or department. This kind of inspection usually comes from the municipal or other local level of government. It generally checks for compliance with various building codes.
The inspection covers the whole structure or construction site. An examination limited to one installation, such as an elevator, is a more specific inspection event.
The inspecting representative acts for a governmental agency or department. A private independent review is distinct even when it examines similar aspects of the building.