Unincorporated Graham County building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Graham County, Arizona.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 921 Thatcher Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Safford, AZ 85546
- Phone
- 928-428-0410
- Office hours
- Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (per the County's Department Directory listing for Planning & Zoning at 921 Thatcher Boulevard). No public-facing department email address was found published on the County's Planning & Zoning page, Permits & Hearing Forms page, or FAQ pages as of this review; contact by phone at 928-428-0410 or in person.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)
- 1
Set Back Inspection
When the building pad is done and concrete forms are set — BEFORE any plumbing goes in
- 2
Footings / Stem Wall / Underground Plumbing
BEFORE concrete is poured; all rebar must be visible
- 3
Sheathing & Framing
BEFORE any paper goes on the roof
- 4
Rough Electrical / Mechanical / Top-Out Plumbing / Gas Test
AFTER wiring is run and plumbing is in
- 5
Drywall Nailing
AFTER drywall is up and BEFORE any tape goes on
- 6
Final
Everything complete including outlet covers, carpet, and paint. A failed final costs a $50 re-inspection fee.
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Combined with the mechanical/plumbing top-out and gas test inspection stage — AFTER wiring is run, before wall cover
- 2
Final
All electrical work complete and operational; part of the combined Final Inspection stage
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Combined with the mechanical/plumbing top-out and gas test inspection stage — AFTER wiring is run, before wall cover
- 2
Final
EVSE equipment installed and operational; part of the combined Final Inspection stage
Applies to: Manufactured / Mobile Home Installation 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: Pool / Spa Permit
- 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
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
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
Final
Array mounting, bonding/grounding, and point of interconnection complete and operational
Final inspection only: Temporary RV / Manufactured Home Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
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 Graham County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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