Unincorporated Apache County building inspections

Applies to: Commercial / Multi-Family Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Approved before ordering concrete

2. 2

   Stem Wall

   Approved before grouting

3. 3

   Framing, Electrical, Plumbing Rough-In

   Combined rough-in inspection

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete; Certificate of Occupancy issued on approval

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit

1. 1

   Plan Review

   Building Safety reviews the submitted plans, including the code-analysis legend (occupancy, building type, allowable area, occupant load and plumbing fixture counts) that drives a change-of-occupancy determination. Plan review is charged at $50.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum; additional review required by changes or revisions is charged at the same rate.

2. 2

   Construction Inspections (if alteration work is performed)

   Inspections are required for all phases of construction. The county's commercial requirements list foundation, footing, stem wall (before grouting), floor framing, framing/electrical/plumbing rough-in, and final. At least two (2) working days' notice is required for commercial inspections; call 928-337-7527. Per IBC Section 114, failure to request and complete required inspections can result in a stop work order or revocation of the building permit.

3. 3

   Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

   On approved completion a Certificate of Occupancy is issued; the county states plainly that no occupancy is allowed prior to approved completion. The validated permit card itself becomes the Certificate of Occupancy/Completion, signed by the Building Official.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Service Inspection

   Wiring installed before wall cover, or service equipment installed before energizing; verifies conductor sizing, landing, labeling, address posting, and grounding electrode per the county's minimum service requirements

2. 2

   Final / Green Tag

   Apache County issues a 'green tag' clearance to energize once all minimum service requirements are verified; failure to meet requirements results in inspection failure and denial of the request

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Service Inspection

   Required if the EV charger installation involves a new circuit or service equipment; verifies conductor sizing, landing, labeling, and grounding electrode per the county's minimum service requirements

2. 2

   Final / Green Tag

   Apache County issues a 'green tag' clearance to energize once all minimum service requirements are verified

Applies to: Manufactured Home Installation Permit

1. 1

   First Safety Inspection (Installation Start)

   Called in at the start of installation; building inspections 928-337-7527, septic inspections 928-337-7607

2. 2

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   After all safety inspections pass, obtain the Certificate of Occupancy for the home and the Discharge Authorization for the septic system

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Sign Identification Plate Verification

   Each sign requiring a permit that is erected or remodeled must bear, in a permanent position, an identification plate stating the date the sign was erected and the name of the person, firm or entity responsible for its construction and erection (Zoning Ordinance Section 705.9)

2. 2

   Zoning Compliance / Enforcement Check

   The Community Development Director enforces sign standards, may require the removal or repair of any sign in a dangerous or defective condition, and may cause immediate removal where a defective sign poses immediate danger, assessing costs against the property owner (Section 710.1). Signs on property that becomes vacant and unoccupied for thirty days or more are treated as abandoned and must be removed (Section 710.2).

Final inspection only: Solar PV Permit