Safford building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 808 S. 8th Avenue, PO Box 272, Safford, AZ 85546
Phone: 928-432-4140
Email: jholguin@saffordaz.gov
Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; closed Fridays (City Hall 4/10 schedule). Building Permit Applications (Residential or Commercial) are submitted in person or by mail to the Planning & Community Development Department; a complete set of adopted building code books is available to view in the Building Inspector's office by appointment (call 928-432-4140 to schedule).
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Inspection requests must be received at least 24 hours in advance; Friday inspections must be requested before 12:00 p.m. the preceding Thursday and occur before 12:00 p.m. Friday, consistent with City Hall's Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. schedule (closed Fridays). (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Foundation
Made after excavation for footings is complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place; for concrete foundations, forms must be in place prior to inspection
2
Concrete Slab or Under-Floor
Made after all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping, and ancillary items are in place, but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing/subfloor is installed
3
Frame
Made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place, and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires/pipes/ducts are complete and approved
4
Lath or Gypsum Board
Made after all lathing and gypsum board (interior and exterior) is in place, but before plastering or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished
5
Final
Made after grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1
Foundation
Required before concrete pour for additions with new footings
2
Frame
Structural connections to existing structure, fire blocking, and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical
3
Lath or Gypsum Board
After lathing/gypsum board is in place, before plaster or taping/finishing of joints and fasteners
4
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans and ready for occupancy

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts; part of the combined 'Concrete Slab or Under-Floor' inspection
2
Rough-In
After pipes are installed, before walls are closed; part of the combined 'Frame' inspection
3
Final
Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified, no leaks

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed; part of the combined 'Frame' inspection for new construction
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protections verified per the 2014 NEC and City's common electrical code requirements

Applies to: Manufactured / Mobile Home Placement Permit

1
Foundation/Tie-Down
Verifies foundation, blocking, and tie-down/anchoring system before utility connection
2
Final
Utility connections, skirting, and site conditions verified for occupancy

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment placement before walls are closed
2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
Frame/Rough-In
Structural mounting and rough electrical wiring/box placement verified before covering or energizing
2
Final
Completed installation verified against approved plans and the City's common electrical code requirements (GFCI protection, panel labeling) per the 2014 NEC

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Electrical Permit), Fence Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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 Safford building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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