Unincorporated Cochise County building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Cochise County, Arizona.
Reviewed 2026-07-23 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 1415 Melody Lane, Building F, Bisbee, AZ 85603
- Phone
- 520-432-9300
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Rural Residential Owner-Builder Permit
- 1
Mechanical
Required under Option 1 (Limited Inspection with Plan Review)
- 2
Electrical
Required under Option 1
- 3
Plumbing
Required under Option 1
- 4
Fire Prevention
Required under Option 1
- 5
Final / Administrative Site Visit
A final inspection is required for all Owner-Builder permits. Option 1 final inspection may result in a conditioned Certificate of Occupancy. Option 2 final is an administrative record-only site visit, NOT a code-compliance inspection.
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour — verify footing depth (12 in. minimum at 1,000 psf allowable foundation pressure, 18 in. for Table 1806.2 values per local amendment), dimensions, and reinforcement per 2015 IRC/IBC as amended
- 2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and rough-in trades complete — before insulation or wall cover
- 3
Insulation
Insulation installed before wall cover, per adopted energy provisions
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; a final inspection is required to close the permit. Certificate of Occupancy may be issued if eligible once minimum requirements are verified.
Applies to: Commercial / Non-Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Multi-Family, Tenant Improvement)
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour, per 2015 IBC as amended
- 2
Framing / Structural
After structural framing complete, before wall cover
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon verification
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In / Service
Wiring/conduit or service equipment installed, verified before concealment, per NFPA 70 (2014 NEC)
- 2
Final
EVSE equipment connected and operational, breaker sizing and grounding verified
Applies to: Manufactured / Mobile Home Installation Permit
- 1
Set / Installation Inspection
Verify foundation/blocking/tie-down and utility connections per State of Arizona Manufactured Home program and county installation permit (fee includes two inspections)
- 2
Final
Installation complete and operational
Applies to: Trade Permit (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire — Residential & Commercial)
- 1
Rough-In
Before concealment of wiring, piping, or ductwork, per applicable 2015-edition trade code
- 2
Final
Work complete and operational per applicable 2015-edition trade code
Final inspection only: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit, Solar Energy System Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Cochise County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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