Pima building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Pima, Arizona.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 110 W. Center St. / PO Box 426, Pima, AZ 85543
- Phone
- 928-485-2611
- Office hours
- Planning & Zoning Administrator: Joe Carpenter, 928-322-4860, building@pimatown.az.gov. The Planning & Zoning Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Building, Addition/Remodel, and Solar/Electrical/Gas/Cell-Tower permit applications (plans required as uploads) plus Sign/Fence permits are submitted through the Town's online iWorq Citizen Portal (pimaaz23.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/pimaaz23); a paper Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit application and a Building & Sub-Contractors Information form are also available directly from the Town.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial / Industrial Building Permit
- 1
Site Plan Review
Per Town Code Article 7-13 (Certificate of Occupancy Requirements): review of the property line and proper setbacks; one full set of plans is required and will be retained for documentation at Town Hall
- 2
Rough Plumbing
Must pass an air or water test before the trench may be covered
- 3
Pre-Concrete
All rebar, fiber bar, mesh, etc. must be in place before concrete pour
- 4
Framing/Roofing
Structural framing and roofing inspection; catwalk in attic for all appliances must be in place
- 5
Electrical/Mechanical
Must be completed before drywall installation
- 6
Drywall
Inspected for nail-off before tape and texture
- 7
Final
Must be move-in ready: GFCIs correctly located and operational, all flooring installed, smoke detectors operational, garage doors installed and operational, all appliances installed and operational, all receptacle cover plates installed
- 8
Certificate of Occupancy
Issued only once all inspections have been completed and passed; occupancy of any space before CO issuance is expressly prohibited. Applicants must call Town Hall during business hours with a minimum of 24-hour notice for each inspection.
Applies to: Building / Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Per Town Code Article 7-7 (Building Inspections) and Article 7-13 (Certificate of Occupancy Requirements): must pass an air or water test before the trench may be covered
- 2
Pre-Concrete
All rebar, fiber bar, mesh, etc. must be in place before concrete pour
- 3
Framing/Roofing
Structural framing and roofing inspection; catwalk in attic for all appliances must be in place
- 4
Mechanical/Electrical
Must be completed before drywall installation
- 5
Drywall
Inspected for nail-off before tape and texture
- 6
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Must be move-in ready: GFCIs correctly located and operational, all flooring installed, smoke detectors operational, garage doors installed and operational, all appliances installed and operational, all receptacle cover plates installed. Certificate of Occupancy is issued only once all inspections have passed; occupancy before CO issuance is expressly prohibited. Applicants must call Town Hall during business hours with a minimum of 24-hour notice for each inspection.
Applies to: Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit
- 1
Utility Inspection (1 of 2)
First of two utility-connection inspections included in the flat fee
- 2
Utility Inspection (2 of 2)
Second utility-connection inspection, including inside and outside gas pressure tests (outside test per Uniform Plumbing Code 1979 Ed., Sec. 1206-2)
- 3
Accessory Structure Inspection
Inspection of accessory structures listed on the sales contract (skirting/retaining wall, patio, porch, carport, awning, storage room)
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In
EVSE circuit wiring inspected prior to enclosure, where applicable
- 2
Final
Final inspection and utility interconnection verification
Applies to: Solar / Electrical / Gas / Cell Tower Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring/piping inspection prior to enclosure, where applicable
- 2
Final
Final inspection and utility interconnection verification
Final inspection only: Sign / Fence Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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