Roughin’ it Published Jan. 27, 2010 Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Construction workers continue to work in base housing here during the cold winter months. A construction worker roughs-in electrical here Jan. 27. Rough-in refers to the rough installation of the electrical wiring, boxes, fixture mounts and breaker panel and occurs after framing is completed and before drywall is installed. The installation of switches, outlets and fixtures will occur as the construction work nears completion. An inspection is generally required of the electrical work prior to covering the work with drywall. A building inspector will spot check, or possibly thoroughly inspect that all work meets electrical code requirements.