Unincorporated Graham County building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)

1. 1

   Set Back Inspection

   When the building pad is done and concrete forms are set — BEFORE any plumbing goes in

2. 2

   Footings / Stem Wall / Underground Plumbing

   BEFORE concrete is poured; all rebar must be visible

3. 3

   Sheathing & Framing

   BEFORE any paper goes on the roof

4. 4

   Rough Electrical / Mechanical / Top-Out Plumbing / Gas Test

   AFTER wiring is run and plumbing is in

5. 5

   Drywall Nailing

   AFTER drywall is up and BEFORE any tape goes on

6. 6

   Final

   Everything complete including outlet covers, carpet, and paint. A failed final costs a $50 re-inspection fee.

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit

1. 1

   Zoning conformity inspection

   The Zoning Official inspects before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, establishing that the use of the property conforms with the Zoning Ordinance and that all safety and health provisions are met (Section 5.6.2(1))

2. 2

   Fire apparatus access verification

   Physical access as shown on the legal survey or approved site plan must be complete and satisfy the fire apparatus access requirements of the International Fire Code adopted by Graham County before a Certificate of Occupancy issues

3. 3

   Drainage improvement inspection

   Required drainage improvements must be completed, inspected and approved and easements recorded, per the approved Drainage Plan, before a Certificate of Occupancy can be requested

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Combined with the mechanical/plumbing top-out and gas test inspection stage — AFTER wiring is run, before wall cover

2. 2

   Final

   All electrical work complete and operational; part of the combined Final Inspection stage

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Combined with the mechanical/plumbing top-out and gas test inspection stage — AFTER wiring is run, before wall cover

2. 2

   Final

   EVSE equipment installed and operational; part of the combined Final Inspection stage

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (Fire Protection System)

1. 1

   Rough / concealed fire protection piping and wiring

   Fire protection system components inspected before concealment as part of the County's building inspection sequence; Graham County employs its own building inspectors

2. 2

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   Before a Certificate of Occupancy issues, physical access must be complete and satisfy the fire apparatus access requirements of the International Fire Code adopted by Graham County

Applies to: Manufactured / Mobile Home Installation Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Tie-Down

   Verifies foundation, blocking, and tie-down/anchoring system before utility connection

2. 2

   Final

   Utility connections, skirting, and site conditions verified for occupancy

Applies to: Pool / Spa Permit

1. 1

   Footings / Steel (Pre-Gunite)

   Verify rebar and pool shell reinforcement before gunite/shotcrete or concrete placement; part of the combined Footings/Stem Wall/Underground Plumbing inspection stage

2. 2

   Final

   Pool/spa complete and filled; barrier/enclosure fully installed and verified against A.R.S. § 36-1681 and the County's 5-foot fence-height and self-latching-gate standards

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   PV wiring, combiner, and disconnect inspected before wall/roof cover, combined with the mechanical/plumbing top-out inspection stage per the County's standard inspection sequence

2. 2

   Final

   Array mounting, bonding/grounding, and point of interconnection complete and operational

Final inspection only: Sign Permit, Temporary RV / Manufactured Home Permit