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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Willcox, Arizona.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
101 S. Railroad Ave, Suite B, Willcox, AZ 85643
Phone
520-384-4271
Email
permits@willcox.az.gov
Office hours
City Hall general contact: (520) 384-4271. The Building Permit Application itself (submitted via the City's online iWorQ portal, willcox.portal.iworq.net) lists the Development Services Department at 101 S. Railroad Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643, phone (520) 766-4211 — the City's Building Permits page directs the public to (520) 384-4271 for general questions and to schedule inspections, while the online application form itself lists the (520) 766-4211 Development Services line; both numbers are cited here since both appear on the City's own current materials. Applications may be submitted online via the iWorQ Building Permit Application portal (willcox.portal.iworq.net/WILLCOX/new-permit/600/5244) or in person at City Hall/Visitor Center, 101 S. Railroad Ave, Suite B.
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Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Set Back Inspection

    When the building pad is complete and concrete forms are set, before any plumbing is installed

  2. 2

    Footings / Stem Wall / Underground Plumbing & Electric

    Before concrete is poured: underground plumbing and electrical, rebar for foundations, required hold-downs, footing depth/width, and UFER electrical grounding placement

  3. 3

    Sheathing & Framing

    Framing member spacing and size, ties and clips, headers and lintels, shear wall location and size

  4. 4

    Pre-Drywall

    Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; window safety glazing; exterior weatherproof covering in place before stucco; tile roofs must be loaded and truss calculations on site

  5. 5

    Lath

    After lathing is in place but before plaster, stucco, gypsum board finishing, or covering materials are applied

  6. 6

    Drywall Nailing Inspection

    After drywall is up, before any tape is applied

  7. 7

    Driveway Approach/Apron

    Conducted by Public Works, where applicable

  8. 8

    Final

    All work complete: counters, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets/lights, heating registers/return air grills, smoke detectors, doors/windows, gas vents/combustion air grills, HVAC, carpet; flood-hazard-area projects require an Arizona Registered Surveyor/Engineer elevation certificate submitted prior to this inspection

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Footing and Foundation Inspection

    Required under 2018 IBC § 110.3 as adopted by Ordinance NS374 — before concrete pour, including underground plumbing/electrical, reinforcement, and termite soil pretreatment certification where applicable (IBC § 2304.12.4 as amended)

  2. 2

    Frame Inspection

    Structural framing, connections, and rough electrical/mechanical/plumbing per the adopted 2018 IBC § 110.3 before concealment

  3. 3

    Special Inspections / Structural Observation

    Per the special inspection and structural observation programs submitted with the permit application (Building Plan Guidelines; 2018 IBC Chapter 17 as adopted), where the commercial scope triggers them

  4. 4

    Lath / Gypsum Board Inspection

    After lathing/gypsum board is in place, before plaster or finishing is applied, per the adopted 2018 IBC § 110.3

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete and verified against approved plans before occupancy; schedule through City Hall at (520) 384-4271 per the City's Building Inspections page

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footings / Stem Wall / Underground Plumbing & Electric

    Required before concrete pour for additions

  2. 2

    Sheathing & Framing

    Structural connections to the existing structure, including upgraded garage separation where applicable

  3. 3

    Pre-Drywall

    Rough plumbing, mechanical, electrical for the addition/remodel scope

  4. 4

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Electric

    Underground electrical and UFER grounding placement before concrete pour, where applicable

  2. 2

    Pre-Drywall (Rough Electrical)

    Rough electrical systems inspected before drywall/covering

  3. 3

    Final

    Electrical outlets, lights, and devices installed and verified per 2017 NEC as amended by the City

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Plumbing

    Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, minimum 12-inch burial depth, cleanouts

  2. 2

    Pre-Drywall (Rough Plumbing)

    Rough plumbing inspected before walls are closed

  3. 3

    Final

    Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified, no leaks

Applies to: EV Charger Installation Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Charger circuit wiring and disconnect placement verified before covering, where applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger installed and connections verified per 2017 NEC as amended by the City

Applies to: Manufactured Home / Factory-Built Building Installation Permit

  1. 1

    Set Back Inspection

    Verifies placement against approved site plan and zoning setbacks

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed installation verified against approved plans and State installation standards

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Drywall (Rough Mechanical)

    Ductwork and equipment placement inspected before drywall/covering

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified per 2018 IMC as amended

Applies to: Residential Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roofing Permit

Re-inspection fees

Commercial Building PermitRe-inspection Fee · Development Services Fee Schedule, Section F.2; inspections outside normal business hours are $40.00/hr (2-hour minimum, Section F.1), and plan review of revisions to already-approved plans is $40.00/hr (Section F.8)
$50.00 each

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Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.

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