Tombstone building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1. 1

   Land Clearing

   Before and after any land clearing

2. 2

   Foundation Pad

   Before work begins on the completed foundation pad

3. 3

   Pre-Concrete / Sub-Floor

   Before placing concrete work or laying sub-floors or framed first floors

4. 4

   Framing / Drywall / Lathing

   After nailing and before covering framing, drywall, or lathing, including exterior sheathing and roof decking

5. 5

   Rough-In (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)

   Combined rough-in inspection for all three trades

6. 6

   Gas Piping Test

   After installation of gas lines, confirming the gas piping test

7. 7

   Pre-Tape/Paint Drywall

   After nailing of drywall and before taping and painting

8. 8

   Final Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical

   Final inspection of all three trades

9. 9

   Final Interior

   Completed interior work verified

10. 10

    Final Exterior

    Completed exterior work verified

11. 11

    Certificate of Occupancy

    Required before the structure may be occupied or used

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy

1. 1

   Certificate of Occupancy Inspection

   The building inspector inspects the building or premises before issuing the certificate; for an existing building requested under Section 10-17-3(C) the inspector certifies, after inspection, the extent and kind of use and whether that use conforms to the chapter

2. 2

   Construction Inspections (if work is performed)

   Any construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair accompanying the change of use is inspected under the City's building permit. Re-inspections are $100.00 per hour and inspections outside normal business hours (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) are $100.00 per hour with a two-hour minimum (Fee Schedule effective 11/14/2025).

3. 3

   Final Certificate of Occupancy

   The building inspector issues a final certificate of occupancy after the change in use has been completed, provided the building or premises and the proposed use conform with all requirements of the chapter (Section 10-17-3(A))

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed; part of the combined Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical rough-in stage

2. 2

   Gas Piping Test

   After installation of gas lines, dedicated gas piping test inspection

3. 3

   Final

   Fixtures connected and verified per the 1988 UPC as adopted; part of the combined Final Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical stage

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Concrete / Framing

   Before concrete pour or before covering new framing/drywall for the addition/remodel scope

2. 2

   Rough-In (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)

   Where applicable to the remodel scope

3. 3

   Final

   Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / Charging Station Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   EV charger circuit wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed, per the same combined electrical rough-in stage documented in the Electrical Permit entry.

2. 2

   Final

   Charger installed and connections verified per the 1988 NEC as adopted.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed; part of the combined Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical rough-in inspection stage

2. 2

   Final

   Devices installed and connections verified per the 1988 NEC as adopted; part of the combined Final Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical inspection stage

Applies to: Manufactured Building / Manufactured Home Installation Permit

1. 1

   Set/Placement Inspection

   First of the two inspections included in the flat fee, verifying placement/foundation/tie-down compliance

2. 2

   Final/Utility Connection Inspection

   Second of the two inspections included in the flat fee, verifying utility connections and final site compliance

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed; part of the combined Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical rough-in stage

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, clearances verified; part of the combined Final Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical stage

Applies to: Residential/Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In (Electrical/Interconnection)

   Array wiring, disconnect placement, and conduit before energizing; part of the combined Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical rough-in inspection stage documented elsewhere in this record.

2. 2

   Final Electrical

   Devices installed and connections verified per the adopted NEC before utility interconnection; part of the combined Final Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical inspection stage.

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Sign Inspection

   All signs existing at the time of passage of Chapter 14, and any signs erected in the future that require a permit, are subject to inspection (Tombstone City Code Section 10-14-17). The $100.00 one-sign fee covers the initial inspection plus one additional inspection; further inspections are $50.00 each (Fee Schedule effective 11/14/2025).

2. 2

   Historic Preservation Inspector Sign-off

   The HPC Certificate of Appropriateness application carries a 'For Office Use Only' block with a Building Official Recommendation (Recommended / Not Recommended for Approval) and a signature line for the Historic Preservation Inspector (HPC Application, Rev. 3/3/2026)

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit